Dutch Baby Pancake
When I wake up craving pancakes but I'm feeling lazy, it's time for a Dutch Baby. It's a giant popover that puffs, then settles into a lush, eggy pancake. Whisk…
Fried Rice with Canadian Bacon
Homemade fried rice is in my regular rotation. It's thrifty, versatile, and reliant on pantry staples. Until recently, I’d always used cold rice, previously cooked and stored in the fridge…
Cook, Eat, Repeat – Routine is the new Meal Plan
Meal planning is all the rage. And it sounds like a smart solution for getting organized in the kitchen, the kind of habit that should spark joy. But all the…
Granola
This is my go-to granola, there's always a batch in my pantry. It fulfills an adage of my mom's, that life is better with crunch! Plus, it's my incentive to…
Chicken Pot Pie with Buttermilk Biscuits
Chicken Pot Pie topped with buttermilk biscuits is a family favorite. Loaded with chunks of chicken and bite-size vegetables in a creamy white sauce, it’s comfort food with an elegant…
Beet Orange Salad
Beets have a distinct boldness. The flavor is sweet and earthy, the texture is dense and velvety. The racy color is extra! While red beets with their heart shape are…
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
Biscuits and gravy are comfort food for breakfast. Before my family starting requesting it at home, I'd considered it retro restaurant fare. But really it's humble and feels like home.…
Big buttery biscuits
There are mornings I wake up craving homemade buttery biscuits. I think it's part sentimental - recalling Bisquick drop biscuits from my childhood, and part sensible - warm bread on…