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Flourless Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte
Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte

A rich, fudgy flourless chocolate torte with a bright raspberry sauce — indulgent enough for a dinner party, simple enough for a Tuesday.

Prep: 20 minCook: 25 min
Chocolate Chia Pudding
Breakfast

Chocolate Chia Pudding

A fiber-packed, no-cook chocolate chia pudding that tastes like dessert for breakfast — mix it the night before and it's ready when you are.

Prep: 10 minCook: 0 min
Instant Pot Collard Greens
Side Dishes

Instant Pot Collard Greens

Instant Pot collard greens with bacon, ham, and a touch of maple syrup — a Southern side made quick without losing that slow-cooked flavor.

Prep: 10 minCook: 35 min
Leftover Turkey Chowder (with Hidden Veggies)
Soups

Leftover Turkey Chowder (with Hidden Veggies)

A cozy, creamy turkey chowder that blends the vegetables right into the broth — the perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers without anyone noticing how many veggies are hiding inside.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 min
Gluten-Free Stuffing
Side Dishes

Gluten-Free Stuffing

A gluten-free holiday stuffing with a crispy top and custardy center, built from homemade GF sourdough — herby, savory, and good enough to be the main event.

Prep: 20 minCook: 55 min
Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
Dessert

Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing

Warm pumpkin spice cake layers deepened with cocoa and finished with rich chocolate cream cheese icing and a ganache drizzle — my go-to for making Thanksgiving dessert feel a little different.

Prep: 25 minCook: 28 min
Bulletproof Snickerdoodle Latte
Beverages

Bulletproof Snickerdoodle Latte

A warm, cinnamon-spiced latte blended with healthy fats and collagen — smooth, satisfying, and built to keep you full until your next real meal.

Prep: 5 minCook: 3 min
Gluten-Free Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Baking

Gluten-Free Sourdough Sandwich Bread

A tangy, chewy gluten-free sourdough loaf made with a GF starter — worth the patience, and the base for the stuffing in my Season's Eatings cookbook.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 25 min
Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter
Baking

Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter

A step-by-step guide to building your own bubbly, tangy gluten-free sourdough starter from scratch using King Arthur's GF all-purpose flour.

Prep: 10 minCook: 0 min
Energy Oat Balls
Breakfast

Energy Oat Balls

No-bake oat and nut butter energy balls with a touch of honey and chocolate chips — a lunchbox and after-school staple in our house.

Prep: 15 minCook: 0 min
Gourmet Gluten-Free M&M Cookies (Crumbl Copycat)
Dessert

Gourmet Gluten-Free M&M Cookies (Crumbl Copycat)

Soft, chewy, bakery-style gluten-free cookies loaded with chocolate chips and M&Ms — a Crumbl copycat that doesn't skimp on flavor.

Prep: 45 minCook: 12 min
Matcha Latte
Beverages

Matcha Latte

A simple steamed-milk matcha latte with maple syrup, vanilla, and a scoop of collagen peptides — my go-to when coffee isn't an option.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Chocolate Sweet Potato Bundt Cake
Dessert

Chocolate Sweet Potato Bundt Cake

A dense, rich gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate bundt cake made moist with mashed sweet potatoes — the kind of "healthy" cake that fools even the pickiest eater in the house.

Prep: 20 minCook: 1 hr 20 min
Strawberry Sourdough French Toast
Breakfast

Strawberry Sourdough French Toast

Thick slices of sourdough griddled into French toast and topped with fresh strawberries and a homemade strawberry maple syrup.

Prep: 10 minCook: 10 min
Maple Pecan Scones
Breakfast

Maple Pecan Scones

Tender gluten-free, dairy-free scones with a hint of maple and a crunch of pecans — Erin's go-to pairing for a hot cup of coffee.

Prep: 15 minCook: 15 min
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Beverages

Pumpkin Spice Latte

A dairy-free pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin, maple syrup, and strong coffee — easier to make at home than you'd think, and no coffee shop line required.

Prep: 5 minCook: 5 min
Crunchy Granola (Homemade Cereal)
Breakfast

Crunchy Granola (Homemade Cereal)

A simple oat, nut, and seed granola sweetened with maple syrup — the grown-up cereal upgrade that still feels like a treat.

Prep: 10 minCook: 27 min
No-Churn Vegan Ice Cream
Dessert

No-Churn Vegan Ice Cream

A 3-ingredient no-churn dairy-free ice cream with a soft-serve texture — mix in your favorite cookies, chips, or fruit.

Prep: 10 minCook: 0 min
Fruity Mini Pancake Skewers
Breakfast

Fruity Mini Pancake Skewers

Mini pancakes stacked on skewers with fresh strawberries, bananas, and blueberries — a fun breakfast or brunch bite the kids can help assemble.

Prep: 15 minCook: 15 min
Stuffed Mushrooms
Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushroom caps piped full of a garlicky cream cheese and parmesan filling — an easy, naturally gluten-free party appetizer.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 min
Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies
Dessert

Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

A gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan spin on the classic packaged snack — soft oat cookies sandwiched around a fluffy vanilla icing.

Prep: 20 minCook: 12 min
Quinoa Kale Salad
Side Dishes

Quinoa Kale Salad

Massaged kale tossed with quinoa, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy tahini dressing — a nutrient-packed salad that's become a weekly staple.

Prep: 15 minCook: 0 min
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Breakfast

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Dense, filling gluten-free muffins made with oat flour, flaxseed, and pumpkin puree, drizzled with a simple icing — perfect fuel before a long run.

Prep: 15 minCook: 30 min
Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Breakfast

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

A lighter, baked take on orchard apple cider donuts — gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, with a double dip in cinnamon sugar.

Prep: 15 minCook: 15 min
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Breakfast

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Rich, fudgy chocolate muffins with grated zucchini hidden inside — a sneaky way to get an extra vegetable into breakfast that nobody will notice.

Prep: 15 minCook: 26 min
Chocolate Cookies 'n Cream Cake
Dessert

Chocolate Cookies 'n Cream Cake

A gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan chocolate layer cake stuffed with crushed sandwich cookies in the icing — the "healthy" cake even the skeptics in my house ask for by name.

Prep: 25 minCook: 38 min
Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Breakfast

Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

A no-fuss, blender-and-bake breakfast bar loaded with banana and oats — my go-to lunchbox filler and pre-workout fuel.

Prep: 10 minCook: 38 min
Peach Cobbler
Dessert

Peach Cobbler

A gluten-free, dairy-free peach cobbler with a soft, cake-like batter and juicy peaches — proof you don't need gluten or dairy to win over even the pickiest eater.

Prep: 15 minCook: 40 min
Buckeye Brownies
Dessert

Buckeye Brownies

Fudgy gluten-free, dairy-free brownies layered with a peanut butter filling and topped with chocolate ganache — everything great about buckeyes, in bar form.

