Hey there, Nothing beats a steaming bowl of chili with warm cornbread on a cold winter day. I love how these recipes make the whole house smell amazing - whether it's chili simmering on the stove or cornbread baking in a hot skillet, they just feel right in January. 🤔 Let's Settle This: My perfect bowl of chili is... Thick Like a Stew Somewhere in the Middle Brothy and Soup-Like Hearty Chilis: Pulled Pork Chili Easy Chorizo Chili White Chicken Chili White Bean Turkey Chili (just 15 minutes...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: Build-your-own bowl basics, the meal prep secret that keeps things interesting, and why January doesn't have to mean boring food. "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates 🌟 Recipe of the Week: Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl Fresh, colorful, and endlessly adaptable - this is how we start the year right. Tender Greek-marinated chicken pairs with fluffy quinoa and crisp vegetables in...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Don't you love recipes that work hard for you. I sure do! Make any of these carnitas recipes once, and you've got the foundation for multiple delicious meals - from crispy nachos to fresh salads. Start with the Base - Carnitas Three Ways: Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Chicken Carnitas Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas (just 10 minutes of prep!) Turn It Into: Easy Pulled Pork Nachos (ultra-crispy!) Shredded Chicken Nachos Easy Pulled Pork Quesadillas Shredded Chicken Quesadillas Carnitas Salad...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, New Year's Day's not just the start of a brand new year - it's game day! Whether you're hosting friends or bringing a dish to share, these crowd favorites have you covered. Wing It - Crispy Baked, Not Fried!: 🌟 Cajun Wings (NEW This Week!) Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings Garlic Parmesan Wings Loaded Nachos: Easy Pulled Pork Nachos (ultra-crispy!) Carne Asada Nachos Shredded Chicken Nachos Shrimp Nachos (ready in 20 minutes) More Game Day Heroes: Easy Pork Belly Sliders Garlic Butter...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: The ultimate cozy soup for lazy winter days, smart ways to use those holiday cheese board leftovers, and what to cook when you want maximum comfort with minimal effort. "The space between December and January is a gift. Time gets deliciously bendy." - Sloane Crosley 🌟 Recipe of the Week: Pasta e Fagioli Warm, hearty Italian comfort in a bowl - this soup is exactly what you want to be cooking this week. Italian sausage, tender vegetables, two kinds of broth,...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, New Year's Eve should be fun - for everyone, including the host. Whether you're hosting friends, bringing a dish to share, or planning a quiet evening in, let's keep it simple and delicious. Start with a Festive Drink: French 75 (my favorite NYE cocktail!) Virgin Margarita (a surprising ingredient makes it equally special without the alcohol) Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers: Salt Potatoes (trust me - everyone will ask for this recipe) Spicy Deviled Eggs Brie Puff Pastry Bites Bacon...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: The make-ahead breakfast that saves Christmas morning, the citrus secret that brightens everything, and why having frozen puff pastry makes you smart "The best gift you can give yourself is a little advance planning." - Me, while prepping breakfast for Christmas morning 🌟 SO Easy: Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole This Brioche French Toast Casserole comes together in 15 minutes and solves the biggest problem with overnight breakfasts: texture. Using a...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Having friends over this weekend? These appetizers look and taste like you planned for days, but they come together quickly. Bacon Makes Everything Better: Bacon Wrapped Dates (6 delicious variations!) Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Elegant Bites: Brie Puff Pastry Bites Salmon Bites with Garlic Butter Tuna Ceviche Scallop Ceviche Scallop Crudo Simple But Special: Apple Crostini with Fig Jam and Pecorino Blue Cheese Crostini with Pecans and Honey Pro tip: Keep a box...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Next week is going to be busy. These make-ahead recipes will keep you fed while you're wrapping presents and checking off those final holiday tasks. Cozy Make-Ahead Mains: Lasagna with Cottage Cheese (Swap in bottled sauce and no-boil noodles to make this even easier!) White Bean Turkey Chili Tuscan White Bean Soup Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas Prep Ahead, Assemble When Needed: Italian Chopped Salad Caesar Pasta Salad Grab & Go Any Time of Day: Spinach Frittata Asparagus Frittata...
27 days ago • 1 min read