This Gal Cooks https://www.thisgalcooks.com/ Inspired Recipes Made With Love Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:06:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/utensils.png This Gal Cooks https://www.thisgalcooks.com/ 32 32 Brown Butter and Hot Honey Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Roll Sliders https://www.thisgalcooks.com/brown-butter-and-hot-honey-ham-and-cheese-hawaiian-roll-sliders/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/brown-butter-and-hot-honey-ham-and-cheese-hawaiian-roll-sliders/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:06:59 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/brown-butter-and-hot-honey-ham-and-cheese-hawaiian-roll-sliders/ I still remember the first time I tasted a warm batch of party sliders at a neighborhood potluck years ago. They were sitting in a foil pan, dripping with melted butter, and vanished before the paper plates could even make their rounds. Everyone loved them, but I always felt like the classic version was missing […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/brown-butter-and-hot-honey-ham-and-cheese-hawaiian-roll-sliders/feed/ 0 How a Spoonful of Miso Creates the Ultimate Silky Egg Drop Soup https://www.thisgalcooks.com/how-a-spoonful-of-miso-creates-the-ultimate-silky-egg-drop-soup/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/how-a-spoonful-of-miso-creates-the-ultimate-silky-egg-drop-soup/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:06:32 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/how-a-spoonful-of-miso-creates-the-ultimate-silky-egg-drop-soup/ Growing up down South, soup season was usually defined by huge pots of simmering chicken and dumplings or rich vegetable stews. The very first time I tasted authentic egg drop soup was during a rainy evening at a tiny family-run Chinese restaurant downtown. Watching those delicate, silky ribbons unfurl in a steaming, fragrant golden broth […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/how-a-spoonful-of-miso-creates-the-ultimate-silky-egg-drop-soup/feed/ 0 Smoked Pork Tenderloin with a Sweet and Savory Miso-Maple Glaze https://www.thisgalcooks.com/smoked-pork-tenderloin-with-a-sweet-and-savory-miso-maple-glaze/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/smoked-pork-tenderloin-with-a-sweet-and-savory-miso-maple-glaze/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:06:26 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/smoked-pork-tenderloin-with-a-sweet-and-savory-miso-maple-glaze/ Growing up in the South, I learned early on that barbecue is practically a love language. My uncle was the undisputed neighborhood pitmaster, and every summer weekend, the sweet scent of fruitwood smoke drifted over our backyard fence. He always made ribs and pulled pork, but the very first time he served us tender slices […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/smoked-pork-tenderloin-with-a-sweet-and-savory-miso-maple-glaze/feed/ 0 The Secret Umami Ingredient That Changed My Steak Fajita Recipe Forever https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-secret-umami-ingredient-that-changed-my-steak-fajita-recipe-forever/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-secret-umami-ingredient-that-changed-my-steak-fajita-recipe-forever/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:06:56 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-secret-umami-ingredient-that-changed-my-steak-fajita-recipe-forever/ The first time I ever had a truly memorable steak fajita, I was visiting family out in Texas. We went to this hole-in-the-wall spot where the sizzle of the cast-iron platters echoed across the dining room, filling the air with the incredible aroma of charred beef, sweet onions, and roasted peppers. It was love at […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-secret-umami-ingredient-that-changed-my-steak-fajita-recipe-forever/feed/ 0 Next-Level Tuna Casserole with Sharp Cheddar and a Savory Miso Twist https://www.thisgalcooks.com/next-level-tuna-casserole-with-sharp-cheddar-and-a-savory-miso-twist/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/next-level-tuna-casserole-with-sharp-cheddar-and-a-savory-miso-twist/#respond Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:06:35 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/next-level-tuna-casserole-with-sharp-cheddar-and-a-savory-miso-twist/ Growing up, tuna casserole made a frequent appearance on our family dinner table. It was the quintessential busy weeknight meal, usually scooped straight from a dated glass dish where condensed soup and crushed potato chips did all the heavy lifting. While it was comforting in its own nostalgic way, it often felt heavy, flat, and […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/next-level-tuna-casserole-with-sharp-cheddar-and-a-savory-miso-twist/feed/ 0 The Ultimate Homemade French Onion Soup Mix with a Secret Umami Twist https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-ultimate-homemade-french-onion-soup-mix-with-a-secret-umami-twist/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-ultimate-homemade-french-onion-soup-mix-with-a-secret-umami-twist/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:41:51 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-ultimate-homemade-french-onion-soup-mix-with-a-secret-umami-twist/ Growing up, my mama always kept a little stash of those familiar silver foil packets in the pantry. Whenever unexpected company stopped by our house on a Sunday afternoon, she would rip one open, stir it into a tub of sour cream, and set it out with a bowl of ridged potato chips. It was […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-ultimate-homemade-french-onion-soup-mix-with-a-secret-umami-twist/feed/ 0 Better Than the Restaurant: The Ultimate Copycat Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup https://www.thisgalcooks.com/better-than-the-restaurant-the-ultimate-copycat-chilis-chicken-enchilada-soup/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/better-than-the-restaurant-the-ultimate-copycat-chilis-chicken-enchilada-soup/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:27:09 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/better-than-the-restaurant-the-ultimate-copycat-chilis-chicken-enchilada-soup/ Growing up, going out for dinner on a busy Friday night felt like a real celebration. My family often found ourselves sliding into a booth at our local Chili’s, and before we even opened the menus, I already knew what I wanted. That piping-hot bowl of chili’s chicken enchilada soup was pure comfort in a […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/better-than-the-restaurant-the-ultimate-copycat-chilis-chicken-enchilada-soup/feed/ 0 Cozy Pork Soup with a Savory Apple Broth and Crispy Sage https://www.thisgalcooks.com/cozy-pork-soup-with-a-savory-apple-broth-and-crispy-sage/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/cozy-pork-soup-with-a-savory-apple-broth-and-crispy-sage/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:31:26 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=45081 There are some flavors that just feel like fall has wrapped its arms around you. I remember my first real taste of this kind of comfort. I was visiting a friend up in the Virginia mountains one October, and the air had that perfect crispness to it. She made a simple pork soup that was […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/cozy-pork-soup-with-a-savory-apple-broth-and-crispy-sage/feed/ 0 The Coziest White Bean and Kale Soup with a Secret Flavor Boost https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-coziest-white-bean-and-kale-soup-with-a-secret-flavor-boost/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-coziest-white-bean-and-kale-soup-with-a-secret-flavor-boost/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:31:59 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=45077 I’ll never forget the first time I tried a simple white bean and kale soup. It was at a friend’s house on one of those first truly chilly nights of fall, the kind that makes you want to curl up in a blanket with a good book. She served this soup, and it was warm, […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/the-coziest-white-bean-and-kale-soup-with-a-secret-flavor-boost/feed/ 0 Hearty and Comforting Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup with Gnocchi https://www.thisgalcooks.com/hearty-and-comforting-creamy-parmesan-italian-sausage-soup-with-gnocchi/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/hearty-and-comforting-creamy-parmesan-italian-sausage-soup-with-gnocchi/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:32:14 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=45079 There are some meals that just feel like a hug in a bowl, and this creamy parmesan Italian sausage soup is exactly that. I first had a version of this soup years ago at a friend’s house on a chilly fall evening. It was rich, satisfying, and everything I wanted on a cozy night in. […]

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