Southern-Style Smoky Fried Cabbage with Bacon
Of all the weeknight dinners in my rotation, this one happened by pure accident. I was staring at a head of cabbage and some bacon, determined to make something more…
The Easiest, Most Delicious Side Dish You’ll Make All Year
I have a confession to make: I used to think tomatoes were a boring side dish. That is, until a last-minute scramble for a potluck led me to this very…
My Secret to Perfectly Caramelized Roasted Vegetables
For years, my roasted vegetables were… fine. They were cooked, sure, but they never had that gorgeous, deep-brown caramelization you see in restaurants. I always ended up with slightly soft,…
The Unforgettable Lemon Cucumber Salad That Stole the Show
I have a confession to make: I once brought this salad to a friend’s summer barbecue, thinking of it as just a simple, last-minute side dish. I almost didn’t bring…
15-Minute Tomato Avocado Salad (with a Zesty Twist!)
Of all the recipes in my collection, this is the one that brings the most sunshine to my table, no matter the season. The story behind it is simple: I…
My Go-To Recipe for Pizza Cravings (Without the Carbs!)
I have to be honest, this recipe was born from a happy accident. I was having friends over for a last-minute game night and planned to make my usual pizza…
My Secret to Fries You Can Feel Good About
Every summer, my garden absolutely explodes with zucchini. For years, it felt like a race to use it all up before it took over the kitchen counter. I’d sauté it,…
The Best Easy Air Fryer Salmon
Of all the things I was intimidated to cook in my own kitchen, salmon was at the top of the list. For years, I was convinced that perfectly cooked salmon—with…
Creamy & Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)
Of all the weeknight dinner dilemmas, finding a meal that is both incredibly fast and genuinely comforting is the holy grail. This recipe was born from one of those evenings—I…
Sunshine in a Bowl: My Coastal Orzo Medley You Need to Try!
There are some recipes that just transport you, and this Coastal Orzo Medley is one of them. I first threw something similar together for a last-minute potluck. I was aiming…