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So, you’re in the mood for something cozy, filling, and a little bit healthier than ordering pizza for the third night in a row? Enter this Loaded Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew—a one-pot wonder that manages to be hearty, flavorful, and just virtuous enough to balance out the cookie dough you may or may … Read more

So, you want a soup that tastes like fall in a bowl but doesn’t involve roasting a pumpkin for three hours? This Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Autumn Veggies is exactly that—cozy, hearty, and comforting, but without requiring you to quit your job to make it. Bonus: it reheats like a champ, so lunch tomorrow … Read more

Picture this: juicy pork chops simmered in apple cider, topped with sweet caramelized onions that taste like fall decided to throw a dinner party. That’s what’s waiting for you here. It sounds fancy enough to impress someone (or make your roommate jealous), but spoiler alert: it’s super easy. If you can handle a skillet and … Read more

So you’re in the mood for dessert but don’t feel like tackling some complicated, multi-step, frosting-heavy baking project? Same. That’s where these maple walnut blondies come in. They’re chewy, buttery, slightly nutty, and have just enough maple sweetness to make you feel like you’re winning at life. Plus, they bake up in one pan, which … Read more

If you’ve ever wanted to impress people without actually breaking a sweat, this cake is your golden ticket. It looks fancy—because, hello, caramelized pears on top—but it’s secretly as easy as stirring stuff in a bowl and flipping the whole thing upside down. Pears are like the unsung heroes of fall baking, and when you … Read more

Let’s be real: regular mashed potatoes are fine, but smashed potatoes? They’re the cooler, crispier cousin that shows up late to the party and instantly steals the spotlight. They’ve got crunchy edges, fluffy insides, and a hit of garlic and herbs that make you wonder why you ever settled for anything less. Why This Recipe … Read more

Sometimes life calls for salty fries, but other times you just want fries that taste like dessert pretending to be a side dish. Enter baked sweet potato fries dusted in cinnamon sugar. They’re crispy, caramelized, and just sweet enough to make you forget about ordering takeout. Why This Recipe is Awesome First off, it’s fries… … Read more

Hot toddies are usually the “cozy drink with a kick,” but sometimes you just want all the comfort without the booze. That’s where this apple cider hot toddy comes in—warm, spiced, soothing, and the perfect way to wind down after a chilly day. It’s basically fall in a mug, minus the hangover. Why This Recipe … Read more

So, you want to impress at a holiday dinner without breaking into a stress-induced sweat? Enter the make-ahead pumpkin roll cheesecake. It’s basically what happens when a pumpkin roll and a cheesecake fall in love and have a delicious, creamy baby. The best part? You can prep it in advance, stash it in the fridge, … Read more

Let’s be honest: meatballs are already lovable little flavor bombs, but toss them in a tangy cranberry-orange BBQ glaze and suddenly they’re the life of the party. The beauty of this recipe? Your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you sit back and take full credit for your genius. These are sweet, tangy, … Read more