I don’t say this lightly: this is one of the best things I’ve ever made. It’s rich, indulgent, comforting, and feels wildly expensive for something you can throw together at home in under 30 minutes. Butter-seared steak, a creamy parmesan sauce, and rigatoni that holds onto every bit of that sauce – it’s simple, unapologetic […]
Author: itskristinskitchen
French Onion Chicken Recipe
This is basically French onion soup… but make it dinner. Juicy pan-seared chicken smothered in deeply caramelized onions, rich beefy sauce, and finished with melted mozzarella. It’s cozy, savoury, and exactly what you want when you need something filling and comforting without being complicated. I served this with mashed potatoes and broccoli, and honestly – […]
Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon with Orzo
This is one of those meals that looks like you tried really hard… but didn’t. Creamy, lemony, herby salmon with tender orzo cooked right in broth so it actually has flavor (because bland pasta is a crime). It’s bright, rich, cozy, and honestly feels like something you’d order out – except you’re eating it in […]
Peking-Style Ground Beef Bowls (Better Than Takeout!)
Okay… this one shocked me. I threw it together because I did not feel like cooking, and it ended up tasting like something I’d order from my favorite takeout spot. It’s sweet, sticky, savoury, a little tangy, and the whole thing comes together faster than rice cooks. It’s cheap, easy, and a total weeknight win. […]
Creamy One-Pot Chicken & Cauliflower (30-Minute Dinner)
This creamy one-pot chicken and cauliflower is the kind of recipe you make once and immediately add to your weeknight rotation. It’s cozy, flavorful, packed with protein, and made with simple staples – roasted red peppers, cauliflower, chicken broth, cream cheese, and tender chicken breast. Everything simmers together in one pot for the easiest cleanup, […]
Cozy French Onion Soup with Gruyere & Garlic Parmesan Crackers
This French Onion Soup is one of those recipes that feels fancy but is actually insanely simple. Slow-cooked caramelized onions, rich beef broth, a hint of thyme, and that classic broiled cheesy top – except I swapped the usual French bread for garlic parmesan crackers, and honestly…it was a serve. The crackers stay crisp on […]
Hot Honey Chicken Thighs with Fresh Corn Salad
Sweet, spicy, juicy chicken meets the freshest corn salad ever If you need a quick weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-level without any effort, these Hot Honey Chicken Thighs with Corn Salad are your new obsession. The chicken gets golden, sticky, and perfectly spicy-sweet, and the fresh corn salad underneath cools everything down in the best […]
Crispy Rice Crunch Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing
Fresh, crunchy, salty, creamy — and the BEST way to use leftover riceIf you’ve got leftover white rice sitting in the fridge, this is your sign to turn it into the most addictive, crunchy, flavour-packed salad ever. The crispy rice adds the perfect texture, the veggies keep it fresh, and the creamy peanut-tamari dressing ties […]
Marry Me Chicken & Crispy Potatoes
If you love creamy, cozy, flavour-packed chicken recipes, this Marry Me Chicken & Crispy Potatoes might actually change your life. It’s rich, it’s comforting, and when you scoop that saucy chicken over a bowl of crispy roasted potato chunks? Game over. This is one of those dinners that feels fancy but is secretly so easy […]
Quick & Easy Ricotta and Rosé Lasagna
If you love classic lasagna but want it without the fuss, this Quick & Easy Ricotta and Rosé Lasagna is your new go-to. Oven-ready noodles, a creamy ricotta-parmesan mixture, and a luscious rosé sauce come together to make layers of melty, comforting goodness. It’s rich, cheesy, and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even […]