Easy Weeknight Meals
Paul’s Pick: This Homemade Doner Kebab Is Surprisingly Simple
Every month, Paul gets one official say in what we’re making and this time, he chose a recipe that definitely leaned into his current mission of “let’s challenge Erin in the kitchen.” This month’s Paul’s Pick was a Homemade Doner Kebab from Meals with Max, and I’ll admit, I wasn’t quite sure what I was […]
Read MoreThis Easy Venison Chili Is Perfect for Busy Winter Nights
Growing up in the rural Midwest, fresh venison is the definition of wintertime comfort food. It’s hearty, familiar, and tied to family in a way that grocery store meat just isn’t. So when my stepdad gifted us freshly ground venison (as fresh as it gets, thank you!), this venison chili immediately went on the menu. […]
Read MoreEasy Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole: Is It Worth Making?
Some recipes promise bold flavor and low effort and most of the time I’m skeptical. But when you’re craving beef enchilada flavors without rolling, stuffing, or babysitting the stove, this slow cooker version caught my attention. So here’s the real question: Does it actually deliver on flavor and ease? How Easy Was It? This recipe […]
Read MoreEasy Rosemary Chicken for Christmas Week in Under an Hour
Christmas week can get hectic, and this is when I really need a dinner that feels special without demanding my whole evening. Rosemary feels like such a classic winter herb, especially around the holidays, so when I found this rosemary chicken recipe from Dinner at the Zoo, I knew it would be perfect for a […]
Read MoreLoaded Potato Soup Review: Rich, Cozy, and Worth the Hype
This week’s recipe is a little different because I didn’t pick it. This marks the very first Paul’s Pick, a recipe my husband specifically asked me to try after watching a new content creator he’s been into lately. With the temperature stuck in the teens and soup season in full force, this loaded potato soup […]
Read MoreEasy Cabbage Roll Skillet for Busy Weeknights
Quick, easy, and weeknight friendly: this cabbage roll skillet has a lot going for it. Not a home run for our family, but a decent shortcut dinner when time is short. Why I Tried This Recipe I love the idea of cabbage rolls. Cozy, comforting, old school dinner vibes. What I do not love? Blanching […]
Read MoreSimple Dinner Ideas for Busy Holiday Nights: My Top 3 Picks
Because December is magical and also absolutely unhinged, here are three simple dinner ideas to have in your back pocket for when you have no mental energy left. Between trying to remember where exactly the gifts are hidden in, church events, and the never ending “Mom, I need a snack” parade, the last thing I […]
Read MoreWhite Chicken Chili: A Surprising Win from a Chili Skeptic
This White Chicken Chicken recipe is a simple, flavorful, winter friendly meal, even for a chili skeptic like me. Why I Tried This Recipe Let me start by confessing something: I am not a chili girl. I don’t like beans (a texture thing, please don’t come for me), and if given the choice, I will […]
Read MoreHomemade Pizza Night: The Easiest Happy Chaos in Our Kitchen
Some nights, I look at the clock, realize it’s somehow almost dinner time again, and my brain just flatlines. On those nights, there is one guaranteed win waiting in the freezer: pizza dough. My husband, with the “help” of our 3 year old, make a batch together every so often, portion it out, freeze it, […]
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