Paul's Pick

Breaking In the New Grill with Ribeyes and Potatoes

Every month, Paul gets to choose a recipe for me to review. Usually that means he picks a specific meal, challenges me to make something new, and then enjoys giving his official opinion afterward. This month, however, he had a different idea. Instead of choosing a recipe, Paul chose a cooking method. Specifically, he chose […]

Homemade Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Easy Takeout Inspired Dinner)

It’s time for another Paul’s Pick and this month he chose a homemade chicken chow mein recipe from one of his favorite online chefs, Justin Holmes. And honestly? This ended up being a really solid quick dinner option. Why Paul Chose This Recipe Paul loves Asian takeout flavors, so this recipe immediately caught his attention. […]

Easy Wonton Soup Recipe for Busy Weeknights: Paul’s Pick

Every month, Paul tries to pick something that will challenge me in the kitchen, but this time, he went a little easier on me. He chose Wonton Soup, which is one of his go-to orders from our local Chinese takeout. His goal? Find a version we could make at home that still hits those same […]

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, […]

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 […]

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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