Prep: 25 minCook: 45 min
Vegan Mac 'n Cheese
Dinner

Vegan Mac 'n Cheese

A creamy, dairy-free "cheese" sauce built from pureed cauliflower, carrots, and cashews — proof that plant-based mac 'n cheese doesn't have to come from a freezer box.

Prep: 20 minCook: 20 min
Death by Chocolate Cupcakes
Dessert

Death by Chocolate Cupcakes

Deeply dark gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate buttercream and a chocolate ganache drizzle.

Prep: 20 minCook: 25 min
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Dessert

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, naturally sweetened banana oatmeal cookies with a hint of maple and mini chocolate chips — good enough for breakfast, snack time, or just because.

Prep: 10 minCook: 12 min
White Bean Chili
Soups

White Bean Chili

A creamy white bean chili with a hidden dose of pureed cauliflower — packed with fiber and just enough kick from green chiles.

Prep: 10 minCook: 20 min
Vegan Carrot Cupcakes
Dessert

Vegan Carrot Cupcakes

Moist, spiced carrot cupcakes topped with fluffy plant-butter icing — a plant-based treat that sneaks in a serving of vegetables without anyone noticing.

Prep: 15 minCook: 17 min
Lemon Bars
Dessert

Lemon Bars

A buttery shortbread crust topped with a tart, sunny lemon filling — the perfect not-too-thick, not-too-thin lemon bar.

Prep: 15 minCook: 1 hr 5 min
Strawberry Shortcakes
Dessert

Strawberry Shortcakes

Sweet Bisquick biscuits piled with strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream — an old-fashioned strawberry shortcake made the easy way.

Prep: 15 minCook: 12 min
Baked Oatmeal
Breakfast

Baked Oatmeal

A cozy, hands-off spin on morning oatmeal — baked with wild blueberries, walnuts, and almonds for a hearty, dairy-free-friendly breakfast.

Prep: 10 minCook: 35 min
Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
Dessert

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies made with black beans instead of flour — a sneaky way to add fiber that nobody will guess is in there.

Prep: 10 minCook: 32 min
Grasshopper Martini
Beverages

Grasshopper Martini

Minty, creamy, and sweet — a green, festive martini that tastes like an after-dinner mint in a glass.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Irish Cream Martini
Beverages

Irish Cream Martini

Irish cream, Kahlua, and amaretto shaken together into a sweet, coffee-kissed martini.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Irish Slammer
Beverages

Irish Slammer

Whiskey and Irish cream dropped straight into a stout beer — a St. Patrick's Day classic for the beer drinkers in the group.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Boston Creme Cheesecake Tarts
Dessert

Boston Creme Cheesecake Tarts

Bite-size vanilla cheesecakes on a shortbread crust, topped with vanilla custard and chocolate ganache — all the flavor of Boston cream with a couple of clever shortcuts.

Prep: 30 minCook: 20 min
Penne alla Vodka
Dinner

Penne alla Vodka

A gluten-free, dairy-free vodka sauce built on cashew cream and homemade pesto — all the richness of the classic without upsetting a sensitive stomach.

Prep: 20 minCook: 25 min
Easiest Gluten-Free M&M Brownies
Dessert

Easiest Gluten-Free M&M Brownies

A doctored-up gluten-free brownie mix loaded with chocolate chips and M&Ms — thick, fudgy, and nobody will guess they're gluten-free.

Prep: 10 minCook: 49 min
Mocha Bulletproof Coffee
Beverages

Mocha Bulletproof Coffee

A creamy, mocha-spiced Bulletproof coffee blended with MCT oil, butter, and collagen — a meal-replacement-style breakfast for coffee lovers.

Prep: 3 minCook: 2 min
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Soups

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

All the cozy flavor of a classic chicken pot pie in soup form — thick, creamy, and perfect for dunking a warm biscuit.

Prep: 10 minCook: 15 min
Loaded Nachos
Appetizers

Loaded Nachos

Fully loaded nachos with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and all the toppings — built for football Sundays and any night you don't want to skimp on the "loaded" part.

Prep: 10 minCook: 18 min
Breakfast Scramble
Breakfast

Breakfast Scramble

A protein-packed egg scramble loaded with sauteed veggies and creamy avocado that actually keeps you full until lunch.

Prep: 5 minCook: 10 min
Jumbo Piggies with Honey Mustard
Appetizers

Jumbo Piggies with Honey Mustard

Crescent-wrapped beef brats baked golden and served with a quick honey mustard dip — grown-up pigs in a blanket that disappear fast.

Prep: 15 minCook: 22 min
Fruit Crumble
Breakfast

Fruit Crumble

A gluten-free, dairy-free fruit crumble loaded with blueberries, strawberries, and apples under a honey-maple oat topping — healthy enough for breakfast, sweet enough for dessert.

Prep: 15 minCook: 48 min
Best Ever Waffles with Strawberry Maple Syrup
Breakfast

Best Ever Waffles with Strawberry Maple Syrup

Light, crispy-outside-soft-inside waffles made with whipped egg whites, topped with a bright homemade strawberry maple syrup.

Prep: 15 minCook: 15 min
Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits
Side Dishes

Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits

Garlicky, cheesy drop biscuits loaded with extra sharp cheddar — every bit as good as the ones you remember from your favorite seafood chain, and freezer-friendly to boot.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 min
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Dessert

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

A creamy cheesecake swirled with slow-cooked caramel, topped with more Dulce de Leche and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Prep: 25 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Smothered Mashed Potatoes
Side Dishes

Smothered Mashed Potatoes

Loaded mashed potatoes topped with cheddar and bacon and baked until bubbly — a holiday side that's just as good made ahead.

Prep: 15 minCook: 1 hr
No-Bake Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Dessert

No-Bake Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie

A no-bake peanut butter cheesecake pie in a graham cracker crust, drizzled with chocolate and loaded with chopped peanut butter cups.

Prep: 15 minCook: 0 min
Thanksgiving Showstopper Cheesecake
Dessert

Thanksgiving Showstopper Cheesecake

A whole New York cheesecake sandwiched between two layers of spiced pumpkin cake, covered in cream cheese icing and dripping with caramel.

Prep: 1 hrCook: 2 hr
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Dessert

Chocolate Pecan Pie

A gluten-free pecan pie packed with dark chocolate and sweetened with maple syrup instead of corn syrup — every bit as rich as the version I used to sell by the dozen at a restaurant.

Prep: 40 minCook: 40 min
Apple Cider Donut Muffins
Breakfast

Apple Cider Donut Muffins

All the flavor of orchard-fresh apple cider donuts baked into an easy gluten-free, dairy-free muffin, dipped twice for maximum cinnamon-sugar coating.

