Carrot Cake Poke Cake
The first time I whipped up this Carrot Cake Poke Cake, it wasn’t even a holiday or a birthday. It was a plain ol’ Tuesday. But sometimes, you just feel like baking to make people …
Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole
You know that moment when the table gets quiet like eerily silent because everyone is too busy eating to talk? That was the first time I made this Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole. I had thrown …
Stuffed Cheesecake Fried Apple Pies
You know those recipes that feel like a hug on a plate? This is one of them. The very first time I whipped up these Stuffed Cheesecake Fried Apple Pies, I barely got them off …
Red Velvet Crush Cupcakes
…it was a rainy Saturday, and I needed a pick-me-up. I pulled out the red food coloring, cream cheese, and grandma’s favorite vanilla, and let me tell you magic happened. My husband said they were …
Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups
The first time I made these Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups, I was in a mad rush. My sister called last-minute asking if I could “bring something sweet” to her block party something small, easy to …
Peach Filled Cakes
It all started on a Sunday afternoon. The kind where the laundry is halfway done, the sun is pouring through the kitchen window, and you just need to bake something that feels like a hug. …
Cobbler Muffins for Every Craving
The first time I baked these cobbler muffins, my youngest took one bite, paused dramatically, and said, “Mom, this tastes like summer had a baby with dessert.” I laughed so hard I nearly dropped the …
The Cake Mix Toffee Bars My Family Begs Me to Make Every Weekend
The first time I made these Cake Mix Toffee Bars, I was in a rush. My youngest had a school bake sale, I’d promised brownies, and, well, I completely forgot. I spotted a yellow cake …
The First Time I Made This Honey Mustard Chicken, My Family Thought I’d Ordered Takeout
I wish I could say this honey mustard chicken recipe was planned. Truth is, it was one of those “use what’s in the fridge” kind of nights. I had two chicken breasts, a nearly-forgotten bundle …
The First Time I Made This Delicious Angel Beef Casserole…
The first time I made this casserole, my kids licked their plates clean and asked for seconds. And thirds. Honestly, I stood at the sink, pretending not to cry, because that’s what this recipe is …
