Author: Ava Smith

Hi, I'm Ava Smith! I'm a self-taught home cook who loves creating simple, tasty recipes anyone can make. My blog is where I share the meals I make for family and friends—nothing fancy, just real food made with love. Follow along for easy, feel-good recipes straight from my kitchen!
  • Halloween Skull Potatoes

    I’ve made a lot of spooky snacks over the years, but these Halloween Skull Potatoes might just be my favorite. There’s something about a tray of crispy, golden potatoes shaped like little skulls that instantly turns a simple side dish into the star of the Halloween table. Every time I make them, people can’t help…

  • Halloween Mini Pizzas

    I’ll be honest—Halloween snacks are my favorite part of the season. Costumes are fun, candy is great, but the food? That’s where the magic really happens. These Halloween Mini Pizzas have become my go-to spooky treat every October. They’re fun to make, totally customizable, and bring out that playful side we all secretly love. Plus,…

  • Creepy Deviled Eggs

    There’s something delightfully weird about Halloween food, isn’t there? I love how it gives us permission to play with our food—literally. These Creepy Deviled Eggs are my go-to every October because they’re equal parts spooky and delicious. They’re that perfect bite-sized treat that makes guests stop mid-conversation and go, “Wait… are those eyeballs?”—and then they…

  • Homemade Pineapple Iced Tea

    I have always been of the opinion that the finest drinks are created from the simplest ideas—such as the classic mixing with the tropical. This homemade pineapple iced tea is the result of just that kind of thinking. For hot afternoons, I wanted a drink that was refreshing, light, and just a little bit indulgent,…