Prep: 15 minCook: 22 min
Pumpkin Oreo Brownies
Dessert

Pumpkin Oreo Brownies

Gluten-free, dairy-free pumpkin brownies loaded with crushed Oreos and drizzled with chocolate ganache — sneaky-healthy enough to trick even the biggest skeptics.

Prep: 15 minCook: 38 min
Banana Nut Bread with Honey Butter
Breakfast

Banana Nut Bread with Honey Butter

Soft, gluten-free banana nut bread smothered in whipped honey butter — the best excuse to let your bananas go a little too brown.

Prep: 15 minCook: 50 min
Roasted Chipotle & Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
Side Dishes

Roasted Chipotle & Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potato cubes roasted with chipotle, cinnamon, and sea salt — a sweet-and-smoky side dish good enough that seconds happen without anyone admitting it.

Prep: 10 minCook: 50 min
Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Dessert

Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Gluten-free, dairy-free brownies loaded with chocolate chunks and a hit of coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor — rich, chewy, and worth the four rounds of testing.

Prep: 15 minCook: 42 min
Lemon Blueberry Scones
Breakfast

Lemon Blueberry Scones

Gluten-free, dairy-free drop scones packed with wild blueberries and bright lemon, finished with a simple glaze — no rolling or cutting required.

Prep: 15 minCook: 15 min
No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
Dessert

No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

A no-machine pumpkin ice cream loaded with real pumpkin, brown sugar, and warm spice, served with maple whipped cream for the ultimate fall treat.

Prep: 20 minCook: 0 min
Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion Cake
Dessert

Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion Cake

Moist dark chocolate cake layers packed with peanut butter chips, filled with peanut butter buttercream, smothered in ganache, and topped with Reese's cups and Reese's Pieces.

Prep: 25 minCook: 30 min
Cauliflower Sausage Gravy with Almond Flour Biscuits
Breakfast

Cauliflower Sausage Gravy with Almond Flour Biscuits

Classic sausage gravy gets a low-carb makeover with pureed cauliflower and almond milk, served over tender keto-friendly almond flour biscuits.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 min
Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs
Appetizers

Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs

Frozen meatballs, honey BBQ sauce, and a scoop of ranch dressing turn into the easiest slow-cooker appetizer for game day.

Prep: 5 minCook: 2 hr 30 min
Oreo Brownie Delight
Dessert

Oreo Brownie Delight

A layered dessert of fudgy brownie, chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and whipped topping — easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for a crowd.

Prep: 20 minCook: 22 min
Roasted Mixed Nuts
Appetizers

Roasted Mixed Nuts

Cashews, almonds, and pecans roasted in avocado oil and a little salt — the healthy snack that actually holds you over.

Prep: 10 minCook: 20 min
Cajun Alfredo
Dinner

Cajun Alfredo

A creamy, spicy Cajun alfredo loaded with shrimp and andouille sausage — one of my most-requested freezer meals, and it disappears just as fast fresh out of the oven.

Prep: 20 minCook: 35 min
Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake
Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

Fluffy gluten-free yellow cake layered with homemade strawberry filling and a whipped cream cheese icing — a showstopper birthday cake.

Prep: 45 minCook: 30 min
Chocolate Cream Pie
Dessert

Chocolate Cream Pie

A rich, silky chocolate custard pie in a buttery gluten-free crust, finished with a cloud of stabilized whipped cream — the kind of pie that makes you think of old movie scenes.

Prep: 40 minCook: 20 min
Sauteed Shrimp
Dinner

Sauteed Shrimp

Butter, garlic, and a splash of wine turn a pound of shrimp into a five-minute dinner that tastes like a lot more effort than it took.

Prep: 10 minCook: 10 min
No-Churn Banana Pudding Ice Cream
Dessert

No-Churn Banana Pudding Ice Cream

A no-machine-required, gluten-free ice cream packed with real banana and crunchy vanilla wafers — tastes exactly like classic banana pudding.

Prep: 20 minCook: 0 min
Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Dessert

Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Individual chocolate cheesecakes with a whole strawberry baked right into the center, set on an Oreo crust and topped with ganache and whipped cream.

Prep: 25 minCook: 24 min
Cocktail Pouches
Beverages

Cocktail Pouches

A dozen make-ahead cocktail punch recipes you mix in a pitcher and pour into sealable pouches — perfect for coolers, lake days, and parties where nobody wants to bartend.

Prep: 10 minCook: 0 min
Alcoholic Freeze Pops
Beverages

Alcoholic Freeze Pops

Eight boozy, blender-easy freeze pop flavors — from pina colada to sangria — for the grown-ups on a scorching South Carolina afternoon.

Prep: 15 minCook: 0 min
Ham and Swiss Mac 'n Cheese
Dinner

Ham and Swiss Mac 'n Cheese

All the flavor of a hot ham and swiss sandwich turned into a rich, cheesy baked mac 'n cheese — a family favorite freezer meal.

Prep: 30 minCook: 45 min
Fajita Wraps with Queso Sauce
Dinner

Fajita Wraps with Queso Sauce

Chicken, steak, and shrimp fajita burritos smothered in a spicy homemade queso — a freezer meal that tastes like our favorite Mexican restaurant.

Prep: 25 minCook: 45 min
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Dessert

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Rich chocolate cake layers smothered in a light, silky chocolate whipped cream icing — a chocolate spin on my mother-in-law's classic sponge cake with chocolate whipped cream.

Prep: 25 minCook: 35 min
Chocolate Chip Irish Cream Cupcakes
Dessert

Chocolate Chip Irish Cream Cupcakes

Irish cream baked right into the cake and folded through with Bailey's-flavored chocolate chips, then topped with Irish cream buttercream and a drizzle of ganache.

Prep: 15 minCook: 22 min
The BEST Creamed Corn
Side Dishes

The BEST Creamed Corn

Sweet corn simmered into a thick, cheesy, parmesan-flecked sauce — the side dish our kids reliably go back for seconds on.

Prep: 10 minCook: 12 min
Espresso Brownies
Dessert

Espresso Brownies

Doctored-up brownie mix loaded with espresso chocolate chips and topped with a coffee liqueur ganache — coffee and chocolate in every bite.

Prep: 15 minCook: 40 min
Sneaky Mashed Potatoes (with Hidden Cauliflower)
Side Dishes

Sneaky Mashed Potatoes (with Hidden Cauliflower)

Mashed potatoes blended with pureed cauliflower — a sneaky way to get more vegetables on the table without anyone noticing.

Prep: 20 minCook: 25 min
Gourmet Seafood Mac 'n Cheese
Dinner

Gourmet Seafood Mac 'n Cheese

A creamy four-cheese mac 'n cheese loaded with lobster and shrimp, topped with buttered breadcrumbs — restaurant-worthy comfort food you can stash in the freezer.

Prep: 30 minCook: 45 min
Tomato Bisque
Soups

Tomato Bisque

A rich, creamy tomato soup finished with sherry and parmesan — customer-favorite comfort food that begs to be paired with a grilled cheese.

