This ham bean soup is my answer to the "what do I do with that leftover ham?" problem, and it's a good one: smoky diced ham, black beans that get a little creamy on their own, sweet pops of corn, and just enough spice to keep things interesting without turning dinner into a dare. I […]

This is my favorite kind of "looks fancy, cooks easy" dinner: flaky fish fillets with a crunchy zaatar crust, tucked next to caramelized roasted vegetables that basically sauce themselves with olive oil, lemon, and warm spices. It's not trying to be a literal tagine, but it absolutely scratches that cozy, savory-sour, herb-and-citrus itch that makes […]

This spicy italian sausage and peppers pasta is my favorite kind of weeknight chaos: everything gets tossed onto a sheet pan, roasted hard until the peppers go sweet at the edges, and then folded into a glossy tomato-wine sauce that clings to every noodle. It tastes like you babysat a pot for hours, but it's […]

This is my go-to chicken tandoori recipe when I want that smoky, spice-laced restaurant vibe without firing up a tandoor. The trick is a thick yogurt marinade that clings to the chicken, gets a little charred at the edges, and stays juicy inside. I'm pairing it with cilantro rice that's bright, herby, and purposely not […]

This is my weeknight-friendly take on a classic philly cheese steak recipe, built for people who love the earthy, savory combo of sautéed mushrooms and Swiss. You still get that essential cheesesteak vibe: thin steak, onions cooked until sweet, a hot griddle-style sear, and melty cheese that clings to every bite. The tiny twist is […]

This spicy Asian-style pork roast is my weeknight-meets-weekend kind of flex: you drop a big, marbled pork shoulder into the slow cooker with ginger, garlic, soy, and chiles, then you finish it under the broiler with a glossy hoisin glaze that turns sticky at the edges like good BBQ candy. It's cozy enough to pile […]

This is my go-to mushroom burger recipe for people who swear they "need" beef to feel satisfied. We're leaning hard into shiitakes (they're naturally smoky and rich), boosting the savory vibe with miso and soy, and binding it all into sturdy mushroom burger patties that actually sear instead of crumbling into sad veggie confetti. Then […]

This rich and comforting Tuscan potato soup is my weeknight answer to that specific craving you get for something creamy, sausage-y, and deeply cozy without spending your whole evening babysitting a pot. It's inspired by the classic restaurant-style bowl (hello, copycat vibes), but made the way I actually want it at home: well-browned sausage for […]

These crispy coconut shrimp tacos are the kind of weeknight "treat yourself" dinner that still feels totally doable: juicy shrimp with a crunchy coconut-panko coat, a quick limey slaw for snap, and a sticky-sweet chili sauce that doubles as both drizzle and dip. If you're hunting for a shrimp taco recipe that tastes restaurant-fancy without […]

If you want a salmon cakes recipe that feels restaurant-y without turning your kitchen into a fryer station, these are it: crisp, browned salmon cakes with scallion, ginger, and a little sesame, plus a punchy ginger-soy dipping sauce that makes every bite taste like you tried way harder than you did. I'm using fresh salmon […]