Creamy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing comfort food—made your way. Whether you bake it golden or let the slow cooker do the work, this mac and cheese delivers.
If you’ve ever stood at the stove whisking a roux while your kids ask for snacks and the dog tries to eat a sock, I see you.
That’s why this mac a...
One night I was craving a burger, but I didn’t have buns — just tortillas and some ground beef in the fridge. So I improvised. I tossed together burger-seasoned beef, melty cheese, and classic toppings into a crispy quesadilla. It was so good my kids asked for it again the next night. Now it’s a fam...
One Friday night, I was short on time and big on cravings. I had a bag of tater tots and leftover chili in the fridge — so I tossed them together, added some cheese, and popped it all in the oven. That’s how these chili cheese tater tots were born. Now it’s our go-to when we want something fun, fill...
I used to think baked potatoes were just a plain side dish. But once I started loading them up with sharp cheddar, creamy sour cream, and crisp toppings, they quickly became a go-to meal on busy nights. These are everything I craved after a long day — warm, filling, and just indulgent enough to feel...
There was a time when weeknights felt like a losing battle — juggling homework, dishes, and trying to pull together a dinner everyone would actually eat. I used to rely on takeout or boxed dinners until I learned how to blend simple, wholesome ingredients into quick, one-pot meals. This taco mac and...
I came up with this when my youngest said, “Mom, can we make a really big grilled cheese?” Challenge accepted. We stacked it high, added extra cheese in every layer, and ended up with this glorious, melty masterpiece. It’s indulgent, nostalgic, and honestly just fun to eat. We now call it “The Tall ...
This recipe takes me straight back to summer cookouts with my brother manning the grill and the kids running barefoot through the yard. The first time I tried wrapping hot dogs in bacon, I remember thinking — why have I never done this before? It's one of those easy wins that takes regular hot dogs ...
This one started as a “use what we’ve got” Friday night. I had pizza dough, leftover ground beef, and some burger toppings in the fridge — so I tossed them together and hoped for the best. What came out of the oven? Cheeseburger Pizza heaven. It’s cheesy, meaty, saucy, and has that signature burger ...
Back when my boys were picky and I was exhausted, I started combining two of their favorite things: sloppy joes and grilled cheese. It started as a last-minute experiment — I had leftover beef in the fridge and bread on the counter — and turned into one of our most requested dinners. It’s warm, sauc...
Chicken parmesan was one of the first “fancy” meals I ever made at home… but back then, it left my kitchen covered in oil splatters and a stack of dishes I didn’t want to face. Once I discovered how easy it is to make in the air fryer? Total game-changer.
This air fryer chicken parm has everything ...
If you’ve ever driven through Utah and stopped at a local burger joint, chances are you’ve seen a little pink cup on the side of every tray — tangy, creamy, and practically required for fries. That’s fry sauce. And around here? It’s a way of life.
I didn’t grow up with fry sauce, but I get the obse...
There’s just something magical about that first bite of strawberry cream pie. I made this one afternoon when the weather was warm and I wanted something sweet that didn’t require turning on the oven. One chilled slice later, I was hooked — velvety cream filling, juicy strawberries, and a buttery gra...