There’s something about a bubbling pot of soup that feels like a hug from the inside — and this crock pot chicken tortilla soup with black beans does […]
Chicken tortilla soup crock pot with green chilies and black beans
I love a bowl of soup that feels like a hug, and this crock pot chicken tortilla soup does exactly that. When the weather turns blustery or I […]
Candied Orange Slices
Okay, full disclosure: I once tried candied orange slices to win a bake-sale contest and ended up with a sticky countertop, a very suspicious cat, and a recipe […]
Chicken pasta salad with basil and cherry tomatoes
I promise I didn’t plan to flirt with every tomato at the farmer’s market this morning, but here we are — guilty as charged. If you love a […]
Candied Lemon Peel
When I was a kid, my grandmother kept a mason jar of bright, candied lemon peels on the counter like a tiny sun you could eat. I remember […]
Chicken pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and basil
Chef’s secret time: I learned this trick during a frantic summer picnic where the only thing standing between us and hanger-induced chaos was a bowl of pasta that […]
Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
It’s picnic season, and that means I get to bring a dish that travels well, feeds a crowd, and somehow tastes better after a day in the fridge. […]
Candied Cashews Lime Chipotle
Okay, confession time: I made these cashews because I wanted something snacky that acted like dessert and a party guest simultaneously. I’ll admit I danced a little in […]
Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry with Tomatoes
Chef’s secret time: I didn’t always cook this curry — I stole the trick from a line cook who swore by adding a splash of lime at the […]
Simple coconut chicken curry with vegetables
My mom used to spoon this coconut chicken curry into mismatched bowls on rainy afternoons, and the whole kitchen smelled like toasted coconut and warm spices — like […]