cooking recipes
Pizza Burger Pockets – Golden, Cheesy, and Impossible to Resist My husband walked in from work, saw these cooling on the counter, and before I could even say hello he’d already grabbed one and taken a bite. Then he just looked at me and said, “We’re making these every week now.” I wasn’t even planning […]
Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup – Rich, Cozy, and Full of Home My mom used to make this every single Sunday during fall, and the smell alone would fill the entire house before we even sat down to eat. Now whenever I need that same cozy feeling, this is what I make. There’s something about a […]
Walking Taco Bake – All the Fun of a Walking Taco in One Easy Pan My husband walked in from work, saw this pan on the counter, and literally said, “We’re not sharing this with anyone, right?” I made this Walking Taco Bake last night because I needed something easy, comforting, and honestly just fun. […]
Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs – Fall-Off-the-Bone Tender with Sticky Glaze My dad used to make ribs exactly once a year on the Fourth of July, and we’d wait all summer for it. Last night I threw these in the slow cooker before work, and when I walked in the door, my whole house smelled like […]
Slow Cooker Meatball and Potato Stew – Five Ingredients, Maximum Comfort There are nights when you want something warm, hearty, and completely hands-off. This Slow Cooker Meatball and Potato Stew delivers exactly that. Savory fully cooked meatballs and tender cubes of potato simmer together in a rich, creamy mushroom and onion gravy until everything is […]
Cheesy Beef Bowtie Pasta – Creamy, Cheesy, and Ready in One Skillet My husband walked in from work, took one look at this bubbling on the stove, and said “whatever that is, I’m eating three bowls.” He wasn’t kidding. This is one of those recipes that feels like a warm hug after a long day. […]
Creamy Green Salsa White Chicken Enchiladas – Cheesy, Tangy, and Ready in a Flash My husband walked in from work, took one look at the pan, and said “we’re eating this every week now, right?” I wasn’t even planning to make these tonight. But then I had leftover rotisserie chicken sitting in the fridge, a […]
No-Bake Pineapple Cream Cheese Dessert – Buttery Crust, Velvety Filling, Glossy Pineapple Topping My mom used to make this every Easter, and I swear the whole house would smell like sunshine and butter. I made it last weekend on a whim, and my husband ate three pieces before dinner. No shame. There’s something about that […]
Cake Mix Fudgy Frosted Brownies – Impossibly Fudgy with Glossy Chocolate Frosting My kids literally stand at the kitchen door on Fridays asking if I’m making “the brownies” again. I’ve stopped pretending I have other plans. These are the kind of brownies that made my neighbor knock on my door last week because she could […]
Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls – Soft, Pillowy, and Smothered in Cream Cheese Frosting I made these on a gray Sunday morning when the house felt too quiet, and by the time they came out of the oven, my husband wandered into the kitchen three times asking when they’d be ready. The smell alone is dangerous. […]