Chestnut Stuffing: Like a Warm Hug from the Oven You know that dish you make every year, the one the family won’t let you not bring? For me, that’s chestnut stuffing. I mean, the first time I tried roasting chestnuts, I probably scared the dog more than once (loud pop, anyone?), but now it’s a …

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’s Chat About Making No Bake Strawberry Pie! Alright, if you’ve ever stood in your hot kitchen thinking “why on earth did I turn this oven on in mid-July?”—believe me, I get it. That was me until I stumbled upon this No Bake Strawberry Pie trick. I first threw this together on a lazy Saturday …

Let’s Talk Blueberry Pie (And My Not-So-Secret Love Affair With It!) Alright, so here’s the deal—I make this blueberry pie recipe anytime the mood hits, not just when blueberries are tumbling out all over the markets. Honestly, it’s kind of my kitchen spirit animal. The first time I baked this pie, I forgot to put …

Let’s Talk About Why I Love Making Maple Cream Pie Okay, real talk: If you ever wander into my kitchen in autumn (or, honestly, February), there’s a legit chance you’ll catch me elbows-deep in pie crust, humming whatever tune’s stuck in my head. Maple Cream Pie is kind of my comfort food hero — it’s …

Pumpkin Muffins: My Cold Weather (or Any Weather) Excuse If I had a dollar for every time I made these bowl pumpkin muffins just because I needed a pick-me-up (or as an “oops, there’s half a can of pumpkin left” solution), I’d probably buy more muffin tins. My first attempt at these was, honestly, a …

Okay, picture this: snow outside, you’re in fuzzy socks, and there’s this amazing, beefy, barley-rich aroma just filling your place. That’s what happens every time I make Crockpot Beef Barley Soup. It’s one of those dishes my mum used to throw together when she wanted us all to just slow down and eat as a …

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 …

You Have to Try This Dutch Baby Pancake Okay, let me just get this out of the way—if you’ve never made a Dutch Baby Pancake, you’re in for a happy surprise. The first time I baked one, it was Sunday morning, the house smelled like butter (which is only ever a good thing), and my …