Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu saved long days in Austin when comfort met convenience in the coziest way. Early mornings, a quick sear, soffritto, and a splash of red wine would
One-Pot Taco Pasta
One-Pot Taco Pasta became a weeknight lifesaver in Austin when late shifts left just enough energy to crave bold flavor and minimal cleanup. I’d brown beef, toss in taco spices,
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese takes me straight back to my Austin kitchen, where curiosity and comfort collide after a long day at the farmers’ market, arms full of herbs
Creamy Poblano Corn Chowder with Potatoes
Creamy Poblano Corn Chowder with Potatoes takes me back to late-summer Austin nights when farm-fresh corn, smoky poblanos, and buttery Yukon golds turned my tiny apartment kitchen into a cozy
Ground Beef Enchiladas
Ground Beef Enchiladas were one of those weeknight victories in my Austin kitchen—quick, hearty, and guaranteed smiles when friends dropped by hungry after a long day. I’d brown the beef
Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole
Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole takes me right back to Austin nights when my mom’s salsa perfumed the kitchen and I’d sneak tastes between stirring pots and flipping tortillas, grinning like
Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos
Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos bring me back to Austin evenings when slow-simmered aromas drifted from the kitchen and friends piled in, ready for taco night. Crock Pot Shredded Beef
Chicken and Veggies
Chicken and Veggies kept me grounded during long Austin shifts, when I’d race home, toss chicken and veggies on a sheet pan, and let the oven work its quiet magic.
American Goulash
American Goulash takes me straight back to Austin evenings when I’d test bold, cozy flavors in my tiny apartment, chasing the same magic I felt kneading bread with Mom and
Crispy Ground Beef Tacos
Crispy Ground Beef Tacos take me right back to Austin nights, cruising past late-night taquerias and racing home to chase that shatter-crisp bite in my own kitchen. Crispy Ground Beef
Honey Mustard Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan
Honey Mustard Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan night always takes me back to Austin after long shifts, when I’d crave something bright, bold, and done fast. Honey Mustard Chicken Sausage Sheet