I still remember the first time I made this baked ziti casserole on a snowy evening after work because I wanted something warm and satisfying and cheesy all in one bite. I had some leftover marinara sauce in the fridge and a small block of mozzarella waiting to be used and so I thought why … Read more
The first time I made this chicken broccoli rice casserole was when I needed to use up some leftover rotisserie chicken and I was craving something comforting and hearty without spending all night in the kitchen and I had a head of broccoli and some cooked rice already in the fridge so I decided to … Read more
I made this cheeseburger casserole for the first time on a whim during a lazy Saturday afternoon because I was craving a burger but didn’t feel like grilling and I had pasta that needed to be used up and the result was such a hit that now it’s a regular in our dinner rotation. My … Read more
One chilly weekend morning I found myself staring into the fridge hoping for breakfast inspiration and I spotted a bag of frozen hashbrowns some shredded cheese and a half carton of sour cream and that was all I needed to throw together what quickly became one of my family’s most-requested brunch dishes and this cheesy … Read more
I remember the first time I made spaghetti with meat sauce all on my own and I was maybe twelve and determined to cook something without asking for help and I followed the recipe on the back of a pasta box and adjusted it with whatever we had and the result wasn’t perfect but it … Read more
I first made chicken Marsala on a rainy evening when I wanted to try something a little more elegant than my usual weeknight dishes and I had a bottle of Marsala wine in the pantry that I’d picked up on a whim so I thought why not give it a go. As the chicken browned … Read more
I remember the very first time I made crispy Parmesan crusted chicken because I wanted to impress a few last-minute dinner guests without much time or ingredients and I had chicken breasts in the fridge and a block of Parmesan in the drawer so I decided to coat the chicken and hope for the best. … Read more
I still remember the day I made my first batch of oven-fried chicken drumsticks because I was craving crispy fried chicken but didn’t want to deal with hot oil splattering all over the kitchen so I experimented with baking instead. I coated the drumsticks in a simple mixture, popped them in the oven, and to … Read more
I remember making my first teriyaki chicken bowl on a chilly evening when I was craving something sweet, savory, and warm all at once and I didn’t want to wait for takeout so I decided to whip up a quick version at home. The smell of the teriyaki sauce bubbling on the stove while the … Read more
The first time I tried making chicken stir fry with veggies at home was after a long day when I needed something fast and flavorful so I tossed together whatever vegetables I had in the fridge along with some diced chicken and a simple sauce and within minutes, dinner was ready. That quick experiment turned … Read more