Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! We kicked off the holiday season this afternoon with my cousinās annual āFavorite Thingsā party. Everyone brings a favorite thing (this yearās budget was $10-15) and goes home with a pile of everyone elseās. I brought this cute little salt cellar filled with my favorite salt, plus these wipes that I've repurchased several times. If you need a gift idea under $15, steal mine. Now for this weekās dinners. Itās dark by 5:30, and my brain reads that as āpajamas and...
4 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Baked brie is one of those appetizers I could happily find an excuse to make all fall. Add some fruit or a toasted baguette for smearing, and it disappears pretty quickly around here. And once Iām making one appetizer, I usually start thinking about what else should go with it. So here are a few more favorites for your fall apps spread! Easy Fall Appetizers 30-minute Cheesy Garlic Bombs The Easiest Baked Brie Recipe Ever My Go-to Crockpot Meatballs for Fall The Cowboy Dip I Make...
9 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, We made it! I feel so accomplished (and slightly relieved š®šØ) when we make it to the end of Crocktober. If you missed them, you can view ALL 31 recipes and videos for Crocktober on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube (and linked below). This was my third year doing it & I really enjoyed sharing these recipes with you. I hope you've enjoyed making them! The carnitas and chili's queso were the most viewed. Which have you tried? FULL LIST OF CROCKTOBER RECIPES CROCKTOBER 2026 ā¬ļø...
10 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! Recipe Inspiration for the Week The cream cheese layer is the reason this coffee cake never makes it to day two. These pumpkin bars made a strict one-dessert guy break his own rule (and his second piece was bigger). One can of Guinness does something to this slow cooker stew that water and broth never could. Nobody agrees on why itās named after John Wayne, but everybody agrees on seconds of this casserole. Homemade strudel sounds intimidating until you see the...
18 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Fri-yay! (as my girls say) People ask me all the time what I actually use. The stuff Iād rebuy tomorrow if it broke. So I made a list. I started in the kitchen then wandered the rest of the house, because not all my favorite things live in the kitchen. In the Kitchen This slow cooker (obviously) - the fact that it switches itself to WARM after the set cook time, plus the locking lid make it perfect for transport during the holiday season. These storage cubes - I use these to...
20 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, In case you didnāt already know, I really like Halloween food. Itās one of the few times of the year when you can make something cute, creepy, or even a little gross and everyone is completely on board. So this list has a little of both. Cute ghosts, creepy treats, and plenty of things that would be fun to put out before trick-or-treating or for a Halloween movie night. Cute & Creepy Halloween Treats Spooky White Chocolate Mummy Fudge 4-ingredient Ghost Balls āRaw Meatā Rice...
21 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! Weāre 18 days into Crocktober and my slow cooker hasnāt had a single day off (and neither have I š®šØ). So this week Iām giving it a breather and mixing things up. A few dinners to get you through the week, plus a few bakes for a cozy afternoon. For Dinner The chicken pot pie with a shortcut crust Enchiladas smothered in green chile sour cream sauce Brisket without babysitting a smoker all day Stroganoff, but make it meatballs For Something Sweet Soft, chewy oatmeal...
25 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Itās officially soup season, although if Iām being fair, I make soup in the slow cooker pretty much all year. October just makes it feel a little more appropriate. Give me potato soup, chicken noodle, or a big bowl of ham and bean, and Iām set. There are so many directions you can go depending on what youāre craving that night. Here are a few of the soups Iāll be making this month. Crockpot Soups for October Cozy Old-fashioned Vegetable Soup My Favorite Ham & Bean Soup Recipe...
28 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I get a lot of requests for copycat recipes, and fall always has its own very clear favorites. The minute soup season starts, or someone gets a craving for fried apples or warm rolls, these recipes start getting attention again. Here are some of the copycat recipes you all have loved the most! Most Requested Copycat Recipes - Fall Edition Homemade Sweet Fire Chicken The Most Pillowy Texas Roadhouse Rolls My Favorite from Chick-fil-Aās Seasonal Menu Go-to Green Bean Recipe for Fall...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read