Prep: 10 minCook: 15 min
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Layer Cake
Dessert

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Layer Cake

Alternating layers of chocolate and strawberry cake, chocolate buttercream, ganache, and a crown of chocolate covered strawberries — a showstopper big enough for a real celebration.

Prep: 40 minCook: 28 min
Chicken Croquettes
Dinner

Chicken Croquettes

Crispy, gluten-free chicken patties somewhere between a crab cake and a chicken cutlet, coated in pork panko and baked until golden.

Prep: 25 minCook: 18 min
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Blondies
Dessert

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Blondies

Chewy blondies built on melted white chocolate, packed with chunks of macadamia nuts — a pantry-inspired treat that turned into a new favorite.

Prep: 15 minCook: 27 min
Marsala Chicken Ravioli
Dinner

Marsala Chicken Ravioli

Chicken mozzarella ravioli baked in a creamy marsala mushroom sauce with parmesan — a restaurant-style dinner made for stocking the freezer.

Prep: 25 minCook: 40 min
S'mores Cake
Dessert

S'mores Cake

Three layers of dark chocolate cake baked on a graham cracker crust, filled with marshmallow creme, and smothered in chocolate ganache.

Prep: 45 minCook: 35 min
Butterbeer Mudslide
Beverages

Butterbeer Mudslide

A blended, boozy milkshake of a cocktail with butterscotch schnapps, Irish cream, and vanilla ice cream — pure Harry Potter fan bait.

Prep: 10 minCook: 0 min
Tiramisu Cupcakes
Dessert

Tiramisu Cupcakes

Coffee-liqueur-soaked cupcakes piped with fluffy mascarpone icing and a dusting of cocoa — all the flavor of tiramisu in cupcake form.

Prep: 15 minCook: 22 min
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Side Dishes

Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

Crispy, golden red potatoes tossed with olive oil and sea salt — a simple, family-approved side that stands in for french fries at our table.

Prep: 10 minCook: 1 hr
S'mores Cookies
Dessert

S'mores Cookies

Graham cracker cookies sandwiched around melty marshmallow and chocolate ganache — a s'more you don't need a campfire for.

Prep: 25 minCook: 12 min
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Breakfast

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Jumbo muffins with a swirl of brown sugar cinnamon filling and a simple vanilla glaze — all the flavor of a cinnamon roll without the yeast dough and rising time.

Prep: 15 minCook: 28 min
Eggnog Martini
Beverages

Eggnog Martini

A quick, three-ingredient holiday cocktail that puts leftover eggnog to very good use.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
Dessert

White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

A New York cheesecake swirled with white chocolate and crushed peppermint on a chocolate crust, finished with a white chocolate ganache topping.

Prep: 45 minCook: 1 hr 32 min
Spiked Hot Chocolate
Beverages

Spiked Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate spiked with coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and creme de cacao — the grown-up version of a childhood favorite.

Prep: 5 minCook: 5 min
Red Velvet Cheesecake Tarts
Dessert

Red Velvet Cheesecake Tarts

Mini red velvet cheesecakes baked on a Dark Chocolate Oreo crust and piped with sweetened cream cheese icing — all the holiday charm of a full cheesecake, without the three-month notice.

Prep: 25 minCook: 20 min
Tiramisu Trifle
Dessert

Tiramisu Trifle

Angel food cake and Nilla Wafers soaked in coffee and liqueur, layered with sweet mascarpone cream — all the tiramisu flavor with none of the fuss.

Prep: 20 minCook: 0 min
Chocolate Irish Cream Bundt Cake
Dessert

Chocolate Irish Cream Bundt Cake

A doctored chocolate bundt cake soaked in Irish cream liquor and studded with chocolate chips, finished with an Irish cream glaze — an easy showstopper for the holidays or St. Patrick's Day.

Prep: 15 minCook: 50 min
Butterscotch Brownies
Dessert

Butterscotch Brownies

A family heirloom brownie recipe made with melted butterscotch chips instead of chocolate, for a rich, chewy, caramel-toned bar.

Prep: 15 minCook: 28 min
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Breakfast

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Grain-free, sugar-free jumbo pumpkin spice muffins studded with dark chocolate chips and finished with a quick chocolate glaze — a weekend breakfast staple I keep stocked in my freezer year-round.

Prep: 15 minCook: 32 min
Our Favorite Broccoli
Side Dishes

Our Favorite Broccoli

Simple steamed-and-sauteed broccoli with butter and sea salt — no cheese sauce required, and even the skeptics in your house will ask for seconds.

Prep: 5 minCook: 15 min
Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin
Dinner

Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin

Turkey tenderloin slow-cooked in coconut aminos and steak seasoning until it practically falls apart — a nearly hands-off Whole30 dinner.

Prep: 5 minCook: 2 hr
White Chocolate Amaretto Truffles
Dessert

White Chocolate Amaretto Truffles

Silky white chocolate ganache spiked with amaretto and almond, rolled into truffles and dipped in a crisp white chocolate shell.

Prep: 20 minCook: 0 min
Beer Margaritas
Beverages

Beer Margaritas

A four-ingredient pitcher cocktail combining Corona, limeade, tequila, and triple sec — strong, refreshing, and dangerously easy to make ahead.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Super Simple Coleslaw
Side Dishes

Super Simple Coleslaw

Just three ingredients stand between you and a creamy, tangy coleslaw that's ready for the cookout in five minutes flat.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Chicken and Broccoli Tortellini
Dinner

Chicken and Broccoli Tortellini

Three-cheese tortellini and tender broccoli tossed in a scratch-made alfredo with plenty of chicken — one of the most requested meals from my freezer meal business.

Prep: 20 minCook: 20 min
Boujee Amaretto Sour
Beverages

Boujee Amaretto Sour

A darker, richer twist on the classic bar-order Amaretto Sour, with equal parts liquor and sweet 'n sour mix for a bolder sip.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Birthday Cake Cheesecake
Dessert

Birthday Cake Cheesecake

A New York style cheesecake dressed up as birthday cake with cake batter extract, colorful sprinkles, and a whipped cream cheese frosting.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Berry Trifle
Dessert

Berry Trifle

Layers of angel food cake, juicy blueberries and strawberries, and whipped topping — a make-ahead dessert that's as easy as it is pretty.

Prep: 15 minCook: 0 min
Our Favorite Shrimp and Grits
Dinner

Our Favorite Shrimp and Grits

A restaurant-worthy shrimp and sauce over rich, slow-cooked grits — the recipe I learned by scribbling notes at the elbow of a real chef.

Prep: 15 minCook: 30 min
No-Churn Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Dessert

No-Churn Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

A five-minute, no-machine peanut butter ice cream loaded with chopped Reese's cups — creamy straight from the freezer, no softening required.

