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!
  • Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas

    I’ll be real with you: enchiladas are one of my love languages. That saucy, cheesy, comforting goodness wrapped up in a tortilla? Yes, please. But here’s the thing sometimes I don’t have the energy to stand at the stove rolling tortillas and baking a whole casserole dish. That’s where my slow cooker comes to the…

  • Patriotic Pretzel Rods

    I don’t know about you, but I love recipes that feel festive without being a lot of work. Patriotic Pretzel Rods are one of those treats that look like you spent hours in the kitchen, but really, they come together in minutes. Every time I make them, people’s eyes light up—it’s the kind of snack…

  • Indian Butter Chicken Wraps

    I’ll be honest with you—Indian butter chicken is one of my comfort foods. The creamy, spiced tomato sauce paired with tender chicken never fails to make me happy. But here’s the thing: sometimes, I don’t want to sit down to a heavy plate of rice or naan. I want something handheld, something quick, something I…

  • Crack Burgers

    Some recipes get their names for a reason, and Crack Burgers are definitely one of them. The first time I made these, I thought, “Okay, it’s just a burger with some cheese and ranch, how different can it be?” But wow. One bite and I finally understood the hype. Juicy, flavorful, cheesy, with a little…

  • Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy Joes have always been one of those nostalgic, messy, finger-licking meals I crave when I want comfort food. But the day I swapped the classic tomato-based sauce for creamy Alfredo and tender chicken? Game-changer. These Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes are rich, cheesy, and a little indulgent—but still quick enough for a weeknight dinner. They’re…

  • Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps

    I don’t know about you, but I love meals that feel like takeout but are secretly homemade and healthier. These Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps are exactly that. They’ve got that sticky-sweet, slightly spicy flavor that makes you want to lick your fingers clean—but wrapped up with fresh veggies in a soft tortilla, they’re quick, easy,…

  • Mediterranean Chicken Wraps

    There’s something about Mediterranean food that just makes me happy. The bright veggies, tangy sauces, warm spices—it’s like sunshine on a plate. The first time I wrapped juicy grilled chicken with hummus, crisp cucumbers, and a drizzle of tzatziki, I thought: this is the kind of meal I could eat every day and never get…