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 …
How I Fell for This Tart (and Why You Might Too) Okay, I have to tell you, I didn’t grow up making fancy French desserts—not even close. The first time I tried making a French apple tart, I was way out of my element. I was house-sitting for a friend in Lyon (which sounds fancier …
If You Haven’t Tried Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce Yet, You’re in For Something Special Alright, so you ever get those panic texts at the last minute, like, “Hey, can you bring something to the get-together?”… and your brain is like, um, toast? That’s literally how I stumbled into making baked brie with cranberry sauce. …