Hello Reader, As we eagerly await the big game this Sunday, here are some crowd-pleasing recipes that never fail and are always a hit! Ready for some action? Savory Cocktail sausages are the most requested snack! 😍 Super flavorful baked potato wedges. Chips and salsa ranchera. Skip the guac and make avocado salsa with nachos. Onion rings never fail to impress 🥳 Spicy cauliflower bites if you want a healthier snack. Classic sliders that tend to disappear fast! Can't go wrong with chicken...
28 days ago • 1 min read
In case you missed them, check out our latest recipes, both new and updated ✍🏻 We regularly improve older posts with more tips, images and readers' questions. You can click the green button to get the recipe, or the link below, and save it to your Pinterest boards! Or do both 😉 PEAR DUMP CAKE BROWNED BUTTER SNICKERDOODLES GIN GRAPEFRUIT DRINK Pear Dump Cake - Pin and save for later! Brown Butter Snickerdoodles - Pin and save for later! Gin Grapefruit Drink - Pin and save for later! Thanks for...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
What went on in December Hello again Reader, May 2026 be the best year yet! 🎉 A lot went on this last month, that's for sure! I published several new recipes but didn't update at all. It was too hectic. What I do have are the TOP 10 Recipes of 2025 in case you want to check them out 😍 Whatever season it is where you are (these past two weeks have been very hot ☀️), let's recap what went on this month. Most popular recipe Super simple chocolate nut clusters made it to the top for the first...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, New Year’s Eve calls for something a bit shinier than everyday cooking, but not by much. And finger-food easy. That's why there's a New Year recipe category on the blog 🎉 For me, the big holidays are over, and this is the one that should not require much effort on your part. The kind of food that pairs well with bubbles and doesn’t mind being made ahead ✅ What I'm making Every New Year's Eve (for the past ten years or so), I get together with a group of friends and friends of...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Before we jump into the next year, I love taking a moment to look back at what actually worked. These are the 10 recipes you baked, cooked, saved, shared, and came back to again and again. The ones you bookmark, bake twice in a week, or text to a friend with “you have to try this.” This list is exactly that. Some are cozy classics, some were happy surprises, and all of them earned their spot here. Ten recipes that had a great year, thanks entirely to you ❤️ I'm also adding my...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, What we all need today: what to do with leftovers, not only with dishes like glazed ham and panettone, but also ingredients we bought too much of, which is the situation in my kitchen every.single.holiday 🤷🏻♀️ I'm always left with a notorious amount of nuts, chocolate, and dried fruit, and they're all put to good use. Nuts, dried fruit and chocolate Mix and match leftover chocolate and nuts (dried fruit also works), and make clusters. A snacking cake to use up chips and nuts....
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Are snickerdoodle cookies part of your holiday tray? I make them year-round, and am always looking for new versions. Can you tell I'm a fan? If you're one too, and even if you're just hopping on the snickerdoodle train, here are 4 versions to try. These traditional snickerdoodle cookies are sweet and soft, with that slight tang that makes them unique. CLASSIC SNICKERDOODLES The simple swap of brown butter makes these cookies even more amazing than regular ones. You get the...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Some days call for a warm mug and five quiet minutes. If you’re standing in the kitchen wondering what to make that doesn’t involve turning on the oven for an hour, this one’s for you 🙌🏻 Three hot chocolates, easy, each worth making, and all meant to be enjoyed slowly. The marshmallow is optional, but strongly encouraged 😉 Baileys LiqueurOur newest grown-up drink to sip slowly all winter. Whipped CreamA classic that never fails. Top the cream with festive sprinkles, shaved...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Are you ready for the magic morning? ✨ Whether it's a small family breakfast or a more crowded brunch, Christmas doesn’t need to be impressive; it needs to feel right and welcoming, comforting, and forgiving if you’re still half asleep or juggling a crowded kitchen. This mix of breakfast and brunch recipes leans into old favorites, soft textures, and flavors that feel familiar. Let the festivities (and the baking) begin! The list includes savory bakes, pancakes, breads, muffins,...
3 months ago • 1 min read