Easy Water Bath Crispy Dill Pickles Recipe Perfect for Beginners
“Why can’t we just skip the fancy canning stuff and boil the jars like grandma used to?” my friend Jenna asked one humid Saturday afternoon … Read more
Easy Back to School Turkey Cream Cheese Pinwheel Wraps Recipe for Quick Snacks
Introduction This was supposed to be a straightforward turkey sandwich. I grabbed the wrong tortilla, the cream cheese was a bit too soft, and I … Read more
Easy Small Batch Vanilla Bean Plum Jam Recipe No Canning Needed
Introduction It was 11:17 PM on a random Wednesday, and suddenly I had an overwhelming craving for plum jam. The thing is, I didn’t have … Read more
Moist Huckleberry Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe Perfect for Spring Desserts
The summer I turned thirty, I wasn’t exactly hunting for new recipes. I was at the local farmers market, juggling too many bags and trying … Read more
Creamy Yellow Summer Squash Casserole Recipe with Easy Buttery Ritz Topping
“The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours, and I’d completely blanked on bringing a dish. Everyone else was showing up with these … Read more
Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fritters Recipe Easy Dinner Idea with Garlic Yogurt Dip
Introduction My neighbor watched me fumble with a mountain of zucchini, trying to figure out what to do with the last of my summer harvest. … Read more
Fresh Peach Jalapeño Salsa Recipe 10-Minute Easy Honey Cilantro Dip
Introduction The other afternoon, I was idly wandering down the produce aisle at my local farmers market, when the sudden zing of a jalapeño’s sharp … Read more
Creamy Stuffed Banana Peppers with Italian Sausage and Rice Recipe Easy and Delicious
My friend Jerry swore he hated banana peppers. For years. Then one Saturday afternoon, while I was making this creamy stuffed banana peppers with Italian … Read more
Quick Tangy Refrigerator Pickled Banana Peppers Recipe Easy Homemade Snack
This was supposed to be a batch of sweet pepper relish. I grabbed the wrong jar of vinegar, the stove was still warm from lunch, … Read more
Fudgy Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies with Cream Cheese Swirl Recipe Easy and Best
Introduction There used to be this tiny, tucked-away bakery on a quiet street corner in Portland that made the most unforgettable fudgy dark chocolate zucchini … Read more