This pasta came out of a very practical place. Wanting a creamy, comforting dinner that everyone at the table would eat, without turning vegetables into a separate negotiation. The vegetables are there, but quietly. Cauliflower and carrots are blended into the sauce until they disappear, leaving behind a smooth, familiar texture and a mild, comforting flavor. Nothing tastes “healthy,” nothing needs explaining. It’s just a bowl of pasta that happens to be doing a bit more in t

Garlic, lemon, olive oil. These are flavors I come back to again and again, especially when I want something simple but full of life. This chicken is juicy, lightly browned, and bright with lemon, paired with a cool, creamy dill sauce that balances everything out. It’s the kind of dish that feels at home on a Mediterranean table. I usually serve it with rice or roasted vegetables, something to catch the sauce, and that’s dinner sorted. Ingredients For the Chicken: 2 chicken b

This is one of those pasta dishes I come back to when I want something creamy and comforting, but still built around vegetables. Roasted red peppers give the sauce its sweetness and depth, and once blended with cream, they turn into a smooth, mellow sauce that works especially well for kids. It’s simple, quick, and flexible. You can use any pasta shape you have, and the whole thing comes together while the peppers roast in the oven. A quiet weeknight dinner that doesn’t feel

Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek çorbası) is one of those soups that shows up again and again in Turkish kitchens, especially on colder days. It’s simple, filling, and made with ingredients that are usually already in the pantry. Onion, lentils, a couple of vegetables, and time. What makes it special is how it’s finished. A little butter warmed with paprika and dried mint, spooned over the top just before serving. And if there’s leftover bread on the counter, turning it into quick c

Chicken nuggets are one of those things I used to buy without thinking. They were easy, familiar, and guaranteed to be eaten. But once I started making them at home, frozen nuggets quietly disappeared from our freezer. These homemade chicken nuggets are simple, juicy on the inside, and crisp on the outside. They’re great for weeknight dinners, and they also happen to be a fun recipe to make together with kids. Ingredients 500 g minced chicken 3-4 tablespoons flour 2 eggs 1 ta