Dinner

Let Me Tell You About My Enchiladas (And That Time I Almost Burned Them) If I'm being honest, I never thought I'd be the sort of person who had a "signature" dinner dish. Yet here I am, reigning as undisputed Enchilada Queen of my slightly chaotic kitchen. My first attempt? Let’s just say the smoke …

So the First Time I Tried This Recipe... You know how some recipes feel like a rite of passage? Well, this KFC Copycat Chicken with 11 Herb Seasoning is that for me—mostly because my first go was, um, crispy in ways I didn't exactly mean. (Let’s just say the smoke alarm had opinions.) But I …

Okay, Let's Talk About These Chicken Strips So last Saturday, when my nephew Jack decided to organize a “sports day” (which, for him, really meant eating and then maybe kicking a ball once), I made these Fried Chicken Strips with Buttermilk and Paprika. I swear, every time I make them, half the batch disappears before …

Okay, So Here’s Why I Even Started Making This Salmon Let me tell you, I never meant to become “the salmon person” in my family. It kind of happened by accident. One night I forgot I was supposed to defrost the chicken, so I rummaged through the freezer and found a lonely salmon fillet hiding …

So, Here's the Story (Or: Why My Kitchen Still Smells Like the Sea) Alright, picture this: it's Saturday, the neighbors have decided to drop in (again), and I've got this itch to cook something that doesn't involve another sad sheet pan dinner. Enter the Seafood Boil with Crab, Corn and Cajun Butter. First time I …

So, About These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas... You know how some dishes just stick with you? Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce is that dish for me—it's what I whip up when I want to impress, or at least make everyone at the table stop talking for a minute (because their mouths are full, obviously). The …

Why This Parmesan Cod Is Always in My Dinner Rotation I still remember the first time I tried making oven-baked cod with parmesan crust. It was a chilly Thursday (not that weather really matters, but still) and I'd promised my partner something vaguely healthy but not boring. Cod sounded fancy-ish and, honestly, I had a …

Let Me Tell You About This Green Chili Chicken Bake You know that feeling when you’re finally home after a nutty-long day and you just need something cozy for dinner? That’s the vibe of this Green Chili Chicken Bake with Creamy Sauce. I started making it one rainy Tuesday years ago, when I’d run out …

Let's Talk Goulash: Why This Dish is a Keeper You know that feeling when you get home late, maybe the weather’s gone sideways (and your stomach's already doing its rumble dance), and you just want something that tastes like a hug? That’s when I reach for my trusty goulash recipe. I actually started making this …

Let Me Tell You About These Taquitos (Pull Up a Chair) Okay, so you know when you get that craving for something crispy, savory, and honestly just fun to eat? That's taquitos for me. There's this one time I tried to impress my in-laws and totally overstuffed them—taquitos, not the in-laws. The cheese ran everywhere, …

Pasta Nights: Cajun Style (and Why My Shirt Is Always Stained After) So, the first time I made this Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Creamy Sauce, it was a total accident. I was out of regular marinara, had some half-forgotten Cajun seasoning (leftover from a failed popcorn experiment — don’t ask), and a bag of …

Let Me Tell You Why I Keep Coming Back to This Salmon Orzo You know those nights when you open the fridge and just stare, wondering what on earth to throw together, but you really don’t want to clean more than one pan? That’s basically how this One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Garlic Orzo was …

Let Me Tell You About These Rolls (Grab a Chair!) Okay, honest moment: I used to think homemade dinner rolls were for people with way too much time (and maybe a secret bread wizard living in their pantry). But then, an especially rainy Saturday led me to experiment with my old slow cooker, and next …

Catching Up Over Chicken Parmesan (Plus, Why Crispy Cheese is Always a Good Idea) Alright, let me just say—if you’re looking for one of those picture-perfect, restaurant-style Chicken Parmesan recipes, well, you’re almost in the right place. Except, mine is the one I actually make at home, sometimes with a glass of red in hand, …

Let Me Tell You About the Time I Fell for Slow Cooker Korean Beef… You know how some days just need a dinner that basically cooks itself? That’s me, almost every Monday. I remember the first time I made this Korean Slow Cooker Beef with Sweet and Savory Glaze — I was in a mad …

Let Me Tell You About This Soup (and My Crockpot Mishaps) Alright, friend, let me just say right off the bat: slow cooker lasagna soup with rich tomato broth is one of those magical recipes that feels like a big cozy blanket on a cold Tuesday night—except you don’t have to do much except dump …

If You Need Comfort Food Fast, This Creamy Ricotta Pasta Is It So, picture this: it's one of those days where all my plans fell through—burnt toast for breakfast, forgot my wallet at the store (don't even ask), classic Monday-style chaos. And then I remember this creamy ricotta pasta with fresh herbs and garlic. It’s …

Kicking Off: Why I Keep Coming Back to This Cheesy, Beefy Pasta Alright, friend, pull up a chair because I’ve got a story for you. Imagine it’s a crummy Tuesday, I’m staring at a chuck roast like it’s about to bite me back, and my kids are, let’s just say, not quiet. This Crockpot Cheesy …

Let Me Tell You About This Shawarma Chicken (And That One Time I Burnt It) So, let me just say—I've been obsessed with shawarma chicken ever since my roommate in uni introduced me to the real deal from this tiny Lebanese takeaway near campus. We used to split a big plate after late classes; it …

Let Me Tell You About These Chicken Tacos... Alright, so, picture this: it's one of those days where my brain is juggling about twelve things (and dropping at least half), and I need dinner to basically cook itself. Enter: Crock Pot Chicken Tacos with Juicy Seasoned Filling. This recipe is like a culinary safety net …

