Hey Reader! Some of my best meals come from not going to the store. When the pantry’s stocked and the fridge still has a few odds and ends, I can always pull something together—no stress, no fuss. These are a few of the ingredients I always have on hand, and how I turn them into dinner: 🍅 Canned Tomatoes → soups, sauces, and baked pastas 🌽 Cornmeal → cornbread, grits, and crusts for casseroles 🫘 Beans → quick chili, taco bowls, or creamy dips 🍝 Pasta → always ready for a weeknight meal If...

Hey Reader! I love sharing recipes, but sometimes, what really makes a dish shine is how you cook it. A quick sear, a good pan, or just knowing when to stop stirring can take a simple recipe to the next level. Here are a few easy techniques I use all the time that are worth mastering (or at least trying out): 🔥 How to toast nuts without burning them 🍳 Why cast iron makes everything taste better 🥄 How to build a dressing that actually sticks to the salad Homemade Greek Salad Dressing Try This...

Hey Reader! There’s one ingredient I buy every time I go to the store. Not because I have to, but because I want to—it’s just that useful. You’ve probably got it in your kitchen too: eggs. They’re my go-to for quick breakfasts, an easy supper when I’m too tired to cook, or even the secret to my so many other recipes. And let’s not even get started on all the sweet things you can bake with them. Here are a few of my favorite egg-based recipes you’ll want to bookmark: Deviled Egg Pasta Salad...