So I Accidentally Discovered Chicken Marsala (Sort Of) Alright, confession time. The first time I cooked Chicken Marsala, I totally winged it—didn’t even know what “Marsala” really meant (turns out, it’s wine, not a fancy Italian chicken breed?). I was trying to impress my cousin, who claims to know the difference between béchamel and velouté,…
If you’ve ever scrambled for something tasty but, you know, life’s got other ideas (kids hanging off your leg, dog barking at a ghost, phone buzzing) — this Honey Garlic Steak Bites Recipe has totally saved my skin. The first time I made it I was sure I’d overcooked everything, but my stubborn old pan…
So, About This Stroganoff I Can’t Stop Making… If you’ve ever craved a giant bowl of something creamy and comforting (but didn’t want to go near beef or spend a small fortune at the shop), you’re in good company. I think the first time I made this creamy vegetarian mushroom stroganoff, it was after one…
Let Me Tell You About This Cozy Zucchini Alfredo So here’s the scoop: the very first time I made this Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Recipe was a Tuesday, and, well, the zucchini were threatening to march out of the fridge on their own if I didn’t use them up (ever notice how zucchinis multiply if you…
The Wild Story of How I Found Cincinnati Chili Spaghetti So, here’s the thing. The first time I tried Cincinnati-style chili spaghetti, I thought—what have I gotten myself into? Chili on noodles? But you know what, I was hooked after the second bite (ok, maybe third, but who’s counting). My neighbor from down the street,…
Well, This Cake Has Some Stories… I can’t count the times I’ve made this Easy Southern Praline Pecan Cake With Butter Sauce for gatherings, family dinners or, yep, just because Tuesday needed a boost. The first time I baked it, my uncle wandered in and, before even tasting it, asked, “Does it have that melt-in-your-mouth…
This Recipe’s Got Some Stories—Let Me Tell You! So, I first made this Chimichurri Shrimp with Rice and Tzatziki on a night when I’d absolutely had enough of plain chicken and my fridge looked like a game of Tetris gone wrong (you know, random half-used herbs, questionable yogurt, two lonely lemons). My sister called right…
Oh, you’re in for a treat with this one. Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes reminds me of the first meal I made entirely from scratch for my sister—she lovingly called it my “green spaghetti incident”. Back then, I didn’t really measure much (and there might’ve been a bit too much garlic, sorry Em)……
Honestly, Who Knew Leftovers Could Be This Good? Picture this: it’s late November, the turkey’s picked over (except Uncle Jerry’s strategic drumstick lurking in the back of the fridge), and the stuffing’s begging for a second act. That’s when I started rolling stuff—literally—into these cranberry turkey stuffing balls. I made ’em once for a potluck…
You Won’t Believe This: My Journey With Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Okay, so confession time: when I was little, I thought brussels sprouts were just tiny cabbages that someone shrunk to be funny (not funny, Mom). For years I’d dodge them at family dinners—until I learned the magic trick: roasting. Add bacon & honey? Frankly,…