Hi Reader! Today's recipe is a creamy chicken and mushroom stew straight from Romanian home cooking — tender chicken and mushrooms in a silky, comforting sauce. Traditionally served over mămăligă (Romanian polenta), though it's just as good with bread or mashed potatoes if that's what you have on hand. Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stew (Ciulama de Pui cu Ciuperci) Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stew (Ciulama de Pui cu Ciuperci) BONUS — more summer recipes I hope you’ll love: How to Make...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! August! It's really showing off right now! I want to take advantage of every juicy tomato, sweet ear of corn, ripe peach, and zucchini in every form. It's beautiful out there. These are some of my favorite late-summer recipes — easy dinners I'm planning for the month, and most importantly, the dessert I make multiple times when August rolls around. Hope your week is filled with lots of summer and lots of color! But before that, my latest recipe is: No oven, no fuss. Just boil,...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! These last few weeks of summer always feel like they're moving at double speed — busy, beautiful, and already slipping away. 😭 Which is exactly when I want dinner to feel fresh, fun, and EASY. Enter: bowls! The beauty of a bowl is how easily it adapts to whatever you're craving. Start with rice, noodles, or greens. Add your protein. Then pile on the extras — cucumber, grated carrots, kimchi, pickled onions, or a sprinkle of sesame seeds. A little crunch, a little tang, and suddenly...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! August! It's really showing off right now! I want to take advantage of every juicy tomato, sweet ear of corn, ripe peach, and zucchini in every form. It's beautiful out there. These are some of my favorite late-summer recipes — easy dinners I'm planning for the month, and most importantly, the dessert I make multiple times when August rolls around. Hope your week is filled with lots of summer and lots of color! But before that, my latest recipe is: No oven, no fuss. Just boil,...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi everyone! This chicken satay with peanut marinade and Thai basil pesto is one I make when I want something a bit different but still easy. It’s simple, really tasty, and always goes down well at home. Hope you give it a try! Chicken Satay with Peanut Marinade and Thai Basil Pesto BONUS: Asian-Style Crispy Sesame Chicken – crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sticky, sweet-salty sauce with a nutty touch. Sticky Baked Chinese Chicken Wings – oven-baked until tender, then coated in a glossy,...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Crisp chicory, sweet clementines, and a warm honey mustard dressing that brings it all together—fancy but so easy. The warm dressing softens the outer leaves while the inside stays crunchy. Great for dinner parties or any night of the week. Chicory Salad with Clementine Dressing BONUS — more favorites you'll love: 🥩 Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini Sauce — hearty, vegan, creamy tahini sauce 🥘 One-Pan Tomato Orzo with Grilled Salmon — easy one-pan dinner 🍲 Creamy Chicken with...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! No cooking. No mayo. Just crisp broccoli, sweet apple, and a honey mustard dressing that ties it all together. Throw everything in a blender, pulse a few times, and you've got a crunchy, vibrant salad that stays fresh for days. Perfect for meal prep, BBQs, or when you need something fast and flavorful. Crunchy Broccoli Apple Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing BONUS — more simple, homemade favorites:🥗 Beetroot Salad with Apple and Carrot — vibrant, earthy, and naturally sweet🥙 Orzo...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi everyone! If you usually grill or slow-cook pork chops, try these thick chops in the air fryer. They stay juicy inside with a golden, crisp edge and are ready in 17 minutes. If you’ve got a couple of thick bone-in chops in the fridge, you’re already halfway to dinner! Thick Pork Chops In Air Fryer BONUS:Pork Ribs and Cabbage Casserole – rich, hearty pork ribs baked with cabbage for a cozy dinner.Viral Pork Dumpling Lasagna (Easy Steamed Ramekins) – fun, juicy pork layers made in simple...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! If lasagna has always felt like a weekend project, this one changes that completely. This lazy lasagna recipe uses one pan, simple pantry ingredients, and 50 minutes from start to table. The pasta cooks right in the broth, so the sauce tastes like it's been going for hours — and the ricotta goes on at the very end so it stays creamy. Garlic butter baguette on the side is non-negotiable. Lazy Lasagna Recipe – Easy Weeknight Dinner] BONUS — more cozy one-pan dinners: 🥟 Dumpling...
2 months ago • 1 min read