Light Apple Cider Caramel Sangria: The Best Halloween Party Punch
I was supposed to be making mulled wine. That was the plan for my Halloween get-together—a big pot of the classic stuff, all clovey and … Read more
Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs: Easy Halloween Appetizer
I used to think themed food was a little silly. Honestly, I did. For years, I avoided making anything that looked like a spider, a … Read more
Cozy Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie: Best Easy Fall Dessert
Maya wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her apartment to help her move a heavy bookshelf and that warm, spiced aroma of cinnamon … Read more
Kid-Approved Halloween Pretzel Bark with Candy Eyes: Easy 15-Minute Treat
I was elbow-deep in soapy water last October, scrubbing a baking sheet that had seen better days, when the smell hit me. It wasn’t the … Read more
Crispy One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs: Easy 30-Min Dinner
The power went out halfway through a Tuesday dinner back in 2009, leaving me standing in the dark with a cast-iron skillet that was still … Read more
Rich Black Velvet Halloween Cupcakes Recipe
The PTA Halloween bake sale was in 12 hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate, Pinterest-perfect cakes shaped like tombstones … Read more
Juicy Slow Cooker Herb Butter Turkey Breast: Easy 1-Day Holiday Recipe
There used to be a small, family-owned butcher shop on Elm Street that made the most incredible herb butter turkey breast. It was tucked between … Read more
Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken Tacos: 5-Ingredient Meal Prep
The neighborhood block party was in three hours and I had absolutely nothing to bring. You know that feeling when your stomach drops because you … Read more
Easy Halloween Popcorn Mix: Best Candy Corn Snack
My neighbor across the hall, a retired schoolteacher named Mrs. Chen, watched me wrestling with a bag of candy corn last October. I was trying … Read more
Easy Candy Corn Blondies with White Chocolate Chips
Introduction Jen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place to grab a book I’d lent her months ago—one of those awkward, overdue … Read more