So, Let Me Tell You How This Soup Happened… I was once a diehard tomato soup traditionalist. You know, the whole grilled cheese and Campbell’s routine (it’s a vibe). But then, one rainy Thursday, I knocked over the gochujang jar into my tomato pan. Honestly, I was hangry and distracted, so I just sort of …

Let’s Just Talk About Cheesy Scallion Pancakes For a Second I have to admit, these Cheesy Scallion Pancakes are one of those things I make when I’m craving something cozy but don’t really want to spend all afternoon fussing in the kitchen. The first time I tried making them, I thought I’d be a genius …

Let’s Talk About Why This Soup Just Works You know, every time I make this creamy chicken noodle soup, I think of that time my cousin Sarah tried to cook her way through the winter (spoiler: she made it to February). There’s just something about a big, steaming pot of chicken noodle soup that makes …

Let’s Talk About My (Slightly Obsessive) Love for These Egg Bites You know how some recipes just worm their way into your regular breakfast rotation? That’s these Bacon & Cheese Egg Bites for me. Actually, the first time I made them, I was in a rush for a brunch (my mate Dan dropped in with …

Let’s Chat About Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites You ever get that craving for something savory, light, and kinda fancy, but your wallet is less ‘coffee shop breakfast’ and more ‘cereal from a box’? Happened to me. I absolutely love those Starbucks egg bites (especially when it’s raining out and I’ve got a hot coffee …

If you’ve ever found yourself standing in front of the stove, contemplating if you really want to commit to making traditional onion rings—or maybe just yearning for a snack that’s crunchy but not a full-on deep fry project—hey, welcome to my weekend world. The first time I made onion ring chips, it was honestly because …

Let’s Talk Cottage Cheese Waffles (Because, Why Not?) Alright, picture this: it’s a lazy Sunday, coffee cup in hand, dogs racing through the kitchen, and I’m trying (with questionable success) to impress everyone with breakfast. Somewhere between the pancake phase and that disastrous omelette debacle, I landed on cottage cheese waffles. The first time I …

Okay, let’s be honest: classic Alfredo is the stuff of creamy dreams, right? But also, the sort of meal you eat, sigh reluctantly, and then spend the rest of the night wondering where your willpower went. So here’s a twist: the very first time I tried this Cottage Cheese Alfredo, I did it because I …

Hey There! Let’s Talk Chicken and Rice Casserole You know those recipes you fall back on when life gets a bit…well, wobbly? This Chicken and Rice Casserole is that for me. For some reason, every time I make it, I remember my aunt Nora’s tiny, steaming kitchen on Sunday evenings, windows fogged up, and the …

Let Me Tell You the Tale of the Burrito Bowl You know those times when you stare at the fridge, mentally rearranging the contents, low-key wishing dinner would make itself (it never does)? That’s usually what’s going on when Chicken Burrito Bowls show up in my kitchen. I started making these when I realized my …