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  • Overhead view of skillet and plate with pork chops and apples.
    Cooking | Food

    Cast Iron Pork Chops and Apples

    ByLaura

    Cast Iron Pork Chops and Apples is the kind of meal that’s both hearty and homey. Boneless pork chops sear beautifully in a hot skillet, soaking up the flavors of smoky bacon, sweet apples, and caramelized onions. It’s a simple, one-pan dinner that turns a handful of everyday ingredients into pure comfort. This skillet dinner…

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  • Shortbread cookies in a pan.
    Baking | Holidays

    Brown Sugar Pecan Shortbread

    ByLaura

    Brown Sugar Pecan Shortbread are the kind of cookies your grandma made, simple, buttery, and timeless. They have that old-fashioned charm that never goes out of style, perfect for holiday tins or an afternoon coffee break. Make them this year and bring back a true classic. The addition of brown sugar and pecans means these…

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  • Meringue trees arranged on a round tray with holiday decorations in the background.
    Baking | Holidays

    Christmas Tree Meringues

    ByLaura

    This old-fashioned Meringue recipe is a simple way to turn basic kitchen staples into something truly special. It’s perfect for those times when you have leftover egg whites from making curd, custard, or hollandaise and don’t want them to go to waste. Christmas Tree Meringues are festive cookies you can make with next to nothing….

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  • Close-up of stacked Peppermint Bark Oreos on a white plate.
    Baking | Cooking

    Peppermint Bark Oreos

    ByLaura

    These cookies take simple ingredients and turn them into something that feels extra special. The smooth white coating and the sparkle of crushed peppermint make them look festive enough for any cookie tray. They’re quick to make, easy to package, and just the thing when you want homemade treats without baking. Each bite has the…

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  • Close-up of cookies highlighting rich red color and chocolate kiss center.
    Baking | Food

    Red Velvet Blossoms

    ByLaura

    Soft, sweet, and just the right shade of red, these Red Velvet Kiss Cookies are a fun twist on a classic. Each one has a rich cocoa base and a sweet Hershey’s Hug pressed in the center for a pretty finish. They’re festive enough for the holidays but simple enough to make anytime you want…

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  • Cookie broken in half showing soft, gooey center.
    Baking | Food | Holidays

    Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies

    ByLaura

    These are the kind of chocolate chip cookies that stop you in your tracks. Big, thick, bakery-style cookies with crisp golden edges and soft, gooey centers that stay chewy even after cooling. They’re rich, buttery, and loaded with chocolate chips—everything you want in a cookie that looks as good as it tastes. They taste like…

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  • Frosted Brownie Cookies
    Baking | Food

    Frosted Brownie Cookies

    ByLaura

    Frosted Brownie Cookies give you the best of both worlds: chewy edges like a brownie and a soft center like a cookie. They bake faster than a pan of brownies, which makes sharing them so much easier. They’re everything you love about a classic brownie, made handheld. These cookies are rich, fudgy, and full of…

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  • Close-up of smiling gingerbread cookies decorated with white icing.
    Baking | Food

    Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing

    ByLaura

    Classic Gingerbread Cookies never go out of style. Their deep molasses flavor and warm spices make them perfect for trimming a tree, filling a cookie plate or decorating a Christmas tree. The royal icing adds a crisp, sweet contrast and helps every cookie look polished enough for gifting or swaps. And yes, the recipe for…

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  • Plate of cream cheese thumbprint cookies arranged neatly.
    Baking | Food

    Cream Cheese Thumbprints

    ByLaura

    These cookies are soft, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet. The cream cheese in the dough adds a subtle tang that keeps them rich without being too heavy. Each one gets a spoonful of jam in the center, creating a treat that looks beautiful and feels special enough for the holidays. Buttery and…

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  • A bowl fresh cilantro.
    Ingredient Substitutions

    Best Substitutes For Cilantro

    ByLaura

    Cilantro is one of those ingredients people tend to either love or avoid. Some enjoy its fresh, bright flavor in tacos, soups, and curries, while others find it reminds them of soap. Whether you’re out of cilantro or simply prefer not to use it, there are plenty of easy substitutes that can still bring great…

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