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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…
Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas
Someway, somehow, I started making healthy fast breakfast tacos three or four mornings a week. And while…
Super Healthy Peanut Butter Date Cookies (GF, Vegan, No Refined Sugar)
I’ve got a solid track record of loving a simple healthy sweet treat, and have built a…
Strawberry Cornmeal “Griddle Cakes” (Pancakes)
These strawberry cornmeal griddle cakes are my unofficial 4th of July breakfast every year. Yes, there’s a…
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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
Chai Spiced Shortbread Cookies
Sometimes the perfect treats are the ones that sneak up on you. These delicate chai shortbread cookies don’t punch you…
Snickerdoodle Bread
This bread is magical. I’m not someone who could generally be accused of being a snickerdoodle freak, though I’m a…
Weekday Indulgence: Easy Triple Dark Chocolate Cookies
Forget double chocolate cookies. Today we’re talking TRIPLE chocolate cookies! And not just any run-of-the-mill, but amazing triple dark chocolate…
Happy Birthday To Me: Blackberry Red Wine Chocolate Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
Ugh, my photos of this cake are so meh, and this absolutely glorious cake does not deserve such an indignity. …
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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.
