The aroma of this creamed chicken and biscuits casserole always transports me back to Sunday evenings at my grandmother’s house. I can still picture her pulling a bubbling casserole from the oven, the golden biscuit tops peeking through a blanket of melted cheese. It took me years to recreate that same comforting magic in my … Read more
I’ll never forget the first time I made pizzagna. It was a chilly Sunday afternoon, and my kitchen was filled with the scent of simmering tomato sauce. I had my two greatest food loves on my mind: pizza and lasagna. As I stared at the no-boil lasagna sheets in my pantry, inspiration struck. Why choose … Read more
The aroma of beef stroganoff always takes me back to Sunday dinners at my grandmother’s house. She’d spend hours tending to her stovetop version, the rich scent of beef and mushrooms filling every corner of her home. My casserole adaptation came about during a particularly busy winter when I was craving those same comforting flavors … Read more
The aroma of Italian Crescent Casserole always takes me back to those early days of my cooking journey. I remember standing in my first apartment kitchen, phone pressed between my ear and shoulder as my mom walked me through her version of this recipe. It was one of the first dishes where I felt confident … Read more
The first time I made these potato crunchy tenders was on a rainy Sunday afternoon when my son had three friends over for a playdate. I’d run out of breadcrumbs and panko, and the thought of bundling everyone into the car for a grocery store trip seemed daunting. Standing in my kitchen, scanning the pantry … Read more
The gentle hum of Saturday afternoon often finds me in the kitchen, piecing together simple meals that somehow transcend their humble ingredients. This chicken salad melt sandwich was born on one such afternoon, when leftover chicken salad from Friday’s lunch met a block of forgotten cheese in my refrigerator. I remember standing by my kitchen … Read more
The first time I made this fresh corn and bacon side dish was during a late summer evening when my farmers market haul included six perfectly ripe ears of corn. Their husks still dewy, I knew I wanted to showcase their sweetness in a way that felt special yet unfussy. Standing in my kitchen with … Read more
The first time I made this dip, I was rushing to prepare something for an impromptu lake day with friends. We were heading out on my neighbor’s pontoon boat, and I needed something that would travel well and satisfy hungry swimmers. Rummaging through my pantry and fridge, I threw together these ingredients almost by instinct, … Read more
The first time I made shrimp and grits was after a trip to Charleston that completely changed my understanding of Southern cooking. I’d wandered into a little corner restaurant on a rainy afternoon, ordered their specialty, and found myself speechless at the perfect balance of creamy, cheesy grits with tender shrimp and that hint of … Read more
This Creamy Burrito Casserole brings together everything I love about Mexican-inspired comfort food in one delicious, family-friendly dish. It’s what happens when burritos meet lasagna – layers of flavor that meld together into something greater than the sum of its parts. Why This Recipe Shines The Stars of the Show Ground Beef – The foundation … Read more