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Easy High-Protein Mongolian Beef Bowls
Y’all know I love me a “bowl”. Endless variety, easy meal prep. And this high-protein Mongolian beef…
Spiced Brown Butter Pear Cornmeal Cake (+ GF Version)
Yeah, I know, that name is a mouthful. But this spiced brown butter pear cake IS a…
Thin Crispy Crackers (Regular + GF)
After so many homemade cracker recipe fails over the past couple years (guys, SO many…), I am…
Orange Poppyseed Pancakes with Blueberry Compote
Classic with a twist! Forget the traditional lemon version we all love—these orange poppyseed pancakes will have…
How to Make Easy Quick-Pickled Red Onions
Generally speaking, pickled ANYTHING is the devil in my opinion. Just not into it. But these quick-pickled…
Amazing DIY Face Oil: The Best Homemade Moisturizer for Glowing Skin
I’m taking a quick detour from food to share a different kind of recipe I use almost…
Dark Chocolate Chunk Orange Tahini Cookies
We’re headed into cookie season (…though, let’s be honest, shouldn’t it be cookie season all the time??)…
Custardy Oatmeal with Blueberries
Did you know that oatmeal with an egg is even better than the original?? This creamy custardy…
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Easy High-Protein Mongolian Beef Bowls
Y’all know I love me a “bowl”. Endless variety, easy meal prep. And this high-protein Mongolian beef bowl recipe is…
Desserts
Sweet Corn Cake with Tart Lemon Glaze
Somehow I’ve gone all summer without making a recipe using fresh sweet corn. And that is a travesty. To be…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache
A month ago I was crowing about the glorious chocolate stout cake with chocolate ganache that I made for my…
November Cakes a.k.a. Gooey Delicious Orange Buns
Have you ever read a piece of fiction that describes some kind of food in such rich, real detail that…
Pineapple Cheesecake with Macadamia Crust (+ Happy Birthday to Me)
We are giving Hawaiian vibes today! Usually for my birthday I find a dessert that’s a bit more complicated or…
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.
