Catching Up in the Kitchen Let me tell you, there was a Monday last winter—classic looming work deadline, school project crisis (how many Popsicle sticks does a diorama need, anyway?)—and I realized at 6:32 PM we hadn’t started dinner. Enter this mad dash hero: 15 Minute Healthy Roasted Chicken and Veggies. Honestly, it’s been my …
Pork Chops Worth Turning the Oven On For Let’s be honest for a sec, okay? There are days when I want to impress but can’t quite face the idea of a five-step marinade, three sauces, and a pan that’ll take all night to scrub. Enter: oven baked bone-in Pork Chops. My mom made these on …
If you’d told me five years ago I’d be raving to anyone who’d listen about a “Bang Bang Chicken Bowl,” I’d have rolled my eyes and microwaved instant noodles for dinner again. But here we are! I stumbled into this recipe after a total kitchen fail (let’s not talk about the time I confused sugar …
If You’ve Never Made Smothered Chicken Like This… Okay, I have to admit—my first attempt at Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken was born from a bout of hangry (that’s hungry + angry, in case you didn’t know) desperation after a long workday. I’d had the real deal at the actual restaurant a couple of weeks before, …
Let Me Tell You About My Potsticker Stir Fry Obsession So, here’s the thing: I kind of stumbled onto this potsticker stir fry on a random Tuesday when fridge-piracy yielded nothing but leftover frozen potstickers, that one sad bell pepper, some dubious carrots, and about half a head of cabbage. (Who actually uses a whole …
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 …
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 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) …
Alright, Let Me Tell You About This Sugar Cookie Fudge Okay, so imagine it’s Sunday afternoon. Rain is ping-ponging off the windows, my kids are darting in and out of the kitchen like I’m passing out concert tickets, and the only thing on my to-do list that sounds remotely fun is making something sweet. Enter …