Dinner

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 …

Let Me Tell You About This Skillet (and Why My Smoke Alarm is Nervous) So I first whipped up this Queso Steak Fajita Skillet Dinner on a total whim after a long Thursday when I probably should've just ordered pizza. But the fridge was eyeing me (or maybe I was just hungry), and you know …

Let Me Tell You About This Casserole (You're Gonna Laugh) You ever have one of those days where dinner needs to basically cook itself because the idea of dirtying another pan or answering "what's for dinner?" one more time just makes you want to hide in the laundry room? Yeah, that was me last Thursday. …

So, Here's the Story on Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Hey there! Listen, I've made some wild dinner experiments (once tried ramen with peanut butter—don't ask), but this Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Ranch Potatoes recipe? It's the one I always come back to on chilly nights or when I've run out of patience for …

Let Me Tell You How This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Happened Alright, so I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta for weeknights—probably because it’s the only thing that everyone in my house will agree to eat, even my very suspicious ten-year-old. (He once tried to pick out every …

Let Me Tell You About These Cheesy Beef Chimichangas with Salsa Okay, so before we get into the nitty gritty, can I just say: these chimichangas have rescued more of my weeknight dinners than I'd care to admit. I remember the first time I tried making them; I thought, "Deep frying burritos? Sounds like dangerous …

Let Me Tell You About Street Corn Pasta Salad (With Cheese!) Alright, so the first time I made this street corn pasta salad with Cotija cheese, it was actually a total accident. I had a weird mishmash of leftovers—half a bag of rotini, two ears of corn (one with a bite out of it, thanks …

Let Me Tell You About This Creamy Gnocchi Dish... If you’ve ever found yourself wandering the kitchen, a little peckish but not really in the mood for salad (again), this is the dish I end up making. Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage started as a random experiment after I got a little too excited …

So, Let Me Tell You About Sweet Chili Chicken Night You know those evenings when you just want dinner to go smoothly? Yeah, I’ve had my fair share of kitchen chaos, like that time I tried to flambé (big mistake, don’t ask). But honestly, this Sweet Chili Chicken recipe with rice option is my secret …

Let's Talk About Broccoli Cheese Soup with Sharp Cheddar (and Cozy Evenings) So, picture this: it's raining, I've got mismatched socks on, and the only thing that sounds good is a big bowl of cheesy soup—maybe you've been there too? I actually started making this broccoli cheese soup with sharp cheddar back in college (tiny …

Let Me Tell You About These Cabbage Rolls You know those recipes that just sort of sneak up and become your thing? Well, cabbage rolls with ground beef filling are mine. I didn’t grow up eating them every week or anything, but the first time I tried making them, I thought, “Well, this’ll either be …

Let Me Tell You About This Cozy Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Pasta Dinner Hey, so you know how sometimes you just want something warm and comforting—like the kind of dinner that makes you do a happy little dance when you smell it cooking? That's exactly what this Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Pasta Dinner …

Just Between Friends—Let’s Talk Chicken Casserole So, here’s the scoop: I first made this Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Casserole on a rainy Tuesday when my energy was at, let’s say, yawn-level. My kids were feuding over who got the last bread roll, my husband was trying to fix the dripping tap (I don’t think he’s …

Let Me Tell You About My Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Okay, so here’s the deal: Chicken and broccoli stir fry isn’t the fanciest meal I make, but (and don’t tell my picky cousin this) it’s the one I come back to the most. It’s dead simple, tastes like you put in more effort than …

Let Me Tell You About This Creamy Pesto Sauce for Chicken Pasta Okay, listen: I have this theory that pasta is basically a warm hug you can eat, and you know what makes it even better? A big ol’ swirl of creamy pesto sauce that totally transforms chicken pasta into something you’d serve your best …

So, Here’s Why I Keep Coming Back to Roasted Beets Alright, so let’s set the scene: I’m standing in my kitchen on a rainy Tuesday, absolutely starving, and the only veggies left in the fridge are a bunch of slightly wrinkly beets. I’ll be honest, I used to avoid beets (they stain everything except your …

Alright, So Here’s My Stuffed Bell Peppers Thing I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made these stuffed bell peppers with quinoa mix. The first time? Disaster. I forgot to cook the quinoa, bit into what felt like gravel, and never heard the end of it from my brother. But now—well, I dare say …

Pull Up a Chair: Let Me Tell You About This Soup Alright, so here's the thing about cabbage soup with tomatoes and potatoes: it's the one I end up making when I'm staring at the fridge and thinking, "What on earth can I whip up with this sad half-head of cabbage?" (Or honestly, when I …

