So, Let Me Tell You About This Pretzel Chicken Okay, first – I have to confess: I once burnt the very first batch of pretzel chicken I ever tried to make because I was glued to an old episode of Bake Off (I get distracted by the drama of soggy bottoms). But, ever since then,…
Let Me Tell You About This Cheesy Garlic Bread Roll Situation… Alright, so you know those nights when you’re just hungry and want something wildly comforting, but maybe you also want to impress the family (or yourself, honestly—zero judgment)? That’s basically when these Cheesy Garlic Bread Rolls come out of the oven at my place….
So, I Gotta Tell You About Braised Pork with Apple Cider… You know how certain dishes just smell like fall? Well, this one basically turns my kitchen into a sweater commercial. My first attempt at this was, honestly, because I’d bought a tonne of apples on a farm trip (classic overenthusiasm) and didn’t want to…
If you’d told me a few years ago I’d be pan-frying gnocchi instead of just boiling it like I learned from my mum (who, to be fair, usually chose the quickest route to get dinner on the table after work), I’d have probably made a face. But one random Thursday, out of pure kitchen boredom,…
Starting off: My (kinda messy) relationship with Bread Bowl Dips If there’s one thing that can instantly remind me of lazy Sunday get-togethers at my cousin’s place (yes, the cousin who always makes too much food but forgets to chill enough drinks), it’s this seafood bread bowl dip. I actually made it for the first…
Alright, so gingerbread cookies. Let me tell you—a proper gingerbread session in my kitchen usually starts out all merry and bright, and, by the end, there’s flour all over the cat and the kids have eaten half the decorations (and I usually don’t mind). My mum always made it sound like rolling out dough was…
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…
Mini Gingerbread Pudding Cups—Oh So Festive (and a bit of a game changer) If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in tinsel, wondering whether your guests would rather nibble on cookies or something a bit cozier, well, you’re in my exact December shoes from last Christmas. These mini gingerbread pudding cups are what saved my sanity…
Gather ‘Round, This Shortcut Apple Fritters Recipe Is a Keeper You ever get that itch for something sweet and fried (oh hi, comfort food!) but just don’t have the patience for all that dough rising, kneading, and waiting business? Me too! Actually, apple fritters were one of those things I thought you had to make…
Honestly, This Apple Brown Betty Brings Me Back Let me tell you, if autumn tasted like anything, it’d be a warm bowl of Apple Brown Betty. I first made this on a chilly afternoon when I was supposed to be prepping for finals but, well, cooking just felt way more important (I’m sure you get…