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No-Bake Cheesecake

Last summer we went on a family trip to the lake and honestly it was one of those trips where nothing went exactly as planned but somehow that made it perfect because the weather was hot and sticky so we…

Classic Shepherd’s Pie

Smooth mashed potatoes being spread over the savory meat mixture in a baking dish.

It’s funny, isn’t it, how food brings back memories? Last weekend, my family and I decided to have a cozy dinner after a long trip and I thought, Why not make Shepherd’s Pie? At first, I was nervous because the…

Marry Me Chicken

You know what’s funny? How one recipe can turn a regular evening into a memory that sticks. Last summer my family and I went on a quick weekend trip and we had nothing planned for dinner so I tried Marry…

Meatloaf

It’s funny how a simple dish can bring back so many memories because for me meatloaf will always be that one meal we’d have after a long Sunday trip with the kids and the car full of crumbs and laughter…

Homemade Chocolate Mousse

You know how some desserts just stick in your memory because of the moment, not just the taste and for me, chocolate mousse is one of those and I remember one rainy Sunday when we were stuck indoors and the…

Tres Leches Cake

“Whole Tres Leches Cake in a baking dish topped with whipped cream and berries, ready to serve.”

Last summer, we went on a little road trip to visit my cousin in Texas. You know the kind—kids asking “are we there yet?” before we even hit the highway. The heat was ridiculous, the car snacks disappeared way too…

Boston Cream Pie

Last summer we took a family trip to Boston and honestly I wasn’t expecting dessert to be the highlight yet somehow it was because that’s when I tasted Boston Cream Pie for the first time and oh my goodness it…

Strawberry Icebox Cake

No-bake icebox cake decorated with berries and served on a bright white table in natural light.

Last summer we went to visit my sister in Wisconsin and it was one of those trips where everything felt a little unplanned yet somehow perfect so the kids were running around the backyard and my husband was trying to…

Spanish Flan

Last summer we went on a family trip to Spain and one afternoon after walking in the hot sun we stopped at this tiny café where the waiter smiled and placed in front of me the most perfect looking Spanish…