Let’s Chat About This Vegetable Cottage Cheese Lasagna Okay, let me tell you—lasagna is one of those comfort foods that always reminds me of rainy Sundays growing up. You know, the kind of day where you put on an old sitcom, stick your fluffy socks on, and the smell of something baking makes the whole …
Let’s Talk About My Obsession with Baked Ziti You know those days when you open the fridge, see the remnants of (probably too many) takeout boxes, but you just can’t stomach eating another cold noodle that’s lost all hope? Yeah, that’s usually when I whip up this 5-ingredient baked ziti. It’s honestly become my safety …
Alright, Let’s Talk Mashed Potato Soup (and Life) There’s just something about the smell of mashed potato soup bubbling away that makes me feel like it’s Sunday—maybe it’s the steam on the windows or the quiet satisfaction of knowing dinner basically makes itself (well, if you count stirring as work). The first time I made …
Okay, be honest with me: ever find yourself staring into the fridge thinking, “Can I just use up this leftover ham, or am I about to invent something questionable?” Well, my answer to that dilemma is this Monte Cristo French Toast Casserole. I first tried cobbling this together at 9pm before an early brunch when …
The Messy Joy of Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage Okay, let me just say—this Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage thing? It’s been my secret weapon for weeknights when everything else is just going sideways. I think the first time I whipped it up, I actually had no idea what I was doing, and …
This Old-Fashioned Cabbage Casserole Will Win You Over Hey, pull up a chair. So, let me tell you, this old-fashioned cabbage casserole is the thing I make whenever the weather cools down (or let’s face it, whenever the fridge looks sad and we’re overdue for some proper comfort food). First time I cooked it, my …
My Never-Fail, Always-Requested White Queso (Yes—That One) You know, I used to think white queso was just melted cheese with a little something thrown in (spoiler alert: it’s more than that). I remember the first time I tried to make it for a game night—let’s just say it was more glue than goo. We’ve come …
Hey There! Let’s Make Baked Feta Chickpeas Like Real Home Cooks So, funny thing—my first real attempt at baked feta chickpeas was after a neighbor brought some over and, to be honest, I nearly finished the whole dish by myself standing at the counter. (Don’t tell anyone, but it was supposed to be for the …
Let Me Tell You About This Sheet Pan Magic If you’ve ever tried to wrangle a busy weeknight, you probably get why I’m always on the hunt for those magical one-pan dinners. Chicken and Butternut Squash Sheet Pan Dinner is my ace in the hole—actually, I almost didn’t try it at first thanks to a …
Let Me Tell You About This Pumpkin Ricotta Mac and Cheese Okay, so you know those nights when you want something comforting and cheesy, but you’re also kinda craving fall vibes (I mean, pumpkin everything)? Well, one day, I mashed up my leftover ricotta with some pumpkin puree—and honestly, it was magic. My kitchen smelled …