Author: Kristen Koerber
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Tomato Butter Mashed Potatoes
These Tomato Butter Mashed Potatoes are about to become your new go-to side dish. Tomato butter has become popular for a reason. It is simple to make and has a balanced flavor that works with many foods. Tomatoes add sweetness. Shallots add warmth. Butter creates a smooth base that blends easily. Mashed potatoes are plain…
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Easy Roast Chicken Leg Quarters and Vegetables
The Easiest Roast Chicken Dinner You’ll Ever Make If you’ve ever wanted a go-to simple, comforting chicken dinner that feels like a time-consuming Sunday roast but fits into your weeknight schedule, this recipe is it. These easy roast chicken leg quarters with vegetables are cozy, colorful, and completely foolproof. Everything cooks together in one dish,…
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One-Pot Spicy Italian Sausage & White Bean Soup with Kale
This Spicy Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup with Kale has everything that I want in a cozy weeknight dinner. It’s hearty, spicy, full of vegetables, and somehow feels both comforting and light. The spicy sausage gives the broth so much flavor, the white beans make it creamy without any cream, and the kale adds…
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Spicy Crab Spaghetti
Three years ago, I was attending a legal conference in Baltimore. My colleagues and I ate dinner at a restaurant in the Fell’s Point neighborhood. I can’t remember the name of the restaurant, but I certainly remember the dish that I ordered, the most delicious spicy crab spaghetti. Not to be dramatic, but I’ve thought…
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Miso Mayo Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
If you’re looking for an easy, flavor-packed weeknight dinner that requires zero fuss, these Miso Mayo Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs are it. The skin gets golden and crunchy, the meat stays juicy, and the whole thing comes together with just a handful of pantry staples. No searing, no flipping, and no complicated steps, just perfectly…
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5-Minute Roasted Green Beans
If you ever need a side dish that’s fast, foolproof, and goes with literally everything, these 5-minute Roasted Green Beans are it. They’re tender, lightly seasoned, and come together in the same amount of time it takes to pour a glass of wine. Perfect for weeknights when you just need something green on the plate.…
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Easy Pizza Sauce
If you’ve ever wanted to skip the jarred stuff and make your own pizza sauce from scratch, this is the recipe for you. It’s my go-to easy homemade pizza sauce, and it seriously could not be simpler. We’re talking two ingredients, one immersion blender (or a regular blender), and about 60 seconds of effort. Why…
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Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers
WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE This Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers recipe combines my two favorite appetizers–buffalo chicken dip and jalapeño poppers–into one perfect bite! You get the creamy, spicy goodness of buffalo chicken dip stuffed inside a bacon wrapped jalapeño popper. What I love most about this recipe is how versatile it is, because you…
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Easy Tortellini Bake
After a long day at the office, the last thing you want to do is spend time overthinking dinner. This 30 minute easy tortellini bake is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward meal. Just brown some meat, stir in the marinara, add to a dish with the tortellini, and let the oven do the rest. With minimal…
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Spicy Shredded Beef Chili
This spicy shredded beef chili is the perfect balance of heat, depth, and comfort. This chili will be the ultimate crowd pleaser on game day. Whether you let it simmer on the stovetop or toss it in a slow cooker, this dish is low on effort but delivers big on flavor. Why I Love this…
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