These Pumpkin Pie Bars are made with a buttery shortbread crust, a smooth pumpkin pie filling, and no fussy pie dough to roll out or crimp. Sliced into squares, they give you all the flavor of a classic pumpkin pie without the trouble of dealing with a pie plate. I make these for Thanksgiving when…
These Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are made with soft, cake-like pumpkin cookies sandwiched around a sweetened cream cheese filling. They’re closer to a handheld cake than a cookie, with a filling thick enough to hold its shape between the two halves. I make a batch of these for fall bake sales or just because the house…
These Mini Pumpkin Pies are made with a flaky pie crust pressed into a muffin tin, filled with a classic spiced pumpkin filling, and topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon once baked and cooled. They’re individually portioned, so there’s no slicing or serving spoon needed at the table. I make a tray…
This Strata is made with cubed bread soaked overnight in a savory egg custard, layered with shredded chicken, wilted spinach, and cheddar cheese, then baked until puffed and golden. The overnight soak is what gives strata its custardy, bread-pudding-like texture instead of just tasting like scrambled eggs on toast. I make this the night before…
This Chicken and Potato Casserole is made with ground chicken browned with onion, layered with sliced potatoes and wilted spinach, and baked in a light cream sauce until tender. It’s a full dinner in one dish, with the potatoes cooking right alongside the chicken and greens. I make this on weeknights when I want something…
This Potato and Broccoli Casserole is made with layers of thinly sliced potatoes, browned ground beef, and steamed broccoli, all covered in a cheesy cream sauce and baked until golden. It’s a complete dinner in one dish, with vegetables and starch built right in. I make this on weeknights when I want something filling that…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Sheet Cake is the kind of easy fall dessert that works for almost any autumn occasion. It’s soft, moist, warmly spiced, and filled with melty chocolate chips, giving you all the cozy pumpkin flavor without the fuss of making a layered cake. This simple pumpkin sheet cake is perfect for fall baking,…
Cheesy and packed with protein. No pasta or rice required. I got into low carb casseroles for one reason. I was tired of dinners that left me hungry an hour later. A big scoop of something creamy and cheesy that also happens to have 30-plus grams of protein? That’s the sweet spot, and casseroles do…
Packing lunch for little ones can be tricky, especially when you’re dealing with picky eaters. These healthy toddler lunch box ideas are simple, colorful, and made with kid-friendly foods toddlers will actually want to eat. These toddler lunch ideas are perfect for daycare, preschool, pre-K, and busy mornings. Many are easy to prep ahead, travel…
Keeping kids fueled through busy school days is easier with the right snacks on hand. These high-protein kids school snack ideas are healthy, filling, and easy to pack for lunchboxes, preschool, daycare, road trips, and after-school activities. From toddler-friendly bites to portable snacks for older kids, these ideas combine protein with simple ingredients to help…