Sweet & Spicy Sausage Feta Honey Pizza
When my kids were little, Friday night was “pizza night.” Back then, it meant a store-bought crust, shredded cheese, and whatever toppings we could find in the fridge. Fast forward …
Blackberry Jalapeño Jam
It was the end of August in Michigan when I first made this jam. My youngest and I had spent the morning picking wild blackberries along the edge of a …
Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Chutney
There’s something magical about the moment sweet meets heat.I first fell in love with pineapple and jalapeño during a summer farmers’ market in Austin. The vendor handed me a sample …
French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes
The first time I made French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes, it was purely by accident. I had planned to make my kids’ favorite classic sloppy joes, but halfway through cooking, …
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo
I can’t think of a single dinner that feels more like a hug than chicken pot pie. The smell of buttery crust and savory filling takes me back to my …
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
When my kids were little, I used to pack soft pretzels in their lunchboxes—always with a side of mustard. One rainy afternoon, years later, I found myself staring at a …
High-Protein Chicken Orzo
I first made High-Protein Chicken Orzo on a chilly spring evening in Washington, D.C., after a long shift in a Michelin-starred kitchen. My hands still smelled faintly of rosemary from …
Creamy Queso Rice with Juicy Steak Strips
Some recipes are born from accidents—this one was born from a craving. Years ago, after a long day running my kids to soccer practice and prepping for a small dinner …
Honey Pepper Chicken Mac
I still remember the first time I made Honey Pepper Chicken Mac. It was a rainy Tuesday in Houston, my kids were restless, and I wanted to serve something that …
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
There was a summer in Texas—back in 2012—when my garden exploded with zucchini like it was on a mission. I was deep in debt, feeding five hungry kids, and looking …