Cornbread muffins are tender, golden, and easy to serve when you want cornbread without baking a full pan. These have soft centers, lightly crisp edges, and just enough richness from buttermilk, sour cream, and melted butter. Continue Reading

Comfort food, Reimagined

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a creamy, cheesy baked pasta dinner with tender chicken, crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, and a homemade cheese sauce. I made this one for those nights when I already have cooked chicken on hand and want something cozy, filling, and easy to scoop straight from the baking dish. Continue Reading

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is a cozy dinner with creamy filling, tender vegetables, and a golden crust baked right on top. I make it when I want the comfort of pot pie without shaping a bottom crust or using a bunch of extra dishes. Continue Reading

Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken is a simple way to make tender, juicy shredded chicken without a slow cooker or pressure cooker. I tested this recipe while making Skillet Chicken Pot Pie, and it gave me exactly what I needed: chicken that was flavorful enough for the filling, but still simple enough to use in other meals. Continue Reading

This Shredded Chicken Quesadilla is one of my favorite ways to turn cooked chicken into a quick skillet meal. The tortilla gets crisp, the cheese melts around the filling, and the chicken stays tender instead of tasting like leftovers. If you already have Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken in the fridge, this is an easy way to use it for another meal. Continue Reading

Cornbread muffins are tender, golden, and easy to serve when you want cornbread without baking a full pan. These have soft centers, lightly crisp edges, and just enough richness from buttermilk, sour cream, and melted butter. Continue Reading

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