Seasonal Recipes

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 […]

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 […]

This 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. […]

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 […]

Simple 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 […]

White 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 […]

Is This Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Pork Loin Worth Making?

I wanted a cozy, fall themed slow cooker recipe to kick off Thanksgiving week. Something that is warm, simple, and seasonal. So I tested the Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Pork Loin from Tastes Better From Scratch to see if it was actually as magical as the photos look. Spoiler: it wasn’t bad, but it’s not […]

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