Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole: Easy, Cheesy Weeknight Favorite
I’m Samiya El Khoury, born in Marrakesh and now cooking in sunny San Diego. When I miss my grandmother’s kitchen, I cook food that feels warm, bold, and a little …
Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe That Feels Like Real Comfort Food
When I first moved from Marrakesh to San Diego, I missed the kind of comfort food that comes from a single pot and a familiar smell. In my grandmother’s kitchen, …
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a Happy, Cozy Dinner Tonight
I still remember the first time I made Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes after moving from Marrakesh to San Diego. I missed the warm, spice-forward comfort I grew up with, but …
Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls That Taste Bold and Cook Fast
Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls bring sweet-salty Korean-style flavor to your weeknight table without a long marinade or specialty cuts. You brown ground beef, stir in a glossy bulgogi-inspired sauce, then …
Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet: Easy, Cozy Weeknight Win
When I need dinner to feel comforting and still fit a real weeknight, I reach for cheesy ground beef and rice skillet. I grew up in Marrakesh, Morocco, where my …
High-Protein Chicken Enchilada Bake That Tastes Bold and Feels Light
When I moved from Marrakesh to San Diego, I missed the way dinner felt like a promise. In my grandmother’s kitchen, cumin and saffron hit the air first, and then …
Egg White Fried Rice with Chicken: Better-Than-Takeout and Light
I first made egg white fried rice with chicken on a foggy San Diego night when I missed Marrakesh and my grandmother’s kitchen. She always tossed leftover rice in a …
Shrimp Fajita Bowls for a Bold, Cozy Weeknight Win
Shrimp Fajita Bowls bring that sizzling fajita feeling to your table in one colorful, build-your-own dinner. I make Shrimp Fajita Bowls when I want big flavor without a long prep …
Chicken Sausage Veggie Skillet: Fast, Satisfying One-Pan Dinner
If weeknights hit you hard, this Chicken Sausage Veggie Skillet keeps dinner simple without tasting boring. I’m Samiya El Khoury, born in Marrakesh and now cooking in San Diego, and …
Lean Beef Chili: Bold Flavor, Lighter Bowl, Real Comfort
I’m Samiya El Khoury, born in Marrakesh and now cooking in San Diego. When I first started making Lean Beef Chili in the U.S., I worried it would taste “thin” …