Prep: 10 minCook: 0 min
Orange Chiffon Cake
Dessert

Orange Chiffon Cake

A light, moist chiffon cake bursting with fresh orange juice and zest, finished with a simple orange glaze — a culinary school favorite.

Prep: 25 minCook: 1 hr
Easy Meatloaf
Dinner

Easy Meatloaf

A simple, no onion-soup-mix meatloaf topped with a tangy ketchup glaze — my own spin on the family recipe that made a meatloaf skeptic out of my husband into a fan.

Prep: 15 minCook: 1 hr 10 min
Green Apple Martini
Beverages

Green Apple Martini

A fruity, bright-green cocktail with just three ingredients — sweet, simple, and one of my all-time favorite martinis.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Philly Cheesesteak Wrap
Sandwiches

Philly Cheesesteak Wrap

Thinly sliced roast beef with sauteed peppers and onions, wrapped in a tortilla and served with a rich provolone dipping sauce on the side.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 min
Dark Chocolate Coconut Truffles
Dessert

Dark Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Rich dark chocolate ganache truffles spiked with coconut rum, dipped in a second layer of chocolate, and topped with grated coconut.

Prep: 20 minCook: 5 min
Southern Shrimp and Pasta
Dinner

Southern Shrimp and Pasta

Shrimp and penne in a creamy, BBQ-seasoned sauce with bacon and roasted red peppers — a freezer-friendly Southern spin on shrimp pasta.

Prep: 15 minCook: 25 min
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
Dessert

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

A peanut butter bundt cake studded with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache and chopped Reese's cups — pure crowd-pleaser at any cookout.

Prep: 15 minCook: 55 min
Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich
Sandwiches

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich

A weeknight-friendly take on chicken cordon bleu using frozen chicken patties, ham, swiss, and a quick bearnaise sauce, all stacked on a hamburger bun.

Prep: 10 minCook: 20 min
Blondies
Dessert

Blondies

A rich, chewy blonde brownie loaded with white chocolate and toffee bits — best served warm with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.

Prep: 15 minCook: 30 min
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Dessert

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

A white chocolate cheesecake swirled with tart raspberry puree on a chocolate crust — rich enough to settle any dessert-menu indecision.

Prep: 45 minCook: 1 hr 32 min
Chocolate Drizzled Shortbread Cookies
Dessert

Chocolate Drizzled Shortbread Cookies

Buttery, crisp shortbread squares drizzled with both dark and white chocolate — my homemade answer to Girl Scout cookie season.

Prep: 45 minCook: 22 min
Margarita Cupcakes
Dessert

Margarita Cupcakes

Lime cupcakes soaked in tequila and topped with a boozy margarita buttercream — a Cinco de Mayo favorite that tastes exactly like the cocktail.

Prep: 20 minCook: 24 min
Banana Pudding
Dessert

Banana Pudding

Classic Southern "Nanner Puddin" with real banana flavor and zero chunks — layered with Nilla wafers and whipped topping.

Prep: 15 minCook: 0 min
Black Forest Cheesecake
Dessert

Black Forest Cheesecake

A rich chocolate New York style cheesecake on a chocolate crust, topped with cherry pie filling and whipped cream.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 25 min
Dairy-Free Keto Chocolate Chip Muffins
Breakfast

Dairy-Free Keto Chocolate Chip Muffins

Almond flour muffins studded with chocolate chips — gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free, but nobody in my house complains about that.

Prep: 10 minCook: 24 min
Chicken Divan
Dinner

Chicken Divan

A cozy, creamy chicken and broccoli bake in a sherry cream sauce with melted cheddar — a healthier-leaning comfort food classic from my freezer meal days.

Prep: 20 minCook: 40 min
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Dessert

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

No-bake peanut butter and graham cracker bars topped with a silky chocolate ganache layer — the treat I have to physically ration myself around.

Prep: 15 minCook: 0 min
Tiramisu Cheesecake
Dessert

Tiramisu Cheesecake

A rich, coffee-spiked New York cheesecake topped with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone, dusted with cocoa.

Prep: 45 minCook: 1 hr 22 min
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken and Sausage
Dinner

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken and Sausage

Slow cooker chicken thighs and smoked sausage simmered in a sweet pineapple sauce, served over buttered rice.

Prep: 10 minCook: 4 hr
Hearty Vegetable Chowder
Soups

Hearty Vegetable Chowder

A dairy-free, gluten-free chowder with a pureed cauliflower base that tastes like chicken pot pie filling, minus the chicken and the dairy.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 min
Cookies 'n Cream Fudge
Dessert

Cookies 'n Cream Fudge

A no-fail, four-ingredient fudge loaded with crushed Oreos — melt, stir, pour, and you're basically a candy maker.

Prep: 10 minCook: 5 min
Pumpkin Pie Dip with Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
Dessert

Pumpkin Pie Dip with Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

A creamy pumpkin-cream cheese dip paired with soft, chewy gingerbread cookies for scooping — the dessert table item that has people wondering if it's an appetizer.

Prep: 25 minCook: 13 min
Red Velvet Cheesecake
Dessert

Red Velvet Cheesecake

A New York style cheesecake turned red velvet with cocoa and a hint of vinegar, baked on a chocolate graham cracker crust and finished with sweetened cream cheese icing.

Prep: 40 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Dairy-Free Keto Green Bean Casserole
Side Dishes

Dairy-Free Keto Green Bean Casserole

A rich, bacon-studded green bean casserole made with coconut milk and dairy-free cream cheese — nobody at my Thanksgiving table missed the dairy.

Prep: 20 minCook: 30 min
Dairy-Free Keto Pumpkin Cake
Dessert

Dairy-Free Keto Pumpkin Cake

A three-layer almond and coconut flour pumpkin cake with dairy-free buttercream — proof that a healthy Thanksgiving dessert doesn't mean a boring one.

Prep: 25 minCook: 28 min
Best Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Breakfast

Best Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Jumbo pumpkin spice muffins with a buttery cinnamon streusel — a weekend freezer staple that turns any morning into a grab-and-go breakfast.

Prep: 10 minCook: 32 min
Beer Bread with Spinach Dip
Appetizers

Beer Bread with Spinach Dip

No-yeast beer bread cubes paired with a quick, creamy spinach dip — an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day or a summer get-together.

Prep: 15 minCook: 1 hr
Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Tarts
Dessert

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Tarts

Mini peanut butter cheesecakes baked on a whole Peanut Butter Oreo, topped with chocolate mousse, ganache, and a mini peanut butter cup — you may want to sit down.

Prep: 30 minCook: 20 min
The Ultimate Oreo Cake
Dessert

The Ultimate Oreo Cake

A vanilla cake packed with Oreo chunks, layered with chocolate ganache and Oreo cream cheese icing, then piled with even more cookies — the birthday cake I make for myself every year.

