Catching Up Over Salmon (And Why This Recipe Exists) I have this weird tradition of making Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Salmon whenever I can’t quite decide what’s for dinner but still want folks to think I pulled off something fancy—usually a Friday, when my brain’s about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Once, years back, …
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 This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole I don’t know about you, but some days I just need to make dinner that tastes like childhood, you know? This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole recipe is basically my answer to “Mom, what’s for dinner?” when I’m already running behind, juggling half a dozen things, …
How I Fell in Love With Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni Honestly, this recipe is my answer to cold feet and empty bellies. First time I made it, I was trying to impress my in-laws (no pressure, right?), and I somehow managed to splatter cheese sauce everywhere but the actual pasta. They still raved about it. Maybe …
The First Time I Made This… What a Ride So, first time I tried this pressure-cooker mushroom pork ragout, I was running late. Picture me—coat half-on, cat winding around my ankles, and a toddler in full meltdown mode over lost crayons. And suddenly I think, ‘This is the night for something hearty.’ I won’t say …
So, Here’s Where We Start – My (Slightly Messy) Love Affair With Italian Stuffed Peppers Listen, there’s just something about Italian Stuffed Peppers that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a mini-holiday. I first made them out of desperation—had a bunch of peppers sitting around getting wrinkly, and honestly, the fridge wasn’t looking too hopeful. …
Let Me Tell You About My Beef and Broccoli Obsession Alright, so here’s my confession: Chinese Beef and Broccoli is one of those dishes that just works every time. I remember the first time I tried making it—let’s just say, my wok skills were questionable, and I ended up with what can only be described …
Hey There! Let’s Make Baked Feta Chickpeas Like Real Home Cooks So, funny thing—my first real attempt at baked feta chickpeas was after a neighbor brought some over and, to be honest, I nearly finished the whole dish by myself standing at the counter. (Don’t tell anyone, but it was supposed to be for the …
Let Me Tell You About This Sheet Pan Magic If you’ve ever tried to wrangle a busy weeknight, you probably get why I’m always on the hunt for those magical one-pan dinners. Chicken and Butternut Squash Sheet Pan Dinner is my ace in the hole—actually, I almost didn’t try it at first thanks to a …