Anne Pierce

Anne Pierce

Creamy Corn and Chicken Chowder

I make creamy corn and chicken chowder when I want something thick and comforting that feels like a proper meal in a bowl. Sweet corn and tender chicken come together in a rich, velvety broth that’s filling without being too…

One-Pot Tomato Basil Orzo Pasta

I make one-pot tomato basil orzo when I want something comforting and flavorful that doesn’t leave me with a sink full of dishes. The orzo cooks right in the tomato broth and soaks up all that garlicky, herby flavor as…

Creamy White Chicken Chili

I make this on nights when I want something comforting and a little unexpected that still comes together without much effort. White beans and tender chicken in a creamy, mildly spiced broth is the kind of chili that wins people…

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

I roast garlic parmesan potatoes when I need a side dish that everyone eats without complaining and pairs with almost anything. The garlic gets golden and fragrant while the potatoes crisp up on the outside and stay fluffy inside. I’ll…

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

I started making this on busy days when I wanted a deeply flavored soup waiting for me at the end of the evening without any active cooking. Everything goes into the slow cooker in the morning and by dinnertime the…

Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast

I make beef pot roast in the slow cooker when I want a hearty dinner that practically cooks itself while I’m doing other things. You just sear the meat, toss everything into the pot with vegetables and broth, and let…

Baked Salsa Chicken with Black Beans

I make baked salsa chicken when I want a hands-off dinner that practically seasons itself without me doing much work. You just pour salsa over the chicken, add black beans, and let the oven do everything while you handle other…

One-Pot Hamburger Helper from Scratch

I make homemade hamburger helper when I want the comfort of the boxed version but without the sodium overload and mystery ingredients. Everything cooks in one pot, including the pasta, so the noodles soak up all that beefy, cheesy flavor…