Oh boy, let me tell you about the time I first made this Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna on a rainy Tuesday when the kids were bickering and my phone had just fallen in the dog’s water bowl (seriously don’t ask). All I wanted was something warm, gooey, and honestly… almost no effort. And you know what?…
If you’ve ever come home from a long, rainy commute—or just from the school pickup lane in November—craving something warm that basically hugs you from the inside, you get why I love this slow cooker chicken noodle soup. This isn’t some restaurant-perfect recipe; it’s my tried-and-true, make-it-too-many-times-a-month bowl of comfort. The first time I made…
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…
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…
Let Me Tell You, This Soup Is Basically a Hug in a Bowl So, let’s just get right to it: If you’re feeling a bit under the weather or honestly just want to eat something that feels as comforting as your granni’s wool blanket (without the fuzz), this Garlic & Herb Italian Soup should be…
So, Here’s Why I Keep Coming Back to These Nests You know those recipes that sneak up on you? This is one of those for me. It started as a desperate attempt to use up some leftover mashed potatoes that nobody wanted (blame my brother for the lumpy batch), but somehow these stuffed mashed potato…
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…
So, About This Stroganoff I Can’t Stop Making… If you’ve ever craved a giant bowl of something creamy and comforting (but didn’t want to go near beef or spend a small fortune at the shop), you’re in good company. I think the first time I made this creamy vegetarian mushroom stroganoff, it was after one…
Pull Up a Chair: My First Foray Into Oprah’s “Un-Fried” Chicken Okay, so—I’ll be honest, the first time I tried making this Un-Fried Chicken recipe from Oprah’s Chef Rosie Daley, I didn’t think much of it. I mean, “un-fried”? Sounds suspiciously like the time my aunt tried to make sugar-free chocolate pie (may it rest…
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…