Recipes for Real Life
I’ve been making my Sweet Potato Casserole recipe for years, and it’s one of those recipes that always disappears first at any holiday meal. Several years ago, I was invited to a Friendsgiving potluck and wanted to bring my tried-and-true dish — but I also knew a couple of my friends were gluten intolerant. It …
By late August, my kitchen counter is usually covered in garden cucumbers (and tomatoes), all begging to be used before they lose their crispness. That’s when this plant-based sushi bowl becomes my go-to lunch. As someone who’s been cooking for two and running a recipe blog dedicated to simple, flavorful meals, I’ve learned that the …
After nearly 15 years of making Pecorino Romano pasta again and again, it’s still one of the easiest and most satisfying pasta dinners I turn to when we want something comforting but not complicated. I first found the original version inside a magazine years ago and have tweaked it many times since. I’ve even shared …
I’ve been making these Not-So-Sloppy Joes for over a decade—ever since I first saw the original recipe in Real Simple back in 2012. They instantly became a go-to for casual dinners when I wanted something easy but a little more grown-up than the Manwich-and-American-cheese version from my college days. I cook for two, and this …
As an experienced home cook who mostly cooks for two, I’m always looking for recipes that feel a little special but don’t require a grocery run. This is one of those recipes. Assassin’s Spaghetti—or Spaghetti all’Assassina—is not your typical spaghetti with tomato sauce. It’s bold, spicy, crispy in spots, and comes together using pantry ingredients …
