Love classic treats? This is an easy, all-American Oreo milkshake that’s creamy, indulgent, and perfect alongside a juicy burger—or as a stand-alone dessert. It’s simple to make at home, customizable to your taste, and saves money compared to buying shakes out. My family and I enjoy grabbing milkshakes from local diners and ice cream shops, … Read more

Instant Pot Honey-Orange Glazed Ham – A spiral-cut ham heated in the Instant Pot in 10 minutes and finished with a sweet, citrusy honey-orange glaze spiced with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Preparing a holiday ham has never been easier. This recipe uses a spiral-cut ham and a simple honey-orange glaze of honey, orange juice, brown … Read more

This is the easiest last-minute pizza sauce. I often forget to pick it up at the store, so I make this from pantry staples I always have on hand. No cooking required. I’ve used this recipe for years and it never fails. Originally published September 1, 2016. Table of Contents You will love this Quick … Read more

Ever had a weekend planned for productivity and relaxation, only to have nothing go right? That was my weekend. Work has been hectic this holiday season, so I set aside time to start and finish several handmade Christmas gifts. Unfortunately, things began to go downhill before the weekend even started when supplies I ordered around … Read more

With a flaky crust and a silky, spiced pumpkin filling, these 8-ingredient mini pumpkin pies are an ideal Fall treat—now fully dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan. Why You’ll Love This Recipe These mini pumpkin pies capture everything you love about classic pumpkin pie—creamy texture, warm spices, and a tender crust—but in a convenient single-serve size. They’re … Read more

Add a cheerful touch to your holidays by sewing these adorable Christmas stockings. This easy-to-follow stocking sewing pattern is ideal for beginners and yields modern, festive results. Christmas stocking sewing pattern Instead of buying new stockings each year, try making your own. This Christmas stocking sewing pattern is simple and quick to complete. Even beginners … Read more

After years of searching for a reliable vegan white gravy mix, I finally created my own — and I’m sharing it with you. Simple and affordable, this mix makes a perfect base for a Southern-style pepper gravy, can be customized with herbs and spices, and is shelf-stable for pantry storage. The mix takes only minutes … Read more

Last Saturday I fired up my Blackstone on the deck and started prepping some fresh lo mein noodles. My friend Mike wandered over, half curious and half skeptical. “What’s that?” he asked, eyeing the pile of noodles. “Blackstone beef lo mein,” I replied, sliding marinated flank steak onto the hot zone. The sear was perfect … Read more

Spicy, full of flavor, hearty Andhra-style chicken curry with step-by-step photos. Andhra Chicken Curry Andhra cuisine is famous for bold, fiery flavors — thanks in part to the prized Guntur red chili. Andhra chicken curry, often called Kodi Kura in Telugu (‘kodi’ means chicken and ‘kura’ means curry), is a classic, spicy gravy-based chicken dish … Read more

I met my best friend in Language Arts class when I was fourteen. The curriculum itself is unimportant compared with the connection we made during our first group project — instant, unmistakable friendship. A single trip to the mall cemented what would become a lasting bond. Over the years we shared many tastes — from … Read more