Cubby Archive: 2022

As far as guilty pleasures go, a love of SpaghettiOs is pretty tame. Cranking open a can may have been acceptable for me as a 7-year-old back in 1989, but it’s time to admit that what I really love are the soft O-shaped noodles swimming in a sweet tomato sauce. With this wholesome take on a childhood favorite, I know I won’t be reaching for the can opener anytime soon. My traditional spaghetti dinner takes two pots, one pan, and an embarrassing number of bowls and utensils.

Hectic mornings are standard in my house. With barely enough time to gather an armload of books, bags, and lunches before racing out the door, breakfast is often a grab-and-go affair. Instead of scrambling cheesy eggs as the school bus pulls up, I quickly warm my make-ahead cheesy frittata cups. A trio of cheeses — ricotta, Parmesan, and Fontina — season the eggs and add creamy richness.

You can make it in minutes and it'll feed a crowd.

A magical, three-word phrase that's remarkably effective.

As long as I have one of these around, I know dinner isn't too far off.

This technique is usually associated with from-scratch pancakes, but it works for a box mix, too.

If chocolate is your thing, listen up.

Why is everything from Rao's so delicious?

Once again, Costco does not disappoint.

This seedy bread takes a sandwich from good to great.

It's the warm and fudgy family dessert we all crave.

It's delicious, it's filling, and it can be ready in 20 minutes.

It's an Italian take on buttered noodles.

"Do we have any ice cream?" Yes, yes we do.

Grapes about to go bad? Throw them in the freezer!

Grab a mason jar! Your stroller walks are about to get a lot better.

There are some exciting products on the horizon!

"All it took was a single bite of these cheesy pizza pockets to feel a flood of nostalgia."

They are so much more than just pretty containers.

We're talking Baby Yoda deviled eggs and Millennium Falcon hand pies.