knead Hey friends❣️ Good morning, happy Monday! I know I should be doing all my weekly meal planning on Sunday, but it just doesn’t happen ~ so I wake up Monday morning obsessed with what we’re going to eat. Here are five ideas for the week ahead: ⭐ Roast chicken with lemon and herbs is probably the easiest meal you'll make all winter. Throw it in the oven and forget about it. While you're at it, cut a bunch of yellow potatoes into wedges and throw them in too. Yum. Leftovers? Make soup or...

Hey friends❣️ Even though I don’t drink it, I use bourbon as a flavor enhancer in so many recipes that I always keep a small bottle on hand ~ it adds warmth, depth, and that little something you can’t quite put your finger on. I recently re-visited and re-tested my Bourbon Banana Bread and was reminded about how powerful a hint of bourbon can be. I use a drop in the batter and in the glaze ~ it's wonderful! Bourbon definitely has an affinity for bananas (Warm Banana Pudding Cake), but it also...

Hey friends❣️ Winter can be long, but it’s the perfect opportunity to do a little traveling…in your own kitchen. Japanese Recipes You Need to Know From healthy classics like sushi and miso soup to cozy dumplings and katsu curry, this collection of Japanese recipes brings fresh, vibrant flavors straight to your kitchen. With the Lunar New Year coming up nest month, it’s a perfect time to explore this cuisine ~ light, clean, and deeply comforting in a way many of us are craving right now. If...