My mom used to make this every time someone in the neighborhood had a baby or got sick. She’d bake two – one for them, one for us. Eventually I asked her for the recipe and now I’m that person showing up at people’s houses […]
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Creamy Southern Grits
My first time eating grits was at a diner in Georgia about fifteen years ago. Ordered them because everyone around me was eating them. Had no idea what they were. The waitress looked at me like I’d grown a second head when I asked. Now […]
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
Last winter, my brother challenged me to make breakfast for his Super Bowl party. At 9am. For twelve people. Who all wanted “something different but still breakfast-y.” So I grabbed some biscuit dough and leftover sausage from the fridge and basically threw together this pizza […]
Creamy Seafood Salad with Imitation Crab
Three summers ago, I was at this beach rental with my family and we ran out of meal ideas by day four. Found some imitation crab in the fridge that nobody claimed, had mayo and celery, and just started throwing stuff together. Ended up with […]
Monte Cristo Sandwich
My grandmother used to make these sandwiches every year after Easter when we had leftover ham sitting in the fridge. She’d call them “fancy French toast sandwiches” because she could never remember the actual name. Took me until I was like 20 to realize she […]
Jalapeno Popper Mummies
Last Halloween, my neighbor Karen showed up with these weird-looking wrapped things on a platter. Thought they were some kind of fancy spring rolls at first. Then she told me they were jalapeno poppers dressed as mummies and I was like “wait, what?” Best thing […]
Oreo Icebox Cake
Okay, so I’m about to tell you about the easiest dessert I’ve ever made. Like, seriously easy. My neighbor asked me for the recipe last week and when I told her it was just three ingredients, she didn’t believe me. But it’s true! This Oreo […]
Green Chile Cheese Dip
This Green Chile Cheese Dip is ridiculously easy and completely addictive – creamy melted cheese loaded with roasted green chiles, ready in about 20 minutes! If you love proper cheesy dips like my Bacon and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese and easy party food, this green […]
Juicy Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce
This Juicy Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce is absolute magic on a plate – gorgeous seared steak with a ridiculously good garlic cream sauce that you’ll be mopping up with bread! If you love a good steak dinner, this one’s going to blow your mind. […]
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken
This Easy Cream Cheese Chicken is weeknight brilliance – tender chicken strips with mushrooms and onions in a luxuriously creamy sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and ready in less than 30 minutes! If you love quick, comforting dinners like my Baked Cream Cheese Chicken and […]
Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups
These Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups are absolute genius – all your favourite burger flavours wrapped up in golden, buttery pizza dough with loads of melted cheese! If you love easy handheld meals like my Homemade Sausage Rolls and Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs, these cheeseburger rollups […]
Butternut Squash Apple Bake
This Butternut Squash Apple Bake is autumn comfort on a plate – tender roasted squash with sweet apples, plump raisins and cranberries, all topped with crunchy pecans and warm cinnamon spice! If you love seasonal sides like my Roasted Pumpkin Salad and cosy vegetable dishes, […]
Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack is proper restaurant-quality food at home – tender caramelized chicken with creamy avocado and zesty rice, all stacked up for impressive presentation! If you love fresh, vibrant meals like my Halloumi, Pumpkin & Bacon Salad and dishes […]
Bacon and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
This Bacon and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese is the ultimate grown-up toastie – crispy bacon, sweet jammy onions, and a gorgeous blend of melted cheddar and Gruyere between perfectly golden bread! If you love proper comfort food like my Philly Cheesesteak Casserole and Loaded Bacon […]
Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole
This Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole is proper comfort food – tender chicken and rice in a homemade garlicky cream sauce with peas, all topped with a crispy golden breadcrumb crust! If you love easy casseroles like my Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup and Mac and Cheese […]