Okay, this might be one of my favorite “happy accidents” ever. I totally forgot to thaw my chicken, so I just tossed it in frozen – and somehow this Creamy Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup turned out amazing. It’s cozy, creamy, and tastes like your favorite chicken noodle soup but with a little tropical twist from […]
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Cajun Steak & Cheesy Potato Bowls
This recipe is everything I want in a comfort meal – crispy potatoes, juicy Cajun steak, melty cheese, and a little hit of spice. It’s hearty, cozy, and comes together so easily. The potatoes get perfectly golden in the oven while you cook down the steak with onion, garlic, tomato, and red pepper in a […]
Cozy Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Okay, this one just tastes like fall in a bowl. It’s creamy, cozy, and a little earthy with all those roasted veggies! Pumpkin, sweet potato, and carrot – blended up with coconut milk and warm spices like turmeric and ginger. It’s healthy but still feels like comfort food. I roasted everything first to get that […]
Sweet Heat Chicken Flatbread
Okay, I might have unlocked something magical with this one. I made these flatbreads alongside a simple Caesar salad… and then tucked some of that salad inside the warm, cheesy flatbread like a sandwich. It was absolutely insane – spicy, sweet, creamy, fresh, all the things. Trust me, you’ll want to try it this way. […]
Fall Nourish Bowls (Harvest Plates)
When the weather turns crisp and cozy, there’s nothing better than fueling up with a Fall Nourish Bowl packed with seasonal produce, lean protein, and a touch of sweetness. These hearty plates are loaded with roasted veggies, juicy chicken breast, tangy goat cheese, and fresh diced apples! All tied together with a drizzle of balsamic […]
Braised Beef Short Ribs
When you want a dinner that feels restaurant-quality but can be made in your own kitchen, Braised Beef Short Ribs are the answer. Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef is slowly cooked in red wine, beef broth, and aromatic vegetables until it transforms into the most flavorful, comforting dish you’ll ever make. The magic of braised short ribs […]
Baked Red Curry Dumplings
I saw a variation of this dumpling recipe on Tik Tok and I had to make it, you can dump all of the ingredients into a casserole dish and call it a day. No fuss of steaming or pan frying! This curry dumpling bake is creamy, flavorful and ridiculously easy! Just whisk together your coconut […]
One Pot Creamy Lasagna Soup
If you love classic lasagna but don’t love the time and effort it takes to layer everything together, this One Pot Creamy Lasagna Soup is about to become your new favorite weeknight dinner. It’s rich, hearty, and comforting – everything you crave in lasagna but in a cozy, simmering bowl of soup. This recipe has […]
Crispy Pesto Chicken with Caprese Salad
This Crispy Pesto Chicken with Caprese Salad is a fresh, vibrant dinner that feels elegant but is easy enough for a weeknight. Juicy chicken breast is filleted thin, coated in a pesto-egg wash, then breaded and fried until golden and crunchy. The herby flavor of basil pesto soaks into the crust, giving the chicken incredible […]
Crispy Beef Tacos with Cotija Cheese
There’s nothing quite like biting into a crispy taco! (My fav food, by the way.) The crunch of the shell, the savory filling, and the melty cheese all coming together in one perfect handheld bite. These Crispy Beef Tacos are an easy weeknight dinner you can make with just a handful of ingredients, but they […]