Let me tell you—if I had a nickel for every time someone in my family asked, “Hey, can you make those creamy chicken pillow things?” I’d finally be able to buy that ridiculous lemon squeezer I keep eyeing online (you know the one). I first threw this together out of desperation, honestly, because I had…
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…
How This Soup Ended Up in My Kitchen Okay friend, so you know those nights when you’re just not up for wrestling with a bunch of pans and crave something cozy, but also a bit indulgent? That’s kind of how this One-Pot Cheesesteak Soup happened at our house. Picture: it’s raining, I’m in my comfiest…
Let’s Talk About Crispy Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs Alright mate, if you love potatoes (hi, who doesn’t?), you’re in for a treat. So, the first time I made these was actually for a random Wednesday movie night because—honestly? I had a lot of leftover mash in the fridge, and was too lazy to make another…
Catching Up Over Comfort Food (This Chicken’s a Hug in a Pan) You know those nights when you open the fridge and just sort of stare at the contents, hoping they’ll assemble into dinner by sheer force of will? Been there more times than I’ll ever admit. That’s usually when I turn to this cozy,…
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…
Blackberry Dumplings Just Like My Granny Made (Mostly…) Let me tell you, blackberry dumplings are my kitchen time machine—one bite and I’m straight back to steamy Southern nights, fireflies dancing, and my grandma gently swatting my hand away from the bubbling pot. (For real, the woman had lightning reflexes.) Was there ever a summer Sunday…
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, Why Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers? Alright, real talk: these Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are always the first thing to vanish at any of my get-togethers. I’m not kidding—my cousin once tried to sneak extra from the platter before anyone saw (busted, obviously). I just love how they bring everyone to the kitchen, even the…
The Day I Discovered Cheddar Belongs in My Apple Pie You know how some recipes just kind of stick with you? Well, this flaky apple cheddar galette happened because of a kitchen accident (thanks, distracted grocery shopping). I meant to grab extra cheese for grilled cheese night, but ended up with way too much cheddar…