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
I made these easy creamy garlic sauce scallops for a date night at home when I wanted something that felt elegant but didn’t take hours to make and I was nervous about overcooking the scallops but once I got them sizzling in the pan and the garlic butter started to bubble I knew it was … Read more
I made this creamy gnocchi with spinach and feta on a cozy afternoon when I wanted something warm satisfying and quick to throw together so I grabbed a pack of gnocchi some fresh spinach and a block of feta that was calling my name and as the sauce came together silky and fragrant I knew … Read more