I fell into a deep YouTube black hole a few nights ago watching videos of people making holiday cookie boxes. It was so satisfying. People just bake all day and then package an assortment of homemade cookies into boxes to give to people. I love it! Since I’m usually a one-and-done Christmas cookie type of…
I am loving the slow cooker for foods beyond its usual roasts and soups! Using our slow cooker often makes me feel justified in giving it premium cabinet real estate in our smaller kitchen. And unconventional Crock Pot meals feel fun! Here is a slow cooker version of the classic and crowd-pleasing sweet and sour…
Brussels sprouts are a vegetable that fall on either end of the spectrum: They are either life-changingly good, or they’re mushy and terrible and the poster child of vegetables that kids do not want to eat. Here, they’re braised in bacon fat and white wine vinegar and sprinkled with parmesan, which I think secures their…
Yes! A garlic bread that can go both ways: either make-ahead because you are organized and responsible or make last-minute because oh my gosh people are coming over when?? So many meals are improved by the addition of a warm, buttery garlic bread. This is a garlic bread that you can assemble and bake in…
This is one of my all-time favorite pastas. It’s got the down-home, easy-to-make-ahead, hearty feel of a lasagna, but is way, way easier to make. Plus, anytime sausage and charred peppers are together, I’m interested. They are such a good combo! You can use any kind of noodle you want in this, but I would…
