Dinner

Let Me Tell You About Philly Cheesesteak Bowls… Okay, so picture this: It’s a Tuesday, I’ve just peeked in the fridge (yet again), and all I see is half a bell pepper, some leftover steak, and a forlorn bit of cheese glaring at me from the crisper drawer. I’m hungry and, let’s be honest, a …

The Night I Discovered Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders Alright, so picture this: it’s pouring rain, the kids are hangry, and I’ve only got half an hour before everyone mutinies. I glance in the fridge—bacon, chicken tenders, and a sad, half-used bag of brown sugar. Lightning bolt moment! I mash ‘em all together (not literally, …

How I Fell for This Street Corn Pasta Salad Alright, so picture this: it's a breezy summer evening, I've got a BBQ going (with at least two kids running circles around me), and I'm desperately trying to wrangle together something a bit more exciting than yet another bowl of plain old macaroni salad. Enter: street …

So, About This Chicken Meatloaf—Let Me Tell You Oh buddy, this Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is honestly one of those recipes that just sort of happened one busy weeknight. I’d say it’s because I was feeling inspired, but really, I just had a pack of ground chicken staring me down in the fridge and …

Let Me Tell You About These Easy Oven Crispy Baked Pork Chops Alright, so here's the deal: I started making these crispy baked pork chops after I totally destroyed (like, dry as the Outback) a batch on the grill one summer. My neighbor, Barb, teased me for weeks. Now, I do these in the oven, …

Let Me Tell You About This Soup (and That One Time I Burned It) You know those chilly evenings when you just want to curl up with something warm? That’s when I usually get the urge to make my homemade creamy mushroom soup. Actually, last winter I tried making it while juggling a conference call …

So, Smash Burgers—Let Me Tell You Why I Can’t Stop Making ‘Em Hey there! If you’ve ever tried to grill burgers in 40 degree weather because you just had a craving, well, welcome to my world. Smash burgers are one of those things I got obsessed with during a summer heatwave—it started with a YouTube …

Let Me Tell You How This All Started... You know those recipes you stumble into by accident—like, you open the fridge, see some steak, leftover tortellini (from last night’s failed attempt at pretending I’m Italian), and a chunk of provolone you bought because it was on sale? That’s how this Creamy Cheesesteak Tortellini in Provolone …

Okay, before I even get into the nitty-gritty of this Artisan Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken recipe—let me just say, if you’re looking for another boring chicken dinner, you might wanna look elsewhere. This one’s kind of a showstopper. I first made it late one night when I realized we had half a block of …

Mmm, Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin: The Dinner That Saved My Tuesday Ever have one of those days where you open the fridge and it feels like the ingredients are playing hide-and-seek? Last Tuesday, that's exactly what happened—and out popped this Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin. Honestly, I used to think spaghetti squash was just …

Let Me Tell You About This Italian Spinach Bake Alright, so you know those cozy, drizzly Sunday afternoons where you want something warm and cheesy, but nothing that takes half the day? Well, my Italian Spinach Bake is my go-to. Actually, the first time I made this, I was supposed to bring a "vegetable side" …

So, Baby Potatoes in Creamy Garlic Sauce—Let Me Tell You You know how some recipes just sneak their way into your regular rotation? These Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes are one of those for me. I started making them when I needed a last-minute side for a Sunday roast (okay, I forgot to buy bread) …

So, Why Am I Making White Chicken Chili Again? You know how some nights just beg for a big, cozy pot of something warm? That’s exactly the feeling I get whenever the weather turns a bit dodgy (which, let's be honest, seems to happen every other week in my neck of the woods). I started …

So, BBQ Chicken Soup. I started making this one winter when my grill was buried under a foot of snow (classic Midwest problems—if you know, you know). I was craving that smoky BBQ vibe but wasn't about to shovel a walkway just for grilled chicken. Long story short, I tossed what I had in a …

So, About This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta… You know those evenings when you get home and your brain is basically soup? That’s when I reach for this Easy Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe. I actually stumbled onto it a couple winters ago, right after my slow cooker threatened to quit (I may have dropped …

Just Between Friends: My Cosy Crockpot Hobo Casserole Story Alright, so picture this: it’s a rainy Thursday (or maybe it was Tuesday? Honestly, I lose track sometimes), the kids are hunting for snacks, and I’m staring at the fridge trying to cobble something together that doesn’t involve yet another frozen pizza. Enter my trusty old …

Let’s Chat About This Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Alright, let me set the scene: It’s Tuesday, chaos is in the air, and I’m burning daylight scrolling for dinner ideas (again). That’s usually when I remember this Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken, which honestly, is the dinner hero I never knew I needed. …

Let Me Tell You About Sweet Corn Risotto Alright, so—why risotto? I’ll admit, the first time I tried making risotto, I had no idea what I was doing. (I may have called my mum halfway through, asking why on earth it looked like rice soup.) But then I discovered sweet corn risotto. It’s this creamy, …

So, Here’s Why I Keep Coming Back to This Lentil Stew Alright, friend—pull up a chair. I have to tell you about this lentil stew over mashed potatoes situation. It’s one of those meals I started making years back on a drizzly Sunday when I was feeling a bit sorry for myself and somehow, it …

Catching Up Over Shrimp (And Why This Recipe Exists) Hey there—so, real talk, shrimp and I have a history. The first time I tried to air fry shrimp, I definitely overcooked them and they turned into, well, something resembling tiny pink rubber bands. Not exactly what I was aiming for. But after a few wild …

