BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese There’s something undeniably comforting about a skillet full of cheesy, gooey pasta, and this BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese has quickly become a go-to dinner in our household. It was born out of one of those “what’s-left-in-the-fridge” nights—some leftover shredded rotisserie chicken, half a bottle […]
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Kimchi Carbonara
0 commentsKimchi Carbonara I never thought I’d see the day when my kids would ask for kimchi—but here we are. The first time I made Kimchi Carbonara, it was on a whim during a week where pasta seemed to be our answer to everything. I had a lonely jar of kimchi […]
Instant Pot Carnitas
0 commentsInstant Pot Carnitas It all started on a weeknight that felt like every other—school pick-ups, homework battles, and a mountain of laundry waiting to be folded. I was craving something bold, comforting, and low-effort (isn’t that the dream?), and that’s when I dusted off my Instant Pot and created what’s […]
Gochujang Pork Belly Bites
0 commentsGochujang Pork Belly Bites What I love about this recipe is how it feels like a special treat, yet it comes together with hardly any fuss. It’s quick enough to whip up on a weeknight (yes, really!), but impressive enough to serve at a weekend get-together. And the sauce—oh, the […]
Cheesecake Factory Spicy Cashew Chicken
0 commentsCheesecake Factory Spicy Cashew Chicken There are some recipes that just become a part of your family’s story—and this Spicy Cashew Chicken is one of those dishes in our home. I remember the first time I ordered it at the Cheesecake Factory on a date night with my husband. It […]
Creamy Chicken & Bacon Gnocchi
0 commentsCreamy Chicken & Bacon Gnocchi There are some recipes that come into your life quietly and then suddenly become part of the weekly rotation without you even realizing it. That’s exactly what happened with this Creamy Chicken & Bacon Gnocchi. It all started on a chilly Tuesday evening when I […]
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
0 commentsKorean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip Some recipes just click, you know? That was exactly the case the first time I whipped up these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip. I’d been looking for something flavorful and fun to serve on one of those hectic weeknights when you’re […]
Juicy Huli Huli Chicken
0 commentsJuicy Huli Huli Chicken Let me tell you—this Huli Huli Chicken has become one of those “just make it again, Mom” recipes in our house. I originally stumbled across this Hawaiian-inspired dish when I was craving something sweet, smoky, and a little tropical, but still easy enough to get on […]
15-Min Panda Express Chow Mein
0 comments15-Min Panda Express Chow Mein This Panda Express Chow Mein copycat has become one of our go-to meals during the week. I still remember the first time I made it: I was rushing between school pickup and soccer practice, and I needed something fast, tasty, and satisfying. This dish didn’t […]
Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich
0 commentsChicken Avocado Melt Sandwich If there’s one recipe that never fails to bring everyone in my house to the table (even my picky eater!), it’s this Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich. I first made this on a whim during one of those “what’s-left-in-the-fridge” nights, and let me tell you—it was love […]