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Peach Cobbler Syrup (for Iced Coffee or Cocktails)
I have had the worst luck the last few summers getting my hands on really REALLY good…
Pineapple & Honey Beef with Coconut Rice
I am obsessed with a sweet-and-savory pairing, whether in a dessert or a dinner. And this pineapple…
Brown Butter Bourbon Peach Crisp
This brown butter bourbon peach crisp is my OFFICIAL dessert of summer this year. It’s been…literal years…
Absolutely Perfect German Chocolate Cake
I don’t really like coconut. I’m not a huge fan of nuts. Or caramel, or other things…
Simple Grilled Pesto Pizza
It’s been a loooooong time since I posted a grilled pizza recipe. I’ve posted several over the…
Blueberry Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies (or Skillet Cookie)
When I first saw this idea for blueberry chocolate chip cookies, I was admittedly intrigued. Which was…
Easy Summer Berry Torte
I was feeling downright patriotic with this easy summer berry cake…and then I realized once it was…
The Best Homemade Guacamole
It is truly insane that I haven’t shared my favorite guacamole recipe here in 10+ years. I…
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Pineapple & Honey Beef with Coconut Rice
I am obsessed with a sweet-and-savory pairing, whether in a dessert or a dinner. And this pineapple honey beef is…
Desserts
Brown Butter Bourbon Peach Crisp
This brown butter bourbon peach crisp is my OFFICIAL dessert of summer this year. It’s been…literal years since I’ve managed…
Absolutely Perfect German Chocolate Cake
I don’t really like coconut. I’m not a huge fan of nuts. Or caramel, or other things that are too…
Blueberry Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies (or Skillet Cookie)
When I first saw this idea for blueberry chocolate chip cookies, I was admittedly intrigued. Which was surprising because…I don’t…
Easy Summer Berry Torte
I was feeling downright patriotic with this easy summer berry cake…and then I realized once it was baked that the…
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
Some of My Must-Have Kitchen Tools!
A few of my favorites…
A Guide to What Bread You Should Make
“I only have XX hours before dinner, what kind of bread can I make??” It’s a question most home cooks end up facing (for me, pretty frequently), and I’d often poke through different bread recipes, find one that sounded great, and then realize it would take twice the time I had.
So I’ve saved us all a lot of heartache…I’ve collected all of my bread recipes and grouped them based on the amount of time they take from start to finish. This way you can easily choose the recipe that’s perfect for the time you have remaining–whether that’s an hour, a couple hours, an afternoon, or overnight!
Meet the creator
I’m Jessica
When I created this blog over a decade ago, I was stuck in a cooking rut and needed a reason to try new recipes. Over the years it’s become a place where I share my newfound favorites and some old family secret recipes with others who love food. Because I LOVE FOOD. (And cocktails…)
Like many, I struggle to find the time and energy to cook, and to eat real, quality food. So I’m here to make that easier, get dinner on the table faster, and find a new indulgence. My focus is on using real, simple ingredients to make extraordinary food. I love sun, alone time, really good coffee, all the pastries, exploring other countries, reading, my two ridiculous cats, and a good cocktail.
