Dinner

Let’s Chat: Why Easy Creamy Pesto Pasta is My Hero Okay, so let me set the scene: long Wednesday, fridge looking like a ghost town, and everyone's hungry (especially me). Enter my trusty easy creamy pesto pasta—the weeknight MVP. I think the first time I cobbled it together, it was just to avoid ordering takeaway …

How This Crispy Chicken Became a Family Legend So, my mum used to make the most golden crispy chicken ever—only she did it in a battered old skillet and there was always a bit of chaos (plus at least one tiny burn per Sunday dinner). I don't think I've ever managed to fully recreate hers, …

Honestly, This Cod Recipe Saved My Weeknights You know that moment at 5:12 pm when you realize you haven’t figured out dinner and the troops are starting their subtle-and-not-so-subtle cues about being hungry? Yeah, that’s me most weekdays. (Don’t let Instagram fool you, I’m winging it 90% of the time.) I stumbled on this oven-baked …

It All Started with a Heaping Pot of Goulash Believe it or not, I first stumbled into goulash territory purely by accident. One chilly Thursday, after a mad dash through the supermarket (because who remembers everything the first time, honestly?), I came home with way too much ground beef and not enough of anything else. …

If You Love Mushrooms, This Soup's Practically a Hug in a Bowl You ever get those grey, drizzly afternoons where all you want is something warm but you don't want anything too fiddly or rich or... you get the idea? That's when I first started hunting for the "perfect" creamy mushroom soup recipe—honestly, I think …

So This Dish is Basically My Weeknight Lifesaver I’ve gotta tell you, Sizzle Up Creamy Smothered Chicken & Rice is one of those recipes that’s seen me through everything: surprise relatives, Mondays that feel like they’re stuck on repeat, and evenings where my brain’s fried, but the family still expects miracles for dinner. Honestly, I …

Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna—I mean, the name alone makes my mouth water. I whipped this up the first chilly Saturday in October (you know, that kind of day when you want something heartier than a basic casserole?) because my kids kept arguing about whether we should do burgers or lasagna for dinner. So, naturally, …

Let Me Tell You About This Chicken Bowl If you want the honest truth, I only started making this Caramelised Soy Chicken in Garlic Ginger Broth with Rice because I bought way too much soy sauce last winter (bulk shopping gets me every time). But it turns out, this whole cozy, fragrant bowl started to …

Let Me Tell You About My Love Affair With Vegan Butter Chickpeas Listen up: I have a confession. There was a time—don’t judge me—when I’d push chickpeas to the edge of my plate, like a fussy toddler. But things change, don’t they? Last year, utterly out of ideas and staring down a can of chickpeas …

You’ve Gotta Try This Sweet Potato Beef Bowl With Hot Honey And Cottage Cheese You know how sometimes you get bored out of your mind with meal planning? That was me last winter, staring at a sweet potato and half a tub of cottage cheese and thinking, 'well, I’ve cooked more creative things in my …

The Backstory: My Love Letter to Jalapeño Popper Pizza Okay, so you know those nights when you want pizza, but you’re also kind of thinking about snacks? This recipe is basically what happened the first time I couldn’t decide between making jalapeño poppers or ordering pizza for delivery (for the third time that week; don’t …

Well, Here’s How I Fell for These Little Skewers You know those weeks when you open the fridge and just see a green army of zucchini because you forgot again that you’d already bought some? That was me last summer. I’d hit the farmer’s market all gung ho and next thing you know, it’s zucchini-palooza …

Let Me Tell You About This Crazily Tasty Chicken… Okay, so first things first—if you’d told my younger self I’d be jazzed to write about something called “crack chicken,” I probably would’ve given you the side-eye. But here we are, and well, I’ve made this dish at least, I don’t know, two dozen times? More …

Can I tell you about my favorite cozy kitchen fix? There was this one rainy Tuesday (they always seem to sneak up when you least expect 'em!) when I came home, fridge basically empty besides a stray bag of spuds, half a sad box of mushrooms, and a crumple of spinach at the back. I …

Let's Be Honest About Pizza Night... So, I first started making this Cheesy Basil & Garlic Pizza on a random Tuesday, years ago—just messing around in the kitchen, music on, flour absolutely everywhere. I remembered the time my cousin and I almost set the oven mitt on fire (not my shining moment), but hey, nobody …

Let Me Tell You About This Casserole Okay, so, here’s the thing: whenever someone whispers the words “Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole” in my house, people start drifting into the kitchen like cartoon dogs sniffing pie on a windowsill. For real. I first made this for a potluck during what I’d call my "hey, let's …

So, This Bang Bang Salmon—Let Me Tell You I swear, if you would've told me a few years ago that I'd abandon my oven for an air fryer, I'd have laughed you right out of my kitchen. But now? This Bang Bang Salmon in the air fryer is my weeknight savior. I first made it …

So, Let's Talk Brown Sugar Chops (and the Chaos That Ensues) Alright, so, have you ever had one of those weeks where, by Thursday night, you just need something that tastes like home? That's when I usually reach for my tried-and-true Delicious Brown Sugar Chops recipe. I learned it way back during uni days, after …

Let's talk about why everyone loves Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Okay, so picture this: it's Tuesday afternoon, the dog is barking at his own shadow (again), I've just realized I've got exactly 28 minutes before everyone descends in a snack-hungry swarm, and I've totally forgotten to defrost the chicken. This slow cooker peanut chicken recipe? …

Let Me Tell You About These Birria Quesa Tacos Alright, picture this: It’s a Wednesday, my kids have scattered Legos under the kitchen table (I’ve already stepped on three, ouch), and I suddenly crave proper comfort food. Cue: Birria Quesa Tacos. First time I made these, I nearly set off the smoke alarm—but hey, that’s …

