Spaghetti Pie

Baked spaghetti pie with a parmesan pasta crust, savory meat sauce, and gooey mozzarella. Simple ingredients, clear steps, and the crisp edges everyone fights over.

Chicken Souvlaki

Bright lemon, garlic, oregano, and a quick marinade turn chicken thighs into tender, charry souvlaki. Includes tzatziki, broiler and stovetop options, and storage tips.

Shrimp and Grits

Buttery grits, seared shrimp, bacon, and a bright pan sauce that tastes like it took all day. Clear steps, accessible ingredients, big Southern comfort.

Southern Fried Chicken

This classic Southern fried chicken uses a buttermilk soak and a well-seasoned dredge for crunchy crust and tender meat. Includes temperature tips, storage, and troubleshooting.

Sourdough Starter

A friendly, clear guide to building a bubbly sourdough starter from scratch, keeping it healthy, and fixing common problems like hooch, sluggish rise, and weird smells.

Smoked Pulled Pork

A no-drama smoked pulled pork recipe with an accessible rub, smart timing, and foolproof resting so you get deep smoke flavor and juicy shreds every time.

Xiao Long Bao (Siu Long Bao)

Home-style xiao long bao with real broth inside. Learn the aspic trick, fold like a pro, and steam dumplings that burst with savory soup.

Crispy Skin Sockeye Salmon with Lemon-Dill Yogurt

A no-fuss skillet method for sockeye salmon that stays juicy with shatter-crisp skin, plus a tangy lemon-dill yogurt sauce you will use on everything.

Smoked Ham in a Smoker

A simple smoked ham with a glossy brown sugar glaze, clear timing, and foolproof doneness temps. Great for holidays or easy leftovers all week.

Garlic Butter Snap Beans

Crisp-tender snap beans tossed in garlic butter with lemon and toasted almonds. A quick, reliable side for chicken, fish, pasta, or holiday dinners.

Slow Cooker Ribs

Set-it-and-mostly-forget-it slow cooker ribs with a punchy spice rub, a quick sauce, and a broil finish for those craveable caramelized edges.

10 Simple Dinner Ideas (Plus One Go-To Recipe)

Weeknight dinner, but make it doable. Ten simple dinner suggestions plus a reliable one-pan lemon garlic chicken and potatoes recipe.

Shrimp Linguine

A weeknight shrimp linguine that tastes like a night out. Juicy shrimp, crisp garlic, lemon, white wine, and a silky sauce that clings to every strand.

Easy Shredded Chicken

A reliable, weeknight-friendly shredded chicken recipe with three cooking options and big flavor. Plus storage tips and my best shredding tricks.

Crispy Shiitake Mushroom Rice Bowls

Crispy-edged shiitake mushrooms, a punchy ginger soy glaze, and warm rice. Easy, weeknight-friendly, and great for leftovers.

Classic Screwdriver

Crisp, citrusy, and dangerously easy. Learn the best ratio, how to upgrade the orange juice, and how to batch Screwdrivers for brunch without watering them down.

Garlic Butter Shaved Steak Sandwiches

Fast shaved steak, caramelized veggies, melty provolone, and garlicky toasted rolls. A cozy, craveable sandwich you can pull off on a weeknight.

Blistered Shishito Peppers

A quick skillet recipe for blistered shishito peppers with lemon, soy, and flaky salt. Simple, snacky, and wildly addictive.

Scalloped Potatoes

Tender potato layers baked in a garlicky cream sauce until bubbling and golden. Make-ahead friendly and perfect for holidays or a cozy Sunday dinner.

Crispy Scallion Pancakes

Homemade scallion pancakes that are shatter-crisp on the outside and chewy inside. Simple ingredients, clear steps, and make-ahead freezing tips.