Cozy Breakfast Grilled Cheese Eggs
I won’t lie — this kind of breakfast really gets me to slow down and savor my morning. There are days when you are not quite ready to start working and just looking for something warm, golden, and soothing. My…
Ava Smith
Hey there! I'm Ava Smith - a self-taught home cook who loves creating simple, tasty recipes anyone can make. This 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!
Avocado Garlicky Mushroom Toast
The other day I woke up with a desire for a breakfast that was both simple and of high quality at the same time – something that is like a brunch at a nice café with just a few minutes…
Shrimp Sausage Veggie Stir-Fry
It is really a great joy to see the mix of shrimp, sausage, and a lot of brightly colored veggies in a pan that is already hot and not more than 30 minutes. The Shrimp Sausage Veggie Stir-Fry is one…
Shadow Milk Cookie x Pure Vanilla Cookie
If you’re a Cookie Run fan (or just a dessert lover who enjoys experimenting), you’ve probably heard the buzz around the Shadow Milk Cookie x Pure Vanilla Cookie recipe. I’ve been baking professionally for over ten years, and I’ll admit…
Crispy Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Fries
Crispy, golden, and perfectly Seasoned! I don’t know about you, but when the thing that you are craving for is also a vegetable—this is the moment when I am profoundly happy with the food in my home. I feel like…
Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes
I feel some sort of crispy, golden potatoes’ magic that fills me with joy. Moreover, when it comes to golden melted butter, buttery roasted garlic, and a mixture of salty parmesan to sum up the state, I simply can’t think…
Red Wine Braised Beef Bourguignon
To be completely honest with you, this recipe is one of those that makes me feel like I am in a cozy French kitchen on a cold evening, even if I am actually just cooking at my own place. The…
She-Crab Creamy Soup
Haven’t you noticed that She-Crab Creamy Soup has some magical powers? There was an occasion when I prepared it for the first time; I can still remember the kitchen filling with the strong smell of the sea—and it was such…
Chicken Burrito Casserole Bake
Stacking all your favorite burrito fillings in one yummy, melted-cheese dish and baking is something profoundly satisfying. The first time I baked this Chicken Burrito Casserole Bake, I was genuinely doubting – Can it actually be a burrito? Spoiler: it’s…
Baby Back Ribs Recipe
Baby back ribs have a kind of magic about them. To me, they scream comfort food: the kind of food that makes you forget about everything, right after that first juicy, smoky, fall-off-the-bone bite. Every time I make ribs, it…
