Beef Paprika
One of the oldest recipes in my repertoire, Beef Paprika has an old-timey vibe. There are no trendy ingredients or new-fangled appliances. Beef chuck braised with paprika in tomato paste…
Big-Ass Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipes that promise better – or perfect – chocolate chip cookies churn continually through the food blogosphere. There’s no keeping up. Before Big-Ass Chocolate Chip Cookies, I always found myself…
Sausage and Cream Pasta
Dreamy and decadent, Sausage and Cream Pasta satisfies on those nights when there's no room for any kitchen intricacies. It's the kind of dinner I make when I need something…
Cherry Almond Chicken Salad
I like how chicken salad adapts for the occasion. It can be elegant, seasonal, wholesome. For weeks now, I've been making this summery version, Cherry Almond Chicken Salad. Chicken salad…
Stars and Stripes Salad
Stars and Stripes Salad is bursting with bold flavors. It's got blueberries and feta, my go-to summer salad toppers. The sweet and salty combo is irresistible. Beets add racy red…
French Onion Pizza
With a one-two punch of caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese, this pizza is a knockout. It was my sister who recognized the allure of French Onion Pizza and suggested it…
Pretzel Parm Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders check a lot of boxes: fast food, picky eats, pub grub. But they're also a fun homestyle chicken dinner. Pretzel Parm Chicken Tenders are an oven-baked alternative to…
My Mom’s Au Gratin Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes are my mom's signature dish. As a kid, I watched her at the kitchen counter layering the potatoes, cheese, and butter in large Pyrex bowl, finishing with…
Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
Old fashioned rolled oats get a lot of attention. They're breakfast basics but also cookies and crumbles! Steel cut oats have more of a porridge vibe. But Apple Cinnamon Steel…
Pizzeria Salad
You know the drill. You're at the pizzeria and need something to munch while you wait for your pie. So you order the Pizzeria Salad, or something quite like it.…