Cozy Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops: Easy 30-Minute Dinner
There used to be a tiny Italian place tucked away on a side street in Portland, the kind with red-checkered tablecloths and a chalkboard menu … Read more
Lightened-Up One-Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo (Easy & Healthy!)
I was standing in the dairy aisle of my local grocery store last Tuesday, staring at a block of cream cheese like it held the … Read more
Easy No-Churn Summer Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
This was supposed to be a fancy French-style strawberry sorbet. I had the egg yolks separated, the simple syrup cooling, and my brand-new ice cream … Read more
Easy Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink at Home Recipe
My neighbor Jen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to grab a book she’d borrowed and the sight of her three kids sitting … Read more
Light & Hearty Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This was supposed to be a slow-simmered, all-day affair chicken tortilla soup. The kind where you roast the tomatoes first, char the peppers over an … Read more
Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli: Best Homemade Recipe
I was standing in line at the DMV—of all places—when the woman ahead of me, clutching a folder of paperwork and looking just as annoyed … Read more
Cozy Turkey Meatball Meal Prep Bowls: Easy 30-Minute Dinner
I was at my car mechanic’s shop last November, waiting on an oil change that was taking way too long. The place smelled like grease … Read more
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken: Easy 30-Minute Dinner Recipe
My brother-in-law Mark asked why I couldn’t just pour the cream straight into the pan with the chicken instead of fussing with a separate sauce. … Read more
Cozy Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole: Easy Make-Ahead Recipe
It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I had the sudden, overwhelming need for a breakfast casserole. Not a normal one, though. I … Read more
Easy 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Kids Love
My nephew Leo asked why I couldn’t just use a box of cake mix for the cookies we were making. I started to explain why … Read more