Oh, you’re in for a treat with this creamy roast garlic and lemon pasta sauce. First time I made this, it was because my sister (the pasta fanatic) declared flat-out that anything with garlic and lemon had to be dinner. I half-listened, half-bickered, and set about roasting a suspiciously shriveled bulb I found at the …
A Cozy Night In with Chicken Pasta Bake I swear, every time I make this chicken pasta bake (creamy tomato style), I end up wondering why I don’t do it even more often. One rainy weeknight—absolute classic—I was rummaging through my pantry, pretty sure I had nothing to cook, but somehow this dish practically cooked …
Let Me Tell You About My Buffalo Cauliflower Wing Obsession Okay, so you know that feeling when everyone’s got a craving for wings but you’re stuck with a head of cauliflower staring you down from the fridge? That’s literally how this recipe was born at my place (well, maybe more than one time). The first …
That One Time I Burnt the Tortillas (And Made These Anyway) Let me tell you: crispy chicken tacos aren’t just a recipe; they’re basically my culinary safety net. You know those nights where the fridge situation is, shall we say, a bit desperate? That’s when these save my bacon, which is funny because I’d never …
Let Me Tell You About the Time I Made One Pot Lasagna Soup (and Spilled Half the Cheese) You ever have one of those days where the idea of fussing with layering noodles and balancing a wobbly Lasagna in the oven just makes you want to order takeout instead? That was totally me a couple …
You’ll Laugh (or Sigh): My First Encounter with Korean Ground Turkey The first time I made Korean ground turkey… well, let’s just say there was smoked paprika everywhere (don’t ask!). It was one of those rainy Tuesdays where I had precisely 21 minutes before dinner had to be on the table, and I grabbed ground …
The Real Reason I Make Cajun Shrimp (Besides Craving Spice) You know that weeknight when you’re just staring at the fridge, hoping dinner will leap out and serve itself? That’s pretty much how Cajun Shrimp became my go-to. I remember the first time I cooked it, I accidentally used twice the cayenne and, well—let’s just …
How This Casserole Won Over My Family (And My Apprehension Towards Leftover Chicken) Let me just start with this: I wasn’t always a fan of casseroles. (There, I said it.) Something about tossing a bunch of stuff together and calling it dinner used to irk the perfectionist in me. But then, somewhere between my third …
White Chicken Chili, But Make It Easy (and a Little Messy) Listen, if I could count the times I’ve made this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili on two hands—I’d have to borrow a couple toes. The first time I whipped this up, it was one of those desperate Tuesday nights (my feet were freezing and …
Street Corn Chicken and Rice Bowls: Where Weeknight Dinner Gets Fun You ever get that craving for street corn, but you don’t want to stand outside juggling cobs over a grill like some sort of barbecue juggler? Yeah, me too. The first time I made these Street Corn Chicken and Rice Bowls, I actually spilled …