One-Pot Taco Pasta

One-Pot Taco Pasta with creamy taco sauce and melted cheddar

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 in creamy sauce

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 in rustic bowl

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 baked with red sauce and melted cheese

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 baked with melted cheese and enchilada sauce

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 with tortillas and fresh toppings

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 sheet-pan dinner with roasted vegetables

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 close-up with tomato-beef sauce and pasta

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 close-up with melted cheddar

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 close-up

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

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper close-up with creamy cheddar sauce

Homemade Hamburger Helper takes me back to Austin apartment nights when I’d chase big comfort with one pot, one burner, and a whole lot of curiosity. Homemade Hamburger Helper quickly