Pull up a chair, let’s talk about that soup You know those dishes that just feel like a good long hug after a slapdash day? That’s this roasted poblano soup for me. I think the first time I made it, I accidentally bought one poblano too many—I’m talking a mountain of peppers and practically nothing…
Let Me Tell You Why I Keep Coming Back to Pudla The first time I tried making pudla—savory chickpea pancakes, that is—it was after running out of bread and, well, patience for boring lunches. My friend Meera had raved about them in this way that made me suspicious (you know, like when someone loves kale…
Let Me Tell You About This Dreamy Cod Recipe Okay, so you know how sometimes you crave something light that still feels a bit fancy, but you also don’t want to fuss for hours in the kitchen? That’s basically me most weekday evenings. The first time I tried making this Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon…
Let Me Tell You About My Oops-I-Forgot-the-Beef Stroganoff You know how some recipes sort of sneak up on you and then stick around forever? That’s how this Creamy Sausage Stroganoff Recipe ended up in my regular line-up. I remember the first time I tried it—honestly, I’d planned to make the classic beef version, but all…
If You’ve Never Tried Chicken Paprikash, Boy, Are You in for a Treat So, story time? The first time I tried making chicken paprikash, I was living in a rental with the oven that liked to live dangerously (hotter on one side than the other), and no two chicken thighs cooked the same way. But…
The Wild Story of How I Found Cincinnati Chili Spaghetti So, here’s the thing. The first time I tried Cincinnati-style chili spaghetti, I thought—what have I gotten myself into? Chili on noodles? But you know what, I was hooked after the second bite (ok, maybe third, but who’s counting). My neighbor from down the street,…
Oh, you’re in for a treat with this one. Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes reminds me of the first meal I made entirely from scratch for my sister—she lovingly called it my “green spaghetti incident”. Back then, I didn’t really measure much (and there might’ve been a bit too much garlic, sorry Em)……
Let Me Tell You About This Grits Breakfast Bowl Okay, truth time: if I had a dollar for every groggy morning I’ve stood at the stove stirring grits (sometimes in my fuzzy slippers), I’d probably have enough for, well, a couple bags of fancy grits. There’s something about the ritual—heat, swirl, taste, adjust saltiness—and suddenly…
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,…
Hey there! So, I’ve got this recipe that I just love sharing—Berry Beautiful: Spinach Salad with Strawberries & Walnuts. Fancy name for something so incredibly simple, right? (I know, I know, but trust me, it’s delicious.) I remember the first time I made it; it was for a last-minute potluck, and I was honestly worried…