March 14, 2026 🍏
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Paul's Pick

Trying Authentic Italian Braciole for the First Time | Paul’s Pick

This month’s Paul’s Pick definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone. He chose Authentic Italian Braciole, something I had never made before and, honestly, something that looked a little intimidating at first glance. Thin slices of beef, rolled up with filling, simmered in sauce? It felt like a project. But once I got started, […]

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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 […]

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Loaded 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 […]

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