This Lemon Orzo Pasta is a risotto-style creamy and lemony side dish recipe, with tender orzo, plenty of Parmesan, and crispy capers adding a salty crunch to every bite. Continue Reading

Comfort food, Reimagined

I make this Turkey Gravy when I want the gravy finished before the turkey is ready. It gives me one less thing to handle while I’m slicing turkey, warming sides, and trying to get everything to the table hot. Continue Reading

Steak pasta has perfectly seared steak on top of pasta that's coated in a rich, garlicky, and silky parmesan sauce. It's a delicious steakhouse-style meal that I'll show you how to make at home. I'll give you tips to make sure the steak has a browned crust and juicy center and that the pasta has a creamy Alfredo-style feel. Continue Reading

These Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes are creamy, savory, and full of nutty, toasted butter flavor. Browning the butter takes a few extra minutes, but makes them taste richer than classic mashed potatoes without making the recipe complicated. Continue Reading

This Hamburger Potato Casserole has layers of sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, peppers, onions, and homemade cheese sauce. It’s a rich and cheesy family-friendly meal made without canned soup. Continue Reading










This Lemon Orzo Pasta is a risotto-style creamy and lemony side dish recipe, with tender orzo, plenty of Parmesan, and crispy capers adding a salty crunch to every bite. Continue Reading

Southern Candied Yams have tender sweet potato slices covered in a buttery cinnamon-orange syrup with lightly caramelized edges. The syrup thickens as the yams bake, giving you soft slices that still hold their shape when served. Continue Reading

These Southern collard greens with bacon cook low and slow until the leaves are tender and the pot liquor is smoky, savory, and lightly sweet. The bacon flavors every bite, while a splash of vinegar keeps the rich cooking liquid from feeling too heavy. Continue Reading

Keto Green Bean Casserole is a creamy, comforting side with tender green beans and a crisp, cheesy topping. It uses my homemade keto cream of mushroom soup instead of canned condensed soup and skips breaded French-fried onions. Continue Reading