Hi Reader, I know weeknights can be tough when you're trying to figure out dinner. Last Monday, I was staring into the fridge with zero ideas. I grabbed some pork chops and had them on the table pretty quickly. Get this Recipe These pork chops are perfectly seasoned and come out juicy every time. Just a hot skillet and some simple ingredients you probably already have. For sides, I threw together: 🍚 Yellow rice with green peas mixed in. 🍚 A can of low-sodium black beans seasoned with green...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I don't use my slow cooker for everything, but when I want to cook something for hours, it's the appliance that I reach for. Big pieces of meat are perfect for it. Just season it, set it, and come back later to something amazing. This pork carnitas recipe is a great example of why I love it. Get this Recipe A few things I do that make this recipe work so well: I skip the searing step completely. I don't think the pork needs it before slow cooking. I mix lime juice with orange juice...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This giblet gravy recipe has been a part of my husband's family for generations, and I'm so grateful his grandmother, Corine Cannon, shared it with me. She's turning 106 on December 1st, and I can't wait to celebrate with her. This was one of the most popular recipes on my site this past Thanksgiving. Seeing how many of you made it and brought it to your own tables meant everything to me. There's something special about a recipe that connects families across generations like that....
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Tomorrow's Thanksgiving, and my family does it potluck style. Everyone brings a few dishes, which means I get to cook what I love without having to make everything. This year, I'm making some of the Jamaican recipes that I grew up eating around Thanksgiving. So alongside the turkey, mac and cheese, and candied sweet potatoes, we'll have some Caribbean flavors at the table. Here's what I'm bringing: 🍛 Curry Goat – Falls-apart tender meat in a rich, spiced curry sauce. This one takes...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, My allergies have been acting up lately, and when I feel like this, the last thing I want is a complicated recipe. But I still need something warm and comforting, right? That's when I make this Zuppa Toscana. It comes together so easily, and it tastes exactly like what I need. Creamy, savory, with that little kick from the sausage. Plus, this soup makes enough for leftovers the next day, which is always a win. A few things that make this soup great: 🥔 You can whatever potatoes you...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Ya know what, my stove is but so big. When I've got a turkey, a pie, and everything else going, there's just no room for all the sides I want to make. That's when my slow cooker becomes a lifesaver. I've rounded up my favorite slow cooker recipes that are perfect for holiday meals. Most of these are set-it-and-forget-it, so you can focus on everything else. 🍗 Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Hands-down the easiest way to get juicy, tender turkey. Plus, you can make gravy from the...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Look, I know you don't need another macaroni and cheese recipe. The internet is drowning in them. But here's what you might actually need: a way to use up that leftover mac and cheese sitting in your fridge. Enter these mac and cheese bites. Get this Recipe Here's the deal: these work best with mac and cheese that's been refrigerated for at least 4 hours, so it sticks together when you roll it into balls. The cheese sauce needs to thicken up, which is why baked mac and cheese works...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, With the holidays coming up and everyone planning their big turkey dinners, I've been thinking about sides. You know what gets overlooked? A really good vegetable side that doesn't require a ton of effort but still brings flavor to the table. This Jamaican cabbage is exactly that. It's my mom's recipe, and it's been on our weekly rotation for years because it's fast, it's affordable, and perfect for both weeknights and special occasions. Get this Jamaican Cabbage Recipe Here's why...
20 days ago • 1 min read
I'm a pie person through and through, so you know I've got plenty of recipes to share. Whether you're planning ahead for Thanksgiving or want something sweet this weekend, these are all tested and loved. Southern Sweet Potato Pie The classic that's been a reader favorite for years. This one's a must for any holiday table. Get this Recipe Purple Sweet Potato Pie A stunning twist on the traditional. Same delicious flavor, but that vibrant purple color makes it a showstopper. Get this Recipe...
23 days ago • 1 min read