Well, Here’s My Go-To Dinner Trick (and Quick Story) Okay, so picture this: it’s Thursday, everyone in the house has that look—the one that says “Feed me, please, anything but takeout again.” I glance at the clock and, honestly, I’m too peckish to wait ages for something fancy. That’s when I remember my trusty easy …
Let Me Tell You About These Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops… Alright, so, picture this: it’s raining outside, I’ve got laundry piling up, and the only thing keeping chaos at bay is the thought of dinner. Now, Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops—these are the chops my mom made when I was little, the kind that …
I Could Eat This Zucchini Salad All Summer You know those recipes you end up making almost by accident the first time? I think I accidentally invented this Zucchini Salad years ago (it was a fridge clean-out emergency, desperate for something green to go with grilled chicken and, embarrassingly, I still had my pajamas on). …
White Chicken Chili, But Make It Easy (and a Little Messy) Listen, if I could count the times I’ve made this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili on two hands—I’d have to borrow a couple toes. The first time I whipped this up, it was one of those desperate Tuesday nights (my feet were freezing and …
Baked Chicken Drumsticks: Just Like Home, Only With Way Less Mess Alright, so here’s the deal: baked chicken drumsticks are my go-to when I just can’t be bothered with complicated dinners or, honestly, massive cleanups. I’ve probably made these, what, fifty times? (Actually, maybe a lot more, but who’s counting really?) They remind me of …
Hey, You Ever Tried Real Shrimp Creole? Alright, so—picture this: Mardi Gras beads on the lamps, my aunt hollering from the porch, and the unmistakable smell of tomatoes and shrimp wafting through our teeny shotgun house kitchen. You don’t have to actually be in New Orleans to get in on that magic, but man, if …
Let’s Make Super Crispy Fried Silken Tofu (Vegan) If you’ve never experienced that golden, audibly crispy shell hugging cloud-soft tofu, you’re in for a treat. This is one of those dishes I bust out whenever I’m after a little comfort with a crispy kick, especially if I want to make people (or, honestly, myself) believe …
Hey—Let Me Tell You About These Little Green Dumplings You ever have one of those weeks where you just crave something fiddly and homey, like dumplings, but you also remember your jeans are feeling a bit snug? Yeah, same. Enter: Vegan Cabbage-Wrapped Dumplings with Tofu. The first time I made these was when my dear …
Let’s Just Talk About Cheesy Scallion Pancakes For a Second I have to admit, these Cheesy Scallion Pancakes are one of those things I make when I’m craving something cozy but don’t really want to spend all afternoon fussing in the kitchen. The first time I tried making them, I thought I’d be a genius …
Here’s Why I Keep Making These Eggplant Meatballs You know those recipes you sort of stumble on by accident (like after buying too many eggplants at a farmer’s market because they looked pretty and you thought, “What the heck, I’ll figure something out!”), and then they become a family staple? That’s exactly how my eggplant …