Creepy Skull Mozzarella Salad

Creepy Skull Mozzarella Salad with basil and balsamic glaze

Creepy Skull Mozzarella Salad brings back Austin porch nights when friends grazed on caprese platters and we played with shapes for spooky fun, and Creepy Skull Mozzarella Salad quickly became

Cheeseburger Skulls

Cheeseburger Skulls with juicy beef and cheddar in crescent dough

Cheeseburger Skulls always take me back to Austin block parties where playful, spooky bites made everyone grin, and this cheeseburger idea became my go-to for October dinners and parties alike.

Ghoul-gheroni and Cheese

Ghoul-gheroni and Cheese with mozzarella ghosts and olive eyes

Ghoul-gheroni and Cheese began as a cheeky Halloween riff on my favorite stovetop mac, turning a cozy bowl into a ghoulish grin with mozzarella “ghosts.” Ghoul-gheroni and Cheese keeps everything

Ghostly Lasagna

Ghostly Lasagna with mozzarella ghosts and olive eyes

Ghostly Lasagna became a Halloween tradition during Austin block parties when neighbors lined up for bubbling pans crowned with mozzarella “ghosts.” Ghostly Lasagna isn’t just cozy; it’s playful, with ricotta

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

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

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese close-up with cheddar pull

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese always transports Emilia Hart back to Austin’s rainy afternoons, when a bubbling pot and a golden sandwich turned a long day into comfort. Tomato Soup

Bloody Spaghetti with Mozzarella Eyeballs

Bloody Spaghetti with Mozzarella Eyeballs in glossy red sauce

Bloody Spaghetti with Mozzarella Eyeballs started as a playful dare at an Austin Halloween potluck, and it quickly became a signature October dish. Bloody Spaghetti with Mozzarella Eyeballs lets tomato

Monster Mac and Cheese

Monster Mac and Cheese with bright-green sauce and cheese eyes

Monster Mac and Cheese was born in a tiny Austin apartment when a last-minute Halloween party needed a savory showstopper. Monster Mac and Cheese got its glow from spinach “slime”