If you’ve ever had a hearty bowl of soup or stew topped with warm, pillowy dumplings, you know just how magical that combination can be. Drop dumplings are the ultimate comfort food partner, transforming a regular soup or stew into a meal you’ll crave again and again. They’re easy to make, require simple pantry ingredients,…
While it is possible to have leftover chicken or turkey any time of the year, it is most common after the flurry of holiday celebrations that many of us find ourselves facing the same dilemma: what to do with the leftover chicken or turkey. While sandwiches and soups are always options, sometimes you crave a…
When you think of hearty, warming meals that make everyone at the table sigh with satisfaction, chicken pot pie easily comes to mind. This classic dish is not only the epitome of comfort food but is also a genius way to repurpose leftover chicken—or turkey, for that matter. So, if you’re coming off a big…
When the temperatures start to drop and the days get shorter, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a hearty bowl of chili con carne, or simply chili. Almost every family has a favorite chili recipe, and my family is no exception. In fact, flipping through my family’s old recipe books is like taking a journey…
When it comes to simple, sweet treats that have stood the test of time, this Easy Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese takes the top spot. Handed down through generations, this recipe first made its appearance in my family’s recipe books over 40 years ago. With just two ingredients—cream cheese and marshmallow fluff—it’s as effortless as…
Whether it’s a Christmas get-together, Thanksgiving spread, or a family reunion, you can’t go wrong with a cheese ball. And if you’re the one bringing it, rest assured that your dish will be a hit. What makes a cheese ball such a crowd-pleaser? It’s the perfect combination of creamy, savory flavors wrapped up in a…
When it comes to appetizers that truly stand the test of time, few can compete with spinach dip. This recipe has been a regular on our family’s kitchen counters for decades. Originating from a well-worn recipe book that’s been passed down over the years, it’s safe to say spinach dip has earned its spot as…
It’s not every day that a recipe shows up multiple times in an old family cookbook, but that’s exactly what happened with this carrot pineapple muffins recipe. Found not once, not twice, but in three different spots in our family cookbook, each time with a different family member’s name scrawled beside it, these muffins are…
There’s something irresistibly warm and comforting about brown sugar cookies. These cookies are a delicious spin on my basic sugar cookie recipe, swapping out white sugar for brown to bring out a richer, more caramel-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with the soft, chewy texture they’re known for. While traditional sugar cookies have a light, crisp…
When you’re a busy mom juggling a never-ending list of tasks, baking often falls low on the priority list. But when it comes to keeping the kids happily munching on something wholesome, nothing quite beats the simplicity of jumbo raisin cookies. These cookies are a win-win: they’re quick to mix up, packed with chewy raisins…