Hey Reader, If you're not doing sheet pan dinners on a regular basis, this week is the week to start. Everything goes on one pan, into the oven, and dinner is done with barely any cleanup. These four are my favorites. Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables Juicy chicken thighs and colorful vegetables roasted together on one pan. Easy to prep, easy to clean up, and always delicious. Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables Smoky sausage and roasted veggies on one pan, ready in 30 minutes. A hearty,...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Pasta night never gets old at my house - and with the right recipe, it shouldn't. These six are the ones I keep coming back to: creamy, saucy, and easy enough for a weeknight but good enough to serve to company. Marry Me Chicken Pasta Tender chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, tossed with pasta. Rich, flavorful, and on the table in 30 minutes. Get the Recipe Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Creamy ranch sauce, crispy bacon, and tender chicken all tossed with pasta. This one is a...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Ground beef is one of my most-used ingredients. It's budget-friendly, cooks fast, and works in just about everything. Here are five of the recipes my family keeps requesting. Ground Beef Enchiladas Saucy, cheesy, and loaded with seasoned ground beef. These are the enchiladas I make when I want dinner to feel like a real occasion without a ton of effort. Get the Recipe Cheeseburger Macaroni Homemade Hamburger Helper, except so much better than the box. Cheesy, hearty, and on the...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Back to school means back to the weeknight dinner scramble - and I've got you covered. These are my go-to skillet dinners when I need something real on the table fast. One pan, big flavor, done. Skillet Chicken Thighs Crispy-skinned, juicy chicken thighs cooked entirely on the stovetop. No oven needed - just one skillet and about 30 minutes. Get the Recipe Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet Smoky sausage, tender rice, and melted cheese all cooked together in one pan. This one is a...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, The 4th is over, the leftovers are gone, and dinner still has to happen every single night. These are the recipes I reach for when it's still hot outside but the cookout energy has officially left the building - quick, easy, and actually good on a Tuesday. Baja Shrimp Tacos Crispy shrimp, slaw, and a creamy sauce that ties it all together. Ready in about 20 minutes and feels like summer in a tortilla. Salmon Tacos Light, fresh, and done fast. If you've never put salmon in a taco...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Peak summer grilling season is right now. These are the recipes worth firing up the grill for - from a classic teriyaki to a steak sandwich that looks like it came from somewhere that charges too much for parking. 💡 Pro tip - the teriyaki chicken can marinate overnight in the fridge, so you can throw it together the night before and just fire up the grill when you get home. Less thinking on a weeknight. Teriyaki Chicken Marinate, grill, done. Sweet and savory with a sticky glaze...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, It's the time of year when turning on the oven feels like a personal decision you have to really commit to. These desserts are worth it - and a few of them don't even require that commitment. Pink Lemonade Pie No-bake, freezer-friendly, and exactly what dessert should be in June. Creamy, tart, and pretty enough to bring somewhere. No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Creamy cheesecake filling, blueberry topping, no oven required. This one disappears fast at any summer gathering. Sugar...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Father's Day is next weekend. If the plan involves a grill and someone who takes their tongs very seriously, these recipes are ready for it. BBQ Grilled Ribs Fall-off-the-bone ribs with a sticky BBQ glaze. The kind of thing that makes everyone go quiet at the table. Beef Burgers Five ingredients, perfectly seasoned, great on the grill. The burger everyone actually wants. Steak Sandwich Grilled steak, good bread, the works. Looks like it came from somewhere that charges too much...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, When the temperature outside is doing the absolute most, turning on the oven feels like a personal attack. These are the recipes I reach for when it's too hot to cook - cold, quick, or close enough to no-cook that it barely counts. Chicken Caesar Salad Full meal in a bowl with homemade dressing. No oven, no fuss, done in about 15 minutes. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Make it the night before and it gets better in the fridge overnight. The pickles do something really good here. Curried...
2 months ago • 1 min read
