Easy & Delicious Recipes

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs juicy and golden with marinara

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs take me right back to Austin nights when I’d test new twists on classics for friends who didn’t mind being taste-testers. Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs felt

Creamy Apple Walnut Chicken Salad

Creamy Apple Walnut Chicken Salad close-up with apples and walnuts

Creamy Apple Walnut Chicken Salad takes me straight back to Austin weekends when I’d raid the farmers’ market for crisp apples and fragrant herbs, then hurry home to toss together

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie with creamy filling and biscuit

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie became a cozy ritual during my Austin market days, when I’d toss everything into the crock before sunrise and come home to creamy, herb-scented comfort.

Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with gooey mozzarella center

Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs always bring me back to cozy nights in Austin when I’d test bold twists on comfort food after work, chasing that perfect cheese pull. I remember

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas with red sauce and melted cheese

Chicken Enchiladas take me right back to Austin evenings when the scent of warm tortillas and red sauce drifted through neighborhood patios, calling everyone to the table. Chicken Enchiladas were

Easy Oven Baked Chipotle BBQ Ribs

Easy Oven Baked Chipotle BBQ Ribs with glossy chipotle glaze

Easy Oven Baked Chipotle BBQ Ribs became a weeknight ritual during Austin summers when the smoky kick of chipotle met the slow, tender magic of low-and-slow oven heat. I’d rub

Walking Taco Casserole with Fritos

Walking Taco Casserole with Fritos topped with lettuce and jalapeños

Walking Taco Casserole with Fritos instantly transports this Austin chef back to casual backyard hangs where crunchy corn chips, smoky beef, and zesty toppings disappeared faster than the sunset. Walking

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu over pappardelle with Parmesan

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 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