Let’s Talk About This Cheesy Meatloaf Casserole So I have to tell you, making this meatloaf casserole sort of saved my sanity last Tuesday. My kids were feral, the dog had eaten part of a homework project, and honestly, I had zero desire to make anything fussy. Luckily, this recipe delivers pure comfort in a…
Let Me Tell You About My Oops-I-Forgot-the-Beef Stroganoff You know how some recipes sort of sneak up on you and then stick around forever? That’s how this Creamy Sausage Stroganoff Recipe ended up in my regular line-up. I remember the first time I tried it—honestly, I’d planned to make the classic beef version, but all…
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,…
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…
So, This Keto Mediterranean Bowl Story… Do you ever have one of those days where your brain says, “We’re having pasta!” but your body says, “Absolutely not, mate”? That’s how this Keto Mediterranean Protein Bowl was born, after one disastrous night involving a lost bag of quinoa, a fridge full of mismatched odds and ends,…
Let Me Tell You About Baked Salmon Night! Okay, so, picture this: It’s Thursday, everyone’s a bit tired, and you really want dinner to just magically appear, but also kinda healthy (ish). That’s where Baked Salmon with Potatoes and Asparagus has saved my bacon—er, salmon—more times than I can count. I started making this after…
Let Me Tell You About My (Probably Overly) Juicy Meatballs So, picture this: It’s Wednesday night, the kids are fighting (again), and I’m standing in the kitchen staring down a pack of ground beef like it owes me rent. That’s when Juicy Meatballs with Rice & Roasted Veggies comes to the rescue. I’ve made these…