Prep: 25 minCook: 28 min
Chicken Cheese Ball
Appetizers

Chicken Cheese Ball

A simple three-ingredient chicken cheese ball with a ranch kick, from my very first cookbook — a party appetizer staple that always disappears fast.

Prep: 10 minCook: 0 min
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Icing
Dessert

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Icing

Guinness-spiked chocolate cupcakes piped with Irish cream buttercream and finished with a chocolate ganache drizzle — the cupcakes that vanish first at every party I bring them to.

Prep: 15 minCook: 23 min
Double Dipped Oreo Truffles
Dessert

Double Dipped Oreo Truffles

Crushed Oreos and cream cheese rolled into truffles, dipped in white chocolate, then dipped again in dark — the reaction is always the same: eyes close, knees buckle.

Prep: 25 minCook: 10 min
Buttery Nipple Cheesecake
Dessert

Buttery Nipple Cheesecake

A rich Irish cream cheesecake with a butterscotch ganache drizzle, inspired by the giggle-inducing cocktail of the same name.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Grampy's Hillbilly Chili
Side Dishes

Grampy's Hillbilly Chili

A three-ingredient sausage, salsa, and baked bean concoction that's just as good spooned over a hot dog as it is served as a dip or side.

Prep: 5 minCook: 20 min
Carolina Reuben Pinwheels
Appetizers

Carolina Reuben Pinwheels

A southern spin on the classic Reuben — turkey, coleslaw, and swiss rolled into tortillas with a Thousand Island cream cheese spread, sliced into easy party bites.

Prep: 20 minCook: 0 min
Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake
Dessert

Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake

A coffee-and-vanilla cheesecake finished with a homemade caramel layer — everything you love about the coffee shop drink, in cheesecake form.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Cookie Dough Dip
Dessert

Cookie Dough Dip

An egg-free, no-bake cookie dough dip that tastes just like the bowl you'd sneak bites from as a kid — creamy, sweet, and loaded with mini chocolate chips.

Prep: 10 minCook: 0 min
S'mores Candy Bars
Dessert

S'mores Candy Bars

Dark chocolate, marshmallow creme, and graham cracker molded into their own candy bars — all the s'mores flavor, no campfire required.

Prep: 20 minCook: 0 min
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Dinner

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

All the flavor of chicken parmesan layered into an easy casserole — pasta, shredded chicken, marinara, and plenty of melted cheese under a buttery breadcrumb topping.

Prep: 15 minCook: 30 min
Oreo Cheesecake Cookie Tarts
Dessert

Oreo Cheesecake Cookie Tarts

Individual cheesecakes baked right on top of an Oreo cookie crust, topped with an Oreo cream cheese icing and a mini Oreo — impossible to eat just one.

Prep: 20 minCook: 19 min
Boston Creme Trifle
Dessert

Boston Creme Trifle

Layers of pound cake, vanilla pudding, and a silky chocolate ganache come together in minutes for a no-bake dessert that looks far fancier than it is.

Prep: 20 minCook: 5 min
Lemon Blueberry Cake
Dessert

Lemon Blueberry Cake

A three-layer lemon cake studded with blueberries, filled with blueberry preserves and lemon cream cheese icing, and frosted top to bottom.

Prep: 30 minCook: 30 min
S'mores Cheesecake
Dessert

S'mores Cheesecake

A chocolate-swirled cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, topped with a chocolate ganache layer and fluffy marshmallow.

Prep: 35 minCook: 1 hr 25 min
Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Beverages

Frozen Strawberry Margarita

A five-ingredient blender margarita with a strawberry twist — cold, sweet, and exactly what a hot day (or Taco Tuesday) calls for.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Blueberry Crumb Cake
Breakfast

Blueberry Crumb Cake

A thick, fluffy New York style crumb cake packed with fresh blueberries under a crunchy cinnamon streusel — the perfect match for a weekend cup of coffee.

Prep: 15 minCook: 42 min
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookie Tarts
Dessert

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookie Tarts

A soft, chewy carrot cookie crust topped with New York style cheesecake and cream cheese icing — for when you can't decide between cake and cheesecake.

Prep: 30 minCook: 35 min
Pina Colada Cheesecake
Dessert

Pina Colada Cheesecake

A New York style cheesecake infused with coconut, pineapple, and rum, finished with a pineapple glaze — everything you love about the tropical cocktail, in cheesecake form.

Prep: 40 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Dessert

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

A doctored cake-mix cupcake studded with mini chocolate chips and piped high with rich chocolate buttercream — the crowd-pleaser I make when I can't decide on a flavor.

Prep: 15 minCook: 23 min
Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs with Fruit Dip
Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs with Fruit Dip

Pound cake and fresh strawberries threaded onto skewers with a sweet marshmallow fruit dip — strawberry shortcake, no fork required.

Prep: 20 minCook: 0 min
Bananas Foster Cheesecake
Dessert

Bananas Foster Cheesecake

A rum-spiked cheesecake built on mashed banana and warm cinnamon, finished with a dark rum glaze — a grown-up birthday cheesecake flavor.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Buckeyes
Dessert

Buckeyes

Classic peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, leaving just a peek of peanut butter showing through — an easier cousin of the truffle.

Prep: 30 minCook: 10 min
Grandma's Cinnamon Bun Cake
Breakfast

Grandma's Cinnamon Bun Cake

All the swirled cinnamon-sugar goodness of a cinnamon bun, baked into an easy sheet cake and finished with a simple vanilla glaze.

Prep: 15 minCook: 40 min
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Dessert

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

A New York-style cheesecake with a homemade caramel topping and a sprinkle of sea salt — sweet, buttery, and just salty enough.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Snickers Cheesecake
Dessert

Snickers Cheesecake

A brown sugar cheesecake loaded with Snickers chunks on a chocolate crust, topped with ganache, more candy bar pieces, and a caramel drizzle.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Chocolate Lover's Bundt Cake
Dessert

Chocolate Lover's Bundt Cake

A rich, doctored chocolate bundt cake loaded with mini chocolate chips and smothered in chocolate ganache — easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for a party.

Prep: 10 minCook: 50 min
White Russian Cheesecake
Dessert

White Russian Cheesecake

A boozy New York cheesecake spiked with vanilla vodka and coffee liqueur — dessert and cocktail hour rolled into one slice.

Prep: 45 minCook: 1 hr 22 min
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake
Dessert

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

A classic New York-style cheesecake spiced with brown sugar and cinnamon on a cinnamon graham crust — snickerdoodle flavor in cheesecake form.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Chocolate Irish Cream Truffles
Dessert

Chocolate Irish Cream Truffles

Rich milk chocolate ganache truffles spiked with Irish cream liquor, dipped in dark and white chocolate — melt-in-your-mouth party bites I've handed out as samples for years.

