The moment I first tasted this pesto grilled cheese, I was sitting by the window on a chilly December afternoon and I just wanted something warm and comforting that didn’t take forever to make and still felt indulgent. So I grabbed what I had on hand—fresh bread, a generous spoonful of pesto, and melty mozzarella—and … Read more
Creamy beef and shells became a weeknight lifesaver for me during the winter months when I craved something hearty and quick but didn’t want to compromise on flavor and comfort. One night after a long day, I pulled out a box of shell pasta and ground beef from the fridge and decided to build something … Read more
Creamy chicken stroganoff first came to life in my kitchen on a snowy evening when I was craving something soothing and filling and I didn’t want to go with beef like the traditional version so I reached for chicken instead. I browned it gently, stirred up a rich mushroom sauce with a swirl of sour … Read more
Creamy parmesan garlic pasta was born in my kitchen on one of those nights when I had zero energy to cook but still craved something rich and satisfying and I remember opening the fridge and spotting leftover cream and some grated parmesan and I thought—why not turn it into a sauce and toss it with … Read more
Creamy steak pasta was never something I planned—it just happened one evening when I had a leftover steak from the night before and a serious craving for something rich and comforting and I didn’t want to waste a good piece of meat so I decided to slice it thinly and toss it over creamy fettuccine. … Read more
Easy skillet chicken became a go-to for me one hectic weeknight when I was staring into the fridge wondering how to turn a pack of chicken thighs into something fast but delicious and I didn’t want to dirty a bunch of pans so I tossed everything into one skillet with a few simple ingredients and … Read more
Halloween ghost pizza came to life in my kitchen one October afternoon when I wanted to surprise my niece and nephew with something fun for dinner and I didn’t want to serve just plain pizza so I grabbed my ghost-shaped cookie cutter and used it on slices of mozzarella and their little eyes lit up … Read more
Zombie meatball sliders made their spooky debut in my kitchen during a Halloween movie night when I needed something creepy and kid-friendly but still hearty enough to fill everyone up and I had leftover meatballs and slider buns so I got a little creative with some mozzarella and olives. When they came out of the … Read more
I love getting into the Halloween spirit with playful treats like these Oreo Ghost Truffles and last year I needed something festive yet simple enough to make with my niece and nephew so we could all enjoy the process together and still have fun decorating them after. Oreo Ghost Truffles immediately became our favorite because … Read more
Homemade Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins became a surprise hit at my fall dinner party last year and I originally made them just as a fun side dish to go along with a pumpkin-themed night and once they hit the table they stole the spotlight instantly. Everyone was amazed by how the pumpkins acted like mini edible bowls … Read more