This vegetarian enchilada soup is what I make when I want big enchilada vibes without rolling a single tortilla. Roasting the corn and bell peppers is the whole trick: it adds that sweet-charred edge that makes the soup taste like it simmered all day, even though it's a straight-up weeknight situation. The base is built […]

This herby, citrusy thai beef jerky recipe is what I make when I want big Thai street-snack energy without leaving my kitchen. It leans into makrut (kaffir) lime leaves for that perfume-y, almost floral lime kick, plus lemongrass, garlic, cilantro stems, and a salty-sweet backbone from fish sauce and soy sauce. The result is chewy […]

These tandoori chicken wings are what I make when I want maximum flavor without babysitting a fryer: yogurt-marinated wings roasted hot until the edges go crackly, then finished under the broiler for that lightly charred, restaurant-style tandoori vibe. The marinade is tangy and warm with garam masala, cumin, and smoky paprika, and the dipping sauce […]

These spicy kimchi and pork dumplings are my weeknight answer to the "I want something cozy but also loud" mood: juicy ground pork, chopped kimchi, garlic, ginger, and scallions tucked into thin wrappers, then pan-fried until the bottoms go shatter-crisp and steamed so the tops stay tender. If you've ever searched for a dumplings recipe […]

This is my weeknight "I need something loud and satisfying" cabbage recipe vegan style: heaps of shredded cabbage that turns sweet at the edges, bouncy tofu with a crisp shell, and a glossy chili-peanut sauce that clings to everything. It eats like takeout but cooks in one pan, and it's the kind of cabbage and […]

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 […]