Chef’s secret time: I stumbled onto the trick behind this California Chefs Garden Bowl while staging at a tiny farm-to-table spot where the chef whispered, “Always roast the […]
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Lemon Olive Oil Cake
Okay, here’s a little chef’s secret I stole from a cousin who refuses to use butter in cakes: when you treat olive oil like butter—measuring, warming, and trusting […]
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Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies
The kitchen smelled like butter and Sunday afternoons—that’s the cozy memory that lives in my bones whenever I make these cookies. I love how a simple recipe can […]
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Cajun White Chicken Chili
Bold, smoky, and just a little bit sassy — that’s how I describe my Cajun White Chicken Chili. I get a little giddy every time I chop an […]
Dessert
Brownie Brittle
I swear I didn’t set out to reinvent the brownie — I just wanted that crunchy, chocolatey crackle that shows up on the edges and vanishes before you […]
Dessert
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
Alright, here’s a little kitchen secret I can’t keep to myself: when you marry the silky custard of crème brûlée with a rich, creamy cheesecake, magic happens. I […]
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Cajun Surf Turf Peppers
I’m about to confess something: I named a dinner after a wrestling move once — and it tasted way better than it sounds. These Cajun Surf Turf Peppers […]
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Cajun Steak Tips Penne
Want a restaurant-level weeknight pasta without the fuss? Here’s the little kitchen secret: sear the steak to lock in juices, then finish everything in the same pan so […]
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Cajun Steak Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan
Here’s a little kitchen confession: I didn’t invent Cajun Steak Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan, but I did discover the tiny trick that makes it sing. Think of it as […]
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Salted Caramel Brownies
Okay, confession time: I have a serious relationship with brownies. Like, borderline romantic — I judge people by how they eat them. These Salted Caramel Brownies patchwork my […]