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April 15, 2026

WW Friendly Slow Cooker Meatballs in Gravy

There is a kind of nostalgia that comes with a plate of tender meatballs smothered in a rich, savory gravy. It’s the kind of meal...

Recipes, Weight Watchers Friendly

April 7, 2026

Carrot Cake Cupcakes – April Cupcake of the Month

There is something so cozy about the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg filling up the house. It’s the kind of scent that makes everyone wander...

Recipes

March 31, 2026

Coffee Toffee Cookies – April Cookie of the Month

If you’ve been following my Cookie of the Month series, you know that my kitchen is a place of constant experimentation. But this month’s feature...

Recipes

March 17, 2026

Carrot Cake Sugar Cookies

These Carrot Cake Sugar Cookies are built on the classic sugar cookie recipe I spent a lot of time perfecting — a recipe designed not...

Recipes

March 10, 2026

Pistachio Cupcakes – March Cupcake of the Month

I thought it would be fun to come up with a “Cupcake of the Month” this year, where I explore new flavors or take traditional...

Recipes

March 3, 2026

White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies – March Cookie of the Month

Some cookies start with a craving. Others start with an idea. These White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies started with a very specific idea…I wanted something green...

Recipes, Sweet Nibbles

February 24, 2026

WW Friendly Chicken Tortilla Soup

Some recipes earn a permanent spot in your memory — not because they’re fancy, but because they show up again and again in moments you...

Recipes, Weight Watchers Friendly

February 17, 2026

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies – February Cookie of the Month

Welcome to February’s Cookie of the Month — the month that practically demands chocolate, berries, and a little indulgence. This time of year always brings...

Recipes, Sweet Nibbles

February 3, 2026

Strawberry Cupcakes – February Cupcake of the Month

These Strawberry Cupcakes with freeze-dried strawberries are our February Cupcake of the Month, and they’re everything a seasonal cupcake should be: soft, fluffy, naturally pink,...

Recipes, Sweet Nibbles

January 20, 2026

Weight Watchers Friendly Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken enchiladas are a favorite of mine, but they don’t make it into the regular rotation because they’re a bit of a time-consuming pain! Filling...

Recipes, Weight Watchers Friendly

January 13, 2026

Game Day Pigs in a Blanket (5 Easy Variations)

When it comes to Super Bowl food, finger foods always win — and pigs in a blanket are the ultimate classic. They’re familiar, comforting, and...

Recipes, Starters/Snacks

January 6, 2026

Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes — January Cupcake of the Month

January always feels like a fresh start. The pace slows down, the calendar feels wide open, and there’s something comforting about settling back into familiar...

Recipes, Sweet Nibbles

January 1, 2026

Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies – January Cookie of the Month

January is an interesting baking month. The holiday bustle is over, it’s darker earlier, and many of us are settling back into routines. I always...

Recipes, Sweet Nibbles

December 21, 2025

White Chocolate Churro Cookies

There are some recipes that come from pure inspiration and others that come from a very real need to use what’s already in your freezer. ...

Recipes, Sweet Nibbles

December 14, 2025

Mini Pecan Pies — A Bite-Sized Holiday Classic

Some recipes I make because they mean something to the people I love, which is how this recipe came to be. Every year during the...

Recipes, Sweet Nibbles

December 5, 2025

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

There are some desserts I make because I planned ahead. And then there are desserts I make because I procrastinate and need something quick, easy,...

Recipes, Sweet Nibbles

November 29, 2025

Baking Essentials Every Home Baker Needs

Baking essentials for home bakers aren’t just about having a pretty kitchen — they’re the tools that make your muffins rise taller, your cookies bake...

Recipes, Useful Information

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November 23, 2025

The Original Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe

Fun fact! These Original Peanut Butter Cup Cookies started out as Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies that first appeared in the 1957 Pillsbury Bake-Off, back when...

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