Garlic Parmesan chicken meatballs became a hit in my kitchen after a holiday party where I needed something bite-sized, cheesy, and guaranteed to please even the pickiest guests so I grabbed some ground chicken, garlic, and Parmesan and mixed them up into the simplest meatballs I could think of. What came out of the oven … Read more
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
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
I first made buffalo chicken sliders for a football game party when I needed something easy that still packed a punch and I had leftover shredded chicken some hot sauce and slider buns so I threw them together and hoped they’d be a hit and by halftime the plate was completely empty and everyone kept … Read more
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
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
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
I discovered the best orzo dinner recipe during a hectic week when I had little time and even less energy to cook however I still wanted something hearty and comforting so I checked what I had on hand then I tossed together some pantry staples and a few fresh vegetables and to my surprise the … Read more
I came up with this easy skillet chicken on a weeknight when I needed dinner fast and didn’t want to clean a pile of dishes and I had some chicken thighs onions and pantry basics so I tossed everything into one pan and let it simmer and the smell was so comforting that I knew … Read more
I created this French onion ground beef casserole on a chilly evening when I was craving something cozy and rich but didn’t want to spend hours in the kitchen so I grabbed some ground beef onions cheese and rice then layered them into a casserole dish and hoped it would hit the spot and when … Read more