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!

Copycat Mary Berry Soda Bread Recipe

If you’ve never baked bread, this Copycat Mary Berry Soda Bread is just perfect for starting your journey. It’s one of my favorite take-out recipes when I need warm, fresh bread lately, without too much fuss. There are no yeast…

Low Salt Chili Recipe

There’s something about a warm bowl of chili that just hits the spot, especially on a chilly night. This low-salt chili Recipe has been in my repertoire pretty much forever and has become one of my comfort-food staples. Hearty, full…

Paleta Shot (Mexican Candy Shot) Recipe

Let me tell you, once you try the Paleta Shot (Mexican Candy Shot), you’ll want to make it every weekend. This drink combines an amazing blend of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors that will pleasantly awaken your taste buds.…

Zuppa del Giorno Soup Recipe

On a chilly day, there’s something very heartwarming about a hot bowl of Zuppa del Giorno. I love the surprise element in knowing that “soup of the day” can change based on what you have in your fridge. That’s my…

Sweetened Condensed Milk Custard Recipe!

I’ll tell you this: the Sweetened Condensed Milk Custard Recipe just might be the one dessert that you can talk about for hours to make people think that you really spent hours in the kitchen. It takes, however, less than…

Refreshingly Sweet Raspberry Cream Soda Recipe

Something is enchanting about making your own Raspberry Cream Soda at home. A fizzy, fruity preparation, it triumphs over all that can be packaged and sold in a market. I began obsessing over this drink the instant I first made…