Let’s Talk About Chicken Shawarma (And Garlic Sauce, Naturally) Alright, so here’s the thing. I always thought making chicken shawarma at home would end in disaster (my friend Jenny once set off her smoke alarm and we ended up eating cereal), but honestly, it’s way easier than I gave it credit for! Nowadays, every time…
Cuddled Up With a Drunken Snowman (and Yes, It’s as Fun as It Sounds) Okay, picture this—it’s snowing (or, if you’re like me, hailing with a vengeance), the lights are twinkling, the dog’s nicked half the tree, and you’re dying for something that’s more exciting than your uncle’s eggnog. That’s where my Drunken Snowman cocktail…
So, Why Did I Attempt a Tiramisu Yule Log Cake? You know, sometimes you just get a wild hair and think, “What if I mashed up Christmas and Italian dessert?” That’s basically how I stumbled onto this Tiramisu Yule Log Cake. Last year, my aunt brought her famous store-bought yule log (shh, don’t tell her…
How This Soup Ended Up in My Kitchen Okay friend, so you know those nights when you’re just not up for wrestling with a bunch of pans and crave something cozy, but also a bit indulgent? That’s kind of how this One-Pot Cheesesteak Soup happened at our house. Picture: it’s raining, I’m in my comfiest…
Okay, You Have to Hear About This Blueberry Grilled Cheese Thing You ever make something that sounds a bit bonkers and then it turns out so stupidly good? That’s what happened the first time I slapped blueberries (of all things) into a grilled cheese. I’d run out of tomatoes. My kid wanted “fancy cheese toast”…
So… Raspberry Almond Snowballs? Let Me Tell You Alright, friend—let’s have a real talk about Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies. First time I ever tried these, it was snowing like mad outside and the heat went out. I made them anyway—gloves on (not recommended), radio blaring, kids zooming underfoot. I think I ate more dough…
Let’s Talk About Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Alright mate, if you love potatoes (hi, who doesn’t?), you’re in for a treat. So, the first time I made these was actually for a random Wednesday movie night because—honestly? I had a lot of leftover mash in the fridge, and was too lazy to make another…
Catching Up Over Comfort Food (This Chicken’s a Hug in a Pan) You know those nights when you open the fridge and just sort of stare at the contents, hoping they’ll assemble into dinner by sheer force of will? Been there more times than I’ll ever admit. That’s usually when I turn to this cozy,…
Reckon This is My Favorite Rib Memory Okay, I’ll let you in on something—not every rib I’ve cooked has been a glorious slab of BBQ perfection. In fact, my first attempt ended with more smoke alarms than actual smoke and ribs tougher than grandpa’s old boots. But, let’s just say I’ve since cracked the code…
Blackberry Dumplings Just Like My Granny Made (Mostly…) Let me tell you, blackberry dumplings are my kitchen time machine—one bite and I’m straight back to steamy Southern nights, fireflies dancing, and my grandma gently swatting my hand away from the bubbling pot. (For real, the woman had lightning reflexes.) Was there ever a summer Sunday…