Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

Cowboy butter chicken pasta was born in my kitchen on one of those nights when I needed something bold and comforting and a little indulgent so I decided to fuse two of my favorite flavors—buttery garlic-spiced cowboy butter and creamy pasta. The moment that sizzling seasoned butter hit the pan I knew I was onto … Read more

Easy Caribbean Chicken and Rice

Easy Caribbean Chicken and Rice

Easy Caribbean chicken and rice came into my life when I was craving something vibrant and comforting on a rainy afternoon and I wanted bold flavor without spending hours in the kitchen so I reached for some warm spices a few pantry staples and juicy chicken thighs and got to work. The scent of allspice … Read more

Herb Roasted Chicken

Herb Roasted Chicken

Herb roasted chicken first became part of my weekly routine after a chilly Sunday afternoon when I wanted something that made the house smell amazing and felt like a cozy hug on a plate so I gathered a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme from my little kitchen garden and let the oven do its … Read more

Cheesy Garlic Chicken Tacos

Cheesy Garlic Chicken Tacos

Cheesy garlic chicken tacos were born during a late-night craving when I had leftover chicken in the fridge and a serious desire for something melty and comforting so I tossed the chicken in a garlicky butter sauce sprinkled on a generous handful of cheese and wrapped everything in warm tortillas. The first bite was everything … Read more

Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef

Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef

Garlic butter bowtie pasta with beef made its way into my kitchen on a cozy winter night when I needed something hearty but didn’t want anything too complicated so I pulled out a box of bowtie pasta and some beef tips from the fridge and decided to lean into buttery garlic comfort. As soon as … Read more

Black Pepper Chicken

Black Pepper Chicken

I always get excited when I’m preparing black pepper chicken because it instantly reminds me of the first time I recreated this takeout classic at home and it was right before a cozy holiday dinner with close friends and we were looking for something bold and satisfying. I wanted something that would impress everyone without … Read more

Caribbean Chicken and Rice

Caribbean Chicken and Rice

I first made Caribbean chicken and rice after returning from a tropical vacation that completely changed how I viewed flavor and I missed the bold spices sweet-and-savory sauces and colorful plates so much that I decided to recreate them at home using what I had in the pantry and a bit of imagination and the … Read more

Crack Chicken Casserole

Crack Chicken Casserole

I made crack chicken casserole for the first time when I needed something indulgent and comforting after a long day and I had some shredded chicken cream cheese and a handful of cheddar so I tossed them all together and added crispy bacon on top and as it baked the whole kitchen filled with the … Read more

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

I first made chicken parmesan casserole on a snowy weekend when I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the fridge and a strong craving for comfort food so I gathered what I had which included marinara cheese and pasta and just layered it all into a dish then slid it into the oven and hoped for … Read more

Cheesy Beef Tortellini Bake

Cheesy Beef Tortellini Bake

I made this cheesy beef tortellini bake one night when I needed to clean out the fridge and was too tired to cook from scratch so I had some ground beef, a half bag of tortellini, and a little marinara left and I decided to throw them all together with cheese and bake it and … Read more