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 …