Roasted Garlic Alfredo Tortellini
The first time I made roasted garlic alfredo tortellini, I was standing in my kitchen on a rainy Tuesday with almost nothing planned forRead more
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
There is a specific weekend every October when the light goes gold in my kitchen and I get the itch to bake something withRead more
Creamy Avocado Pasta
I used to think creamy avocado pasta would turn brown, taste bland, or feel like guacamole dumped on noodles. The first version I triedRead more
Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Ricotta stuffed shells turn a short list of familiar ingredients into a generous baked pasta dinner. The key is to undercook the shells slightly,Read more
Easy Healthy Burrito Bowl
Weeknight dinners do not have to mean another sad salad or another delivery app order. This healthy burrito bowl is the meal I makeRead more
Pizza Crescent Rolls (Cheesy Pepperoni Appetizer)
Some nights you want pizza flavor without waiting for dough to rise or calling for delivery. That is exactly where these pizza crescent rollsRead more
Oreo Pudding Madness (Easy No-Bake Layered Dessert)
If you have ever stood in front of the dessert table at a potluck wishing for something that looks fancy but takes almost zeroRead more
Fall Cheese Ball (Cheddar Pecan Party Appetizer)
I have a soft spot for appetizers that look impressive but secretly take almost no effort, and this fall cheese ball is exactly thatRead more
Pecan Pie Cookies (Bite-Sized Holiday Treat)
There's a specific kind of magic that happens when the flavors of a classic Thanksgiving dessert get folded into something small enough to eatRead more
Pesto Salmon and Italian Veggies in Foil (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
The first time I made pesto salmon and italian veggies in foil, it was a Tuesday, I was exhausted, and I had exactly oneRead more
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup (Cozy Weeknight Bowl)
There are nights when I want something that smells like dinner long before we sit down, and that is exactly when I reach forRead more
Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Chips (Crispy Baked Snack)
The first time I made parmesan garlic zucchini chips, it was purely out of desperation. I had three enormous zucchini taking over my crisperRead more
Sriracha Lime Grilled Chicken Salad (Spicy Summer Bowl)
There is a specific kind of dinner that tastes like a warm summer evening, and for me that is a big bowl of srirachaRead more
Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites (Healthy Meal Prep Snack)
The first time I made broccoli cheddar quinoa bites, it was a total kitchen accident. I had a bowl of leftover quinoa, half aRead more
Loaded Baked Potato Chicken Casserole (Cheesy Bacon Weeknight Dinner)
There is something about a loaded baked potato chicken casserole that makes a whole house feel warmer. It is the kind of dinner IRead more
Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Classic Bakery Style)
The smell of chocolate chip cookies in the oven is one of those small joys that never gets old. I still remember standing onRead more
White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies
The first time I dipped warm ginger cookies into melted white chocolate, the kitchen smelled like molasses and holiday spice while the coating setRead more
Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata (30-Min Restaurant-Style Dinner)
The first time I made creamy lemon chicken piccata at home, I was trying to impress someone on a random Tuesday. I had twenty-eightRead more