Hello hello!
This week on the blog I shared a comforting ginger lime chicken and rice soup, perfect for chilly evenings. I also posted several helpful roundups for the season: ideas for using Thanksgiving leftovers and my 2023 holiday baking list to inspire your cookie trays and sweets.
There’s a new “Week in the Life” post as well as an updated weekly menu to make planning easier and help you get dinner on the table without stress.
It’s gift guide season — I’ve put together several curated lists to make shopping simple. This year’s guides include picks for women, options under $25 that make great stocking stuffers, favorite kitchen gifts, kids’ gift ideas, and beauty selections. Each list is focused on practical, thoughtful items my family and I love and recommend.
The Everyday Dinners cookbook club is bustling with activity. If you have the cookbook, consider requesting to join the Facebook group to connect with others, share what you’re cooking, and join seasonal challenges. If you don’t have the book yet, you can pick one up and join us — the group is a warm community for recipe inspiration and support as we move into fall cooking challenges.
xoxoxo
WHAT I’M LOVING THIS WEEK
Some recent favorites and things I’m eager to try:
- Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies — a true classic and irresistible when warm.
- Honey baked brie — an elegant, easy appetizer that pairs well with crackers or sliced baguette.
- French silk pie — rich, silky, and dreamy for special occasions.
- Bacon rosemary roasted nuts — savory, crunchy, and perfect for a snack bowl at gatherings.
- Key lime pie cheesecake — a bright, tangy twist on cheesecake that feels festive.
- Turkey enchiladas — a great way to repurpose leftover turkey into a cozy weeknight meal.
- Premade brown-and-serve rolls — convenient and ideal when you need quick dinner bread.
- Sugar cookie martini — a fun, seasonal cocktail to serve at parties.
- Vanilla brown butter ice cream — intensely flavorful and luxurious on its own or paired with pie.
- Vegan stuffed mushrooms — a tasty, plant-forward appetizer option.
- Autumn grain bowls — nourishing and adaptable with seasonal produce and grains.
- Banana bread — a timeless, comforting loaf that’s always worth baking.
Hope you find something here to make this week a little cozier and more delicious. Enjoy!