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Slow Cooker Apple Butter with Cinnamon

Let's Talk About Slow Cooker Apple Butter with Cinnamon (and Why My Kitchen Always Smells Like Autumn) Oh boy, if you’ve never woken up to your whole house smelling like apples and cinnamon, you’re missing out. I remember the first time I tried making apple butter in my slow cooker—I was probably more excited than …

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Pumpkin S’mores Cookies for Fall Treats

So, Here’s the Story Behind My Pumpkin S’mores Cookies Oh man, these pumpkin s’mores cookies. I have to laugh, because the first time I made them, I forgot to add the chocolate chunks until after I’d scooped the dough—so there were random pockets of surprise chocolate in the baked cookies. My kids thought it was …

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Pumpkin Muffins Recipe for Fall Mornings

Let's Talk Pumpkin Muffins (and Why I Make These Way Too Often) Okay, so picture this: crisp fall morning, leaves crunching outside, my slippers are on the wrong feet again (don’t ask, it’s just a habit), and the kitchen smells like cinnamon and pumpkin. That’s how most of my autumn weekends start, honestly. I can’t …

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Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage

Let Me Tell You About This Creamy Gnocchi Dish... If you’ve ever found yourself wandering the kitchen, a little peckish but not really in the mood for salad (again), this is the dish I end up making. Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage started as a random experiment after I got a little too excited …

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Caramel Apple Cookies Crumbl Copycat Style

Let Me Tell You About the Time I Tried to Outsmart Crumbl… You know those days when you walk by a bakery (or, let's be real, Crumbl) and you're suddenly hit with that caramel-apple-cookie smell and, whoosh, you’re in autumn heaven? Well, that's how this recipe started: me, standing there, thinking, "I could totally bake …

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Gluten-Free Apple Cider Cupcakes with Frosting

Let Me Tell You About These Cupcakes… You know how some recipes just feel like fall? That’s exactly what these gluten-free apple cider cupcakes with frosting do for me. The first time I made these, I basically spilled half the cider on the counter (was distracted listening to my neighbor rant about squirrels) but the …

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French Silk Pie Brownies with Whipped Cream

Let's Talk About These French Silk Pie Brownies (Yes, With Whipped Cream!) Alright, friend, I have to tell you about the time I decided to combine two of my all-time favorite desserts—rich, chocolatey brownies and the silky, decadent filling from French silk pie. It started because I couldn't make up my mind what to bring …

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Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies with Fudge Top

So, Let Me Tell You About These Brownies... Alright, picture this: It's one of those rainy autumn Saturdays, the leaves are everywhere (seriously, I swear they multiply), and I’m in the kitchen with my favorite mug and a playlist that's mostly embarrassing 90s tracks. That's when I always end up making these Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies …

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Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe with Rice Option

So, Let Me Tell You About Sweet Chili Chicken Night You know those evenings when you just want dinner to go smoothly? Yeah, I’ve had my fair share of kitchen chaos, like that time I tried to flambé (big mistake, don’t ask). But honestly, this Sweet Chili Chicken recipe with rice option is my secret …

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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Let Me Tell You About These Pumpkin Bars Okay, story time—so last October, when the leaves were doing their whole crunchy, golden carpet thing and I was feeling a bit restless, I decided to bake something that actually tastes like autumn. I’m talking about these pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting, which, by the way, …

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Broccoli Cheese Soup with Sharp Cheddar

Let's Talk About Broccoli Cheese Soup with Sharp Cheddar (and Cozy Evenings) So, picture this: it's raining, I've got mismatched socks on, and the only thing that sounds good is a big bowl of cheesy soup—maybe you've been there too? I actually started making this broccoli cheese soup with sharp cheddar back in college (tiny …

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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls with Glaze

The Day My Kitchen Smelled Like a Blueberry Orchard I’ll tell you straight up: these blueberry cinnamon rolls with glaze are what happened after I mixed up my grocery list and ended up with way too many blueberries one summer. Picture me staring at a mountain of berries, thinking, “Well, I guess we’re making something …

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Casserole

Just Between Friends—Let’s Talk Chicken Casserole So, here’s the scoop: I first made this Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Casserole on a rainy Tuesday when my energy was at, let’s say, yawn-level. My kids were feuding over who got the last bread roll, my husband was trying to fix the dripping tap (I don’t think he’s …

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Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Drizzle

If Cakes Could Hug You, This Would Be the One Alright, friend—here’s the lowdown. Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Drizzle is my absolute go-to when I’m craving something warm, sweet, and a little bit nostalgic. You know that feeling when you wake up on a grey Saturday morning and the world just needs a little …

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Cranberry Bread with Orange Infusion

Let's Chat About the Best Cranberry Bread with Orange Infusion Alright, so picture this: it's raining outside, you've finally found that semi-forgotten bag of cranberries in the freezer (or is that just me?), and you need something warm and cheerful. That’s how Cranberry Bread with Orange Infusion showed up in my kitchen last November. I …

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Wonton Taco Cups for Party Appetizers

Let's Talk About These Wonton Taco Cups Alright, friend, let me just say: if you haven’t tried making wonton taco cups for party appetizers, you’re missing out. The first time I made these, it was on complete impulse—mostly because I forgot to pick up tortillas (don’t judge; it was a long week). So I grabbed …

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Garlic Cauliflower Mushroom Skillet

This Garlic Cauliflower Mushroom Skillet Is My Weeknight Hero Let me set the scene: it's Thursday, the week is crawling along at a snail's pace, and my brain is basically mush (pun intended). I'm staring at a fridge that looks like a veggie graveyard—half a head of cauliflower, some mushrooms on their last good day, …

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves

Let's Talk About These Quirky Little Chicken Meatloaves You know those nights when you just can't stare down another boring piece of chicken breast? Yeah, same. That's actually how my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves were born (well, "invented" is a big word, but you get me). I was standing in my kitchen, staring at some …

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Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes

Pull up a Chair—Let's Chat About Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes Alright, so here's the deal: if you've ever had to choose between a brownie and a cheesecake (and seriously, who hasn't struggled with that?), this recipe will save your sanity. I started making these Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes for my nephew's birthday one hectic Saturday, …

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Churro Bites with Cinnamon Sugar Coating

If I Could Only Eat One Dessert Forever... Okay, you know that one treat you can't stop thinking about, especially when you're supposed to eat something sensible like salad? For me, it's churro bites with cinnamon sugar. I swear, these little golden nuggets remind me of the county fair—except without the sticky fingers and the …

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Crock Pot Mississippi Country Style Ribs

Let Me Tell You About These Ribs... Alright, so, picture this: it's a rainy Saturday, my slippers are on, and frankly, I'm way too lazy to fuss over dinner. Except, of course, the whole house smells incredible and my kids start hovering around the kitchen like hungry puppies. That's because I threw together my not-so-secret …

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