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Fire Birds Fried Chicken Sandwich
My attempt at a copy of my favorite fried chicken sandwich of all time!
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3 min read


Sourdough English Muffins
Try making your own light and fluffy English Muffins with my brand new recipe!
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2 min read


Ken's Caesar Salad
Based on a family friend's recipe, this will be the best Caesar you've ever had!
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1 min read


Balsamic-glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/ Pancetta
The kids won’t eat your Brussels Sprouts? Try these - I bet there won’t be a single one left at the end of dinner!
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1 min read


Egg Salad
Fresh & tangy egg salad. The best you’ll ever have!
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1 min read


Crispy Crab Cakes
Simple, crunchy, savory crab cakes.
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2 min read


Baked Bang Bang Cauliflower
You’ve had Bang bang shrimp, now try the cauliflower version! I bet you'll love this one more!
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1 min read


Paprika Chicken, Kale, and Rice Bake
Not your classic “chicken and rice” recipe… this is PACKED with flavor and protein. A perfect one-pot meal!
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2 min read


Chicken Tikka Masala
My take on chicken tikka masala! This is a versatile recipe where you can balance sweetness and spice to your liking!
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2 min read


Lemony White Bean Soup with Kale & Gremolata
This soup is hearty, healthy, vegetarian (or vegan!), and FRESH!
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3 min read


Garlicky Clam Linguine with Carrots
A perfect cozy pasta meal on a chilly Sunday!
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1 min read


Your New Favorite Scrambled Eggs
I promise these will be some of the best scrambled eggs you’ve ever had. And only 3 ingredients!
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1 min read


Pork Belly Banh Mi
Sweet, salty, spicy, what’s not to love about this Pork Belly Banh Mi?!
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2 min read


Mac and Cheese Balls
Golden and crispy mac and cheese balls! This recipe also includes how to make mac and cheese, marinara sauce, and breadcrumbs!
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4 min read


Mushroom & Pea Risotto
I'm here to prove that making risotto is easier than you think!
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2 min read


Debbi's Homemade Mayonnaise
This six ingredient mayo is so versatile and can be used on anything from sandwiches to burgers, salads, and much more!
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2 min read


Parmesan, Rosemary, and Garlic Sourdough Focaccia
Focaccia can be anything you want, but if you need somewhere to begin, start with parmesan, rosemary, and garlic!
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1 min read


The Bee's Knees
Based on my favorite pizza from Pizzicletta, a pizzeria in Flagstaff, AZ. This may be the best pie you’ve ever eaten.
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1 min read


Homemade Pizza Dough
The perfect pizza dough for any night of the week! Months and months of alterations have led to this dough recipe, enjoy!
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3 min read


Sourdough Discard Scallion Pancakes
You need a sourdough starter for this recipe, but I promise they are the best scallion pancakes you’ll ever have!
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2 min read


Keeping your Sourdough Starter Alive
This blog post will tell you the science of a sourdough starter as well as how to keep it alive and happy!
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4 min read


Creating Your Sourdough Starter
Create your own Sourdough Starter with this easy to follow recipe from King Arthur (with my tips and tricks)
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3 min read


My Sourdough Loaf Recipe
My favorite sourdough recipe. Ready for an olive oil drizzle, a spread of butter, or a dunk into a warm soup.
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6 min read
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