Chatting in the Kitchen: Why I Love These Sandwiches There’s this one memory I always get when I toss chicken in the slow cooker—it’s me, late on a rainy Tuesday, in my mismatched socks, realizing I’d forgotten to plan dinner (again). Out came the trusty slow cooker. I just kind of threw some things in, …
Let Me Tell You About This Pork Tenderloin Thing… Okay, you know that feeling when you can’t decide what to cook but you want something that looks like you tried a little? That’s how I ended up making pork tenderloin in the oven for the first time—totally on a rainy Tuesday night, couldn’t be bothered …
Catching Up Over Chicken and Noodles So, let me just say it off the bat: if you’ve had one of those days (and who hasn’t?), this One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles is about to be your new best mate in the kitchen. I honestly can’t count how many times this has rescued me from dinner …
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 …
If you’ve ever found yourself peering into the fridge at 6pm, a touch frazzled and wondering what on earth to throw together that’ll impress the fam and hit that comfort food note—we should be friends. This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini recipe was born out of one of those nights. The first time I made it, …
Okay, let me tell you what happened: I was supposed to make chili for game night, but realized (last minute, of course) I somehow forgot half the beans and all the time in the world. Enter Taco Soup. I think the first time I threw it together was a total accident, but now it’s become …
This Stuffing Has a Story For You Right, let me tell you—the first time I whipped up this butternut squash, date & apple stuffing, it was mostly by accident. I’d totally forgotten to buy breadcrumbs (yep, classic me) for my regular stuffing, so I thought, “Eh, why not throw in what I’ve got?” Turns out, …
Let’s Talk: This Chicken Broccoli Potato Casserole Story Alright, imagine you’re coming over on a chilly Wednesday evening. It’s dark, I’m in these awful (yet beloved) checkered pajama pants, and the kitchen smells sort of ridiculous in the best way. This chicken broccoli potato casserole is bubbling away in the oven, and honestly? It holds …
Let’s Talk About Chicken Parmesan—The Way I Make It So, Chicken Parmesan! Literally the first real meal I tried to make for my (then future) in-laws, and—let’s just say—it didn’t go off without a few burnt edges and a flour dusting disaster on the cat. But hey, I’ve mostly figured it out since, and even …
You Ever Just Want to Fake a Cabbage Roll? Alright, let me spill—most of the time, I love spending an afternoon rolling up cabbage leaves, but then, you know, real life attacks. So this Cabbage Roll Casserole is what I whip up when I want all that cozy Sunday-dinner flavor… but Tuesday-level energy. My Aunt …