Honest home baking and cooking

Dinners, skillets, casseroles and things that feed a table.

Dinners and Mains

Southwestern Spaghetti Pie

This Southwestern Spaghetti Pie is what happens when classic Italian comfort meets the bold,...

Dinners and Mains

Greek Salad Wrap

These wraps are my absolute go-to when I want something that feels like a garden party in my...

Dinners and Mains

Apple Cider Glazed Meatballs

These meatballs are the ultimate cold-weather comfort food, combining savory beef and pork...

Dinners and Mains

Sausage Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

This stuffed acorn squash is the ultimate autumn comfort food, combining the natural...

Cocktails, sangria, punches and cold drinks.

Drinks and Cocktails

Gluten Free Lemonade Dip

This fluffy, citrusy dip captures the bright essence of summer with a cloud-like texture...

Drinks and Cocktails

Cranberry Orange Crush

This Festive Cranberry Orange Crush is a bright, fizzy, and slightly tart cocktail that...

Drinks and Cocktails

Mixed Berry Martini

This Mixed Berry Martini is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bursting with the natural sweetness...

Drinks and Cocktails

Cranberry Orange Gin Fizz Thyme

This vibrant cocktail blends the tartness of fresh cranberries with zesty orange and an...

Layer cakes, bundts, cupcakes and everything frosted.

Cakes and Cupcakes

Buttermilk Beignets

These beignets are everything a morning treat should be: puffy, slightly tangy from the...

Cakes and Cupcakes

Cheesecake with Fresh Berries

This is the cheesecake I make when I want something truly special but completely...

Cakes and Cupcakes

Skinny Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Donuts

These tender, baked pumpkin donuts are the ultimate cozy treat without the heavy fat of...

Slow-cooked pots, chilis and everything served in a bowl.

Soups and Stews

Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup with Ham

This is the kind of soup that makes the whole house smell like home. It’s thick, smoky, and...

Soups and Stews

Sundaysuppersmoky Slow Cooker Venison Chili

This recipe is a love letter to slow weekend afternoons, turning lean wild game into a rich,...

Soups and Stews

Chicken Soup with Dumplings

This is the kind of soup that feels like a warm hug on a rainy Tuesday, featuring a rich,...

Dips, appetisers, small plates and the things around the main.

Snacks and Starters

Spicy Baked Beans Summer BBQ Party

These aren't your average canned beans; they're a smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet labor of...

Ice cream, semifreddo, sorbet and frozen pies.

Frozen Desserts

Fresh Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

This strawberry frozen yogurt is exactly what a home-kitchen treat should be: vibrant,...

Cookies, brownies, blondies and traybakes.

Cookies and Bars

Chocolate Chip Banana Bourbon Blondies

These blondies are essentially the rebellious, more sophisticated cousin of banana bread....

Loaves, rolls, granola and the first meal of the day.

Breads and Breakfast

Chicken Biscuits Pot Pie Casserole

This casserole is like a big, warm hug in a baking dish, combining a rich, creamy chicken...