Cheddar Potato Soup: I found out by accident that Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese Soup could turn into an actual, real, “did you make this from scratch?” soup. I’d been making cheesy potato soup the long way for years. Roux, shredded cheese melting unevenly, the whole ordeal. Then one night I was out of half my usual … Read more
25 Halloween Breakfast Ideas: Halloween morning used to mean a rushed bowl of cereal before everyone ran out the door in half a costume. Then I put googly eyes on a pancake and the whole day changed. Kids who normally need three wake up calls were suddenly at the table before their alarms even went … Read more
50 Spooky Halloween Dinner: Silas asked me last October why we couldn’t just order pizza for Halloween like normal people. Then I handed him a plate of monster meatball subs with olive eyes staring back at him, and he ate three of them before saying another word. That’s the thing about Halloween dinner. It doesn’t … Read more
Ooey Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps: Silas walked into the kitchen last Tuesday, took one sniff of the garlic butter sizzling in the pan, and said “okay, I’m not leaving until I eat something.” That’s basically the highest compliment my kitchen gets these days. These cheesy garlic chicken wraps are the reason our Tuesday nights … Read more
Silas walked into the kitchen last week, sniffed the air like a cartoon character, and asked what smelled so good before he even took his shoes off. That’s the power of a pot of sausage potato soup simmering on the stove. It hits you before you even see the bowl. I made this on a … Read more
Cheesy Eyeballs: Silas walked into the kitchen last October, saw a tray of these little cheese balls staring back at him, and actually jumped. That’s when I knew this recipe was a keeper. Pão de queijo is already one of my favorite things to make on a lazy afternoon. It’s Brazilian cheese bread, chewy on … Read more
Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup: Silas walked into the kitchen last week, sniffed the air, and said “is that the soup from the place downtown?” That’s when I knew this recipe was a keeper. I’d been trying to recreate that thick, cheesy, slightly peppery broccoli soup we always order when we’re too lazy to … Read more
Silas walked into the kitchen last week, sniffed the air like a cartoon character, and said “okay, what is that and why do I need it right now.” That’s how I knew this recipe was a keeper. I’ve been trying to get more protein into our mornings without turning breakfast into a chalky protein shake … Read more
Silas walked into the kitchen last Saturday, sniffed the air twice, and asked if I’d started a candle business. Nope. Just pancakes. Easy pumpkin pancakes, to be exact. The kind that make your whole house smell like cinnamon rolled around in a pumpkin patch. I’ve made a lot of pancakes in my life. Buttermilk ones, … Read more
Sweet Potato Ground Beef Skillet: I didn’t expect a skillet full of sweet potatoes and ground beef to become one of my most requested recipes. But here we are. It’s one pan. It’s about 30 minutes. And it somehow tastes like way more effort went into it than actually did. I first made this on … Read more