Hello Reader I always like keeping an eye on the recipes you’ve been reaching for the most and what's appealing right now. Here are a few dishes that have been trending lately around Garden in the Kitchen. Marry Me Chicken Chicken Jambalaya 🌞 Breakfast Boosts Egg & Chorizo Breakfast Tacos → so good you'll love this meal! Weight Loss Egg Omelette (3 Ways) → simple, filling and clean! 🥤 Smoothies Everyone’s Reaching For Chocolate Coffee Protein Smoothie Blueberry Beet Protein Smoothie Mango...
about 15 hours ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader There’s something deeply comforting about a pot of beef stew simmering away. But over time, I’ve learned that not every stew serves the same purpose. So instead of asking what’s the best beef stew? I like to ask: Which beef stew feels right for you right now? If you’re craving something deeply cozy, the kind that warms the house and invites you to slow down. This hearty Dutch Oven Beef Stew is one I return to on quieter days. When I want comfort with a strong sense of tradition,...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader This updated Chicken Cobb Salad is exactly that kind of meal I reach for when I need balance between the hearty meals. It’s fresh, satisfying, and full of real ingredients, without feeling cold or insubstantial. Eating with Intention This time of year, I naturally crave warming meals, stews simmering on the stove, hearty dishes that feel grounding and comforting. That’s always been my instinct, especially in winter. And yet, every so often, I find myself reaching for a colorful,...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader As the year comes to a close, I always love looking back at what you cooked the most from Garden in the Kitchen. These are your Top 10 most-viewed recipes of the year, counted down from #10 to #1. It's a mix of cozy classics, weeknight favorites, and slow-cooked comfort. Let’s count them down 👇 #10 Classic Braised Beef Shank (Osso Buco) #9 Ground Beef & Butternut Squash Skillet #8 Garlic & Herbs Lamb Loin Chops #7 Best Oxtail Soup #6 Ground Beef Veggie Skillet #5 Sheet Pan...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader As the New Year begins, many cultures welcome it with foods meant to bring luck, abundance, and fresh starts. I love how these traditions turn a simple meal into something meaningful. Southern U.S.Black-eyed peas are a New Year’s Day staple, believed to bring good luck, often served with greens for prosperity. Recipe Recipe ItalyLentils symbolize coins and abundance. The tradition says the more you eat, the more luck you’ll have. 👉 Lentil Soup Recipe BrazilLentils are often the...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader It’s Friday, and if your brain is already halfway into the weekend, you’re not alone. This is usually the night I want something fast, flavorful, and a little exciting, the kind of dinner that feels like take-out, without actually ordering it. And before I share this week’s lineup, I have to tell you something that made my whole day 😃 A reader recently left this note after making my Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry and it was the first time she’d ever commented on a recipe online (which...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader Okay, so this happened… I took everything we love about Marry Me Chicken, the creamy sauce, the sun-dried tomatoes, the parmesan, the “wait, why is this so good?” factor and turned it into a soup. And honestly? I might love it even more this way. This Marry Me Chicken Soup is cozy, comforting, and weeknight-friendly (thanks to this clever short-cut). It’s the kind of soup you make once and immediately start planning when you’re making it again. 👉 NEW: Marry Me Chicken Soup 💛 The...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader If you don’t own an Instant Pot yet, this might be the email that changes that. Because here’s the thing: I love a cozy, homemade soup moment… but I do not love babysitting a pot on the stove for an hour on a weeknight. And that’s exactly why I keep coming back to my Instant Pot. It gives you that slow-simmered flavor in a fraction of the time and it’s honestly one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table when life is busy. So today I’m sharing two Instant Pot soups that...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader Okay… I probably shouldn’t be sharing this. These are the kind of recipes I pull out when I want guaranteed compliments, the kind of breads that make people ask, “Wait, did you bake this!?” But it’s the holidays, and what better time to impress with your bread-baking skills (fyi, no skills needed!). So consider this your VIP pass to my holiday bread basket, warm, golden, buttery, pull-apart, cheesy… basically everything delicious that belongs on your table this season. (Go ahead...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader Hi friend, We’ve officially entered the whirlwind of December, the gatherings, the gifting, the cozy nights in… and the constant question: What should I cook? Don’t worry, I’ve got you. Think of this as your December cheat sheet packed with easy, delicious, crowd-pleasing recipes you can come back to all month long. (Save this email so it’s handy when you need it!) 🎉 For Holiday Get-Togethers Hosting doesn’t have to be stressful, sometimes one standout dish is all you need. Try...
30 days ago • 1 min read