Here’s What I’m Cooking All Month Long May is the month I stop longing for summer and just start living in it. That means firing up the grill on a weeknight without a second thought, leaning hard into fresh basil and bright citrus, and finding every excuse to eat outside. This list is a mix of grill-friendly showstoppers, easy weeknight dinners, and a few fresh bowls that make the most of the season. No heavy sauces, no long braises—just vibrant, flavorful cooking that tastes like May actually feels. ↓ The…
Continue ReadingCreamy Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup (Easy One-Pot)
Your New Favorite “Lazy But Fancy” Soup Recipe 😏 If dumpling soup and Thai red curry had a very delicious baby, this would be it. Creamy, a little spicy, and packed with bold flavor, this one-pot wonder is exactly what you want on a chilly night (or really whenever you need a win at dinner!). The beauty of this soup is not just the silky, coconut-rich broth, but that it’s made with frozen dumplings. And you can use any variety! Which means if you want to make this vegetarian, great!…
Continue ReadingSoft, Airy Flourless Almond Cake with Lemon
An Effortless Gluten-Free Cake Made with Almond Flour This flourless almond cake is the kind of homemade dessert that surprises you in the best way. It’s almost like biting into a cloud (a fresh citrusy cloud!), and feels just as welcome following an elevated brunch at home as it does a celebratory dinner. If you’ve been here a while, you know that I am head-over-heels in love with my Italian almond ricotta cake. I make it all the time! This flourless almond cake is a spin off of that recipe,…
Continue ReadingBistro-Style Croque Monsieur (or Madame!)
Can’t Afford A Plane To France? Make This Instead. There are few dishes more comforting—or more unmistakably French—than a classic croque monsieur. It’s everything you want in a warm sandwich: crisp, golden bread, nutty melted Gruyère, rich, creamy béchamel, and delicate slices of ham layered just so. 💁🏻♀️ And if you’re feeling a little extra? Add a jammy fried egg on top and you’ve got a French croque madame. That’s it—and yes, it’s worth it. From Experience, My Preferred Cheeses and Hams I’m a “use what you’ve got!” kind of…
Continue ReadingJuicy Pork & Shrimp Wontons with Sizzling Chili Oil
Lazy Girl Wontons For When You’re Lacking Patience If you’ve ever ordered wontons at your favorite Chinese restaurant and thought, how do they get them this juicy and flavorful?—this is your answer. These homemade pork and shrimp wontons are everything you want: tender, plump dumplings with a silky wrapper, a deeply savory filling, and a bold, aromatic chili oil that sizzles as it hits the bowl. They’re rich, slightly bouncy, and packed with umami. They feel restaurant-worthy, but are surprisingly simple to make at home (aka: my specialty here at…
Continue ReadingPerfectly Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Bakery-Style Peanut Butter Cookies At Home Is there anything more nostalgic than homemade peanut butter cookies with those iconic crosshatch fork marks? Think crisp, golden edges with soft, chewy centers that stay tender for days. Their amazing texture? It’s thanks to using a combination of brown and white sugar, as well as an extra egg yolk. Total perfection! 🙌🏻 This is the peanut butter cookie recipe you turn to when you want reliably foolproof results. I’m solidly on team creamy peanut butter when it comes to cookies, but feel free…
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