Hey Reader, Broccoli cheddar soup is something I always ordered at restaurants, and I was so glad when I finally started making it at home. My Broccoli Cheddar Soup is smooth, cheesy, and ready in less than an hour. It starts with a butter and flour roux, then I add a little thyme and a pinch of nutmeg. I grate the sharp cheddar from a block so it melts smooth. One tip: take the pot off the heat before you add the cheese, and stir it in a handful at a time so it doesn't turn grainy. Get the...

Hi Reader, We order Chipotle often in my house, so I worked on making it at home. It took some trial and error, but I think I nailed my Copycat Chipotle Chicken. It's chicken thighs in a smoky chipotle marinade, with a little lime added. I like to make a big batch and use it all week in tacos, burritos, bowls, and salads. Get the Chipotle Chicken Recipe More for taco night: Fajita Vegetables are the peppers and onions I pile on top of my chicken bowls. Fajita Marinade from my blogging friends...

Hi Reader, I'm a huge barbecue fan, and pulled pork has always been my thing. My Slow Cooker Pulled Pork has been on repeat in our house, because big cuts of pork do so well low and slow in the slow cooker. I made it again just last week, and it was so good. I keep the rub simple on purpose, just five pantry spices with no sugar. That way you can finish it however you want: BBQ sauce for sandwiches, lime juice for tacos, or just the pan juices. Prep takes about 10 minutes. From a reader: "If...