These gluten-free Halloween cookies are my favorite butter cookies, shaped like little pumpkins. They’re perfectly festive for Halloween and work beautifully for Thanksgiving as well. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure page for more information. Thanks! About This Halloween Cookie Recipe Butter cookies are crisp, light, and irresistibly tasty. They’re similar … Read more

Today was tough. I went to work feeling fairly normal and tried to keep up my usual cheerful energy for my kindergarten class, but by midday a fever hit hard and I was overwhelmed by sinus pressure that made my head and ears ache. I stayed hydrated all day, hoping it would help, but these … Read more

Wind Is an Invisible Temperature Controller You can prepare an ideal fire, set vents precisely, and measure temperature at grate level—but a gust of wind can change everything. Wind affects combustion because your smoker depends on oxygen flow. Understanding how wind interacts with your smoker helps you keep temperature stable and fuel use predictable. How … Read more

These easy blackberry lemon scones are made without butter and yield soft, moist scones with a lightly flaky exterior. Fresh lemon zest and juice brighten the dough and a tart lemon glaze finishes each scone. They are perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or dessert. Disclosure | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon … Read more

This easy ranchero sauce is a quick tomato-based Mexican-style sauce (also called salsa ranchera). Made with canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and warm spices, it delivers bright tomato flavor with savory depth and adjustable heat. Use it spooned over eggs, tacos, beans, grilled meats, or anywhere you want a flavorful lift. You can make it … Read more

I never expected to love the flavor of beer in gluten-free bread, but this recipe surprised me — and I enjoy it even raw, though I’m not a beer drinker. This gluten-free beer bread is flavorful and easy to adapt. You can control how open or tight the crumb is by adjusting the amount of … Read more

Discover an easy, reliable Italian bread recipe that yields a crisp crust, tender crumb, and a subtle nutty note from flax meal and steel-cut oats. This no-knead loaf is nourishing, beginner-friendly, and consistently satisfying—many home bakers make it weekly. If you want a rustic, wholesome homemade loaf that’s simple to make, this recipe will quickly … Read more

Easy Chicken Tamale Casserole: a moist cornbread base layered with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive Cinco de Mayo menu. With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, this Easy Chicken Tamale Casserole is a reliable, crowd-pleasing option. It captures the comforting flavors of tamales without … Read more

Post updated November 2018 Nutella Stuffed Cookies and Cream Cookies: Soft, chewy cookies loaded with crushed cookies-and-cream, white and milk chocolate chips, and a gooey Nutella center. These treats are rich, decadent, and simple to make—perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself. I adore Nutella and cookies and cream, so I combined the two … Read more

Candy Corn Blondies by Baking The Goods. When I developed this Candy Corn Blondies recipe, someone asked, “Yum — but why candy corn?” The simple answer: candy corn is playful, nostalgic, and kids love it. It also turns out a surprising number of adults enjoy it too. These blondies are bright, festive, and just plain … Read more