It was a warm July evening last year when I found myself fiddling with bits of leftover grilled chicken in my fridge, wondering how to turn it into something a little more exciting than just plain ol’ reheated meat. As an empty-nester in my early fifties, I’m always on the hunt for lighter comfort foods …
From My Kitchen to Yours: A Little Brussels Sprouts Confession You know those moments when you swear you don’t like a veggie, then one day it winks at you from the grocery shelf and you decide, “Alright, let’s give you one more shot”? That was me with Brussels sprouts a few years back. I’d always …
I still remember the first time I tried Oreo pops—my daughter and I were knee-deep in green frosting (and I may have licked more than my fair share of chocolate off the spatula). It was St. Patrick’s Day at her elementary school, and we wanted something quick, festive, and, well, totally lovable. Fast-forward a few …
Some nights I come home from work, fling open the door, and feel like I’ve been hit by a cold front—whether it’s rain, wind, or just that unmistakable fall-in-the-air kind of chill. The kids are hungry, my to-do list is a mile long, and the last thing I want to do is fiddle around chopping …
A Cozy Fall Evening and a Craveable Flatbread You know those nights when the air turns crisp, and all you want is something warm, cozy, and just a little bit spicy? Last October, I found myself curled up on the couch, remote in one hand and a mug of hot apple cider in the other, …
Last July, I found myself lounging on my sister’s creaky porch swing—you know, the kind that’s seen a dozen family reunions and too many rainstorms—but that afternoon felt extra magical. The cicadas were buzzing, the hibiscus were blooming, and there I was, fiddling with fresh blackberries and mint leaves, trying to recreate a little sip …
Easy Refried Beans You know that moment when a whiff of something warm and cozy makes you feel instantly at home? That’s exactly what happens in my kitchen whenever I whip up a big skillet of these Easy Refried Beans. I still remember sneaking into my grandma’s kitchen as a kid, sitting on a creaky …
It was one of those scorch-your-eyeballs summer afternoons when I found myself craving something warm and comforting—go figure, right? I was hosting my neighborhood’s unofficial Taco Tuesday (which, by the way, has become a sacred ritual around here), and I realized I’d forgotten one crucial side: rice. Not just any rice, though—I wanted that cozy, …
A Cozy Kitchen Memory & Why These Potatoes Are My Go-To I still remember the first time I tasted these Greek Roasted Potatoes at my sister’s summer cookout. We’d just come in from chasing the kids through the sprinkler, sweating in the July sun, and those golden wedges were calling our names. With fresh oregano …
A Cozy Kitchen Story You know that moment when you walk in from a chilly autumn afternoon and the whole house smells like something fantastic is bubbling away? That was me last October, after a corn maze run with my grandkids. They stomped through the leaves, cheeks rosy, begging for a snack that was “warm, …
