2026
French Onion Chicken
I worked in a French restaurant for ten years, and nothing takes me back quite like a warm bowl of French onion soup. This French Onion Chicken trades the spoon for a fork, with juicy, golden-seared chicken smothered in sweet caramelized onions, savory gravy, and plenty of gooey melted Swiss cheese. Everything comes together in […]
19 Easy Corn Recipes
Corn has quite the résumé for a humble grocery staple. It’s sweet and juicy straight off the cob in summer, but hand me a bag of frozen kernels, a can of corn, or a little cornmeal once the weather cools down, and I am still very much interested. I’m talking golden cornbread, creamy Thanksgiving sides, […]
Cheeseburger Soup
I love a hearty soup, and this easy Cheeseburger Soup recipe is one the whole family will enjoy! Inspired by the flavors of a classic cheeseburger, it’s thick, creamy, and packed with savory ground beef, tender potatoes, flavorful veggies, and loads of melty cheddar cheese. I garnish mine with crispy bacon and green onions, but […]
Chicken Corn Chowder
This Chicken Corn Chowder is thick, creamy, a little smoky, and full of tender chicken, sweet corn, and soft potatoes. I skip adding milk and cream to help keep costs down, but the chowder still turns out beautifully rich and creamy! There’s just something about a big pot of soup that feels like home, especially […]
The Holiday Tariff Trap: How to Host a Crowd Without Breaking the Bank
Before the first kitchen timer goes off, international trade duties have already driven up the cost of your holiday dinner. Between a historic shortage in American cattle herds raising beef prices sky-high, tariffs on tinplate steel inflating the price of canned goods, and foreign trade duties hitting European cheeses, wines, and sweets, hosting a holiday […]
Creamy Chicken and Tortellini Skillet
If you’re looking for a filling, comforting dinner that hits all the right marks without leaving you with a sink full of dishes, this Creamy Chicken and Tortellini Skillet is about to become your new weeknight obsession! Tender, seasoned chicken, plump cheese tortellini, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic come together in a velvety Parmesan cream […]
Ham and Bean Soup
It’s officially soup season, and I’m SO ready for it! This easy Ham and Bean Soup is loaded with tender canned white beans, colorful veggies, and savory chunks of browned ham, all in a thick, creamy broth (made without any actual cream or dairy). It’s a great way to use up leftover holiday ham, but […]
Chicken and Broccoli Skillet Lasagna
This Chicken and Broccoli Skillet Lasagna is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken, broccoli, and soft lasagna noodles, all made in one pan! If you know me, you know I’m all about a good one-pot pasta, and this one takes me right back to those boxed pasta dinners I loved growing up. The difference? […]
13 Easy Sheet Pan Dinners
If there’s one thing I appreciate when cooking dinner for my family, it’s a meal that doesn’t leave me with a mountain of dirty dishes! That’s why I’m such a big fan of sheet pan dinners. Most of the cooking happens right in the oven, so there’s less time spent standing over the stove and […]
Smothered Pork Chops
I love pork chops, and I feel like they’re under appreciated. Some people think pork chops are dry and boring. Let me tell you, I completely disagree! These Smothered Pork Chops are a Southern staple, packed with flavor and seared to perfection. And the best part? The whole thing comes together in one skillet in […]