Author: Mia Park

Side Dish

Stick of Butter Baked Rice

If you asked me what comfort smells like, I’d say it’s this Stick of Butter Baked Rice baking in the oven. There’s just something heartwarming about the nutty aroma of browned butter and the toasty scent of rice that fills my kitchen. It brings me […]

Dinner

Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

I can’t tell you how many times this dish has saved my evening. Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes is the kind of dinner that feels like a warm hug after a long day. It’s comforting, hearty, and flavorful in all the right ways. Best of […]

Desserts

Classic Cherry Delight

I’ve made this Classic Cherry Delight more times than I can count, and every single time, it’s met with rave reviews and requests for seconds. It’s one of those desserts that feels nostalgic, like something your grandmother would proudly bring to the table during Sunday […]

Dinner

Easy Sheet Pan Tortellini and Kielbasa

Dinner doesn’t always have to be a drawn-out event with a sink full of dishes waiting afterward. I’ve been leaning more into sheet pan meals lately, and this Easy Sheet Pan Tortellini and Kielbasa recipe has quickly become one of my personal weeknight heroes. It’s […]

Appetizers

Loaded Hummus

I’ve always believed that a simple bowl of hummus can be more than just a dip—it can be a full-blown experience. That idea led me to create this Loaded Hummus recipe, which takes everything I love about the classic Middle Eastern spread and elevates it […]

Desserts

Christmas Snickerdoodles

Every December, my kitchen turns into a cozy haven filled with cinnamon-sugar scents, and nothing captures that magic better than my Christmas Snickerdoodles. These cookies have been my holiday staple for years, and each time I make them, it feels like a warm hug straight […]

Drinks

Virgin Lavender Mojito

There was something so delicate and intriguing about lavender that I couldn’t resist bringing it into a refreshing drink. That idea blossomed into this Virgin Lavender Mojito. The moment I stirred together lime, mint, and lavender, I knew I was onto something soothing and special. […]

Drinks

Candy Cane Christmas Punch

When I first served this Candy Cane Christmas Punch at our family holiday gathering, I honestly didn’t expect it to steal the spotlight. But there it was, glowing pink in a festive punch bowl, garnished with fresh cranberries, pineapple chunks, and candy canes, and it […]

Appetizers

Heart Shaped Breadsticks

I made these heart shaped breadsticks on a whim for date night, and let me tell you, they were gone faster than I could set the table. There’s something incredibly charming about pulling a golden, garlicky breadstick shaped like a heart from the oven—it feels […]

Desserts

Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake

When I made this Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake for the first time, it disappeared from the table before I could blink. The layers of gooey caramel and rich chocolate come together like a dessert dream, and the best part? It takes barely any effort. I […]

Breakfast

Beef Cheddar Egg & Guac Power Bowl

I’ve always been someone who loves a meal that checks all the boxes: satisfying, packed with protein, and brimming with flavor. One lazy Sunday morning, I was raiding my fridge and pantry for inspiration when the idea struck. I had seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar, […]

Dinner

Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Naan Pizza

When I first whipped up this Mediterranean Tzatziki Chicken Naan Pizza, I wasn’t expecting it to become one of my most requested weeknight meals. But something about the way the creamy tzatziki melts into warm, toasty naan, paired with juicy, well-seasoned chicken and fresh toppings, […]

Dinner

Authentic German Frikadellen

When I first tasted authentic German Frikadellen during a winter trip to Bavaria, I was hooked. There was something magical about the juicy meat patties with their golden crust, served next to buttery potatoes and a dollop of mustard. When I got back home, I […]