A cozy Thursday from Meal & Grace: bagels, leftover chicken spaghetti, and lime Jello with pears, shared with a heartfelt birthday message for Mason and Forrest from miles away.

A cozy Wednesday from Meal & Grace: skillet potato hash, Margherita pizza from Trader Joe’s, and creamy French onion dip — an easy, comforting balance of homemade and store-bought grace.

This batch reminded me that not everything has to last. Sometimes it is enough that it was good while it lasted.

A buttery, golden cake topped with roasted strawberries and balsamic syrup — this Magnolia Table Vol. 3 dessert is elegant, simple, and unforgettable.

A cozy Tuesday from Meal & Grace: simple bagels, creamy chicken spaghetti from Magnolia Table, and leftover butter cake with roasted strawberries — comfort food for an easy coastal evening.

Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through Magnolia Table Volumes 1, 2, and 3. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipe 117 of 457 is Sausage & Hash Brown Casserole — and here’s how it turned out. There’s something about breakfast casseroles that feel like an act of love. Maybe it’s the simplicity, or maybe it’s the way they fill the kitchen with warmth long before anyone else wakes up.

Today’s table: leftover sausage and hash brown casserole from Magnolia Table Vol. 1, a whole roasted chicken surrounded by carrots and potatoes from Vol. 2, and a butter cake with roasted strawberries and balsamic from Vol. 3. my outfit details on LtK After yesterday’s beach afternoon and a few errands that turned into an impromptu date night, the chicken will finally go into the oven tonight.

Golden, crispy potatoes and sizzling bacon star in this Magnolia Table Vol. 2 Skillet Potato Hash. Easy, cozy brunch made simple with GoodCook’s Veggie Dicer.

A cozy coastal Sunday from Meal & Grace: sausage and hash brown casserole, Dutch oven roasted chicken with carrots and potatoes, and butter cake with roasted strawberries — as fall finally rolls back onto the island.

Saturday looks like comfort food done right — skillet potato hash from Magnolia Table Vol. 2, classic Chicago dogs loaded with toppings, and a simple bowl of chips and ranch dip for good measure.

If Friday looks like Thursday, I’ll count it as comfort.

Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through Magnolia Table Volumes 1, 2, and 3. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipes 108 and 109 were Fresh Tomato Salsa & Guacamole — zesty, fresh, and proof that joy sometimes comes in chip form.

A cozy Thursday menu featuring a potato, pepper, and onion skillet with a fried egg, leftover beef stroganoff, and homemade ranch dip with potato chips from Magnolia Table, Vol. 3 — comfort food for the almost-weekend.

Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through all three Magnolia Table cookbooks by Joanna Gaines. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Next recipe, No. 108 — Beef Stroganoff — and here’s how it turned out!

Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through Magnolia Table Volumes 1, 2, and 3. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipes 105–107 were Homemade Pie Crust, Bacon Leek Quiche, and Garden Vegetable Quiche — quiet triumphs of butter, eggs, and intention.

By Wednesday, I’ll stop pretending life will ever slow down and start savoring what’s right in front of me — sausage patties, crispy Trader Joe’s hashbrowns, and a spoonful of pico that will wake everything up. Later, I’ll pile steak and onions onto toasted rolls and call it dinner, because Philly cheesesteaks will always beat perfection.

Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through Magnolia Table Volumes 1, 2, and 3. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipe 104 of 457 was Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake — simple, spiced, and as comforting as a favorite sweater pulled from the back of the closet. 353 recipes to go!

Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through Magnolia Table Volumes 1, 2, and 3. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipes 99–103 were Poached Chicken Breast, Homemade Flour Tortillas, Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, Cilantro Lime Rice, and Tres Leches Cake — a homemade fiesta that reminded me that celebration doesn’t need a reason, just good food and people to share it with.

Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through all three Magnolia Table cookbooks by Joanna Gaines. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipe 98 of 457 was Country Potato Soup — creamy, cozy, and the definition of home in a bowl.

Some Tuesdays will ask for something cozy — the kind of meal that will make the whole day feel softer. I’ll start with a protein shake and good intentions, but by dinner, I’ll crave something that feels like home. Tonight, it will be Beef Stroganoff from Magnolia Table, Vol. 2, rich and creamy and unapologetically comforting. And because no Tuesday should end without something sweet, Silo Cookies will make their way to the counter — chewy, chocolatey, and worth every bite.

Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through all three Magnolia Table cookbooks by Joanna Gaines. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipe 97 of 457 was Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta — effortlessly elegant, subtly sweet, and worthy of a happy-dance in the kitchen.

Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through Magnolia Table Volumes 1, 2, and 3. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipes 93 through 96 are Jo Jo’s Biscuits, Bo Bo’s Classic Gravy, Strawberry Shortcake, and Homemade Whipped Cream — and here’s how they turned out.

Inspired by Julie & Julia, I’m cooking my way through Magnolia Table Volumes 1, 2, and 3. I’m calling it The Jeanie Jo & Joanna Project. Recipes 90 and 91 are Gaines Family Chili and Jalapeño Cornbread — and here’s how they turned out.

Some Mondays will call for a little comfort and a lot of carbs. I’ll find mine somewhere between the creamy swirl of a protein shake and a bubbling dish of baked ziti fresh from the oven. Maybe that’s the thing about Mondays — they’ll demand softness, a little indulgence, and something that reminds me life can still taste good. And tonight, it will taste like pumpkin spice sheet cake.

Sunday table will trade hurry for comfort — scrambled eggs and crispy hashbrowns to start, baked ziti warming the house by dinner, and a Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta waiting patiently in the fridge.