Sides

Creamed Cabbage

This easy side dish pairs perfectly with any main course. My mother often made it, especially in the fall. It’s a simple, comforting recipe I grew up with, and it remains exactly the same as she used to make it. If you have a whole or half head of cabbage in your fridge and aren’t… Continue reading Creamed Cabbage

Dinner

Roasted Chicken With Apple Cider Gravy

In the fall, when I, for some reason, gather all the apple cider from the store, I try to find ways to use up what we don't drink. This is one of those recipes, besides donuts, that I really love making. I always have a lot of apples and apple cider in my kitchen. That… Continue reading Roasted Chicken With Apple Cider Gravy

Breakfast

Ham, Apple, And Onion Tart

This is a breakfast dish I enjoy making during the cooler months. It’s simple, easy, and packed with flavor. It reminds me of my grandmother’s breakfast table in the 1980s. While she didn’t make this exact recipe, she often baked tarts that were just as satisfying and always filled our bellies. My grandmother always made… Continue reading Ham, Apple, And Onion Tart

Desserts

New England Hermit Cookies

These cookies are the best I’ve ever made. I adore chocolate chip cookies, but something about the warm spice and soft texture of these makes them truly delightful. These are the cookies I look forward to making most every fall. Do you have to make them in the fall? Absolutely not. You can make these… Continue reading New England Hermit Cookies

Dinner

New England Style Beef Pot Pie

In the fall, I pull out all of my hearty recipes. This recipe is included. This recipe was passed down to me by family members who live in Maine. This recipe has been a beloved part of their table for years, and I’m thrilled to be able to carry on that tradition. This recipe is… Continue reading New England Style Beef Pot Pie

Desserts

Old-Fashioned Brownie Pudding Cake

This recipe is a delightful mix of a super fudgy brownie with a rich pudding layer at the bottom. It’s an old-fashioned favorite that has never let me down and works perfectly every time. If you enjoy a deeply fudgy brownie, you’ll adore this one. I’ve been making it for years, having learned the method… Continue reading Old-Fashioned Brownie Pudding Cake

Dinner · Lunch

Open-Faced Hot Turkey And Cheese Sandwiches

I enjoy a good open-faced sandwich with a side of fries. Back when I worked at a small local restaurant in my younger years, I would always order one. There's something so simple but so good about them. They just never failed me. lol. I remember my then-boyfriend would always put them together as an… Continue reading Open-Faced Hot Turkey And Cheese Sandwiches

Breakfast

Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast Sticks

Weekends are perfect for sleeping in and enjoying delicious breakfasts that the whole family can savor. One of my favorite weekend recipes is easy, simple, and always a crowd-pleaser. It takes an ordinary breakfast and gives it a little upgrade. With just a few ingredients, you can transform a plain morning meal into something truly… Continue reading Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast Sticks