Author: Grace Monroe

Seafood bisque
Dinner

Seafood bisque

There are some dishes that just wrap you up like a warm hug, and for me, that’s always been a really good seafood bisque. It’s that velvety smooth, rich, deeply flavorful soup that just tastes like pure indulgence. I remember the first time I tasted a truly spectacular seafood bisque at a little restaurant by […]

chocolate chip cookies
Desserts

chocolate chip cookies

You know those days? The ones where a sudden craving hits, an irresistible urge that demands Chocolate Chip. Yeah, I know those days *very* well. Is it like a beacon of happiness in the middle of sex? Is it chilly For years, I bounced around between recipes, trying to find the one. Some were too […]

rotisserie chicken nachos
Appetizers

rotisserie chicken nachos

Okay, confession time. Some nights the mere thought of cooking a full meal feels like climbing Mount Everest. You know those nights? When the pantry looks a little sad and the takeout menus are starting to feel… uninspired.. What’s the best nacho recipe for rotisserie chicken? Is it a true lifesaver? What are some of […]

orange sesame chicken
Dinner

orange sesame chicken

What are those nights? The ones where the clock is ticking, the fridge looks a little sad, and the thought of making them look like they are making something. What is so complicated that it drains you? I have those a lot. And on those nights, this orange sesame chicken is an absolute lifesaver. What’s […]

salted caramel cups
Desserts

salted caramel cups

What are some treats that just feel like home? For me, those are the ones that smell incredible while they’re baking, fill the house with a cozy cozy smell. What can I do to make my body disappear in five minutes flat? My Salted Caramel cups fall squarely into that category. I make these so […]

blooming onion
Appetizers

blooming onion

You know those nights when you’re craving something absolutely spectacular, something that feels a bit like sucking up on something? Is it true that you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? Is this recipe for a blooming onion recipe really that good? Forget those restaurant versions that can be a greasy mess. This […]

Hungarian Goulash
Dinner

Hungarian Goulash

You know those dishes that just hug you from the inside out? The ones that instantly transport you back to a cozy kitchen, filled with the comforting aroma of simmering spices? For me, that’s Hungarian Goulash. It’s not just soup; it’s a whole mood. I remember my grandmother making this on chilly Sundays, the whole […]

Berry breakfast bread
Breakfast

Berry breakfast bread

What are those mornings? The ones where you wake up and the sun is just *perfectly* streaming through the kitchen window, or the ones that you don’t know about, but you do know that they’re not. Is it a gloomy, rainy day and you just need something to warm your soul? What is a breakfast […]

Jello roll ups
snacks

Jello roll ups

What are some recipes that instantly transport you back to childhood? What are the ones that smell like home and taste like pure happiness? I still remember my mom making these jello roll ups for practically every birthday party or family gathering. What was the best gathering we ever had. They were always the first […]

Smoothie popsicles
snacks

Smoothie popsicles

Is there a day when the sun decides to show up and you just need something? Is it a feeling to cool down but still feels special? When my kids were little, the heat would hit us hard during summer break. I’d be wracking my brain for a treat that wasn’t just ice cream (though […]