Let Me Tell You About These Pork Chops Alright, so here’s the thing: this recipe is one of those happy kitchen accidents I stumbled into one muggy August evening when I was dead-tired and still had three not-quite-ripe peaches on the counter (glaring at me, I’m convinced). I wanted pork but—honestly—couldn’t deal with the oven, …
If I Could Bottle This Soup, I Probably Would You know those recipes that come together because (a) you couldn’t decide between Thai flavors and good old chicken soup, and (b) cilantro was about to turn mushy in the fridge? That’s how Coconut Cilantro Chicken Soup made its first appearance at my place. The first …
Let Me Tell You About My Ridiculously Good Burger Bowl Alright, pull up a chair — you ever crave a cheeseburger but, honestly, can’t be bothered with all those squished buns and runaway condiments? Yeah, me too. That’s how this messy, glorious Fully Loaded Burger Bowl with “Special Sauce” started showing up on my dinner …
If You’ve Ever Wanted Cobb Salad to Be Less Fussy, You’re in Luck So, honest confession—Cobb Salad is my mom’s answer to, “What’s for dinner?” when my dad used to come home grumpy on those sticky summer nights. It’s like a big edible patchwork quilt, and, sorry to say, I definitely used to pick out …
Let’s Get Real: Why Quick Greek Chicken Bowls are a Weeknight Hero If you’re like me and have come home ravenous (okay, maybe verging on hangry) but still kinda want something nutritious and not just pizza again, these Quick High Protein Greek Chicken Bowls have rescued me more than once. The first time I made …
Let’s Dive Right Into Lavender Banana Bread Okay, so this might sound a bit fancy, but don’t let “Lavender Banana Bread” put you off. It’s actually easier (and cozier) than it sounds. I remember the first time I made this—I’d bought way too much lavender for a DIY bath soak I never actually got around …
Let Me Tell You About the Time I Made This Gnocchi You ever have one of those evenings where you start something in the kitchen, thinking it’ll be a quick dinner, and suddenly you’re in flour up to your elbows and laughing at yourself? That’s honestly how I stumbled into the whole Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi …
If you ever want ravioli that actually makes noise (it’s crispy!) Let me tell you—Toasted Skillet Ravioli with Lemon & Brown Butter is the dish that proved you can make pasta bold and crunchy without a single drop of boiling water. The first time I made this, I was honestly just hungry, a little grumpy, …
So, About This Pound Cake (And a Little Ramble) Honestly, if cake could talk, this one would just sit down beside you, pour a cup of tea, and ask about your day. Pound Cake with strawberry icing is kind of comfort in a loaf pan—at least that’s what my nan used to say. I’ve made …
Just a Little Story Before We Start Alright, so last summer, I had a wild surplus of strawberries thanks to my overzealous picking habit (they smelled so good at the market, I couldn’t help myself!). I ended up making a hundred versions of jam—okay, slight exaggeration—and still had a pile left staring me down from …
A Tale of Mash (and My KitchenAid) Buckle up—I’m about to let you in on my not-so-secret way to make KitchenAid Mashed Potatoes. Honestly, I’ve made these for everything from Thanksgiving chaos to random Tuesday nights when the pantry’s looking a bit sad. One time, I even tried to mash potatoes with a mug after …