Dinner

Pull Up a Chair – Let’s Talk Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo Alright, friend, I have to confess: there was a time (not so long ago) when I wasn’t exactly team zoodle. I mean, how could a humble spiralized zucchini possibly compete with a plateful of fettuccine? But you know what? The first time I tried …

Let Me Tell You About This Herbed Roasted Potato Salad Okay, so this Herbed Roasted Potato Salad Recipe is one of those things I make when I want something that feels a bit fancy but actually—don’t tell anyone—it’s super chill to throw together. The first time I made this, I was running late for a …

So, Here’s the Story With These Sandwiches… I’ve gotta admit, barbecue tofu wasn’t exactly a family tradition growing up. We were more of a sloppy joe kind of household (with way too much sauce), but the first time I made these Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches with Pineapple Relish, it was one of those “wait, why haven’t …

So, Chicken Satay—Let Me Tell You How I Got Hooked I still remember the first time I tried chicken satay at a street market in Kuala Lumpur—sweaty, hungry, and about three steps behind the rest of my family because I’d stopped to gawk at some mysterious fruit (durian, what a whiff). The smoky aroma from …

So, About That Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito... Alright, let me set the scene: It’s a Wednesday night, you’re tired (I definitely was), and the last thing you want is another boring dinner. But—wait—here’s the kicker. I remembered this crazy-good Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito recipe my cousin brought to a family picnic last summer. …

So, About These Chicken Mango Lettuce Wraps… Okay, so you know how sometimes you just want to eat with your hands like a total gremlin but still feel a bit posh? That’s basically Chicken Mango Lettuce Wraps in my house. The first time I made these, I was actually trying to recreate something I ate …

Let's Talk About This Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta Right, so picture this: It's raining out, the kind of drizzle that never really lets up, and I'm staring at my fridge trying to avoid the takeout apps. Enter: Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta. I first threw this together when I had …

Alright, Let’s Talk About These Mini BBQ Meatloaves So picture this—I’m running late, everyone’s kinda hangry, and we all know how that can spiral. Somehow, Mini BBQ Meatloaves have become my kitchen magic trick when this happens. I started making them years ago after a potluck where my friend Jan brought something similar (hers were …

If You Need an Easy Summer Dinner, This Is Yours So the first time I made this Honey‑Balsamic Grilled Chicken & Veggies, I was halfway through chopping the zucchini when my dog ran off with a raw carrot. I mean, of course she did—who wouldn't, with the kitchen smelling this good? Anyway, this recipe's saved …

Let Me Tell You About These Chicken Thighs If you’ve ever found yourself in a flavor rut (yep, guilty), this Blueberry‑Molasses BBQ Chicken Thighs recipe is my tried-and-true answer. The first time I made this, it was for a slightly chaotic backyard dinner—my neighbor's dog kept running off with napkins, but honestly, everyone was too …

Hey there! So, have you ever craved pizza but didn't want the mess (or the commitment) of a full pie? Enter my homemade easy cheesy pizza pockets. Honestly, these take me straight back to Saturday afternoons when my siblings and I would have 'make your own' lunches. Half the cheese would end up on the …

Let Me Tell You About This Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta (and That Time I Burnt the Garlic...) You know those nights when you just want something that's a bit fancy (like, Instagram-fancy) but also doesn't trash every pan in your kitchen? That’s when I whip up these Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta. …

Let Me Tell You About My Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Alright, friend, you know when you stumble on a recipe and it's like—where have you been all my life? That was exactly what happened with this Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl. It started because I was craving elote (you know, that Mexican street corn …

So, About This Mac and Cheese... Alright, friend—let me just say right off the bat: homemade baked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food in my book. I think the first time I tried to make it myself, I ended up with more cheese on the counter than in the pan (not that I’m …

Let Me Tell You How This Easy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken Happened Okay, first things first: if you’ve never tried crack chicken before, you’re in for a treat (and maybe a new weeknight obsession, sorry not sorry). The first time I made this pepper jack twist, I was running late, had only a sad block …

Honestly, Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Is My Weeknight Superpower So, you know how sometimes you just need a dinner that feels like a hug? That’s exactly what Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is for me. I think the first time I made it, I was trying to impress my in-laws (spoiler: I nearly forgot the cheese—don’t do that). …

Let Me Tell You About Pineapple Chicken and Rice So, Pineapple Chicken and Rice. You know that dish you end up cooking way more often than you meant to, but you never really get tired of it? That's this one for me. First time I made it, I barely had the right stuff on hand …

Hey There, Let's Talk About Pork Chops and Memories So here’s the thing: country fried pork chops with bacon gravy aren’t just a meal for me—they’re kind of a hug on a plate. I remember the first time I tried to make these, I nearly smoked out my tiny kitchen because I got distracted telling …

Let Me Tell You About Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta Alright, so let’s get this out of the way: I’m not a fancy chef and I’ve burnt more garlic than I’d ever admit in polite company. But this Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta? It’s honestly one of the few dinners I can pull together after …

Alright, so let me just say: air fryer hot dogs have totally changed up my weeknight dinners. No joke, the first time I tried them, I was convinced I was about to ruin perfectly good hot dogs (I thought they'd dry out or explode or something dramatic). But honestly, they came out so good I …

Let Me Tell You About the Time I Fell in Love with Creamy Pesto Chicken… You know those dishes you make once and then keep coming back to, a bit like that one comfy jumper you won't admit you still wear? Well, creamy pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes is that for me. The first time …

