Why It Works Sautéeing the sausage and vegetables before adding them to the casserole ensures they’re fully cooked and removes excess moisture. Adding shredded Gouda cheese, sour cream, and half-in-half to the eggs creates a rich custard-like filling. Savory, hearty, and packed with flavor, a well-made breakfast casserole is great for feeding a crowd. The […]

Banana pancakes are perfect for breakfast or brunch. This easy Banana Pancake recipe combines kitchen staples with mashed banana for moisture and sweetness and a pinch of cinnamon for a perfect bite. They use simple ingredients—no pancake mix required. They come out fluffy and moist. Double or triple the recipe to use all week or […]

Imagine a cold, late winter morning in Vermont. The sun is shining but there’s still a blanket of snow on the ground. Chilly air nips at your toes through a layer of wool socks and boots, and as the breeze picks up, you detect a distinctly sweet smell mingling with woodsmoke: It’s maple sugaring season.  […]

I love a fancy dessert, but I am not immune to the charm and nostalgia of a simple yellow cake—even one made from a box. There is a time and place for everything, and sometimes, like when you need enough cake to feed 25 hungry children and their parents, cake made from a box mix […]

Straight to the Point The best ceramic nonstick skillet is from Caraway. It’s super smooth and scratch-resistant. I also loved the sturdy, thick-bottomed pan from Le Creuset. Today’s nonstick coatings are considered safer than their ancestors and are made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). However, while PTFE is initially inert, it can off-gas if heated at high […]

About the author Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even […]

We don’t often look to the spice rack to inspire a recipe roundup, but cinnamon deserves a deep dive, given its ubiquity in fall and winter baking. Also known as cassia, the cinnamon you’re most likely to find in the US is bold and spicy-sweet (in contrast with milder Ceylon cinnamon). Its signature aroma and […]

Step-by-step, this Thanksgiving turkey recipe is easy to follow and makes a tender juicy turkey with crispy skin. Whether you’re cooking for a small group or a large crowd, I’ve included my best tips to help you take your turkey from preparation to perfection. It’s a step-by-step guide that even beginners can use to make […]

Fall isn’t just for pies! These 30+ fall cake ideas feature all your favorite flavors of the season—from pumpkin cake and glazed apple Bundt cake to snickerdoodle cake and easy spice cake. Whether you prefer simple one-layer cakes or love to go all out with layered masterpieces, this list features delicious fall cake recipes for […]

Why It Works Double-milled semolina flour readily absorbs water to form a pliable, easy-to-knead pasta dough.  Briefly resting the prepared dough before shaping gives the gluten time to relax to guarantee easier pasta making. When people think about making fresh pasta at home, they often think about flour flying around the kitchen, sticky globs of […]