Hello! PBJ here with a beloved Louisiana favorite: dirty rice. After craving it for weeks, I finally made my own version to share. It’s a Creole classic that’s comforting, simple, and full of flavor. I’ve had dirty rice a few times before, and since it’s a popular Creole dish I decided to create my own … Read more

This is one of the richest yet easiest desserts around. This no-bake biscuit cake layers milk-dipped biscuits, a smooth vanilla custard, and a glossy chocolate topping — giving a sponge-cake-like texture with much less effort. * Updated with new photos and simplified instructions 🙂 I like to conserve energy in the kitchen. While I enjoy … Read more

This classic chip dip is creamy, simple, and the perfect partner for salty potato chips. Made with only seven ingredients and ready in minutes, this homemade recipe beats store-bought every time. The BEST Chip Dip Recipe Instead of opening a jar, make this classic chip dip at home. It uses seven easy-to-find ingredients, takes about … Read more

This easy homemade gluten-free chocolate pudding is made from everyday pantry ingredients and tastes amazing. It captures that classic, nostalgic chocolate flavor with a silky, velvety texture — and it’s naturally gluten-free. It’s nostalgic bakes month at Sweets & Thank You, where classic desserts are reimagined gluten-free. What better place to begin than chocolate pudding? … Read more

Autumn is here — time to welcome cooler weather, pull out the sweaters and boots, and enjoy the season’s harvests. Last week’s roundup was filled with fantastic fall recipes, entertaining tips, and creative ideas to inspire your gatherings. This is week 281 — over five years of these weekly features — and I’m continually amazed … Read more

As soon as Christmas is over in our house, attention quickly turns to birthdays. With our eldest two born in summer I never realised how tricky presents can be for the January and February birthdays that follow the festive season. There’s already a house full of toys, outdoor and summer presents won’t get much use … Read more

This strawberry rhubarb crisp is an updated take on my Amish grandmother’s classic rhubarb crisp. After many requests on social media to combine strawberries and rhubarb, I tested the pairing and loved the result. The strawberries bring sweetness and the rhubarb adds a bright tartness, creating a balanced fruit filling topped with a crisp brown … Read more

Few things are as satisfying as a skillet of soft, velvety eggs in a rich tomato sauce that’s perfectly spiced. This Turkish menemen brings smoky peppers, juicy tomatoes and creamy feta together for a pure Mediterranean bite. Menemen is a simple, vegetable-forward Turkish breakfast of scrambled eggs cooked with sautéed onions, bell pepper, tomatoes and … Read more

During the holidays I receive many requests for cookies. Alongside classics like gingersnaps and sugar cookies, people often ask for seasonal variations of familiar favorites — think peppermint snickerdoodles or boozy oatmeal raisin cookies like these Big Bourbon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. These cookies carry a subtle adult twist: the bourbon adds warm, caramel and vanilla … Read more