When I need a quick yet special dessert, I reach for the air fryer. These recipes deliver crisp edges and warm, flavorful centers without long oven times. They’re practical, easy to prepare, and perfect for satisfying a sweet craving on busy weeknights. Air Fryer S’mores. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes. Air Fryer Pineapples Air Fryer … Read more

For a fresh alternative to the usual slow cooker chicken dinner, try Slow Cooker Coconut Milk Chicken. No precooking required and just 15 minutes of prep yields a flavorful, interesting meal. Slow Cooker Coconut Milk Chicken simmers gently with minimal effort. A satisfying dinner will be waiting when you get home.   This dish is … Read more

Bacon and Egg Salad – Crunchy A bacon and egg salad doesn’t have to be dull. This crunchy version is as satisfying in flavor as it is attractive on the plate. Crispy bacon adds texture and a rich, salty counterpoint to tender lettuce. When the eggs are cooked sunny-side-up the runny yolk doubles as a … Read more

This Slow Cooker Cafe Rio Sweet Pork is a faithful copycat that uses just six main ingredients to deliver tender, flavorful pulled pork. With minimal prep and a few hours in the crock pot, you’ll have a versatile, crowd-pleasing filling for burritos, tacos, bowls, salads, or nachos. The classic Cafe Rio Original Sweet Pork Barbacoa … Read more

Join the Online Card Classes Summer Card Camp counselors—Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire, and other guest instructors (including me!)—for a three-week creative adventure filled with new cardmaking ideas. Each day brings a fresh project or technique: explore inspiring color combinations, adapt sketch-based layouts, and learn hands-on methods to expand your craft skills. The camp features lessons … Read more

Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies filled with a mini Cadbury Creme Egg — the perfect, easy Easter bake. Hello everyone — it’s been a while. I’ve had a rough few weeks recovering from a painful ear infection, but I’m finally able to stand long enough to bake and photograph again. To celebrate being back in … Read more

After years of testing, failing and refining, I finally landed on two reliable ways to make perfect poached eggs every time. I still remember my first attempt: whites spreading everywhere, yolks overcooked, and me standing over the pot wondering how anyone called this easy. This article explains how to poach an egg on the stove, … Read more

Robin’s egg blondies baked in an 8×8 pan — a small batch of chewy blondie bars finished with a robin’s egg frosting made from leftover Easter candy. There’s something oddly satisfying about smashing robin’s eggs with a rolling pin. I usually do it during baby nap time on the back deck to keep the noise … Read more

This time of year is hectic. Maybe you’re savoring the last days of summer, managing a new school routine, or juggling work and family responsibilities. Having children taught me what it means to be “too busy to eat.” Before I realized it, I’d be starving and reach for whatever’s quick — often not the healthiest … Read more

These chocolate snowball cookies are a cozy, bite-sized treat for the holidays. Soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate cookies studded with mini chocolate chips are rolled in powdered sugar for that classic snowy appearance. Imagine Mexican wedding cookies—only richer, more chocolate-forward, and designed for chocolate lovers. They’re ideal for Christmas cookie boxes, gifts, or dunking in hot cocoa … Read more