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Mexican Hot Chocolate

Drinks

One of my favorite things about cold weather months is cozying up with a hot cup of something. Although I normally reach for a coffee or chai latte, there is something magical about a mug of hot chocolate this time of year. It has been so much fun to share […]

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Southern Honey Cornbread

Baked Goods, Breads

This light and fluffy southern honey cornbread has crisp golden edges and a soft, buttery center. It is perfectly moist and made with honey rather than sugar which lends a subtle sweetness. Being born in North Carolina, I have tried my fair share of cornbreads over the years, and the […]

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Softest Sugar Cookies

Baked Goods, Cookies

These simple drop style sugar cookies are ultra soft and made with extra vanilla, the secret to a great sugar cookie! I’ve found that so many sugar cookies end up being hard and crumbly which is always such a huge disappointment! This recipe yields a tender, cake-like consistency every time. […]

white plate with a serving of baked squash casserole topped with golden Ritz crackers with a silver fork sitting next to a blue 9 x 13 inch baking dish on a rustic white wood backdrop

Cheesy Squash Casserole

Sides

Everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving food that they look forward to each year. I’m pretty sure squash casserole is my husband’s favorite, which is why I prioritized this recipe. There are so many things I wanted to experiment with and post before Thursday, but they will have to wait until […]

7 pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a cooling rack next to a bright orange miniature pumpkin and scattered chocolate chips

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Baked Goods, Breads, Breakfast, Muffins

I woke up craving something sweet for breakfast yesterday (and every day lately it seems). I remembered I had some pumpkin pie spice in the pantry that I needed to use, and I started working on these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. I’m so glad it happened. I seriously adore these […]

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Nana’s Baked Macaroni

Sides

It just wouldn’t be a holiday without my Nana’s baked macaroni and cheese. This is the dish my siblings and I begged for growing up. Everyone has that signature family recipe that transports you right back to childhood, and this is it in my family. My Nana’s baked mac and […]

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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

Breads, Dinner, Pizza

I recreated my favorite local pizza this week, and I cannot wait to share that recipe with you! My family raves about this pizza, and I am so happy that I can now make it anytime at home. I will post that recipe soon, but I figured I may as […]

blue bowl with orange butternut squash soup topped with parsley on white cutting board set in front of yellow and whit striped napkin with a piece of toasted bread

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Dinner, Soups

Y’all already know I love a good bowl of soup! Dylan brought home a butternut squash from a roadside stand this week, and I was all too excited to get started on this recipe. I have been trying to make an effort to purchase more local produce, and now is […]

beautiful chocolate coconut pecan pie sitting on a wire cooling rack over a white countertop

Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie

Desserts, Pies

If you are trying to decide on a dessert to bring to your covid style Thanksgiving celebration, you should seriously consider this chocolate coconut pecan pie! This twist on the Thanksgiving classic makes for a fun change, and will hopefully bring us all a little bit of pure happiness during […]

blue plate with swirls with a chicken enchilada covered with cilantro and avocado and salsa verde sitting in front of blue baking dish filled with chicken enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde

Chicken, Dinner

With the stress of this year’s election, I think we all deserve something a little extra cheesy and delicious this week. These chicken enchiladas are my definition of comfort food, and they can easily be made ahead which is always a plus! Flour tortillas are stuffed with a tasty chicken […]