Let Me Tell You About My Potsticker Stir Fry Obsession So, here’s the thing: I kind of stumbled onto this potsticker stir fry on a random Tuesday when fridge-piracy yielded nothing but leftover frozen potstickers, that one sad bell pepper, some dubious carrots, and about half a head of cabbage. (Who actually uses a whole …
Let Me Tell Ya About My Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits Alright, gather round! So the first time I made this chicken pot pie with biscuits, I was 22, fresh out of my folks’ house, convinced I could conquer roast chicken in a tiny apartment oven. (Spoiler: it was dry as shoe leather, but that’s …
Let’s Talk About Crockpot Beef Stew, Friend Oh man, there’s just something magical about coming home to the smell of beef stew bubbling away in the slow cooker. I’ve probably made this Crockpot Beef Stew (yes, the ‘best cozy comfort food ever’—my kids would tattoo that slogan on themselves if they could) more times than …
Let Me Tell You About This Baked Chimichanga… Okay, so you know those days when you have zero patience for cleaning up splattered oil but still crave something that crunches? That’s where baked chimichanga comes storming in—seriously, they save my sanity on Taco Tuesdays. The first time I tried baking instead of frying, I was …
Let’s Chat About Mini Meatloafs If I’m honest, mini meatloafs weren’t even on my radar until about five years ago. My neighbor Cheryl brought some over after I tried (unsuccessfully) grilling outdoors in November—yeah, not my brightest moment. Ever since, these cute little loaves have kind of become “the thing” my family actually requests. One …
Let’s Talk About Why I Love This Homemade Hamburger Helper You know those days when the thought of another fancy dinner makes your head spin? That’s usually when I bust out my homemade Hamburger Helper recipe. Actually, funny story — the first time I made this, I had just moved into my first (very wonky) …
Let Me Tell You About This Pot Roast (and That One Time With the Wrong Pepperoncini…) Alright, before we get into the nitty gritty, there’s just something about Mississippi Pot Roast that brings out my chatty side. Whenever I make it—usually on chilly Sundays when I’m wearing socks that don’t even match—I can practically hear …
Let’s Chat About Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche So here’s the thing: Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche is one of those recipes I stumbled into out of curiosity and, honestly, a bit of desperation. Years ago, one rainy Sunday, I had leftover broccoli (because my kids still think it’s a prank vegetable) and some cheddar begging not …
Alright, let me tell you about the time I learned making homemade Shake and Bake is worth the (minimal) fuss. I was pretty sure the store-bought stuff was one of those childhood things you just, well, grew out of—like neon green ketchup or believing my grandad’s fish stories. Turns out, I was wrong. One rainy …
If you’ve ever found yourself peering into the fridge at 6pm, a touch frazzled and wondering what on earth to throw together that’ll impress the fam and hit that comfort food note—we should be friends. This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini recipe was born out of one of those nights. The first time I made it, …