Listen to me, I am not here to be chill about The Cheesecake Factory despite my potential reputation being on the line. I know what the food world wants me to say. Something dismissive about the 250-item menu, something pointed about the lighting, something ironic about how you only go there “for the cheesecake.” But […]

It is very rare that I would choose a salad over a taco, until I met this salad! My Zesty Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad! Let me be very clear about something: I do not take average salads seriously. I never have. A bowl of sad lettuce with some pale tomatoes and a drizzle of ranch […]

We’re taking pizza night to a whole new level with these Hot Honey & Pepperoni Pizzas in puff pastry! For years, every Friday night at our house means Friday Night Pizza Night. It’s been such a consistent tradition that by the time Friday morning hits, I am already craving pizza. These are the ways I […]

There are soups you make because it’s cold. There are soups you make because you forgot to meal plan. And then there is this soup! This is my Heal Me Now Chicken Soup and I make it when I am feeling a little under the weather, either physically or emotionally. There is something about bringing […]

This creamy ham and potato chowder was born from leftovers, pantry staples and a desire to still be in my soup era, so honestly, the trifecta! The leftovers in question? Ham. Over the holidays I made a small ham and we still had…leftover ham! So soup was born! It was so good that I was […]

For someone who loves going out to eat (🙋‍♀️), my least favorite day to go out to dinner is…Valentine’s. Between the overpriced prix-fixe menus, the desperate scramble for a 6:00 PM reservation, and my sky-high expectations (sorry, Jeremy!)…the stakes seem just a little too high.  My favorite way to celebrate? Ditching the crowds and treating […]

The 15-Minute “Umami Bomb” Fried Rice: Your Weeknight Glow-Up Has Arrived! It has been a minute since I made fried rice but I have always loved it. It’s quick, can be perfect for cleaning out the fridge of veggies on their last will to live, and deeply satisfying! This quick, flavorful fried rice features browned […]

A few weeks ago I realized I had half of a baked potato, precisely 5 frozen chicken nuggets left, and about 1/4 of a bag of frozen corn. So naturally I made a KFC Bowl and I could not believe how yummy it was! The first time I made this it was basic, but basic […]

If you need an appetizer that is full of flavor but extremely low-prep and easily portable, these skewers are it! Inspired by the classic Mexican street food, these skewers bring sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors to your party in a fun, grab-and-go format. Using quick-cooking pork tenderloin and fresh pineapple, they’re light, bright, and a […]

Just in time for the Super Bowl, I finally had to try the viral smash tacos, and let’s just say, I waited too long. These deserve all the hype! I had to put my own twist on them and so I made In-N-Out Animal Style Smash Tacos! The beef is seasoned from within, then gets […]