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Oh my gosh, you guys – if there’s one cookie that screams “Thanksgiving” to me, it’s these pecan pie cookies! I’ve been obsessed with recreating that famous Crumbl cookie magic at home, especially after waiting in line way too many times (you know how it is). After what felt like a hundred test batches (my … Learn more

There’s something magical about that first crisp fall morning when I wake up craving pumpkin spice everything. I’ll admit it – I used to sprint to Starbucks for their pumpkin cream cheese muffins the second those orange-striped cups appeared. But after one too many “sold out” disappointments, I decided to recreate them at home. And … Learn more

You know that moment when you walk into a holiday gathering and the warm, savory smell of Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole hits you? That’s the smell of home, of tradition, of pure comfort. I swear, every Thanksgiving at my aunt’s house, we’d all crowd around the oven just waiting for that first bubbling, golden-brown bite. … Learn more

Nothing says “holiday table” quite like homemade green bean casserole! That perfect combo of creamy mushroom sauce hugging crisp-tender beans, all topped with those irresistible fried onions – it’s pure comfort food magic. Every Thanksgiving at my house, the casserole dish disappears fastest. My secret? Using fresh green beans instead of canned. Trust me, that … Learn more

Oh my gosh, you have to try this honey glazed carrots & green beans recipe – it’s the kind of side dish that disappears before the main course even hits the table! I swear, my kids who normally turn up their noses at vegetables will actually fight over the last spoonful of these glazed beauties. … Learn more

You know that one dish that disappears first at every family gathering? For us, it’s always been this Cheddar Bay Green Bean Casserole. I first made it years ago for a last-minute Thanksgiving side, and now my cousins practically demand it at every holiday. What started as a simple solution with pantry staples became our … Learn more

Korean rice balls – flavorful & easy – are my go-to snack when I need something delicious in a hurry. I first fell in love with these little flavor bombs during a trip to Seoul, where street vendors would shape them with lightning speed while customers waited impatiently (me included). What makes them so magical … Learn more

Listen, if you’ve ever had sushi without spicy mayo, you’re missing out on life’s little pleasures—trust me! I learned this the hard way after one too many takeout orders with sad, bland sauces. That’s when I started making my own spicy mayo for sushi at home, and wow, what a game-changer. Just a few simple … Learn more

Oh, taiyaki! Just saying the name makes me smile. These adorable fish-shaped cakes stole my heart on my first trip to Tokyo, where street vendors sold them piping hot with that irresistible crispy shell giving way to sweet, molten red bean paste. I still remember burning my fingertips because I couldn’t wait to take that … Learn more

Let me tell you about my love affair with tuna mayo rice balls. It all started when I was raiding my nearly empty pantry one lazy afternoon, craving something quick but satisfying. That’s when these little flavor-packed gems saved the day! With just rice, tuna, mayo, and a few pantry staples, you can whip up … Learn more