So, let me tell you about this chicken… Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken. There’s a mouthful! My kitchen, for better or worse, always ends up smelling like a pancake house collided with a Southern barbecue joint the night I make this. First time I tried it, I accidentally doubled the bourbon (long story, my aunt was…
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…
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…
So, Why Am I Obsessed with This Easy French Onion Pasta? This recipe happened, honestly, after I got late-night cravings for those gooey, cheese-topped bowls of French onion soup (you know the ones) but realized I had absolutely zero energy to carve up baguettes and wait on broiler drama. Pasta to the rescue. That first…
So, What’s the Deal with My Christmas Stuffed Pork Tenderloin? Hey there! Okay, I have to tell you: this recipe is basically the centerpiece my family expects each Christmas, even if all I want to do is put my feet up and eat cookies. But I’ll admit, the first time I made it, I was…
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,…
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)……
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,…
Let Me Tell You About This Beef Stew (And That One Time…) Alright, so you know how some dishes just end up being your signature, even when you never planned it? That’s my Savory Slow-Cooked Hearty Beef Stew. I first cobbled it together one rainy autumn Saturday, back when “slow-cooked” in my kitchen usually meant…