Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies Description: These tender, buttery cookies are packed with finely chopped pecans and rolled in a fluffy layer of powdered sugar. They’re a holiday favorite, but honestly, they’re so good you’ll want them year-round. Perfect with coffee, tea, or straight off the cooling rack. Ingredients (Makes about 30 cookies) 1 cup (2 … Read more

Ganache-Topped Cheesecake Bars

Ganache-Topped Cheesecake Bars Description: These bars combine the creamy richness of classic cheesecake with the smooth, glossy indulgence of chocolate ganache. Perfect for an elegant dessert or for sharing at gatherings, they offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a decadent chocolate finish. Ingredients (Makes about 16 bars) Crust: 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs ½ … Read more

Best Moist Pineapple Cake

Best Moist Pineapple Cake Description: This cake is soft, fluffy, and bursting with the naturally sweet flavor of pineapple. The fruit’s juice keeps it incredibly moist, so it tastes fresh for days. It’s perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a refreshing dessert after a hearty meal. Ingredients (Serves 12) For the cake: 2 cups … Read more

City Chicken

City Chicken Description: Despite its name, City Chicken doesn’t usually contain chicken. Instead, it’s made with cubes of pork (and sometimes veal) skewered, breaded, and baked or fried to mimic the look of a drumstick. This dish was popular in the Midwest and Eastern U.S. during the Great Depression when chicken was expensive and less … Read more

Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge

Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge Description: This fudge is creamy, chocolatey, and studded with nuts, yet it comes together in just minutes with a handful of pantry ingredients. No candy thermometer, no long cooling times — just melt, mix, and let it set. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or late-night chocolate cravings. Ingredients (Makes about 2 pounds) … Read more

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Cinnamon Roll Cake Description: This cake is like a giant, soft cinnamon roll you can slice into — buttery, tender crumb with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and a sweet glaze drizzled over the top. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and comes together much faster than traditional rolls. Ingredients (Serves 8–10) For the cake: 3 … Read more

‘Amish Farmhouse Feast’—every time I serve this, my family says it tastes like it came straight from an Amish farm kitchen.

Cooktop Cove: ‘Amish Farmhouse Feast’—every time I serve this, my family says it tastes like it came straight from an Amish farm kitchen. Warm, filling, and gone in minutes! This Amish Beef and Potato Casserole is a family favorite that brings warmth and comfort to our dinner table. It’s a hearty dish made with love … Read more

5-Minute No-Cook Mediterranean Pita Pockets

5-Minute No-Cook Mediterranean Pita Pockets Description: Living just became more effortless. I can’t believe I stumbled upon this idea! It’s a true lifesaver on busy days and remarkably delightful to eat. Fresh, crisp veggies, creamy hummus, and briny feta are tucked into soft pita pockets for a refreshing, no-cook meal that’s ready in five minutes … Read more

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet Description: This one-pan wonder is my partner’s absolute favorite weeknight meal — and for good reason. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, with a handful of simple pantry ingredients that come together in under 30 minutes. It’s cozy, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or … Read more