Hey There, Salad Lovers! (Or Reluctant Leaf Nibblers…) So, last week, I found myself staring into the fridge at 9pm (don’t ask) searching for, well, anything that could pass for a meal that wasn’t toast. Somehow, a big bunch of kale called my name, so I started tossing things in a bowl, doing one of …
The story behind my favorite pork chop fix Oh my word, if I had a dime for every time I made these pork chops (and another dime for every time someone asked for the recipe), I’d at least be able to buy a better pan. True story: the first time I ever tried to bake …
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 …
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 …
Okay, let me tell you—easy hummus has saved my skin more times than I can count. There’s something about tossing a bunch of stuff (mostly from a can, don’t judge!) into the blender, and ending up with a bowl of smooth, creamy magic that everyone thinks took a lot more effort. Plus, every time I …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Hey, Want to Make Creamy One Pot Sundried Tomato White Beans? Alright, you’ve got to hear about this bean dish I accidentally perfected (well, mostly perfected). It started out years ago when I wanted proper comfort food but couldn’t face—um—actually washing more than one pot, which, if you know me, is basically my cooking philosophy. …