Adding fresh lemon to a homemade layer cake is a great way to infuse an elegant classic with a little sunshine and zesty flavor. This Italian lemon cream cake is so light and refreshing, and it’s an especially perfect treat for spring! Just to be clear, this is not a heavy, complicated dessert, it’s a […]
Looking for the perfect cozy meal that’s both comforting and satisfying? Look no further than this ground beef stew! Whether you’re planning a family gathering, meal prep for the week, or just an easy weeknight dinner at home, you’re going to love this recipe. If there’s anything better than a traditional beef stew, it’s this […]
Hearty and comforting hobo casserole with ground beef is such a delicious and satisfying meal for busy weeknights, potlucks and more. If you’ve ever found traditional dinner recipes to be too complicated or fussy, you have to try this recipe! I have to be honest and let you all know that I am a very […]
Not the good kind, the creeping, low-grade dread that settles in around 44 pmmon a Sunday when you realize that tomorrow is Monday, the week is coming at you fast, and you have absolutely no plan for what you’re going to eat over the next five days. No groceries. No prepped ingredients. No idea. Just […]
It’s July. Or August. Or one of those relentless late June days that skipped spring entirely and went straight to the surface of the sun. The temperature outside is somewhere in the “I can’t even” range. You’ve already cranked the air conditioning to its limit. The last thing the absolute last thing you want to […]
It’s 5:47pm. You just walked through the door. Everyone is hungry. Someone is already asking what’s for dinner with that particular tone that implies they needed to eat approximately forty-five minutes ago. You open the fridge. You stare. You see chicken. You have no plan. Sound familiar? Of course it does. This scene plays out […]
It’s affordable. It’s available everywhere. It cooks fast. It absorbs flavors beautifully. It works in cuisines from Italian to Mexican to Asian to American comfort food. It keeps well in the freezer. It feeds a crowd without breaking the bank. And when it’s seasoned properly and cooked with a little care and attention, it produces […]
You know exactly what I’m talking about. It hits like clockwork that heavy, foggy, can’t-keep-your-eyes-open feeling that descends every single afternoon like an unwelcome guest. You reach for coffee. You reach for a cookie. You stare blankly at your computer screen willing the words to make sense. And somewhere in the back of your mind, […]
Welcome to the easiest pasta salad you will ever make! With tender cheesy tortellini, crisp fresh vegetables, and a vibrant herbaceous flavor, this hearty, colorful pesto tortellini pasta salad is a game-changer. One of my biggest pet peeves is side dishes that require heating up right as everyone is ready to eat. When I’m heading […]
This Hawaiian sheet pan chicken is the perfect addition to your weeknight dinner rotation, especially if you’re looking for minimal cleanup! It’s filled with savory chicken, crisp bell peppers, and sweet pineapple, all roasted together on a single pan. Let’s all just agree that sheet pan dinners are by far the best kind of meals. […]