Author: janarae

Join the Candlelight Circle

Join the Candlelight Circle

✨ Join the Candlelight Circle ✨ A cozy space for kindred hearts 🕯 What is the Candlelight Circle? The Candlelight Circle is a gentle corner of the internet where homemaking feels sacred, healing feels possible, and community feels like home. This is for those who See Full Post →

Creamy Tuna Noodle Salad

Creamy Tuna Noodle Salad

This Creamy Tuna Noodle Salad is a comforting, budget-friendly dish packed with tender egg noodles, flaky tuna, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet peas in a creamy tangy dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches. Why This Tuna Noodle Salad Is a Favorite Growing up, See Full Post →

Best Ever Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Ever Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

There’s something about a warm oatmeal cookie fresh from the oven that feels like a hug from the past. These cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with melty chocolate chips and the cozy comfort of home. Whether you’re baking for someone you love or just See Full Post →

Creamy Classic Potato Salad

Creamy Classic Potato Salad

This classic potato salad is the dish that brings everyone back for seconds. It’s creamy, tangy, and full of texture — from tender potatoes and chopped hard-boiled eggs to crisp bell peppers and crunchy pickles. Whether you’re serving it at a summer BBQ, family reunion, See Full Post →

Cherry Cheesecake Tacos

Cherry Cheesecake Tacos

Jump to Recipe If you love cheesecake and fun desserts, these Cherry Cheesecake Tacos will be your new favorite treat. With a crispy cinnamon-sugar shell, creamy cheesecake center, and sweet cherry topping, each bite is a delicious mix of textures and flavor. They’re no-bake, easy See Full Post →

My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

There’s nothing quite like a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie straight from the oven. This recipe creates cookies that are golden on the edges, soft in the middle, and full of rich, melty chocolate. Whether you’re baking for a family treat, a holiday platter, or See Full Post →

Southern Chocolate Gravy Recipe

Southern Chocolate Gravy Recipe

Jump to Recipe If you’ve never had chocolate gravy, you’re in for a true Southern treat. This old-fashioned recipe has been passed down for generations — warm, silky, chocolatey goodness poured over hot buttermilk biscuits. It’s a little sweet, a little nostalgic, and every bit See Full Post →

Apple Crisp Loaf Pies

Apple Crisp Loaf Pies

Jump to Recipe If you’ve ever loved the idea of pie and crisp combined, these Apple Crisp Loaf Pies are your new go-to. The bottom starts with a buttery homemade (or store-bought) double pie crust, pressed into loaf or mini loaf pans. It’s then filled See Full Post →

Homemade Pineapple Jam (No Pectin Needed)

Homemade Pineapple Jam (No Pectin Needed)

Jump to Recipe This small-batch pineapple jam brings the bright, tropical flavor of fresh pineapple right to your table. With only 3 ingredients, it’s simple, sweet, and perfect for toast, yogurt bowls, or homemade desserts. No pectin required—just fresh fruit, sugar, and a splash of See Full Post →

Classic Homestyle Meatloaf

Classic Homestyle Meatloaf

Jump to Recipe When you’re craving something cozy and familiar, nothing beats a Classic Homestyle Meatloaf.This timeless recipe brings together juicy ground beef, warm seasonings, and a sweet-and-savory glaze baked to perfection. It’s comfort food at its finest—and the leftovers are just as delicious the See Full Post →