Let's Talk Brussels Sprouts (and a Little Lemon) Alright, friend, pull up a chair. So the first time I made Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Lemon, it was mostly out of desperation (I had exactly three things in the fridge and two of them were for my kid's packed lunch). But then—some sort of kitchen …

Let's Talk BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps So, there was this one Tuesday—kids were bouncing off the walls, I’d forgotten to defrost the beef (classic move), and honestly, all I wanted was something kinda fresh but still hearty. That’s when BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps walked in and saved my bacon. Well, not literally, but you get …

Let Me Tell You About Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be making cheesesteak tortellini in a slow cooker, I’d have probably laughed and reached for takeout. But here I am, writing this with a half-empty bowl by my side. My kids always ask for seconds, and …

Okay, So Here’s Why This Marry Me Chicken and Rice Is Always On My Mind Look, I don’t want to sound dramatic, but I think this recipe might’ve actually saved my sanity last winter. You know the sort of night: work ran late, the house is chaos, and everyone’s already asking, “What’s for dinner?” before …

This Garlic Cauliflower Mushroom Skillet Is My Weeknight Hero Let me set the scene: it's Thursday, the week is crawling along at a snail's pace, and my brain is basically mush (pun intended). I'm staring at a fridge that looks like a veggie graveyard—half a head of cauliflower, some mushrooms on their last good day, …

Let's Talk About These Quirky Little Chicken Meatloaves You know those nights when you just can't stare down another boring piece of chicken breast? Yeah, same. That's actually how my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves were born (well, "invented" is a big word, but you get me). I was standing in my kitchen, staring at some …

Let Me Tell You About These Ribs... Alright, so, picture this: it's a rainy Saturday, my slippers are on, and frankly, I'm way too lazy to fuss over dinner. Except, of course, the whole house smells incredible and my kids start hovering around the kitchen like hungry puppies. That's because I threw together my not-so-secret …

Let Me Tell You About These Sriracha Honey Salmon Bowls Okay, so you know those nights when you stare into the fridge, half-hoping something delicious will just… appear? That's basically how I stumbled onto this Sriracha Honey Salmon Bowl (Spicy & Sweet!). I'd been eyeballing some salmon filets that had seen better days, Sriracha lurking …

Just the Cheesiest Crack Burgers—And Low Carb Too! Okay, so have you ever had one of those nights where you just cannot bear the thought of another bland chicken breast but also want to avoid the carb bomb that is a classic burger? That was totally me last summer. (It was one of those sticky-hot …

Let Me Tell You About This Sausage Gnocchi Butternut Skillet Right, so the first time I made this sausage gnocchi butternut skillet, it was a Tuesday and I was—no joke—still in my pajamas at 4pm (we've all had those days, right?). The fridge was looking a bit sad, but I had some gnocchi, a wrinkly …

Alright, Let Me Tell You Why I Love This Jamaican Pasta So, I gotta be honest—this Jamaican Pasta with Spicy Shrimp is my secret weapon for impressing guests who think I can't handle more than boxed mac and cheese (I'm looking at you, Uncle Ray). The first time I made this, my kitchen looked like …

So, Let Me Tell You About This Tuscan Chicken Bake with Pasta Alright, pull up a chair! I have to spill about this Tuscan Chicken Bake with Pasta because it’s the recipe I make when I don’t know what else to do—like, last Thursday, when the fridge looked like a sad winter cupboard and the …

If I Could Bottle This Scent, I Would Alright, let me set the scene: It was a drizzly Friday, the kind where you really just want to stay in your slippers all day and not be bothered by anything fancier than a good mug (or, you know, a sturdy glass) of whiskey. That's probably why …

Why I Always Come Back to This Soup Alright, so picture this: it’s raining outside, the dog’s tracking mud through the hallway (again), and all I can think about is something warm and comforting. That’s when I dig out my big ol’ soup pot and whip up this One Pot Chicken and Dumpling Soup. My …

Let Me Tell You About Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Skillet… Okay, so you know those nights when you open the fridge, see a random pack of tortellini, and just sigh? That was me last Tuesday. Only, instead of ordering takeout (again), I cobbled together this Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Skillet. It’s become my slightly chaotic, deeply comforting …

Sit Down, Let Me Tell You About This Soup Alright, so here's the deal: I first made this Italian Penicillin Soup with Chicken on one of those damp, chilly days where your socks won't dry and you just want your house to smell like a hug. Honestly, I'd been feeling run down (I think I …

Let Me Tell You About This Gnocchi Pot Pie (And My Not-So-Secret Obsession) Okay, so you know those recipes you end up making almost by accident? Like, one day you’re rooting through the fridge and you’ve got leftover chicken, a rogue bag of gnocchi, and a dream. That is exactly how this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi …