So, Let’s Talk About Orange Chicken If someone had told me in high school that I’d one day consider homemade orange chicken as my personal crowd-pleaser? I’d have done a double take—and maybe teased them a bit. The first time I tried to make it, I’ll admit, the kitchen looked (and smelled) like a citrusy …
How I Fell in Love With Air Fryer Gnocchi (And Why My Dog Doesn’t Trust Me Around It) Alright, confession time: the first time I made gnocchi in the air fryer, I accidentally left them in a bit too long—thought I’d ruined dinner. But when I heard that ridiculous crunch as I bit in (and …
Just Chatting: Why I Keep Coming Back to Blackened Chicken Alfredo Okay, so: you ever crave something that’s creamy but also has a real kick? That’s when I reach for my slightly battered skillet and whip up this Blackened Chicken Alfredo recipe. The first time I made it, I’d just moved into my first flat …
Hey you! So if you’ve ever wondered what I make when I want everyone at the table to sit up and pay attention (and maybe forget they were arguing over who lost the remote), it’s this roast rosemary leg of lamb. The first time I made it, I honestly thought I’d burned it because the …
Alright, so picture this: It’s a Sunday afternoon, I’m halfway through a mug of tepid tea (because I always forget it gets cold), and the whole house smells like what I’d imagine a cozy bistro in the English countryside might. That’s probably overselling it, but honestly, making this herb-crusted prime rib is one of those …
Let’s Talk Pork Tenderloin with Wild Rice (and a Little Nostalgia) Okay, real talk—every time I cook pork tenderloins with wild rice, it’s like the universe gives me an easy win. The smell alone pulls my family into the kitchen like moths to a porch light. Once, I tried making this during a power outage …
Well, Here’s the Story—Why I Love This Recipe Listen, if you ever catch me actually planning ahead for dinner, there’s a strong chance it’s for this marinated beef tenderloin. I made this for my sister’s birthday once and, honest to goodness, I’d barely gotten the platter on the table before everyone had their forks in. …
Let Me Tell You About This Batter-Fried Chicken I Can’t Stop Making Okay, real talk—batter-fried chicken is the kind of thing I swore I’d never tackle at home. Used to think it belonged to fancy diners, your aunt’s Sunday table, or some mystical Southern granny on a cooking show. But then, ages ago, a friend …
Let’s Talk Spicy Red Pasta with Lentils—And Why I Can’t Stop Making It Alright, so you know those nights when you want to eat something that feels like a hug, but you also can’t be bothered with a three-hour cooking saga? This spicy red pasta with lentils is, I swear, the magical bowl for that …
Okay, so let me tell you about the first time I tried cooking Marry Me Chicken. I thought it was going to be just another viral recipe — you know, something that looks ten times better on Instagram than it tastes in real life. But honestly? I got hooked right away. My partner rolled their …