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

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

Pan seared steak is a simple main dish with a browned crust, juicy center, and a buttery rosemary finish. I use this recipe primarily with ribeye or New York strip steak, but your favorite steak works too. Here, I share my top tips to make a steakhouse-style main dish at home. Continue Reading

Air Fryer Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and made with russet potatoes, oil, and simple pantry spices. I make these when I want a thicker, heartier side that still gives me that fries-and-dip feeling. Continue Reading

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










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