I first made this Honey Vanilla Banana Bread on a chilly afternoon when my kitchen smelled like ripe bananas and I needed something warm and sweet to pair with tea so I added a generous swirl of honey and a splash of vanilla and hoped for the best. When I sliced into it the golden … Read more
The idea for this Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine came to me after a backyard cookout when I had some leftover grilled chicken and a craving for something creamy and comforting so I tossed it with linguine and whipped up a quick cowboy butter sauce that’s rich with garlic lemon and a hint of spice. It … Read more
The first time I made this Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce it was for a small dinner party because I wanted something that looked impressive but was secretly simple and when everyone took their first bite I got that quiet pause followed by a wave of “wow.” The golden crust crackled just … Read more
I still remember the first time I tasted Amish Hamburger Steak Bake. It was a rainy fall evening and I had just gotten home from a long day of errands and school pick-ups so I craved something that felt comforting and easy yet still hearty. That’s when I stumbled upon this simple hamburger steak recipe … Read more
It all started on a chilly morning when I spotted three very ripe bananas sitting on my counter and instead of tossing them I decided to make something cozy and sweet so I grabbed my mixing bowl and whipped up my first loaf of banana bread. The scent that filled my kitchen was so warm … Read more
The first time I made this chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito was after a weekend trip where I tried something similar at a roadside food truck and I couldn’t stop thinking about that smoky heat and creamy dressing wrapped in warm grilled tortilla. I came home determined to recreate it and after a few experiments … Read more
I made this garlic pepper steak pasta with creamy parmesan sauce on a chilly evening when I wanted something bold and cozy and rich enough to feel like a treat after a long week. I had some beautiful steak cuts and a wedge of parmesan in the fridge and decided to pair them with thick … Read more
I first made these grilled salmon cubes with creamy cheddar sauce and green onions on a whim when I had a fresh fillet to use up and a craving for something rich and savory and still light enough for dinner on a warm evening. I cubed the salmon for faster cooking and found that it … Read more
The first time I baked this mocha coffee birthday cake with espresso buttercream was for my aunt, who starts every morning with a strong cup of coffee and a square of dark chocolate and I wanted to create something that tasted just like her favorite ritual. The aroma in the kitchen as it baked was … Read more
I baked this cookies and cream birthday cake with Oreo frosting for my little cousin’s birthday party and it was the kind of cake that had kids and adults racing to the dessert table. The layers were rich and soft and each bite delivered a perfect balance of chocolate cake and that sweet vanilla-speckled Oreo … Read more