Restaurant Style Salsa
Alright, let me set the scene: it’s Friday night, we’ve just ordered tacos (again), I’m in my kitchen with a bag of tortilla chips threatening to disappear before I finish …
casual entertaining
Shrimp and Artichoke Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Just Pull Up a Chair – Let’s Talk Salad Alright, friend, this Shrimp and Artichoke Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is one of those magical meals I always end up …
Red-Wine Pasta
Let’s Talk About Red-Wine Pasta—A Real Cozy Favorite I have to tell you, the first time I made red-wine pasta, I was mostly just trying to impress someone. (Spoiler: he’s …
Roasted Pears with Goat Cheese & Maple Walnut Drizzle
An Old Favorite with Sweet, Gooey Pears I can’t remember the first time I made these Roasted Pears with Goat Cheese & Maple Walnut Drizzle—I just know they sort of …
Crispy Ground Beef Tacos
If Tacos Could Talk: My Crispy Ground Beef Taco Obsession Alright, friend—let me tell you about the taco night that won over even my pickiest kid (yes, the one who …
Slow Cooker Chili Recipe: Cozy, Flexible, and Seriously Tasty
Let’s Talk About My All-Time Favorite Slow Cooker Chili Okay, here’s the thing with this slow cooker chili: I probably make it more often than I should admit. If you …
Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Best Party Night Recipe Guide
About This Slider Recipe (And Why It’s Basically a Party MVP) You know that feeling when your friends text that they’re coming over in an hour and you want to …
Quick Summer Grilled Chicken Tacos That Won’t Heat Up Your Kitchen
Let Me Tell You About These Summer Chicken Tacos Okay, so, picture this: it’s July, my kitchen already feels like a sauna (not the fancy spa kind), and the thought …
SUMMER WATERMELON LEMONADE: A Real Home Cook’s Refreshing Guide
Hey there! So, you’re thinking of making some SUMMER WATERMELON LEMONADE? Boy, do I have a story for you. Last July, in the middle of a heatwave (like, the kind …