Let Me Tell You About This Stew… Okay, so, I have a bit of a thing for beef stew. My mom always made some version of this Dutch Oven Beef Stew with Tender Root Veggies when it was freezing outside (which, living in the Midwest, seemed like every other day). There’s just something wildly comforting …

Why I Keep Coming Back to This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Alright, so you know those evenings where the clock’s somehow whispering “dinnertime soon!” and you’re staring into the fridge hoping that, magically, dinner will assemble itself? Yeah, that was me last Tuesday. And probably the Tuesday before. That’s actually how I started making this …

So This Chicken Bowl with Rice and Ranch Drizzle—Here's the Story Okay, so let me set the scene for you: It’s Tuesday, I’ve managed to burn the toast again (how does this keep happening?), and my brain is basically a jumble sale. My daughter strolls in, pokes her head in the fridge, gives me that …

If you ever need a dinner that tastes like a hug… Okay, so let me set the scene: it was rainy, my socks were mismatched (as usual), and I was staring at a pack of ground beef that needed using up, pronto. I wanted something cozy, but not so fussy that I'd need a culinary …

Let Me Tell You About This Rice (and My Kitchen Disasters) I first tried making Mexican Rice with Tomato and Garlic back when I was a broke uni student living in a flat with, honestly, the worst kitchen. The stove was so wobbly I had to wedge a folded beer mat under one leg just …

Let Me Tell You About Mac and Cheese Stuffed Peppers (And That One Time…) Alright, listen, I've been making some version of these mac and cheese stuffed peppers ever since my little sister tried to "improve" my classic mac by mixing in leftover veggies, which—surprisingly—worked. (Don't tell her I said that.) Anyway, somewhere along the …

So, Here's the Scoop on My Macaroni Salad Obsession Okay, confession time: Classic Macaroni Salad with Boiled Eggs is basically my potluck secret weapon. I think I've tweaked this thing a hundred times—once even when the power went out halfway through boiling the eggs, oops—so what I'm sharing here is the recipe I actually make …

Let Me Tell You About My Lazy Weeknight Go-To Alright, so you know those nights when you open the fridge and everything's just sort of staring back at you? That was exactly how I started making this Veggie Stir-Fry with Brown Rice – Fast and Flavorful recipe. One evening, when I was about this close …

Let Me Tell You About This Salmon Recipe (and That Time I Nearly Burned My Oven Mitt) Hey there! If you're like me (read: always running 10 minutes behind and usually have a school form stuck to the fridge with a magnet), you probably need dinner recipes that are actually doable. Well, this one-pan lemon …

Let Me Tell You About These Turkey Taco Bowls (And How I Ended Up Making Them... A Lot) Alright, story time: I used to think anything with extra veggies would be met with the side-eye of doom (my youngest is a notorious veggie detective). But then, one Wednesday night after a truly boring PTA meeting, …

Let Me Tell You About These Chicken Nuggets… So, picture this: it’s a Monday, you’re staring into the fridge, and the only thing your toddler wants to eat is something that looks like it came from a drive-thru. Been there? Oh, me too. That’s basically how I landed on this recipe for healthy baked chicken …

Let Me Tell You About These Guilt-Free Chicken Tenders Okay, so picture this: it’s a Wednesday night, everyone’s starving (and I mean starving—my youngest was this close to eating cereal for dinner). I stare into my fridge, and there they are: chicken tenders just waiting to be transformed. But honestly, who wants the mess of …

Seriously, Let’s Talk: The Only Way My Kids Eat Veggies Alright, picture this: it’s a Tuesday evening, the laundry’s got its own Everestish ambitions, and I’m standing in the kitchen trying to convince my youngest that carrots are not, in fact, poison. That’s when I started making this hidden veggie mac and cheese. Honestly, it’s …

Let Me Tell You About This Lentil Soup I’ve always said there are two kinds of weeknights: the ones where you want to cook, and the ones where you just want something warm and filling but also kinda healthy (I’m usually in the second camp, especially after a long day at work and my socks …

Let Me Tell You About My Zucchini Turkey Burgers Honestly, I was so skeptical the first time I tried turkey burgers with zucchini. My husband, who thinks vegetables are just a garnish for meat, literally rolled his eyes at me. But here's the thing: these burgers? Total game-changer. They’re juicy, actually flavorful (turkey’s not always …

Let Me Tell You About This Fajita Bake (aka My Secret Weapon) So, you know those days when you open the fridge and it's like a half-eaten yogurt, a limp bell pepper, and a prayer? That was basically the origin of this Clean Chicken Fajita Bake. I threw it together one night when my oldest …

So Here's the Story Behind This Chicken Coconut Curry Okay, picture this: it's a Tuesday night, the kind where the kids are fussing, the dog is barking like he's seen a ghost (again), and I realize, oh joy, I forgot to start dinner. Out comes this dairy-free chicken coconut curry, which, let me tell you, …

So, Let Me Tell You About These Baked Ziti Cups… This is one of those recipes I stumbled into out of pure desperation. Picture it: I’m running home after a monster shift, the kids are already circling like sharks, and my husband’s got that 'what's-for-dinner?' look. Enter: prep-ahead baked ziti cups. I swear, these little …

Let's Talk Taco Meat (And My Love-Hate With Tuesdays) Okay, friend—so here's my confession: there was a whole year when every single Tuesday, without fail, my kids would ask if it was taco night (it wasn't always). I think they were just hoping I'd batch cook that amazing ground beef taco meat again, the one …

Let Me Tell You About These Mini Turkey Meatballs Okay, so—I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve made these Mini Turkey Meatballs more times than I can count. I remember the first batch I made (my youngest was about 19 months old and was in that delightful phase where only beige foods were acceptable). I …