Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: Making the case that you're always close to an amazing meal when you've got hard boiled eggs on hand. "You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces—just good food from fresh ingredients." — Julia Child Our niece, her fiancé, and their sweet dog came to stay this past week. We spent our days outside and our mornings and evenings around the table. It was exactly as good as it sounds. It reminded me that simple meals made with care, shared with...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Is anyone else experiencing weather whiplash? We had a skiff of snow earlier this week, and now they're forecasting high 60s for the weekend. While the weather can't make up its mind, I've been gravitating toward recipes that work no matter what's happening outside. These shrimp tacos bring brightness to the table even when the sky can't decide between winter and spring. Reader Favorites: Salt and Pepper Shrimp Tacos (dozens of 5-star reviews!) Spicy Shrimp Tacos Blackened Shrimp...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: Why enchiladas are the ultimate meal prep hero, six ways to fill them that you'll love, how to make them easier than you think, and a complete guide to spring artichokes (because they're coming soon!) "Good food is all the sweeter when shared with good friends." - Mexican Proverb Real Talk: I've discovered that enchiladas are like the Swiss Army knife of dinners - they solve so many problems at once. Make them for Sunday dinner, and you've got lunches sorted...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Friends. February's most-saved recipes had a clear standout - Oven Roasted Crispy Pork Belly took the top spot again. That Muffaletta Olive Salad at #3 shows many of you were prepping for Mardi Gras. The rest split between comfort food (Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas) and standout dinners (Steak Pasta, Chicken Tinga Tacos, Chocolate Panna Cotta for dessert). Here are your 7 most-saved recipes from February. (Did your favorites make the list?): Oven Roasted...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Let's talk about salads that actually satisfy. You know the ones - loaded with texture and flavor, filling enough for dinner, and nothing like those sad containers of wilted lettuce we've all regretted buying. (Ever eaten a disappointing salad and found yourself scrounging for snacks an hour later? These aren't those salads.) Warm & Cozy: Warm Kale Salad (with plump golden raisins and garlic-infused oil) Complete Meals: Italian Chopped Salad (hearty enough to skip the sandwich)...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: Three recipes to break out of your cooking routine, why trying new cuisines makes you a better cook, and what happens when comfort food goes global "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." - Neale Donald Walsch Real Talk: Even as a food blogger, I get into cooking ruts - I'm looking at you, ground beef tacos - and the only way I know to get out of it is to try something out of my comfort zone. These recipes pushed me to explore new flavors, and now...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi! It's Fat Tuesday! It took some testing to turn a proper muffaletta into something lighter without losing what makes it good. The olive salad has to lead, the bread has to absorb flavor, and the seasoning needs to build in layers. So I made two recipes. First, a Homemade Muffaletta Olive Salad that comes together in 20 minutes with grocery store ingredients. Crush the olives, use the brine, and let it rest. Then there’s the Muffaletta Salad. Dress the bread first, then again after the...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: Classic New Orleans recipes simplified to celebrate Mardi Gras, the simple secrets that make them authentic. "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" (Let the good times roll!) - Traditional Cajun French expression 🌟 NEW Recipe of the Week: Red Beans and Rice Creamy beans, smoky sausage, and that thick, spoon-coating sauce you expect from the Louisiana classic, but ready in 45 minutes. It tastes like it simmered all afternoon, even though it didn’t. Difficulty level:...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Hey there, Keith and I learned years ago that Valentine's Day is more fun at home than fighting for a restaurant reservation. Whether you're cooking for someone special, hosting friends, or treating yourself, these menus make it easy to create something memorable. Sweet Endings (Or Beginnings!): My grandpa always said we should eat dessert first - wise man! Raspberry Tart Chocolate Panna Cotta (make a day in advance) NEW This Week - Quick & Elegant: Spinach Mushroom Pasta (ready in 25...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read