In the Kitchen With Brenda

As we slide deeper into the holiday season, everything starts to feel a little more magical — twinkly lights, comfort food simmering on the stove, and the joy of giving gifts that actually get used and loved. But today I’m popping in with a friendly heads-up, because this is one of those “you’ll be glad…

If you’ve been hanging out here for a bit, you already know I’m a big believer in cozy, simple meals — the kind that make weeknights feel calmer and winter nights feel warmer. And honestly… nothing makes that easier than having a freezer full of ready-to-go meals. After sharing my freezer prep routines, recipes, and…

If winter had a best friend, it would be freezer meals.There’s nothing better than opening your freezer on a busy night and knowing dinner is already prepped, seasoned, and waiting to be cooked. Freezer meals save money, save time, and — let’s be honest — save your sanity on those evenings when you just can’t…

When the weather turns cold and the days get shorter, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home more than ever. Winter is the season of simmering soups, warm casseroles, slow-cooked comfort foods, and those little rituals that make a house feel extra cozy. To help you enjoy every moment — and make your winter…

Because some nights just call for a bowl that hugs you back. When the temperatures dip and the world outside gets quiet under winter’s chill, there’s one recipe I reach for again and again — Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup. It’s the kind of soup that fills your kitchen with comfort, brings people wandering in…