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Custardy Oatmeal with Blueberries
Did you know that oatmeal with an egg is even better than the original?? This creamy custardy…
The Best, Softest Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread
For all the time that I’ve spent gluten-free over the past 15 years (thankfully not all the…
Lemon Berry Dutch Baby (German Pancake)
This was one of those recipes it took me a while to get right. Which is weird,…
The Olivia: Lemon & Honey Gin Cocktail with Amaretto & Olive Oil
Before you ask, yes, you read that correctly. Olive oil. The Olivia hits you with tart lemon…
Cozy Cinnamon Snack Cake (Egg-Free)
This is the definition of a happy accident. I’ve played around with a glazed cinnamon cake for…
Healthy(ish) Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
I’ve definitely been on a bread-baking kick lately—though not sure if this one qualifies as an actual…
The Easy Coconut Rice I Make At Least Once A Week
To call this easy coconut rice a “staple” is underselling it. I’ve gotten to the point I…
Aunt Tina’s Chicken Salad (The Best In The World)
I’m pretty sure I didn’t even know chicken salad existed when I was growing up (now, TUNA…
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The Easy Coconut Rice I Make At Least Once A Week
To call this easy coconut rice a “staple” is underselling it. I’ve gotten to the point I could make this…
Desserts
Homemade Ladyfingers (For Tiramisu)
Ladyfinger cookies just sound so…out there. Like something about which Violet, Dowager Countess at Downton Abbey, would toss out a…
Simple & Amazing Chocolate Brioche Babka
We’re going “back to basics” with this chocolate brioche babka…why mess with perfection?? Now, I say “basics” not because it’s…
Super Healthy Fudgy Date Brownies (GF, vegan, nut-free)
I’m all about a fudgy brownie normally. And what’s crazy is that these healthy date brownies are…pretty darn fudgy, despite…
Lemon-Cherry Almond Tart with Rosemary Shortbread Crust
WHOA, is all I can say about these dreamy lemon-cherry tarts. This was my first time attempting anything like this—on…
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.
