This lemon-infused cream of broccoli soup with toasted almonds is what I make when I want something cozy but not sleepy. It's creamy in that spoon-coating, velvety way, yet it tastes fresh because we finish it with lemon zest and juice right at the end. Instead of relying on a ton of cream (or any […]

This is the kind of pot-of-soup situation that makes the whole kitchen smell like you actually have your life together: sautéed mushrooms, thyme, a little garlic, and wild rice that turns the broth into something hearty and spoonable. I designed this chicken mushroom soup to hit that sweet spot between rich and refreshing: it's creamy […]

This crockpot chicken pot pie soup is my weeknight safety net: creamy, cozy, and loaded with tender chicken, potatoes, and that classic pot pie veggie mix, but without the whole "roll dough, crimp edges, pray it browns" situation. It tastes like the inside of a chicken pot pie in the best way, and the slow […]

If you grew up anywhere near a Midwestern church potluck, you probably know the "haystack" formula: a warm base, a savory topping, and a whole lot of crunchy stuff piled on top until it looks like dinner met a salad bar. This is my spicy, Szechuan-leaning twist: glossy ground pork cooked with doubanjiang (fermented chile […]

This Costa Vida inspired sweet pork salad is the kind of meal that makes you feel like you nailed takeout at home: tender, saucy pork with that signature sweet-citrusy vibe, crunchy tortilla strips that actually stay crisp, and a big pile of cool, fresh salad to keep it from feeling heavy. It's my go-to "feed […]

If you've ever wanted a burger that eats like a handheld rice bowl, this one's for you. This gochujang pork rice burger has crisp-edged rice "buns," a juicy pork patty glazed in sweet-spicy gochujang, and a pile of quick pickled vegetables that cut through all that savory richness like a charm. It's the kind of […]

This is the kind of bowl that makes you feel like you ordered takeout, but you actually just cleaned out your vegetable drawer and made something legitimately special. These lemongrass coconut curry soba noodles are slurpable, silky, and fragrant in that "I can smell it from the hallway" way, with a creamy broth that clings […]

This vegan Lebanese fasolia stew is my weeknight answer to the question "what can I make that tastes like it cooked all day?" It's a cozy tomato-garlic bean stew built on caramelized onion, warm Lebanese-style spices, and a bright lemon finish, but instead of meat it leans into hearty chickpeas and tender white beans, with […]

These Korean beef tacos are what I make when I want something that hits every craving at once: savory-sweet beef with caramelized edges, spicy-creamy drizzle, and a cold, crunchy kimchi salsa that wakes everything up. It's basically taco night wearing a Korean BBQ jacket. This is my go-to korean ground beef recipe because it cooks […]

If you've ever brought home those cute little UFO-shaped squashes from the farmers market and then thought, "Okay... now what?" this is for you. These baked patty pan squash fritters are my favorite kind of weeknight magic: they taste like a treat (crisp edges, tender centers, lots of savory flavor), but they're made with simple […]