One busy weekday I wanted a comforting pasta dinner but didn’t have time to stand over the stove so I added chicken, cream, and a few simple ingredients to my slow cooker and hoped for the best. Hours later the kitchen smelled like heaven and when I stirred in the cooked fettuccine the sauce was … Read more
One lazy Saturday afternoon I noticed three overripe bananas on the counter and instead of tossing them I decided to bake something cozy and delicious and that was the first time I ever made banana bread from scratch. The warm vanilla-scented air that filled my kitchen and that first slice with its soft crumb and … Read more
I always find myself craving something warm and satisfying right after my morning walk and nothing hits the spot quite like a slice of avocado toast with egg. One sunny weekend I was watching the trees sway gently outside my kitchen window when I decided to get creative with a ripe avocado and the last … Read more
I made this lasagna soup on a cold evening when I was craving something warm and hearty but didn’t have the energy to build a full lasagna and I thought why not take all the flavors I love and turn them into a soup and as it simmered on the stove the smell of garlic … Read more
I made this green bean casserole for the first time when I volunteered to bring a side dish to Thanksgiving and I wanted something classic but with a homemade touch so I skipped the canned soup and went with fresh mushrooms and green beans and as it baked in the oven the creamy sauce thickened … Read more
I first made this French toast casserole one holiday morning when I had a house full of guests and no desire to stand flipping slices of bread one by one on the stove and I had some day-old brioche sitting on the counter and I figured it would soak up the custard beautifully so I … Read more
I whipped up this creamy ham and potato casserole one evening after Easter when my fridge was packed with leftover ham and I was determined not to let any of it go to waste and I also had a bag of potatoes sitting on the counter waiting for inspiration and as I peeled and layered … Read more
I made this chili con carne for the first time during a football Sunday when I needed something warm and bold to feed a hungry crowd and I had some ground beef in the fridge and a couple of cans of beans and tomatoes in the pantry so I threw everything in a pot and … Read more
I remember making this enchilada casserole for the first time when I was craving Mexican food but didn’t have the patience to roll each tortilla and I layered everything like a lasagna instead and the result was even better than I imagined because the flavors melded perfectly and the gooey cheese pulled everyone back for … Read more
I came up with this pizza casserole idea on a busy evening when everyone in my family was torn between ordering pizza or cooking pasta and instead of choosing I combined both into one bubbling cheesy bake that was such a hit we’ve made it countless times since and it’s now a go-to meal for … Read more