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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 […]
Rasta Pasta
I’ve been wanting to make Rasta Pasta for a while because I’m a BIG fan of bold, spicy flavors. This Jamaican-inspired dish brings all that flavor to the table with tender jerk-seasoned chicken, sweet bell peppers, and penne coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce. The peppers and creamy sauce help balance the warmth of the […]
Italian Wedding Soup
Chicken noodle soup is great and all, but have you tried Italian Wedding Soup?? This classic soup shares a lot of the same cozy ingredients as chicken noodle soup but with one huge advantage: tender and flavorful homemade meatballs! I make the meatballs with pre-seasoned Italian sausage, which saves me from measuring out a bunch […]
Apple Spice Cake
This Apple Spice Cake has a soft, tender crumb, plenty of fresh diced apples, and warm, cozy spices. I also brown the butter to give it a rich, nutty flavor that makes this homemade cake taste extra special! It takes me right back to apple-picking season in New England, when fall baking was one of […]
Baked Chicken Breast
If there’s one thing that can immediately bring peace to my dinner table after a long day, it’s a big plate of juicy, perfectly seasoned Baked Chicken Breast that my husband and daughter will devour without a single complaint. Thanks to a quick brine and a hot oven, this recipe takes very little hands-on effort, […]