Cranberry Sauce
This bright, cozy, and actually flavorful cranberry sauce takes the classic back-of-the-bag recipe and elevates it with fresh ginger, whole spices, and orange peel. It’s my husband’s most-requested Thanksgiving dish, and for good reason—this stuff sings.
New York Style Cheesecake
This is the unapologetically classic New York cheesecake you’ve been searching for—no graham cracker crust BS. Just simple ingredients, a heritage recipe, and that beautifully golden top New York cheesecakes are known for.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
This spinach and artichoke dip is the definition of a crowd-pleaser. It’s creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor — the kind of dip that disappears before you even set the chips down. Simple ingredients, minimal prep, and pure, golden-brown perfection.
Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and perfectly spiced — these brioche-style cinnamon rolls are pure comfort. With a buttery brown sugar filling and the dreamiest cream cheese frosting, they’re the perfect weekend baking project (and even better made ahead overnight).
Classic Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing (Simple, Bold, and Flavor-Packed)
This Caesar salad dressing has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. It’s creamy, garlicky, and just the right amount of tangy. Once you make it from scratch, you’ll never go back to store-bought again.
Texas Chili
This hearty Texas chili skips the beans and doubles down on bold, beefy flavor. Perfect for frito pie, chili dogs, or a big cozy bowl topped with cheese and onions!
Street Corn Chicken Chili (Quick, Light & Flavor-Packed)
This Street Corn Chicken Chili is light, zesty, and ready in under 30 minutes. Packed with chicken, corn, lime, and just the right amount of cheese, it’s a cozy, lower-calorie meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Sourdough Oatmeal Creme Pies with Brown Butter & Cream Cheese Filling
A nostalgic treat, but make it grown-up: these sourdough oatmeal creme pies are spiced with brown butter, cinnamon, clove, and ginger, then sandwiched around a cream cheese filling that’s perfectly balanced—sweet but not too sweet.
New Orleans-Style Barbecue Shrimp – Quick & Flavor-Packed
New Orleans–style barbecue shrimp is a buttery, garlicky, Cajun-spiced classic that comes together in 10 minutes but feels like a celebration. Don’t forget the bread — the sauce is the real star here.
Sourdough Banana Bread with Browned Butter and Sour Cream
This sourdough banana bread is the one exception to my banana-hating heart. Rich with browned butter and sour cream, it’s a no-waste, all-flavor win. Use up those sad bananas and a bit of sourdough starter—your kitchen will smell amazing.
Macaroni Salad
This creamy, tangy, crunchy macaroni salad has earned a permanent spot at every family barbecue. A hand-me-down from my cousins’ grandma, it’s a simple side dish that proves you don’t need a long ingredient list to win over a crowd.
Sausage & Broccoli Gnocchi with Lemon Sauce (A Summer Pasta Favorite!)
Light, bright, and weeknight-friendly, this sausage and broccoli gnocchi with lemon sauce is a fresh take on a childhood favorite. Quick to make, packed with flavor, and totally customizable!
Fresh, Fast, and Full of Flavor: My Late Spring Pasta Primavera
Inspired by Parisian asparagus season and Claire Saffitz’s no-fuss methods, this late spring pasta primavera is fresh, flavorful, and on the table in under 30 minutes. A fast, veggie-packed dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Thai Green Curry Fish
Tender white fish poached in a silky Thai green curry coconut sauce, all in one pan. This easy weeknight dinner is comforting, fragrant, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Protein Mac and Cheese: Your New Weeknight Staple
This 20-minute protein mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and surprisingly macro-friendly. Perfect for weeknights when you want comfort without the calories.
Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce (Inspired by Dad’s Weekend Recipe)
This rich and glossy barbecue sauce is based on my dad’s weekend go-to, with a few small upgrades that make a big difference. Sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy—it’s the only BBQ sauce you’ll want in your fridge.
Girl Dinner Carbonara: A Simple, Sinfully Good Classic
This girl dinner carbonara is classic comfort made quick: salty, silky, and totally decadent. No cream, no stress, just a rich bowl of pasta ready in 15 minutes.