hold the cilantro

Bright and fresh, yet cozy and hearty. I planted some tomatillos this summer and was stunned at how they took off! I made a few batches...

Slather on the buttermilk and say goodbye to dry chicken. This recipe, adapted from Samin Nosrat's Salt Fat Acid Heat roast chicken is...

Step up your appetizer game with this sweet & savory combo. What's better than a cheese plate? A cheese bowl! Mix up your charcuterie...

Sugar and plums and everything nice - the epitome of summer. My favorite part about summer is the endless bounty of stone fruits and I'm...

The perfect side for your next dinner party. These roasted carrots are vibrant, fresh and easy as can be to whip up and impress at your...

A classic zingy, zesty comfort food. Not too much to say here other than enjoy this simple, classic and easy to prepare chicken piccata...

The only bread I ever make. I am not much of a baker. I typically don't have the patience to follow the precise measurements and care...

Nostalgia, but a little lighter. There is something so comforting about a chicken pot pie. This recipe gives you all the cozy feels while...

Sweet little pillows of love. Okay - here's the longest post you'll get from me on this food blog. Close your eyes and imagine the best...

A little help from a seasoning mix isn't cheating. Another soup, another Mama K classic. This minestrone isn't 100% homemade - getting a...

A match made in heaven. Soup season's not over just yet! Another Mama K special - this classic pairing of potatoes and leeks lends itself...

Perfectly al dente. I resisted making homemade pasta for the longest time, wondering why I'd spend the energy and cover my kitchen in...

Get ready to become a fan-cetta of pancetta. I love a big bowl of pasta more than anything. When it's a little cold outside and you've...

Flex those mussels! Our New Year's Eve tradition now revolves around bivalves. A perfect treat for a delicious date night at home.

The MVP of soup season. What's better than bundling up in a blanket on the couch with a big bowl of soup? This is the coziest, heartiest,...

Let's get to the root of this under-appreciated veggie I recently started gardening, and with a little bit of skill and a whole lot of...

Croutons!