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A Simple, Tasty Side This recipe is my favorite way to eat asparagus. It feels a little fancy but is so easy. You just toss everything on a pan and let the oven do the work. Roasting makes the asparagus sweet and tender. The tomatoes get juicy and burst in your mouth. Doesn’t that…

A Cozy Drink for a Busy Day My grandson calls this my “hug in a cup.” I think that’s just right. This smoothie is like a warm blanket for your tummy. It is perfect for after school or when you feel a little fussy. It mixes sweet banana with gentle chamomile tea. Doesn’t that…

A Recipe Full of Memories This is my mom’s famous cream puff recipe. I have made it a hundred times. My kitchen still smells like her kitchen when I bake them. That smell of warm butter and vanilla is pure happiness. It feels like a hug. Doesn’t that smell amazing? I think food memories…

My Grandson’s Favorite Snack My grandson Leo visits every Sunday. He always asks for these crispy chicken wings. I love watching his face light up when I pull them from the oven. The smell fills the whole house with happiness. He thinks I’m a kitchen magician. I just know a few good tricks. Making…

My First Quiche Adventure I made my first quiche many years ago. I was so nervous. I thought it was too fancy for my little kitchen. But it turned out wonderfully. It was golden and puffy. I still laugh at how worried I was. This dish is really just a simple egg pie. Why…

A Little Story About My Grandson My grandson Leo came over one afternoon. He was so hungry. I had some chicken and tortillas ready. We whipped these wraps up in no time. He took one bite and his eyes got wide. He said, Grandma, this is better than the restaurant! I still laugh at…

The Best Smells in the Kitchen When the garlic and sesame oil hit the hot pan, I close my eyes. It smells like my favorite restaurant. Doesn’t that smell amazing? It means something wonderful is coming. That first sizzle is a promise of a good meal. This recipe fills the whole house with a…

A Happy Little Accident I first made this bread on a rainy Tuesday. My bananas were too spotty to eat. I didn’t want to waste them. So I mashed them up with what I had. The result was this wonderfully moist chocolate bread. I still laugh at that happy accident. It matters because it…

A Cake That Feels Like a Hug This almond poppyseed cake is my favorite thing to bake. It always makes my kitchen smell so warm and sweet. I think food should feel like a cozy hug. This cake does that for me. I first made it for my grandson when he came to visit.…

The Secret in the Sugar Let me tell you about my first batch of these cookies. I was so excited. I forgot to let the melted butter cool. The warm butter made the sugar all greasy. My cookies spread out like puddles. I still laugh at that. This matters because baking is a little…