Category: recipe

  • Crocktober Roundup

    I have decided that October 2026 is going to be Crocktober around here. I love a crockpot meal. Throw everything in, walk away, and come back a few hours later to dinner? Yes, please. Especially in the fall, when I want cozy food but absolutely do not want to spend my entire afternoon standing in…

  • Air Fryer Parm Roasted Carrots

    Air Fryer Parm Roasted Carrots

    As a recent air fryer convert, this is a new favorite. A quick side dish or even a snack. Air Fryer Parmesan Herb Carrots Ingredients 1 pound baby carrots 1 teaspoon avocado oil or melted tallow 1 tablespoon dried herbs of choice (I used rosemary and thyme) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2…

  • Simple Cottage Fries (Steak Fries)

    Simple Cottage Fries (Steak Fries)

    These simple oven-baked cottage fries are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and made with just a handful of pantry staples. They’re the perfect side for burgers, sandwiches, grilled chicken, or breakfast, and they disappear fast around our table! Ingredients 5 large russet potatoes, peeled 2–3 tablespoons avocado oil 1 teaspoon salt (or…

  • Sourdough Crackers (Two Ways)

    Sourdough Crackers (Two Ways)

    These crispy homemade sourdough crackers are one of my favorite ways to use up discard. They’re buttery, herby, and incredibly addicting. Honestly, they remind me a little of Cheez-Its! If your discard is especially tangy, try the second version for a milder flavor. Original (Tangier) Version Ingredients 1 cup sourdough discard 2 tablespoons melted butter…

  • Whipped Honey Ricotta Dip (Perfect for Veggies & Crackers)

    Whipped Honey Ricotta Dip (Perfect for Veggies & Crackers)

    There are some recipes that don’t require much effort but somehow make an ordinary afternoon feel just a little more beautiful. This honey ricotta dip is one of those recipes. It’s creamy, bright, and lightly sweet, with fresh lemon and thyme balancing the richness of the ricotta. I love setting it out with a big…

  • Kid-Approved Breakfast: Cheddar Sausage Biscuits Recipe

    Ever in the hunt for easy, non-messy breakfasts, this is what I came up with. They’re handheld, can be made ahead, can be frozen as raw dough, and are kid-approved. Ingredients 2 cups self-rising flour 1 cup whole milk 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar 2 eggs 1/4 cup mayonaise (not miracle whip!) 1/2 pound ground…

  • Fancy Pants Chicken

    I don’t know what to call this chicken dish, but it’s easy and impressive. Maybe Sundried Tomato-Spinach Herbed Cream Chicken? Let me know if you think of a good name. Ingredients 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (perfect for leftovers or a rotisserie chicken) 1 container garlic and herb cream cheese spread (usually 7.5 oz) 1/2…

  • Gluten Free PB Cookie Bars

    Gluten Free PB Cookie Bars

    My version is based on this recipe. and full transparency: I’ve only made it this way once, but I had to share it because they came out so well. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups smooth peanut butter 1 Hershey’s with almond chocolate bar, chopped 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup toasted sweetened…

  • Mexican Rice, My Way

    I’m married to a Mexican-American man and his Auntie makes the best rice you’ve ever had. We live miles and hours away from her, however, so I asked her to teach me how to make it. Over 10 years ago, she gave me the bones of what she does and this is the recipe I…

  • No-Knead, Easy Peasy, Crusty Bread

    No-Knead, Easy Peasy, Crusty Bread

    This is another one of those recipes that has no real person to credit with it’s invention, and you’ll find it floating around different places under different names, like no-knead artisan bread, dutch oven bread, or fake sourdough bread. Here’s how I make it: Ingredients 3 cups flour 1 and 3/4 cups warm water 1…