Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
I still remember the first time I tossed dill pickles into a chicken salad it was one of those summer days where the kitchen felt too hot for anything complicated …
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Red Velvet Cake
Red velvet cake was the star of the very first baking contest I ever entered and I can still remember nervously smoothing the final layer of cream cheese frosting while …
Jam Swirl Cookies
Jam swirl cookies remind me of a quiet afternoon I spent with my grandmother when she handed me a butter knife and said I was in charge of spreading the …
Raspberry Jelly Cups
Raspberry jelly cups became my sweet little obsession after a summer garden party where a friend served them in vintage glassware and the way the sunlight hit those ruby-red layers …
Tofu Nuggets
Tofu nuggets were my first real success in turning tofu skeptics into fans and it all started when I needed a meatless option for game day and decided to experiment …
Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian chili became my kitchen go-to on a chilly weeknight when I was low on groceries and even lower on energy and I didn’t want to compromise on flavor or …
Big Mac Crunchwrap
Big Mac crunchwrap became a hit in my kitchen the first time I attempted to recreate a fast-food favorite with a homemade twist and a pan-fried golden wrap that held …
Cheesy Baked Burrito Rice
Cheesy baked burrito rice was born one night when I had leftover taco beef and cooked rice staring at me from the fridge and I didn’t want to make tacos …
Cowboy Caviar Couscous
Cowboy caviar couscous came to life in my kitchen on a hot summer day when I was craving something colorful and refreshing and I didn’t feel like cooking anything heavy. …
Philadelphia Roll
Philadelphia roll was the very first sushi roll I ever made at home because I wanted something simple and creamy and beginner-friendly and I’d always loved the combo of salmon …