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, …

So, the thing about sheet pan breadsticks is – they’re basically my answer to dinner emergencies. You know those evenings when you realize the main dish just needs something extra? That’s breadsticks for me. My first time making these was after a weirdly long day spent arguing with a self-checkout machine (it was not my …

You ever get halfway through a Sunday and think, “Oh, I could sure use something cozy—and, well, sticky”? That’s basically how I stumbled into making these ultra-soft gingerbread cinnamon rolls with serious molasses swagger. Not gonna lie, the first time I tried them, I burnt my thumb on the pan because I got overexcited pulling …

Okay, let me tell you what happened: I was supposed to make chili for game night, but realized (last minute, of course) I somehow forgot half the beans and all the time in the world. Enter Taco Soup. I think the first time I threw it together was a total accident, but now it’s become …

Alright, so here’s the story—I stumbled into making these 3 ingredient apple oatmeal bars one rainy Saturday morning when the only thing left in the cupboard was oats (the chunky kind, which I didn’t realize at first), a couple wrinkly apples, and a sad-looking banana. That banana actually wasn’t part of my original plan, but …

Let’s Talk Brussels Sprouts (& My Not-Guilty Obsession) If you’d told me ten years ago that I’d be waxing poetic about Brussels sprouts, I’d have laughed you right out of my kitchen. But a couple winters ago—I remember it was just after the radiator finally stopped clanging like a haunted tuba—I tried making Maple Miso …

Let Me Tell You About These Oatmeal Bars You know those mornings when you’ve left your coffee somewhere (again), can’t remember if the dog’s been fed, and realize you’ve got exactly five minutes before you need to run out the door? That’s basically how I stumbled onto making these healthy oatmeal breakfast bars. Honestly, it …

Let’s Talk About Oatmeal Banana Bread—My Favorite “Oops, We Have Bananas” Recipe A friend once asked, “Do you have to make banana bread every time those bananas go brown?” And I mean… yes. Or at least, I always want to. This particular oatmeal banana bread came about on some rainy Sunday when the cereal shelf …

If you’ve ever been caught craving something sweet, like, right now—but your snack stash only contains cereal and marshmallows (been there!), then my Rice Krispie Treats Recipe is your new best mate. I can’t even count how many times I’ve whipped up a batch for a last minute movie night or just because the weather …