Dinner

There is no sense in saying, I was never a fan of Brussels sprouts. All along, they had been synonymous for me with dull sides sneaked into my plate during childhood. Then I found this recipe: creamy Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon. The first time I tried it, I thought, ”Man, these little green jewels…

If there’s one meal that makes me breathe a sigh of relief at the end of a long day, it’s this one. I love how the Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice practically cooks itself while filling the house with the most comforting aroma. The chicken turns fall-apart tender, the rice soaks up all…

I’ll be real with you: enchiladas are one of my love languages. That saucy, cheesy, comforting goodness wrapped up in a tortilla? Yes, please. But here’s the thing sometimes I don’t have the energy to stand at the stove rolling tortillas and baking a whole casserole dish. That’s where my slow cooker comes to the…

I’ll be honest with you—Indian butter chicken is one of my comfort foods. The creamy, spiced tomato sauce paired with tender chicken never fails to make me happy. But here’s the thing: sometimes, I don’t want to sit down to a heavy plate of rice or naan. I want something handheld, something quick, something I…

Some recipes get their names for a reason, and Crack Burgers are definitely one of them. The first time I made these, I thought, “Okay, it’s just a burger with some cheese and ranch, how different can it be?” But wow. One bite and I finally understood the hype. Juicy, flavorful, cheesy, with a little…

There are nights when all I want is something bubbling hot, cheesy, and guaranteed to make everyone at the table happy. That’s when I turn to casseroles. And this Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole? It’s one of my absolute favorites. It’s got all the flavors of classic enchiladas, spiced chicken, tangy sauce, melty cheese but layered…

There’s something about Mediterranean food that just makes me happy. The bright veggies, tangy sauces, warm spices—it’s like sunshine on a plate. The first time I wrapped juicy grilled chicken with hummus, crisp cucumbers, and a drizzle of tzatziki, I thought: this is the kind of meal I could eat every day and never get…

Last Tuesday, I looked into my refrigerator at 4 PM only to be reminded that I still had to plan dinner—again. My children returned from soccer practice in the hour hungry and grouchy, and I was already mentally preparing for the inevitable chorus “What’s for dinner?”. That’s when I saw the lonely box of lasagna…

Something about fall gets me all playful and hogs the fun side of me in a kitchen. Carving pumpkins, sipping warm drinks, sneaking a candy corn, and most especially creating little festive yet labor-free treats. The first time I made these pumpkin floats, I didn’t host a grand party-it was just lacework fun for my…

I’ll be honest with you, I used to think pork chops were tricky. They had a reputation for turning dry or bland, and I wasn’t sure they were worth the effort. But then I stumbled on this slow cooker version, paired with a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, and everything changed. Suddenly, pork chops went from…