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Sauerkraut Pierogi Filling

Sauerkraut Pierogi Filling

This sauerkraut pierogi filling recipe is one of the traditional pierogi fillings my family has been making for generations. To keep the main pierogi recipe focused, I’ve divided the different fillings into their posts. In this post, you’ll find the sauerkraut version, but there are…

How to Host the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

How to Host the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

Whether you’re serving four or fourteen, this guide will help you pull off a perfect Thanksgiving dinner with a complete timeline and recipe ideas designed to keep the day joyful instead of stressful. So, You’re Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner This Year… There’s nothing quite like your…

Cast Iron Ribeye Steak with Parmesan-Olive Crust

Cast Iron Ribeye Steak with Parmesan-Olive Crust

I’ve been making this Cast Iron Ribeye Steak with Parmesan-Olive Crust recipe for over 30 years, and—hard as I try to recall—I can’t say exactly where it came from. It just happened—one of those recipes born from the natural rhythm of the kitchen, trial and…

Creamy Ham and Asparagus Pasta

Creamy Ham and Asparagus Pasta

I picked up a spiral-sliced honey-baked ham on sale around the holidays—just in case I needed one. It ended up staying in the freezer a little longer than planned, but a few days ago, I finally pulled it out for dinner. We enjoyed it the…

Garlic Mashed Potatoes (with Garlic Confit)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes (with Garlic Confit)

I was raised in California, but my family’s roots run deep through the Midwest—where meat and potatoes aren’t just a meal, they’re a way of life. My mom learned to cook growing up in Indiana, and let me tell you, she had a potato recipe…

Blistered Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

Blistered Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

When I recently set out to make the kind of dinner you remember long after the plates are cleared, I knew I wanted a vegetable side that could hold its own.  These lemon garlic green beans weren’t an afterthought—I wanted them to be part of…

Stovetop Garlic Confit

Stovetop Garlic Confit

We’re making garlic confit because… well, garlic. Rich, mellow, and endlessly useful, garlic confit is one of those simple pantry staples that quietly elevates everything it touches. It’s nothing more than garlic gently poached in olive oil, but the result is a soft, golden clove…

Mediterranean Chicken Angel Hair Pasta

Mediterranean Chicken Angel Hair Pasta

Looking for a pasta dish that’s easy enough for a weeknight but feels like a little escape to the Mediterranean coast? Mediterranean Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta is just that kind of meal. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomato pesto, and a mix of briny black and…

Restaurant Style Shrimp Scampi with White Wine and Lemon

Restaurant Style Shrimp Scampi with White Wine and Lemon

There’s something undeniably luxurious about shrimp scampi. Maybe it’s the aroma of garlic sizzling in butter and olive oil, or the way the white wine and lemon mingle into a silky sauce that clings to every bite. It’s one of those deceptively simple dishes that…

Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Thighs (Seared & Baked)

Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Thighs (Seared & Baked)

These One-Pan Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Thighs prove that chicken can come out of the oven incredibly juicy and flavorful. Say goodbye to dry poultry forever — this is baked chicken at its very best. I’ll be the first to admit — I’m not a…