I made this Healthy Creamy Mushroom Thyme Orzo Skillet on a Tuesday when the fridge looked like it had given up on me, and I swear it saved the evening. A handful of mushrooms, a brave little bunch of thyme, and a scoop of orzo turned into dinner that felt like pulling on a favorite…
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…
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…
Let Me Tell You About This Cozy Pumpkin Tiramisu You know those recipes that just kind of sneak up on you and become a thing? That’s this no-bake pumpkin tiramisu for me. I made it the first time during a freakishly rainy Halloween (the kind where you just want to stay inside and watch the…
The Story: How This Latte Became My Go-To Winter Hug I still remember the first time I tried to make a fancy coffee at home—it was a disaster of epic (well, small kitchen) proportions. Milk everywhere, the smell of burnt sugar, and my dog looking at me like I’d lost the plot. But then, one…
Let Me Tell You About This Apple Cider Donut Cake… You ever get a whiff of apple cider donuts and instantly remember the fairgrounds, or maybe I’m just overly sentimental about fried dough and hayrides. Last fall, after yet another rainy orchard trip with my kids (why is it always muddy?), I tried making this…
So, About That Apple Crisp I Can’t Stop Making Alright, let me just say: this easy apple crisp with oat topping is basically my secret weapon whenever I want the house to smell like I’ve been slaving away for hours (spoiler: I haven’t). I remember the first time I made this for my little crew…
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…