I’ll be honest—I used to roll my eyes at overnight oats. I thought they were one of those “trendy health foods” that people only pretended to like. Then, one morning, I made a batch with brown sugar, a splash of vanilla, and a drizzle of milk, and wow—I was hooked. It tasted like comfort in…
To be fair, the thing with cucumber salad is that it is one of the recipes you can never get tired of making. It is crisp, cooling, and makes everything feel like a fresh breeze in your mouth. I slice those nice, crunchy green cucumbers into little bits and toss them with a dressing, and,…
There are days when one cannot expend the energy required to prepare a full-on meal, and would like something tasty, yet not apparently pre-prepped, interspersed with doing do many other things. That’s where my easy chicken breast and green bean dish come in. Simple, comforting, and yet leaving a taste in my mouth that says,…
I’ll be honest; the minute I think of any dish worthy of being labelled comfort food, this comes to mind. From tender potatoes to juicy ground beef to that glorious layer of melted cheese that ties everything together, it is just pure joy of comfort! It’s not fancy; it’s not complicated; it is comfort food…
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…
Let me tell you, I wasn’t a devoted fan of buffalo sauce, you see; for the longest time, I considered that the stuff was too spicy and just too much. One fateful game night, however, a friend served me a heaping spoon of buffalo chicken dip-a creamy and crunchy tortilla chip with it, and it…
If you’ve ever found yourself craving your favorite Starbucks drink but didn’t want to leave the house—or spend $6 on it—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. The good news? You can make those Starbucks classics right in your kitchen, and honestly, they taste just as good (if not better!). The best part about DIY…
We all know that feeling—lunchtime rolls around and you’re stuck wondering, “What should I make that’s quick, tasty, and won’t leave me feeling sluggish afterward?” Whether you’re working from home, packing a meal for school or the office, or just craving something new in your daily routine, a good lunch should be simple, satisfying, and…
There are some drinks that instantly feel like summer in a glass, and for me, this sangria is one of them. I first whipped it up on a hot afternoon when I had a few friends coming over and only a bottle of crisp white wine, some strawberries, and a bunch of mint in the…
The idea behind this recipe came from a kitchen experiment gone wrong. I really wanted something fun, carnival food, but fresh seafood was staring me in the face inside the fridge. So, “Why not mash up the nostalgic taste of corn dogs with the bold flavors of shrimp, crabs, and nacho toppings?” These Shrimp Crab…