One of the greatest parts about writing this blog is being pushed and inspired to find, create, and cook up new recipes. It’s a challenge, it’s fun, and it brings a little adventure (and many messes) to my kitchen. Because I am always trying out new things, people frequently ask me whether I ever cook the same thing twice. I do! I have my old favorites that I love to make, and there are newer recipes I’ve tried that are so good, I keep going back to them. And if there is a night when I just don’t know what I want to cook (and am sick of take out), I hit the “random post” button in the menu to get some ideas. Here are just some of my favorite things that I love to cook again and again.

Blue Moon, Butternut Squash, and Shrimp Risotto

Pinch Me Paella

Pumpkin Pasta

My Mama’s Roasted Chicken

World’s Best Crab Cakes, Once Removed

World’s Best Mac and Cheese

Man-Pleasing Chicken

Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon