Let’s Talk Soup: Why This Chicken Pozole Is a Winner Around Here Alright, friend, pull up a chair—I’ve been meaning to share my Easy Chicken Pozole recipe for ages. Honestly, I stumbled into this dish one chilly Saturday when the pantry was, sort of, in that ‘whoops, forgot the grocery run’ state. My cousin Josie …
So, Why Am I Obsessed with This Lentil Soup? Alright, let me set the scene: It’s raining sideways, the dog’s tracking in muddy paw prints (again), every sock in my house is mysteriously *almost* dry but not quite… That’s when I reach for my lentil soup pot. Actually, the first time I made this, I …
This Always Feels Like a Saturday Morning to Me When I first tried making lemon ricotta pancakes, I was, honestly, just trying to impress a few friends at a brunch gathering (and, let’s be real, show off my new spatula). The first batch came out strange-looking, but—once I piled them up with blueberries and maple …
Let Me Tell Ya About My Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits Alright, gather round! So the first time I made this chicken pot pie with biscuits, I was 22, fresh out of my folks’ house, convinced I could conquer roast chicken in a tiny apartment oven. (Spoiler: it was dry as shoe leather, but that’s …
Let’s Talk About Crockpot Beef Stew, Friend Oh man, there’s just something magical about coming home to the smell of beef stew bubbling away in the slow cooker. I’ve probably made this Crockpot Beef Stew (yes, the ‘best cozy comfort food ever’—my kids would tattoo that slogan on themselves if they could) more times than …
So Here’s the Scoop on My Boursin Brussels Sprouts Alright, so picture this: it’s a normal Wednesday, you’re half-distracted by the cat chasing a twist-tie, and you need something green for dinner that won’t get the side-eye from anyone at the table. Enter: Boursin Brussels Sprouts. The first time I made these was almost an …
Bringing Taco Bell Cheesy Roll Ups Home (With My Disaster Story) If you’ve ever found yourself craving something cheesy, slightly melty, and weirdly reminiscent of those late-night Taco Bell runs (no judgment, I’ve been there), this Cheesy Roll Ups recipe is kind of a lifesaver. Actually, and don’t laugh, I tried to make these for …
Let’s Talk Baked Chicken Breasts and Potatoes (Pull Up a Chair) Oh man—so this is the dish I make when I want something comforting but have all of about 15 minutes of actual energy (thanks, Tuesday evenings). I still remember the first time I made this—totally winging it at my old flat with, honestly, way …
Let’s Chat About Mini Meatloafs If I’m honest, mini meatloafs weren’t even on my radar until about five years ago. My neighbor Cheryl brought some over after I tried (unsuccessfully) grilling outdoors in November—yeah, not my brightest moment. Ever since, these cute little loaves have kind of become “the thing” my family actually requests. One …
Let’s Talk About Why I Love This Homemade Hamburger Helper You know those days when the thought of another fancy dinner makes your head spin? That’s usually when I bust out my homemade Hamburger Helper recipe. Actually, funny story — the first time I made this, I had just moved into my first (very wonky) …