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A hearty bowl of pasta is always a winning meal during the last days of winter. When it’s not cold enough to bundle up, but not warm enough to quite turn on the heat. My Sausage Spinach and Mushroom Pasta is the perfect stick to your ribs dish for those chilly nights. A combination of […]

Flat Lay of Spinach Sausage and Mushroom Pasta

Nothing brings people together quite like sports and food. We may not agree on who to root for, or even know who’s on the team. But I don’t know anyone who doesn’t agree that the snacks are the best. The Super Bowl is coming up, and my game day nachos are the perfect start. I […]

Game day nachos with all the toppings.

So you decided this is the year you spend more time in the kitchen and less time on DoorDash and Ubereats. I’ve been cooking since the day I figured out how to turn on a gas stove. One thing I’ve learned over the years is how important the right tools are. I’ve rounded up 5 […]

Bell pepper and onions being chopped

When I think of comfort food chicken pot pie is always one of the dishes that comes to mind. I’ve tried my hand at making it a few times over the years, but only recently have I gotten it down pact. My skillet chicken pot pie with puff pastry is one-pot, ready in one hour […]

This slow roasted broccoli with lemon and parmesan is one of my favorite side dishes. Growing up, I refused to eat broccoli unless it was smothered in cheese sauce. Not the healthiest option, but it was a way for me to get veggies in. I graduated to eating steamed broccoli, still with cheese but not […]

A platter of slow roasted broccoli with lemon and cheese.

Beef and Chorizo Chili is the perfect one pot meal for chilly fall nights. I caved and turned my heat on this week, so I am officially in fall food mode. Nothing says fall quite like a pot of chili. I’ve been tweaking my recipe for ages, and finally perfected it. Chili is one of […]

A bowl of beef and chorizo chili topped with shredded cheese and sour cream.

One of the first things I learned how to make when I started living on my own was a chicken gyro. It has always been a favorite thing of mine to order out, especially when I want something light and flavorful. Recreating it at home turned out to be easier than I expected, and it […]

Chicken Gyro Skewers

Once we reach the dog days of summer the last thing I want to do is cook. However, I would much rather assemble dinner. This is is where my Shrimp Rolls come in. Sweet shimp, tart lemon juice, and melted butter combined with herbs make a yummy shrimp salad. Pile that on a brioche bun […]

Shrimp roll on a plate with chips.

Nothing says summer quite like a fruit crisp. This mixed berry crisp combines the best of ripe summer fruit for an easy dessert that makes the most of berry season. Mixed Berry Crisp One of the best things about summer is fresh fruit. It’s at it’s peak, and perfect for using in dessert. I’m partial […]

Mixed berry crisp

A good cocktail is one of life’s simple pleasures. A 3-ingredient cocktail is even better. I may not be from Texas, but ranch water is one of those things I can see they’ve perfected. Low sugar, easy to prep, and perfect for back porch sipping or an after work night cap. I hopped on the […]

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