This lemon herb italian sausage tortellini soup is what I make when I want something cozy and rich, but I also want it to taste like I actually tried. You get savory Italian sausage, sweet sautéed onions, a whole lot of garlic, and pillowy cheese tortellini-then right at the end, lemon zest and juice wake […]

This crispy Thai chicken sausage stir-fry is what I make when I want big Thai street-food energy without committing to an all-day project. We mix up a super-fragrant, Thai-style chicken sausage (think garlicky, lemongrassy, lime-leafy vibes), sear it hard until it gets those irresistible browned bits, then toss it with a quick savory-sweet sauce, snappy […]

This chickpea salad sandwich is what happens when a classic deli-style mash meets a bright, garlicky homemade vegan pesto spread and gets tucked into toasted bread with crunchy veg. It's creamy but not heavy, herby without tasting like lawn clippings, and sturdy enough to pack for work without turning into a soggy mess. If you've […]

This creamy Thai red curry beef with bamboo shoots is the exact kind of dinner that makes you feel like you ordered takeout... except you did it in your own kitchen and the sauce is somehow even better. We're going for a glossy, coconut-rich curry with just enough heat to keep things interesting, tender strips […]

This tangy mustard and maple pork gravy is my favorite kind of breakfast chaos: savory pork, a little Dijon bite, and just enough maple to round everything out without turning it into dessert. It's a cozy, skillet-only pork gravy recipe that tastes like classic biscuits and gravy decided to put on a slightly nicer shirt. […]

These sweet potato and edamame onigiri are the kind of cozy, handheld comfort food I want whenever I'm hungry-but-not-looking-for-a-whole-project. The filling is creamy, a little sweet, a little savory, with pops of edamame and just enough miso to make it taste like something you waited in line for. Then there's the wasabi drizzle: cool, tangy, […]

This chickpea and sweet potato situation is my kind of weeknight magic: cozy, a little smoky, and actually sturdy enough to pick up and bite like a real burger. The sweet potato brings that soft, roasty sweetness; chickpeas keep it hearty; and a quick blitz of oats plus a flax "egg" turns the whole thing […]

This is my go-to totchos recipe when I want nachos energy but with maximum crunch and zero fuss. You bake tater tots until they're shatter-crisp, then pile on smoky black beans, sweet corn, a quick skillet queso that tastes like you tried harder than you did, and all the cold, bright toppings that make the […]

This cheesy masala pav loaded with spiced potatoes is my favorite way to turn plain dinner rolls into full-on Indian street food at home: buttery, garlicky, tomato-spiced masala smeared on the griddle, then stuffed with a tangy aloo filling and finished with a ridiculous melt of cheese. It's got that canteen-style vibe (crispy edges, soft […]

This vegan take on tom yum is the weeknight soup I make when I want big Thai restaurant vibes without doing the whole "special trip" thing. You still get that signature hot-and-sour punch (lime + chile), the aromatic lift from lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, and a savory depth that tastes like it simmered all […]