Sit Down, Friend: Let Me Tell You About This Chili Ever have one of those wild days where you want dinner to basically cook itself—and still taste like you put in some kind of effort? That’s basically how this Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili ended up in rotation at my house. I’ll be…
Okay, so let me just say, if you’ve ever stood in your kitchen at 6pm thinking, What on earth do I make for dinner that won’t turn into a complete circus? this Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is my absolute go-to. My kids call it ‘cowboy fuel’ – probably because it’s got beans, beef, potatoes, a…
Sit Down, Here’s Why I Love This Warm Bowl of Ratatouille-ish Magic So I’ve got to tell you, the first time I tried making Remy’s Ratatouille-Inspired Soup was after watching that Pixar movie for the—we won’t say how many times, but definitely more than my age. The kitchen pretty much turned into a tiny version…
Okay, Let’s Talk About the Soup That Basically Saved My Week You know those days where you’re just kind of over everything (the ones where you realize you’ve been wearing slippers since 2pm and you have no plans to change)? That’s when I make this crack chicken soup. I stumbled into it a few winters…
This Recipe Always Reminds Me of That Slightly Chaotic Potluck You know the type – everyone brings something, table gets crowded, and at least one person shows up with a store-bought salad and tries to pass it off as homemade. Honestly, this Healthy Apple Quinoa Salad was my last-ditch attempt to avoid that fate. I…
Let Me Tell You About This Dreamy Cod Recipe Okay, so you know how sometimes you crave something light that still feels a bit fancy, but you also don’t want to fuss for hours in the kitchen? That’s basically me most weekday evenings. The first time I tried making this Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon…
Let’s Just Say, Lobster Pasta Has Ruined Me for Ordinary Tuesdays Okay, so here’s the deal: the first time I tried making 🦞 Gordon Ramsay’s Lobster Pasta, it was sort of a last-minute idea (you know those days when inspiration hits at the fish counter and your wallet starts weeping quietly?). My cousin came over,…
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…