Hey friend, pull up a chair. I made these Creamy Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Lightened Up with Parmesan & Garlic last weekend when my cousins dropped by with zero notice and three hungry teenagers, and somehow this side stole the whole meal. I mean, roast chicken tried to be the star, bless it, but the potatoes…
A cozy plate, a chilly night, and pumpkin The first time I made this low carb pumpkin gnocchi, it was one of those cold evenings where the dog was giving me that feed me now stare and I was already in my comfies. I grabbed a can of pumpkin, put on a podcast I only…
I made this artisan hot honey infused feta chicken on a rainy Tuesday when the power flickered twice and the cat decided the herb pot was a bed. Somehow it came out so good we ate it straight from the skillet, plates be darned. There is something about the sweet heat of hot honey meeting…
Let Me Tell You About This Glaze (And My Salmon Fiasco) I have this memory of burning salmon so badly one summer that my kitchen smelled like campfire for days. No kidding, even the cat wouldn’t come near. But after a bit of trial, error, and, uh, more error, I landed on this Maple Chili…
Curl Up With a Bowl of Cozy: My Apple Cider Short Ribs Story Alright, so here’s the thing: I never meant to make braised short ribs with apple cider. It just sort of happened (like most good things in my kitchen). One cold Sunday, I realized I had a pack of short ribs in the…
So, About This Stuffed Acorn Squash (It’s a Winner!) You know how some recipes just become part of your cold-weather rotation without you really planning it? That’s this one, for me. I started making stuffed acorn squash with wild rice and mushrooms a couple years back after a friend raved about it — honestly, I…
Catching Up (Over a Bowl of Pumpkin Sage Pasta) You know that feeling when you need a dinner that’s just… pure comfort in a bowl? That’s what this easy pumpkin sage pasta is for me. The first time I made it, I was actually just trying to use up a lonely can of pumpkin. Honestly,…
Let’s Talk About Sweet Potato Mash (Trust Me, This One’s Special) Okay, full disclosure: I didn’t even like sweet potatoes until my cousin roped me into making them for Thanksgiving years ago, and back then I thought, “Well, at least they’ll look pretty on the table.” But now? Oh, I make this Creamy Sweet Potato…
So, You Want a Chicken That’s Sweet, Savory, AND Crispy? Okay, let’s talk about roast chicken. I’ve probably made a hundred different versions, but this maple glazed one is my go-to when I’m craving something a bit special (but not fussy). The first time I made it, I actually ruined a tea towel by spilling…
Easy Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread – Moist with a Kick celebrates Southern comfort with a bold, modern twist. Cornbread, a beloved staple in American cuisine, traces its roots to Native American communities who utilized ground corn in numerous forms. As culinary traditions evolved, cornbread became synonymous with Southern kitchens, often accompanying chili, barbecue, or hearty stews….