Fresh Blood Orange Halloween Sangria Perfect for Parties
Marta wasn’t trying to throw a party. I’d stopped by her place on a drizzly Tuesday afternoon to drop off a book I’d borrowed, and … Read more
Easy Rice Krispie Broomstick Treats for Halloween
My six-year-old nephew took one look at the tray of Rice Krispie broomstick treats and said, “Auntie, those are way too cute to eat.” He … Read more
Cozy Spiked Apple Cider Cocktail with Cinnamon
The first frost hit our windows last November and I found myself staring at a half-gallon of fresh apple cider I’d bought on a whim … Read more
Spooky Witches Brew Punch: Easy Non-Alcoholic Halloween Drink
Third batch in two days, and I still couldn’t stop staring at it. The dry ice was long gone, the cauldron bowl was sweating condensation … Read more
Easy Halloween Dirt Cups with Gummy Worms
Someone asked me last week why I couldn’t just use instant pudding mix instead of making it from scratch for Halloween treats. It was my … Read more
Best Easy Graveyard Dirt Pudding Cups with Oreo Crumbs
I figured a Halloween dessert that looks like dirt would be mostly for show—cute to look at, but not something you’d actually crave seconds of. … Read more
Spooky Black Sesame Spider Cookies: Best Easy Halloween Treat
I was halfway through a book signing at a local indie bookstore when the woman next to me—a retired librarian with the most incredible silver … Read more
Cozy Mummy Meatball Sliders: Best Halloween Treat
This was supposed to be a fancy little appetizer for a Halloween party. I had this whole vision in my head—elegant little crostini with roasted … Read more
Light & Tender Apple Cider Braised Pork Tenderloin: Easy Fall Recipe
It was 10:47 PM on a quiet, drizzly Tuesday, and I had a very specific craving for something that tasted like autumn in a bowl. … Read more
Easy Halloween Charcuterie Board with Candy Corn Cheese Ball
It was the third week of October, and the only thing I wanted was a cheese ball shaped like a triangle of candy corn. Not … Read more