Prep: 30 minCook: 0 min
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Dessert

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

A New York style cheesecake built around real mashed bananas on a Nilla wafer crust — the flavor of Southern banana pudding in cheesecake form.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Butterscotch Blondie Bundt Cake
Dessert

Butterscotch Blondie Bundt Cake

All the flavor of a classic blondie baked into a bundt cake, studded with white chocolate and butterscotch chips and finished with a simple vanilla glaze.

Prep: 20 minCook: 1 hr 10 min
Irish Cream Cheesecake
Dessert

Irish Cream Cheesecake

A chocolate-crusted, coffee-and-Irish-cream-spiked cheesecake topped with a chocolate whipped ganache — the perfect centerpiece for a St. Patrick's Day spread.

Prep: 40 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Twix Cheesecake
Dessert

Twix Cheesecake

A New York chocolate cheesecake loaded with chunks of Twix on a Nilla Wafer crust, topped with homemade caramel and chocolate ganache.

Prep: 45 minCook: 1 hr 25 min
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Tarts
Dessert

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Tarts

Vanilla cheesecake studded with mini chocolate chips, baked right on top of a chocolate chip cookie crust and finished with chocolate mousse.

Prep: 20 minCook: 30 min
Mudslide Cheesecake
Dessert

Mudslide Cheesecake

A chocolate cheesecake spiked with kahlua, Irish cream, and chocolate vodka, drizzled with ganache and whipped cream — dessert with a serious kick.

Prep: 40 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Lobster Ravioli
Dinner

Lobster Ravioli

Store-bought lobster ravioli baked in a rich sherry-tomato cream sauce with parmesan and mozzarella — a restaurant-style dinner that started as a freezer meal.

Prep: 15 minCook: 35 min
Coquito Cheesecake
Dessert

Coquito Cheesecake

Rum, cinnamon, and coconut — the flavors of a classic Puerto Rican coquito, baked into a rich, creamy cheesecake.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Appetizers

Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Fresh strawberries hollowed out, piped full of sweet cheesecake filling, and dipped in dark chocolate — the party appetizer that makes people's eyes light up before they even know what it is.

Prep: 30 minCook: 0 min
Dark Chocolate Mocha Truffles
Dessert

Dark Chocolate Mocha Truffles

A silky dark chocolate ganache spiked with coffee liqueur, dipped twice, and drizzled with a lighter chocolate for contrast — the perfect pairing with a glass of red wine.

Prep: 20 minCook: 5 min
Rocky Road Cheesecake
Dessert

Rocky Road Cheesecake

A chocolate cheesecake loaded with pecans on a chocolate graham crust, topped with marshmallow creme and mini marshmallows — Rocky Road, cheesecake-style.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 25 min
Boston Creme Mini Tarts
Dessert

Boston Creme Mini Tarts

Mini tart shells filled with vanilla pastry creme, topped with chocolate ganache and whipped cream — a bakery favorite made at home, shortcut or from scratch.

Prep: 45 minCook: 15 min
Baked Chicken Alfredo
Dinner

Baked Chicken Alfredo

A big-batch, rich-but-balanced chicken alfredo bake made for the freezer — perfect for potlucks, big families, or a night you don't want to cook from scratch.

Prep: 25 minCook: 35 min
Ebony & Ivory Cheesecake
Dessert

Ebony & Ivory Cheesecake

A two-layer cheesecake with a dark chocolate bottom and a white chocolate top, finished with a chocolate ganache drizzle and an Oreo crust.

Prep: 35 minCook: 1 hr 25 min
Mini Pizzas
Appetizers

Mini Pizzas

English muffin pizzas topped however everyone likes them — a quick, kid-friendly party appetizer straight from my first cookbook.

Prep: 10 minCook: 14 min
Superfood Protein Smoothie
Beverages

Superfood Protein Smoothie

A blender full of greens, berries, flax, and plant-based protein — an energizing breakfast or lunch you can drink on the go.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Soups

Chicken Tortilla Soup

A hearty, gluten-free, dairy-free tortilla soup with pureed veggies for a rich body, plus black beans, corn, and plenty of shredded chicken.

Prep: 20 minCook: 25 min
Eggnog Cheesecake
Dessert

Eggnog Cheesecake

A gingersnap-crusted cheesecake spiked with real eggnog, rum extract, and nutmeg — a holiday showstopper that even the skeptics come around on.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Beer Cheddar Soup
Soups

Beer Cheddar Soup

A thick, hearty beer cheddar soup loaded with sausage and mashed potatoes — pure comfort food, no apologies for the richness.

Prep: 15 minCook: 25 min
Halloween Candy Cupcakes
Dessert

Halloween Candy Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes packed with chocolate chips, topped with chocolate icing, and smothered in leftover Halloween candy — the best use for that post-trick-or-treat haul.

Prep: 25 minCook: 23 min
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Dessert

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Chewy chocolate cookies loaded with peanut butter chips and chocolate chips — a gluten-free grown-up version of the cookies I used to steal from my mom's cooling rack.

Prep: 20 minCook: 14 min
Italian Cream Cheesecake
Dessert

Italian Cream Cheesecake

A coconut and pecan cheesecake inspired by classic Italian cream cake, topped with a cream cheese frosting layer and even more coconut and pecans.

Prep: 40 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Quesadilla Lasagna
Dinner

Quesadilla Lasagna

Layers of tortillas, spiced sour cream sauce, and shredded chicken baked casserole-style — the mash-up that solves the Mexican-versus-Italian dinner debate.

Prep: 20 minCook: 35 min
S'mores Pie
Dessert

S'mores Pie

A no-bake graham cracker crust filled with thick chocolate ganache and marshmallow whipped cream — all the flavor of a s'more without the fire pit.

Prep: 20 minCook: 0 min
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Dessert

Pumpkin Cheesecake

The lovechild of pumpkin pie and New York cheesecake — rich, spiced, and finished with whipped topping, caramel, and a dusting of cinnamon.

Prep: 40 minCook: 1 hr 25 min
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Breakfast

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Fluffy gluten-free buttermilk pancakes studded with fresh blueberries — my one culinary job on our annual beach vacation, and I take full advantage.

Prep: 10 minCook: 15 min
Oreo Trifle
Dessert

Oreo Trifle

Layers of fudgy brownies, chocolate pudding, softened Oreos, and whipped topping — the dessert everyone circles like wolves the second it comes out of the fridge.

Prep: 20 minCook: 30 min
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Dinner

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Boneless pork chops brushed with mayonnaise and topped with parmesan and breadcrumbs — a weeknight go-to that tastes like it took way more effort than it did.

Prep: 10 minCook: 35 min
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Dessert

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Thick, moist, cake-like oatmeal cookies loaded with cinnamon chips and finished with a vanilla icing drizzle — the recipe that vanished within an hour of hitting a local pub.

Prep: 20 minCook: 12 min
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake
Dessert

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

A creamy strawberry-swirled cheesecake with a chocolate graham crust, sliced and topped with a whole chocolate covered strawberry and a drizzle of ganache.