The Story: My Ongoing Love Affair With Skewers Alright, so you ever have one of those recipes that kind of sneaks its way into, well, every family barbecue, potluck, or even just Thursday night when you’re out of ideas? That’s what Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are for me. The first time I made these, …

So, Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes—Let Me Tell You Alright, so I'll be honest: I never used to love sweet potatoes. I mean, they'd show up at family dinners under a pile of marshmallows (which, really, who decided that was a good idea?), and I'd just sort of push them around my plate while trying …

So, Let Me Tell You About These Pancakes You know how sometimes you just crave something warm, cheesy, and a little bit over-the-top? Well, that's how I stumbled onto these stuffed potato pancakes with cheesy beef filling. Actually, it started one rainy Sunday when I had leftover mashed potatoes and, admittedly, a leftover block of …

So Here’s Why I’m Hooked On Creamy Paprika Steak Shells Okay, gather 'round, because I have a confession: I wasn't always a steak-and-pasta person. (Seriously, I was the kid who used to separate everything on my plate, like the peas couldn't possibly touch the potatoes, much less the meat.) But then one rainy Thursday, when …

If you've ever had one of those days where you open the fridge and stare blankly, thinking, "What on earth can I make that feels special but doesn't involve a mountain of dishes?"—yeah, same. That was basically the start of my love affair with Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp. There was this one Friday evening; I …

Let Me Tell You About This Shrimp Pasta (Brace Yourself) If I had a dollar for every time someone in my house asked, "Are you making your creamy sun-dried tomato shrimp with spinach pasta tonight?" —well, I'd have enough to buy the fancy shrimp instead of the freezer bag kind. Honestly, this is the meal …

If You Love Caramelized Onions and Rice, You're My Kind of Person Okay, let me tell you about the first time I made this French onion butter rice. I’d just finished a long (like, really long) work week and I was basically running on fumes and whatever snacks I’d scrounged up. So, I found myself …

So, You Want to Make Shrimp & Crab Alfredo Lasagna Roll-Ups? Alright friend, settle in. I’ve gotta tell you about the time I first made these Shrimp & Crab Alfredo Lasagna Roll-Ups. It was one of those weekend nights where it’s just cold enough outside to want something creamy and oven-hot. I’d had a weirdly …

Let Me Tell You About These Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells Okay, so—picture this: it’s a rainy Saturday and I’m elbow-deep in ricotta, trying to wrangle giant pasta shells that don’t want to stay put. My cat is batting a shrimp tail off the counter (don't judge, she’s quick). That’s the kind of day these shells …

These Cheesy Taco Sticks Are Basically My Weeknight Hero Alright, let me set the scene: it’s 5:45 pm, everybody’s hangry, and I’ve got precisely zero motivation to make a fancy dinner. Enter Cheesy Taco Sticks—the recipe that rescued me one rainy Thursday when I realized I had leftover taco meat and, blessedly, a can of …

Catching Up? Let Me Tell You About This Burger Okay, so imagine this: it’s Wednesday, you’re hungry, and you need something that feels like a treat but doesn’t require culinary wizardry. That’s pretty much how the Cheesy Crack Burger became my thing. The first time I made it, I actually burnt the buns (distracted by …

Let Me Tell You About Shrimp Alfredo Pasta (With a Side of Chaos) If I had a nickel for every time someone in my house asked for my Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Creamy Sauce, I’d probably have enough to buy a really fancy parmesan—like the kind my grandma used to smuggle home in her purse (she …

Let Me Tell You About These Burritos (You’ll Thank Me Later) So here’s the thing: I never set out to make these Cheesy Beef Potato Burritos a family staple—it just sort of happened. One rainy Thursday (because apparently, that's my day for wild experiments), I was staring at a sad little bag of potatoes and …

Let's Talk Chili—Pull Up a Chair Okay, so here's the thing: I never intended to become the "chili person" in my friend group, but somehow, after one blustery winter night when I made this chili recipe with ground beef (pro tip: never let your friends go hungry during game night), suddenly everyone was asking for …

If you’ve ever craved that creamy, dreamy butter chicken from your favorite takeaway but didn’t want to change out of your pajamas—oh pal, you’re in the right spot. I still remember the first time I tried making butter chicken at home; I was determined, but let’s just say my kitchen ended up looking like a …

How I Ended Up Making This Pineapple Chicken and Rice (Again) You ever have one of those evenings where you stand in front of the fridge, staring into the chilly void, hoping dinner will magically assemble itself? That was me last Tuesday. And, as usual, what appeared? A slightly sad chicken breast, half a pineapple …

So, Big Macs and Sloppy Joes Had a Baby… You know those nights when you’re standing in front of the fridge, peering into the depths like it’s going to offer up a dinner idea if you just look long enough? Yeah, that’s how these Big Mac Sloppy Joes came to be. I was craving something …

Why I Keep Coming Back to This Skillet Dinner So you know those days when you stare into the fridge, wondering what’ll magically turn into dinner? Yeah, that’s when I reach for this Italian Spaghetti and Ground Beef Skillet. I started making it back in college when I had about four pans to my name …

Why I Keep Coming Back to These Wraps Okay, so let me paint a picture: It’s Thursday, I’ve got half a leftover roast chook in the fridge, and the energy of a sleepy cat. That’s when these Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps with Bacon come to the rescue. The first time I made them, it was …

If You Need a Cozy Dinner, This Easy Low Carb Chicken Casserole Bake is It Alright, let me level with you. There are nights—especially those Tuesday evenings when the weather can’t decide if it wants to drizzle or pour—when I absolutely do not have the time (or, let’s face it, the motivation) to make anything …