Hot Apple Dumplings
I’d just retired from teaching, and for once, I wasn’t grading papers or prepping for parent conferences. The afternoon stretched open in front of me
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Dorito Casserole
Last Halloween, we hosted a “Spooky Snack Night” for the neighborhood kids after trick-or-treating. Nothing fancy—just a few folding tables in the garage, orange string
Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Bites With Crunch Topping
One day of this spring, I hosted a tiny garden tea party for my old book club friends—fellow retired teachers who once ruled classrooms with
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken
The last day of school always carries a special kind of energy. Teachers are tired but lighthearted, kids buzz with summer dreams, and the air
One-Pan Chicken With Buttered Noodles
My daughter stopped by last weekend with her three kids in tow—each one with a bottomless appetite and an endless stream of energy. By the
Chicken Scampi With Garlic Parmesan Rice
Every once in a while, I return to recipes that feel like comfort in a skillet—simple in method but rich in soul. This chicken scampi