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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 …

Let Me Tell You About Birria Tacos (And How I Learned To Make Them) Alright, so listen—Birria Tacos with Consommé Dip are not just tacos. They're the sort of meal that gets you a little messy, makes your kitchen smell incredible for hours, and (if you're anything like me) gets your neighbors peeking over the …

Birria Tacos for Folks Who Want Flavor, Not Fuss Okay, let me tell you how I stumbled into the world of birria tacos. It started with a neighbor dropping off a massive bag of dried chiles (seriously, who even needs this many?) and me, on a rainy Saturday, attempting to copy something I'd had at …

Let Me Tell You About These Cheesy Birria Enchiladas If you’ve ever wished you could wrap up everything good about birria tacos and a gooey enchilada into one big, melty, oven-baked hug—well, friend, that’s exactly what I did here (probably on a chilly Tuesday night when my brain was fried and I needed dinner to …

Let Me Tell You About My Obsession With Chalupas Okay, so you know when you get a weird craving out of nowhere, usually late at night, for something crispy, chewy, kinda greasy but in the best way? For me, that's always a Chalupa Supreme form Taco Bell. It's like my brain says, "You know what …

Let’s Talk About This Crispy Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Style) Alright, so you know those nights when you really just want takeout but your wallet is giving you the side-eye? That’s how I first ended up making this at home. I’d just watched a rerun of that classic Taco Bell commercial (you know the one—tiny …

You Know When You Just Need That One Classic? Oh, the memories tied up in the humble Joe Ground Beef Sandwich! If I’m being honest, this was the first "fancy" hot sandwich I learned to make after moving out on my own (not counting the tragic canned-spaghetti-on-toast phase). I used to think it was just …

Hey, Quick Dinners Are My Weak Spot Okay, so let me just say: if dinner had to be ready in fifteen minutes or less every night, this would probably be in my top three most-cooked meals. I remember the first time I made these rotisserie chicken tostadas—it was one of those nights when the fridge …

Let Me Tell You About This Street Corn Chicken and Rice Bowl Okay, friend, so I’m a little obsessed with street corn. In my twenties, I tried it at this janky food cart in Austin (shoutout to those late-night cravings!). Ever since, I’ve been trying to wrangle those flavors into, well, anything. Tacos, salads, heck, …

So, I’ve Got This BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps Thing… Alright, so hear me out—BBQ chicken coleslaw wraps (easy!) are kind of a lifesaver in my kitchen, especially on days when the thought of preheating the oven makes me want to run for the hills (or at least order takeout). The first time I made these, …

Let Me Tell You About These Cheesy Crack Burgers… Okay, so I have to start by saying: if you’ve never had a burger nearly collapse under the weight of cheese, crispy bits, and just a hint of mischief, you’re in for a treat. One weekend, I was trying to impress my cousin Jake. He’s one …

Let Me Tell You About This Creamy Skillet (and the Time I Nearly Burned It) Okay, so, you know those nights where you just want something cozy but can't be fussed to do a million dishes? That's exactly how this creamy asiago chicken gnocchi skillet came into my life. The first time I made it, …

Let's Talk About Marry Me Tortellini with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce I swear, if I could marry a pasta dish, this might be The One. The first time I made Marry Me Tortellini with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce was after a wild day at work—my brain fried, my patience thin, and my hunger? Off the charts. It …

Let Me Tell You About This One Pot Cowboy Casserole Bake Okay, so you know those days when you stare blankly into the fridge and just hope the dinner fairies will whip something up for you? Yeah, that's basically how this One Pot Cowboy Casserole Bake came to be in my kitchen. I first made …

Let Me Tell You About These Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes Alright, friend, settle in. If you’ve ever been to one of my backyard cookouts, you’ve probably already been coaxed into taking a second helping of these Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes (Baked). I swear, they disappear faster than sweet tea on a hot day. The first …

Let Me Tell You About These Honey Mustard Chicken Wraps Alright, so here's the story—I first made these honey mustard chicken wraps with bacon on a night when, honestly, I was just too tired (read: lazy) to fuss with a big dinner. I had this leftover grilled chicken in the fridge, a pack of wraps, …

Let Me Tell You About This Ziti (Spoiler: It’s Real Cheesy) Alright, so you know how some days you just want to eat something that’s basically a warm hug in a dish? That’s what this Three Cheese Baked Ziti Casserole is for me. The first time I made it, I accidentally grabbed the wrong baking …