This easy sopapilla cheesecake is a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert made with layers of crescent dough filled with a creamy cheesecake center and finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping that echoes the classic sopapilla flavors. This recipe skips the water bath and deep-frying of traditional cheesecakes and sopapillas, making it quicker and much easier to prepare. … Read more

These delicious air fryer frozen chicken patties make an easy weeknight dinner. Cooked from frozen, they crisp up in the air fryer in about 10–15 minutes. Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings for a quick meal the whole family will enjoy. Frozen breaded chicken patties are convenient and forgiving, and while many packages … Read more

If you want a sparkling drink with exceptional flavour, this currant “champagne” recipe delivers. In under a month you’ll have bright, fruity currant flavour with a pleasant tart-tannin edge and the fresh green aroma of crushed currant leaves, all wrapped in lively fizz. It’s one of my favourite quick fizz discoveries. I had a freezer … Read more

Taco Casserole is a favorite for weeknight dinners and potlucks — everything you love about tacos combined into one baked dish. Crunchy corn chips form the base, topped with a seasoned mix of ground beef (or chicken), corn, black beans, salsa, and plenty of cheddar, then finished with fresh toppings to taste. Taco Casserole This … Read more

It’s been a hectic month — the kind where small events pile up until they feel like a whirlwind. Spring has arrived in full force in our valley, and with it a rush of activity that has kept us on our toes. It all started with the lambs — adorable little escape artists. Those Darling … Read more

Are you hungry? Get ready for another round of the Great Cheesesteak Debate as Chris and Sean sample steaks from two of Delaware’s most familiar names in sandwiches.   Note: This piece is written by Chris and Sean, the two hosts of this weekly cheesesteak debate. Remember the rules: When choosing an order, we stick … Read more

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie muffins — a breakfast that tastes like dessert! Close your eyes and imagine biting into a warm oatmeal chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven. Sound good? These muffins deliver exactly that — cookie flavor and texture tucked into a soft, tender muffin. They’re the best of both worlds. Made with … Read more

Soft cookies loaded with chocolate chips and bright orange flavor are perfect for holiday cookie plates. This one‑bowl recipe for Gluten‑free Vegan Chocolate Orange Cookies is free of wheat, dairy, egg, soy, peanuts and tree nuts — making it top‑8‑free as well. This post contains affiliate links. One of my favorite stocking treats as a … Read more

Mark Kurlansky’s: The Food of a Younger Land I recently finished reading Mark Kurlansky’s The Food of a Younger Land and was struck by how dramatically American food changed over the past eighty years. Most readers know about major New Deal programs like the CCC and the WPA, but a lesser-known initiative, the Federal Writers’ … Read more

I recently watched a segment with Ree Drummond on Dr. Oz where she shared a simple tip for peeling butternut squash: poke the squash a few times with a fork and microwave it for 3–4 minutes. The brief blast of heat softens the skin and makes it much easier to peel with a potato peeler—such … Read more