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Sometimes the best recipes come from happy accidents in the kitchen. I was roasting potatoes for Sunday dinner when I realized I was out of my usual rosemary and olive oil combination. Scanning the pantry, I spotted honey and Dijon…
Sometimes the best weeknight dinners are the ones that look way more complicated than they actually are. This one pot Cajun chicken pasta was born out of one of those hectic Tuesday evenings when I had 30 minutes to get…
There’s something magical about transforming classic lasagna into something elegant enough for special occasions but still comforting enough for Sunday family dinner. This seafood lasagna with shrimp and crab was born from a desire to create something impressive for my…
Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you’re trying to solve a completely different problem. I was dealing with a massive bag of apples from our weekend orchard trip and a house full of kids asking for something sweet after school.…
Sometimes a recipe comes together in the most unexpected way. I was experimenting with pistachio cake for a friend’s birthday when I accidentally grabbed coconut extract instead of almond extract from my spice cabinet. Instead of starting over, I decided…
There’s something about the sizzle of a cast-iron skillet that makes dinner feel like an event. This queso steak fajita skillet was born during one of those hectic weeknights when I had a pound of flank steak, some bell peppers…
Sometimes the best desserts aren’t meant to be sliced into perfect wedges and served on fancy plates. These strawberry crunch cheesecake chunks were born out of a happy accident when I was making a traditional cheesecake for a summer barbecue…
There’s something magical about combining two of America’s favorite comfort foods into one irresistible casserole. This cheeseburger french fry casserole happened during one of those chaotic weeknight moments when I was staring at a bag of frozen fries and leftover…
Living in Philadelphia for a few years taught me that locals take their cheesesteaks seriously—very seriously. But sometimes tradition needs a gentle nudge toward something fresh and exciting. This zesty chicken cheesesteak skillet was born out of a weeknight when…
Sometimes the best culinary discoveries happen by accident. I was cleaning out my fridge one afternoon, staring at leftover brie from a cheese board and a container of fresh blueberries that needed to be used up. Instead of my usual…