Comfort Food

An Easy Cheeseburger Casserole Review: A New Family Favorite?

Sometimes when I choose a recipe, I’m looking for something quick. Sometimes I want something a little different. And sometimes I just want dinner to be fun. That’s what I was looking for this week when I came across this Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole from All Things Mamma. Ben loves burgers. Kids love tater tots. […]

Easy and Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake for Summer Time

I’ll admit it, desserts are usually the part of cooking that makes me the most nervous. I don’t really consider myself a baker, and sometimes recipes that look beautiful also look intimidating. That’s one of the reasons I decided to try this Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake from Celebrating Sweets. It looked like the perfect summer […]

Easy Homemade Pierogis for Beginners

Every month, Paul gets to choose one recipe for me to review. If you’ve been following along for a while, you know his picks usually push me in a direction I probably wouldn’t have chosen on my own. This month was no exception. Paul’s family has Polish roots, and he wanted to celebrate that part […]

An Easy Ground Beef Dinner for Low Energy Nights

One of my favorite kinds of recipes to review is the kind that makes me wonder, “Why haven’t I been making this all along?” That’s exactly how I felt about these Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls from The Recipe Critic. Sometimes, after a long day, I don’t want to spend an hour in the kitchen. […]

Easy Slow Cooker Cajun Alfredo Pasta Recipe

I’ve been wanting to try more slow cooker recipes lately, especially ones that feel a little lighter moving from spring into summer. So when I found this slow cooker Cajun Alfredo pasta recipe, it felt like a fun middle ground: comfort food, but with a little extra flavor. And overall? I think this one had […]

Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole for Busy Weeknights

Chicken bacon ranch is one of those combinations that just feels like comfort food every single time. So when I saw this chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe, I immediately thought it would be a fun new take on a classic comfort meal. And honestly? It ended up being a really solid weeknight dinner option. Why […]

Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper (One Pot Family Meal)

This One Pot Hamburger Helper recipe ended up being such a good addition to our dinner rotation and honestly, it checked a lot of boxes for me right now. It is quick, easy and all in one pot. Which, in this season of life, is exactly what I’m looking for. Why I Chose This Recipe […]

Beef Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe Review (Easy 20 Minute Dinner)

This week’s recipe review is a little different than usual because if I’m being honest, this meal happened on a night I was not feeling my best. And sometimes, those are the nights that matter most when it comes to finding good recipes. Why I Chose This Recipe I needed something that was quick, easy, […]

Pizza Casserole (Pizza + Pasta!) Easy Family Dinner Review

Sometimes you just want something warm, filling, and easy to say yes to. That’s exactly why I chose this pizza casserole recipe this week. It’s pizza and pasta, and honestly, what’s not to love about that? Why I Chose This Recipe This felt like one of those “can’t go wrong” meals. We love pasta. We […]

5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Review (Easy Kid Friendly Dinner)

There are some meals you plan ahead for and then there are the ones you make because your toddler suddenly decides they are starving and need food immediately. This recipe for 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese falls firmly into that second category. I wanted something quick, easy, and kid friendly without reaching for a […]

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