Ava Smith

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!

Fettuccine Primavera

Fettuccine Primavera is a delightfully fresh, colorful, very simple, and filling dish. I make this when I feel a bit on the lighter side but want something comforting. It has the wonderful contrast of crisp-tender veggies in a creamy cheesy…

Orange Macarons

If you’ve never tasted orange macarons, then the sweet and citrusy treat is waiting for you! The tiny cookies are some of my absolute favorites to whip up when I want to make something special but not too difficult to…

Virgin Lemon Drop Recipe

My go-to drink has been the Virgin Lemon Drop for those times when one needs something sweet, tart, and refreshing. It encompasses everything that I love-citrus, cool, and of course, non-alcoholic, so that everybody can enjoy it. I love making…

Salmon Mushroom Recipe

I’m telling you, this Salmon Mushroom recipe is a lifesaver. It’s one of those made-in-heaven yet so easy-to-get-in-the-kitchen dishes worthy of the name. I adore making it for those days when what I feel like is tangy, creamy, rich, and…

Chocolate Clusters Coconut Recipe

If you’re like me and always on the lookout for a super-fast and mildly sweet treat that does not require starting an oven, then this Chocolate Clusters Coconut recipe is bound to become your favorite. It’s dreamy and heavenly to…

Copycat Rafferty’s Potato Soup Recipe

Nothing is perfect on a wintry day when you’ve got a bowlful of Copycat Rafferty’s Potato Soup. Thick, creamy, and flavored with heartiness, it combines potatoes, melted cheese, and smoked bacon like no other. I have been addicted to this…

Mexican Cream Cheese Recipe

Mexican Cream Cheese has its own magic. This sweet, tangy, creamy texture with just the right amount of heat is an absolute killer. I make it for parties, for taco nights, or even as a toast spread, and the recipe’s…

Heavenly Chicken Recipe

There have been tons of times during which Heavenly Chicken was the dish on my table, eating at mealtime, because it is simply too good. I remember the first time I tasted it; its outside was crunchy and flavored, and…

Copycat Publix Key Lime Pie Recipe

“For anyone who has had a slice of Copycat Publix Key Lime Pie, they could testify that this stuff is addictive. Creamy, tangy, definitely not too sweet, and that buttery graham cracker crust? Total perfection. I make this pie at…