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Tiktok-Famous Turkish Beef Pasta
It’s been a long time since I was tempted by an internet-famous recipe, but this one was…
Bittersweet Sipper: How to Make an N/A Negroni
Summmmmmer! If you’re looking for a refreshing non-alcoholic summer sip, I’ve got you covered. This hibiscus-based mocktail…
Toasted Cornmeal & Salted Honey Shortbread
The first time I laid eyes on the idea of a toasted cornmeal and salted honey shortbread,…
Lemon-Dijon Roasted Carrots with Feta
Roasted carrots are one of the most under-appreciated veggies, in my opinion. Somehow, people always go to…
How to Make the Iconic “Crisp Martini” (with Sauvy B)
Not long after I moved to Dallas, a friend was in town so I went out for…
Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs (The Fool-Proof Way I Always Do Them)
This is less of a “recipe” and more of a technique, but it is a survival-level staple…
Super Healthy Flourless Sweet Potato Brownies (Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, GF)
With these ridiculously-delicious flourless sweet potato brownies, I’ve realized that I’m accidentally working my way toward having…
Austrian Pancake with Plum Compote (Kaiserschmarrn) + GF Option
This is one of those recipes that immediately transports me back in time, to a very specific…
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Tiktok-Famous Turkish Beef Pasta
It’s been a long time since I was tempted by an internet-famous recipe, but this one was throwing all the…
Desserts
Lemon Almond Apricot Mascarpone Tart
For the Night to Be Observed this year, I was in charge of desserts for a rather large crowd…somewhere around…
Meyer Lemon Syrup Cake with Jam Swirls
I’m on a one-bowl snack cake train right now due to laziness and lack of time. Nothing fancy here. And…
How To Make the Best, Creamiest Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)
For some completely inexplicable reason, kheer is one of my ultimate comfort foods. I didn’t grow up with it at…
Obsession Alert: Marian Burros’ Plum Torte
Smitten Kitchen, man…she never lets me down. Her take on Marian Burros’s plum torte is now going down as one…
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.
