Alyssa 
I still remember the sound of my aunt’s hands rolling lumpia on a Saturday afternoon — the wrappers whispering as she tucked the filling, the kitchen smelling faintly of garlic …
There’s something about a bowl of chicken and dumplings that immediately says ‘sit down, slow down, and breathe.’ I remember the first time I made this in my slow cooker: …
There’s something about maple glazed donuts that feels like a warm hug on a cold morning — sweet, spiced, and a little indulgent without being over the top. I remember …
I remember the first time I added fresh jalapeño to a tuna melt — the kitchen smelled bright and sharp the second I started chopping. The pepper’s vegetal heat cut …
There’s something comfortingly nostalgic about that first bite of a Big Mac: soft sesame bun, two thin patties, shredded lettuce, and that tangy, slightly sweet sauce that pulls it all …
There’s something about autumn that makes me want to collapse dessert and comfort into one bite-sized indulgence — enter pumpkin cheesecake truffles. I first made these on a rainy October …
There are recipes that feel like a hug — this stick of butter rice is one of them. I first made it on a rainy weeknight when I had a …
This chicken garlic parmesan pasta is the kind of dinner I find myself making when the week gets away from me: quick, comforting, and just fancy enough that guests won’t …
I made these chocolate baked cake donuts on a rainy Saturday afternoon when I wanted something deeply chocolatey but not fussy — the kind of thing you can hand over …
Chocolate turtles are one of those candies that throw you straight back to holiday cookie trays and classroom party swaps: glossy chocolate, buttery caramel, and a cluster of toasted pecans …