Black-eyed peas have always been a part of my story. Growing up, this was a dish my grandmother made often —not just for New Year’s luck, but because it was comforting, filling, and stretched to feed everybody. I remember sitting at the table as a kid, quietly sneaking a little sugar into my bowl when no one was looking. Sweet and savory made perfect sense to me back then, and honestly… I still get it. Now that I’m grown, I still make black-eyed peas every now and again, but

We’re officially deep into sweater weather cooking, and this cheesy potato and broccoli casserole has been one of my favorite comfort meals to come out of this series so far. It’s cozy, filling, and full of flavor but without that heavy, greasy feeling some casseroles leave behind. This is Day 22 of my 30-day Sweater Weather Plates series, and at this point, I’m all about meals that feel indulgent but still make sense.   What makes this dish work is balance. Instead of relyi

There’s just something about a warm bowl of chili simmering on the stove that feels like home. This  Creamy White Chicken Chili  is one of those recipes that checks all the boxes—comforting, flavorful, and simple enough for real life. I made this during my  30 Days of Sweater Weather Plates  series as we start to wind things down and prepare for a lighter, more intentional season of eating. It’s cozy without being heavy and perfect for those nights when you want something nou

There’s just something about a bowl of chicken soup that feels like a hug in food form.  I’ve always been a fan of Panera’s Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, but I wanted to create a version that had the same cozy flavor — without the extra carbs or heavy cream. I made my own healthier twist using chicken thighs, cauliflower rice, and that  Lidl Holiday hash  (which already has butternut squash, sweet potatoes, celery, and red onion mixed together — talk about a time saver!). This s

Lasagna soup has been trending for a while…. and for good reason. It’s rich, cheesy, comforting, and perfect for cooler weather. But...

When I think of comfort food that truly warms the soul, nothing comes to mind quite like  jambalaya . Growing up, my grandmother, who was...

When the weather gets chilly, a cozy bowl of soup feels like home. But this isn’t just any soup — this is a hearty, protein-packed beef...

Fall is officially here, and you know what that means—sweater weather, cozy nights, and the ultimate comfort food… soup. And since...

Besides soups, stewed chicken has always been one of my go-to comfort meals...... juicy chicken simmered down in flavorful broth until...

There’s just something about fall that makes me want meals that feel like a hug — cozy, comforting, but still light enough to keep things...