Recipes
Italian Sausages with Peppers, Onions & Garlic Tomato Pan Sauce
This is one of those easy meals that feels like it came straight off a trattoria lunch menu. Whole Italian sausages, beautifully browned (with bonus grill marks if you’ve got a grill pan), simmered in a rustic mix of sweet bell peppers, onions, and a garlicky tomato glaze. Whether you serve it over polenta, pasta, or just with a hunk of bread, it’s pure cozy goodness.
Cozy Garden Vegetable Soup
This garden vegetable soup is my go-to reset button. Whether you're feeling under the weather or just need something gentle and grounding, this one delivers all the comfort without the heaviness. It’s full of vibrant veggies, simmered in a garlicky, herby broth that’s soothing and satisfying.
One-Pan Cheesy Beef & Shells Skillet
This is recipe is beefy, cheesy, saucy, and packed with flavor. It’s like Hamburger Helper, but way better (and without all the mystery ingredients). Everything cooks in one pan, including the pasta, and it comes together in under 30 minutes.
Angel Hair with Garlicky Red Sauce & Crispy Pan-Fried Meatballs
This recipe is reminiscent of the weeknight dinners I grew up on — angel hair pasta twirled through jarred red sauce, topped with sizzling pan-fried meatballs, and finished with a snowstorm of grated parmesan.
Smoky Ground Beef Taco Filling
This is the easiest way to make taco night feel extra delicious. We’re skipping the seasoning packet but keeping all the flavor: smoky chipotle, garlic, tomato paste, and warm ground cumin give this beef a rich, bold profile — finished with a little lime for brightness.
Toasted Brioche Sloppy Joes with Smoky-Sweet Tomato Sauce
There’s something about Sloppy Joes that hits a core childhood memory — saucy, messy, sweet-savory joy on a bun. This elevated version trades in the canned mix for a rich tomato-balsamic jam, smoky spices, and deeply caramelized ground beef (or mushroom mix!).
Creamy One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta Bake
Sometimes, you just want something cozy and satisfying that comes together fast—and this is that dinner. Think of it as Hamburger Helper’s cooler, homemade cousin: creamy, cheesy, beefy goodness with tender pasta and a secret veggie boost.
Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
This Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup is like a warm hug in a bowl, with cheesy tortellini swimming in a velvety tomato-basil broth that’s inspired by everyone’s favorite vodka sauce.
Rainbow Harvest Omelette
This delightful omelette offers a symphony of colors and flavors that will awaken your taste buds and keep you energized throughout the day.