Recipe Reviews

When the Kids Love It More Than the Adults: Beef and Broccoli Noodles

Some recipes are meant for slow Sunday cooking. Others exist for the nights when everyone is hungry, the clock is moving fast, and you just need dinner on the table. This recipe for Quick Beef and Broccoli Noodles immediately caught my attention because it promised exactly that: a fast, simple meal that could be ready […]

5 Reliable Dinners I Keep in My Weekly Meal Rotation

If you’ve followed my blog for a little while, you know I love trying new recipes. Reviewing new meals and experimenting in the kitchen is half the fun for me. But the truth is, not every night is a “try something new” kind of night. Most weeks rely heavily on what I call the rotation. […]

The First Spring Pasta of the Season: Pasta Primavera

March always makes me crave something lighter. After months of cozy casseroles, slow cooker meals, and comfort food on repeat, I start looking for dinners that feel fresh, colorful, and a little more vibrant. Something that hints at sunshine, even if we’re still wearing sweaters. That’s exactly why I chose Pasta Primavera. It felt like […]

Easy Venison Spaghetti for a Cozy Family Dinner

Life is like a bowl of spaghetti… Nothing screams comfort food to me like a big bowl of pasta. And if you’re in the Midwest, you know venison is just part of the rotation. Just like I mentioned in the chili post, it’s classic around here. This week’s recipe was venison spaghetti, and it honestly […]

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, […]

An Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew for Cold Winter Nights

There’s something about a cold Sunday night that practically demands a hearty meal. This slow cooker beef stew felt like the perfect answer. Warm, comforting, and the kind of dinner that fills the house with good smells while you go about your day. I loved that I could prep everything before church, set it, and […]

A Simple One Pan Chicken Dinner That Actually Works on Busy Nights

There’s something about February dinners that makes me crave simple. The holidays are long over, winter is still very much here, and I don’t want complicated. I want dinner on the table without thinking too hard about it. This one pan chicken dinner fit that mood perfectly. Time & Ease From prep to plate, this […]

Taco Lasagna Recipe Review: A Viral Mashup Put to the Test

Internet favorite mashups are always tempting. You see them scrolling by and think, That’s either going to be amazing or a total disaster. This Family-Style Taco Lasagna from Tasty landed somewhere comfortably in the middle which, honestly, is sometimes exactly where a recipe needs to be. I picked this recipe because it combines two very […]

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 […]

Pioneer Woman’s Baked Ravioli Review (Even Better Than Pizza?)

Some recipes surprise you. Some turn into instant comfort food. And some end up being a bigger hit than you ever expected. This baked ravioli landed firmly in that last category and honestly, I’m still thinking about it. I made Pioneer Woman’s Baked Ravioli, and while it didn’t quite qualify as a quick weeknight dinner […]

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