On busy weeknights, I definitely go in for low-effort, no-frills cooking (or taco take-out!) because we are usually starving--bordering on hangry--and putting in a lot of time to get to the eating is a drag. However, this state of impatience doesn't absolve the need for delicious, satisfying food, rather it punctuates it. So, I love this recipe. It checks the boxes for simple and delicious. I typically use a chicken stuffed ravioli because it tastes great with the creamy sauc

If soup were a cozy blanket. I love the texture of this bean bisque, thick and smooth, but not baby food pureed. The bites have a comforting substance. An entire onion is cooked until sweet and brown and completely soft, as the first step, and I really feel it gives such a savory depth to the flavor--don't skip it. Scattered on top is crispy pancetta with a hint of smoked paprika, again, more flavor. All you need then is some crusty bread and a good beer. Dinner-done. If you

Let me start by saying if you have the will power, make this recipe, then let it sit 24 hours in the fridge. The flavors deepen to another, unctuous level. But, if that's not your plan, no matter, the chicken and surround sauce will absolutely make you feel cozy, satisfied, happy, full, all-things-are-right, etc. I love this with warm flatbread and rice, though that said, you could just as easily shred up the chicken within the sauce and serve over boiled waxy potatoes or stu

I had you at boozy. Ha! But seriously, eggnog definitely pops with a little rum- I distinctly remember my parents making "homemade" eggnog for themselves while the kids got separate eggnog. I may or may not of snuck into the living room with my sis to the "adults only" punch bowl so we could try the fancy version a time or two. It's funny, but even as children we could totally tell their eggnog tasted better- deeper, smokier, nuttier. This is a simple recipe- you don't need t

Well, it's not hot chocolate...but it takes a dash of whiskey better, tastes deeper, and has uniqueness in spades. It's also fast to make and nice side step from the usual mug of cocoa. Amber-hued, creamy...warming, just truly delectable. "A mini cloud of fresh whipped cream and flick-over of nutmeg finishes it perfectly." Notes: Milk is unsweetened vanilla almond milk. HOT BUTTERSCOTCH Ingredients: 3 cups milk of choice, 1 cup butterscotch chips, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, pinc

This ice cream turned out completely sublime, it may be my new favorite. So creamy and sweet with a hint of fruity prosecco and pieces of cold, blushing peach. The recipe is very easy and because the prosecco has alcohol (obviously) it doesn't freeze rock-hard, but stays luscious yet scoop-able. AND you don't need an ice cream maker...such a nice summer treat! "If you don't have prosecco but do have champagne laying around that works too!" Notes: Prosecco is rose. PEACHES IN

Oh, have I got a treat for you! Now I love getting ice cream "out" as much as anyone. But there are times when I want to be creative and come up with my own flavor at home. What is nice about that, is making ice cream at home is small-batch. We eat it, enjoy it, and it doesn't sit gathering a crystalline crust in the freezer when we get tired of it. (Every half gallon ever purchased.) This recipe is extra rich and creamy, you will start with a custard base. So worth it. Get b

Well, these are rad. Perfectly textured between creamy and crumbly with a soft vanilla flavor and buttery graham crust. They don't need a sauce, the simplicity is everything, here. If you want to make yourself feel like your are eating a healthier dessert, slice some bright and firm strawberries to make friends. "For perfect texture, skip the water bath and do the hot, wet towel trick. See below." Notes: Cream cheese is Philadelphia CHEESECAKE BARS Ingredients: 1 package bash