Prep: 30 minCook: 1 hr 15 min
Peach Cobbler Ice Cream Cake
Dessert

Peach Cobbler Ice Cream Cake

Layers of pound cake, vanilla ice cream, a graham cracker-pecan crumble, and pureed peach filling — a simplified, freezer-friendly take on a magazine showstopper.

Prep: 45 minCook: 35 min
Lemon Strawberry Moscato Punch
Beverages

Lemon Strawberry Moscato Punch

A bubbly, fruity pitcher punch with pureed strawberry lemonade, moscato, and ginger ale — the easiest way to turn a hot afternoon into a pool party.

Prep: 10 minCook: 0 min
Quinoa Oatmeal
Breakfast

Quinoa Oatmeal

A hearty, gut-friendly breakfast of steel cut oats and quinoa sweetened with coconut sugar and cinnamon — the meal that gets me back on track after I've overdone it.

Prep: 5 minCook: 22 min
Easy Beans and Brown Rice
Side Dishes

Easy Beans and Brown Rice

A five-can, ten-minute freezer staple that sneaks brown rice and a rainbow of beans into an easy, protein-and-fiber-packed side.

Prep: 10 minCook: 3 min
Sopapilla Cheesecake Pie
Dessert

Sopapilla Cheesecake Pie

Crescent roll dough layered with a sweet cream cheese filling, cinnamon sugar, and a honey drizzle — a Mexican-restaurant dessert favorite made at home.

Prep: 20 minCook: 30 min
Taco Chicken Mac 'n Cheese
Dinner

Taco Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

Creamy, cheesy baked pasta with a kick of Mexican seasoning and fajita-style chicken — a mashup of two favorites that turned into a restaurant menu regular.

Prep: 15 minCook: 40 min
All-Purpose Mexican Seasoning
Side Dishes

All-Purpose Mexican Seasoning

One spice blend that covers every Mexican-style dinner in your rotation — mix it once and never pull out twelve jars again.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 min
Cayenne Chocolate Cookies
Dessert

Cayenne Chocolate Cookies

A gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate cookie with a slow-building kick of cayenne and cinnamon — the ultimate icebreaker dessert for surprising first-time tasters.

Prep: 15 minCook: 12 min
Black Bean Taco Salad
Dinner

Black Bean Taco Salad

A meatless twist on the classic college-era taco salad, swapping in black and pinto beans and a homemade Catalina dressing.

Prep: 10 minCook: 8 min
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dessert

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Grain-free, dairy-free chocolate chip cookies made with almond flour and maple syrup — sturdy enough to hold their shape and sweet enough that nobody notices what's missing.

Prep: 15 minCook: 14 min
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Side Dishes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts tossed in garlicky maple oil and roasted until caramelized — a healthy side that eats like a treat.

Prep: 15 minCook: 45 min
Oreo Truffle Tarts
Dessert

Oreo Truffle Tarts

A from-scratch sweet tart shell filled with creamy Oreo truffle filling and topped with chocolate ganache — worth the extra step over refrigerated pie crust.

Prep: 1 hrCook: 12 min
Pizza Rolls
Appetizers

Pizza Rolls

Crescent roll dough wrapped around pepperoni and mozzarella string cheese, brushed with garlicky Italian oil and baked golden — the grown-up upgrade to the frozen kind.

Prep: 20 minCook: 17 min
Snickerdoodles
Dessert

Snickerdoodles

Soft, buttery cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar — the classic bakery cookie that's just as good made at home.

Prep: 20 minCook: 12 min
Cajun Mac 'n Cheese
Dinner

Cajun Mac 'n Cheese

A beer cheddar bechamel loaded with sharp cheddar, shrimp, and andouille sausage, baked until bubbly — my homage to the best mac 'n cheese I've ever tasted on vacation.

Prep: 20 minCook: 30 min
Chocolate Chip Scones
Breakfast

Chocolate Chip Scones

Flaky, buttery scones loaded with mini chocolate chips and finished with a warm chocolate ganache drizzle — proof that scones deserve way more attention than they get.

Prep: 20 minCook: 16 min
Oreo Cheesecake Showstopper
Dessert

Oreo Cheesecake Showstopper

Two layers of moist chocolate cake wrapped around a thick Oreo cheesecake, covered in Oreo cream cheese icing and chocolate ganache.

Prep: 1 hrCook: 1 hr 50 min
Smothered Cheese Fries
Appetizers

Smothered Cheese Fries

Crispy crinkle-cut fries drowning in a hot cheddar cheese sauce and bacon — the appetizer that disappears first at every party.

Prep: 10 minCook: 15 min
Lactation Cookies
Dessert

Lactation Cookies

Soft oatmeal chocolate chip cookies packed with flaxseed and brewer's yeast — a nursing-mom favorite that just so happens to taste like a completely normal, delicious cookie.

Prep: 45 minCook: 15 min
Creamy Baked Mac 'n Cheese
Dinner

Creamy Baked Mac 'n Cheese

A from-scratch, gluten-free mac 'n cheese with a sharp cheddar bechamel — nicknamed "mac 'n crack" by more than one customer.

Prep: 15 minCook: 50 min
Brownie Truffle Pie
Dessert

Brownie Truffle Pie

A fudgy brownie base topped with rich chocolate ganache and a light chocolate mousse layer — an over-the-top dessert for serious chocolate lovers.

Prep: 30 minCook: 35 min
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Dinner

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken breast rolled around ham and swiss, breaded, fried, and baked to a golden finish, topped with bearnaise sauce for a restaurant-worthy dinner at home.

Prep: 40 minCook: 40 min
Triple Grilled Cheese
Sandwiches

Triple Grilled Cheese

Three cheeses layered onto buttery toasted bread, melted together into one seriously indulgent grilled cheese sandwich.

Prep: 5 minCook: 5 min
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Dinner

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

All the flavor of chicken cordon bleu — chicken, ham, swiss, and a béarnaise-spiked sauce — without the breading and frying.

Prep: 15 minCook: 30 min
Chunky Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Dessert

Chunky Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

Thick, soft cookies loaded with chocolate chips and pecans — a recipe I made in memory of my grandfather, using pecans from the very trees he and my grandmother picked together for decades.

Prep: 1 hr 30 minCook: 13 min
Awesome Chicken Quesadillas
Dinner

Awesome Chicken Quesadillas

Sharp cheddar and pepper jack melted around seasoned chicken with a tangy jalapeno-spiked sauce — our go-to weeknight quesadilla.

Prep: 10 minCook: 3 min
Creamy Corn Dip
Appetizers

Creamy Corn Dip

A simple, five-minute-to-mix corn dip baked until hot and golden — the appetizer people ask about long after the party's over.

Prep: 10 minCook: 40 min