So last Sunday, I was staring into my fridge, waiting for inspiration to appear (and maybe a snack to leap out at me), when it hit me: it was time to make my good old Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti. I’ve been making this since my college days, usually by cobbling together whatever I find. It’s…
So, Here’s How Pot Roast Became My Weekend Hero Okay, true story: The first time I tried making this Yummy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe, I basically texted my mom half a dozen times, panicking about overcooking the potatoes (spoiler: they’re basically indestructible in the slow cooker). If you’re anything like me, there’s just something…
This Is the Soup I Make When I Need a Win (Or Just Don’t Want Takeout Again) Alright, I’m not saying this Easy Thai Dumpling Soup has magical healing powers or anything… but more than once, it’s rescued a dreary Tuesday in my house. The first time I made this, I was basically raiding my…
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…
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 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…
So I Accidentally Discovered Chicken Marsala (Sort Of) Alright, confession time. The first time I cooked Chicken Marsala, I totally winged it—didn’t even know what “Marsala” really meant (turns out, it’s wine, not a fancy Italian chicken breed?). I was trying to impress my cousin, who claims to know the difference between béchamel and velouté,…
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,…
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…
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…