Let Me Tell You About This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole Alright, friend, settle in. So, there was this one time in college when I first tried to impress someone (spoiler: it did not work, but the casserole sure did). I’ve been making my own version of Cowboy Cornbread Casserole ever since—usually when I want something hearty …

Right, So Let's Talk About These Air Fryer Potstickers You know how sometimes you just want something crispy, comforting, and a bit nostalgic—but without standing over a hot stove for ages? That's where air fryer potstickers come in. I started making these on a total whim, actually, after a particularly long Monday (the kind where …

Let Me Tell You About This Chicken Cobbler Casserole I have to warn you—once you make this, it's gonna wriggle its way into your regular dinner rotation. I stumbled on this Chicken Cobbler Casserole after a chilly soccer game when the kids came home looking like drowned rats and everyone needed something hearty, fast. The …

Let Me Tell You About These Chicken Skewers... Okay, so grilled Thai coconut chicken skewers are basically my summer party secret weapon. The first time I made them, I accidentally spilled a third of the marinade on the floor—so the kitchen smelled like lemongrass for a week (not complaining). Anyway, my neighbor Greg wandered over, …

So, Why Air Fryer Chicken Thighs? (A Little Story) Look, I'm not gonna pretend I always loved chicken thighs. I was a breast-only kinda person for ages (sounds weird, but you know what I mean). But then last winter, after a proper kitchen disaster involving burnt breadcrumbs and a smoke alarm with a mean streak, …

Let Me Tell You About My Air Fryer Chicken Breast Disasters (And Successes!) Alright, so—true story—the first time I tried making chicken breast in the air fryer, I forgot to spray the basket. What came out was basically chicken glue. But hey, we learn, right? Now, I make this Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe all …

So, About These Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings… Alright, let me set the scene: it’s Friday night, my family’s hungry (again), and I’m trying to decide between ordering pizza or making something that doesn’t leave my kitchen looking like a war zone. Enter—the air fryer. I can’t even remember the first time I made chicken …

Let Me Tell You About My (Sometimes Chaotic) Air Fryer Chicken & Veg Adventure Hey there—so you know how some nights the fridge is just a graveyard of half-used veggies and a lonely pack of chicken? That’s when this Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables recipe saves my bacon (er, chicken?). The first time I tried …

So, You Want to Make Air Fryer Country Style Ribs? Okay, you know those days when you just crave something hearty but you also don’t want to, you know... make a total kitchen disaster? That’s me, most Tuesdays. Anyway, the first time I tried Air Fryer Country Style Ribs, my sister had just moved out, …

Let’s Talk Taco Bombs (Trust Me, You’ll Want Seconds) So here’s the thing—I never thought an appliance could change my snack game, but then along came the air fryer. First time I made these taco bombs was when my cousin Lila crashed at my place after a concert. We were starving, the fridge looked like …

Let’s Talk About Air Fryer Primavera Roasted Vegetables You ever have one of those weeks when your fridge looks like a rainbow exploded—half a zucchini here, three sad carrots there, maybe a bell pepper threatening to go soft? That’s honestly how this Air Fryer Primavera Roasted Vegetables thing started for me. I needed to clear …

Let Me Tell You Why I Love These Scallops (And How I Messed Up the First Time) So, we had this one night where everyone was just hangry (me included), and the only thing in the fridge was a slightly scary bag of scallops. I remembered a recipe my friend Jess showed me at a …

If you’d told me ten years ago that I’d be gushing about eggplant, I probably would’ve made a face and walked off to find some fries. But things change; now I practically chase fresh eggplant at the market, especially when I want to whip up this Air Fryer Eggplant Parm. The first time I tried …

Let Me Tell You About My Air Fryer Tofu Fiascos (and Successes) Alright, so picture this: I'm poking around the fridge, and (as usual) I find half a block of tofu sitting there, giving me that "what now?" look. It always happens at 5pm, doesn't it? Anyway, I started fiddling with air fryer tofu after …

Let Me Tell You About This Forgotten Chicken Recipe Okay, friend, if you’ve ever had a day where your brain’s just not firing on all cylinders, you’ll get why I love this recipe so much. I first tried making this 'Forgotten Chicken' one evening when my son had a football game, my phone was dying, …

Let Me Tell You About My Sheet Pan Kielbasa Dinner Okay, so this Sheet Pan Kielbasa Dinner Recipe has kind of become my go-to when I've had one of those days (you know, the ones where you forget your coffee on the roof of the car and the dog eats your sock—don't ask). I first …

Let Me Tell You Why I Love This Street Corn Pasta Salad Okay, so you know how sometimes you just sort of stumble onto a recipe that gets stuck in your head (and your weekly dinner rotation)? That’s what happened to me with this amazing street corn pasta salad recipe. First time I made it, …

Let Me Tell You About the Time I Craved Enchiladas... But Only Had Pasta Okay, confession time. The first time I made this Beef Enchilada Pasta One-Pan Meal, I was standing in my kitchen, rummaging through the pantry, and realized—no tortillas, just a half box of rotini (the curly pasta, you know the one). So, …

Let Me Tell You About My Obsession With Bang Bang Chicken Bowls You know those nights when you open the fridge, stare blankly, and hope dinner leaps out fully formed? Yeah, me too. I first tried making a Bang Bang Chicken Bowl after a long day when I was so tired I could've fallen asleep …