You’ve Gotta Try These Maple Chicken & beef bacon Sliders Picture it: Tuesday evening, the kids are hungry (again), and my patience has wandered off somewhere strange. Well, this is the recipe I reach for when I want dinner to sound fancier than it is. First time I threw these sliders together was during a …

These Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Are Bonkers—Here’s Why Look, before you judge: I used to roll my eyes at mash-up recipes (cheeseburger and egg roll? Sure, Brenda.) But after the time my brother-in-law brought a platter to our last football gathering, and every single person tackled him at the door, I had to admit—he was onto …

Let Me Tell You About The First Time I Made This So I was standing in my tiny kitchen, choir music blaring through my phone because I needed something dramatic to counter the fact that my fish was, uh, not very dramatic. It was just cod. Plain as can be. My husband peeked in, asked …

Alright, So Here’s the Story Behind This Chicken I remember the first time I made this Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken—it was, frankly, a complete mess. My kitchen looked like a tornado had swept through (there may or may not have been flour in my hair for hours). But my kids still ask about “the …

The Story Behind These Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs Okay, so you know how sometimes you want something insanely satisfying, a little indulgent, and also—let’s be honest—basically an excuse to sneak cheese into every bite? That’s exactly how these Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs landed on our dinner table one rainy Saturday (I swear, I just wanted …

Hey Friend—Wanna Try My Beef and Sweet Potato Power Bowl? Alright, so here's the scene: I've just gotten home after one of those long work days where even my comfy slippers feel like a luxury upgrade. I peek in the fridge and, honestly, it's a bit of a hodgepodge (why do I even have pickled …

Let Me Tell You About My Mac and Cheese Obsession Okay, I have to admit something right at the start: I grew up in a house where mac and cheese was basically its own food group. I mean, I have probably eaten more pasta in my lifetime than veggies (sorry Mom). But as I got …

Sit Down, Friend—Let Me Tell You About Swedish Meatball Soup So here’s the thing. My first attempt at Swedish Meatball Soup was, honestly, a little wonky. I used way too much nutmeg (chef's confidence, misplaced, ha!) and spent way too long reading comments on Serious Eats for inspiration. But after a few tweaks—and a phone …

Pasta Nights That Make Me Feel Like a Superstar Chef So, there’s this one dish I always pull out when I want to seem like I totally have my life together (even if, let’s be honest, I accidentally wore socks with holes in them all day). Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Penne is what I call …

Okay, Let's Talk Broccoli Cheddar Soup Look, if you ever find yourself shivering on a cold evening and thinking, "What could possibly warm my bones?" this Broccoli Cheddar Soup has been my go-to for years. Actually, the first time I made it, I completely destroyed the cheese (note to self: don’t use high heat!) and …

Remind Me, Why Do I Love Greek Lemon Rice So Much? Okay, so let me tell you—if I had a dollar for every time I made this Greek lemon rice for a potluck or family dinner, well, maybe I could buy olives that aren’t store brand (not that there’s anything wrong with that, of course). …

Okay, friend—so imagine it’s chilly (or honestly, just a regular Tuesday) and your fridge is in that awkward state between grocery runs. That was me last week, staring at a bag of potatoes, a lonely pack of ground beef, and the crockpot that’s basically become my kitchen MVP. Anyway, this Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe …

First off, why am I always making this chili? You know when you hit that point in fall (or honestly, mid-February, because time is a circle) where you just want something warm, kinda healthy-ish, and above all: easy? That was me last year, staring down a bag of sweet potatoes that I'd forgotten in the …

Let Me Tell You About My Crockpot Carnitas Addiction Alright, gather 'round—because I've got a story and a recipe that's saved my bacon (haha, well, technically pork shoulder) more times than I can count. Years ago, I tried making carnitas on the stovetop, nearly set off the smoke alarm twice, and somehow turned the pork …

Let Me Tell You About Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Alright, so, here’s the thing—I started making these crockpot chicken fajitas back in my old flat when I barely knew how a slow cooker worked. My friend Kelly came over (she was probably just being polite, let’s be honest) and after I’d chucked everything in the pot …

Let Me Tell You Why I Keep Coming Back to This Taco Night So, real talk: I first made these Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos while trying to impress my in-laws. Naturally, the power flickered halfway through cooking and I genuinely thought dinner was doomed. But funny enough, the beef still turned out so tender …

If I Could Hug My Crockpot, I Would (And Here’s Why) Okay, confession time: Crockpot Mexican Lasagna is the hero meal that’s saved my sanity when everyone rolls in hungry and I've got about three brain cells left after work. You know how sometimes you plan to make something simple—and then it, somehow, ends up …

Let's Talk About These Salisbury Steak Meatballs You know that delicious, cozy meal you make when it's grey outside, or you're feeling just a bit too lazy (but still want something that looks like you tried)? That's this recipe. Actually, the first time I made these meatballs was because I'd promised my son Salisbury steak—but …

Catching Up (Over Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches) Heya—so, you ever have one of those crazy weeks where everything’s upside down and by Thursday you just want dinner to cook itself? That’s basically how these Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches became my rescue squad. The first time I made them, I thought “How wrong can …

Let Me Tell You About These Pork Chops (And That One Time I Forgot to Plug in the Crockpot) Alright, friend, picture this: It's a Tuesday, my phone's blowing up, my kid has misplaced a shoe and my husband is convinced dinner will be early for once (ha!). Pioneer Woman's Crockpot Pork Chops save me …