I love learning about cooks who keep things simple and real. Alex Green is one of those people. He is known for sharing clear recipes that many home bakers trust. His vanilla paste recipe became popular because it uses real beans and easy steps. The Alex Green Vanilla Bean Paste Recipe is a rich, homemade…
I love watching Sonny Hurrell, also known as That Dude Can Cook. He shares food videos on YouTube and TikTok, and his style feels real and calm. One recipe that caught my eye was the That Dude Can Cook Rosemary Salt Recipe. His slogan says anyone can cook, and I believe that. I enjoy drying…
During holiday time in the South, certain dishes always show up on my table, especially comfort foods inspired by Kimmy’s Kreations Mac and Cheese and her famous sweet potato pie. I grew up eating sweet potato pie, and it was a big part of my childhood. My grandmom used to bake it and share it…
Jersey Mike’s Subs is best known for big sandwiches, but their cookies won my heart. The flavor of Jersey Mike’s chocolate chip cookies brings back that soft middle and light crisp edge I love so much. Three years ago, my husband and I stopped there, and he ordered the cookies. They came out as cute…
A good frosting should feel smooth, light, and easy to work with. Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies all deserve a topping that looks polished and tastes just as good. Store-bought tubs often fall short when it comes to texture, flavor, and clean results. The goal was sharp lines, neat swirls, and a soft cake-batter flavor that…
I really love mac and cheese. It is one of my favorite comfort foods. Kimberly Villalobos, also known as Kimmy’s Kreations, makes an amazing version of it. She is from NYC and is known for her southern-style cooking. Her mac and cheese became very popular on TikTok, and many people wanted to try it. When…
When I go to Portillo’s and order their chopped salad, one dressing always comes with it – the house salad dressing. They call it “house dressing” because it’s their signature blend that they use at all their locations. It’s what makes their salads special and keeps people coming back. They serve this house dressing at…
I love a good steakhouse meal, and lamb chops sit high on my list. Longhorn Steakhouse Grilled Lamb Chops show up for a short time each year in the spring, around March and April. Many people wait all year just for this plate. I am a big lamb chop fan, so waiting feels hard. That…
Denny’s restaurant is popular for their diner and breakfast options. When you go there for breakfast, one dish you must try is their scrambled eggs. Their scrambled eggs are a popular breakfast item at their restaurants. Scrambled eggs are part of my morning meal with toast every day, so going to the restaurant every time…
When I was little, I lived in Alabama with my parents. Near our house, there was a Logan’s Roadhouse, and on many weekdays, my mom, dad, and I went there and tried many dishes. One dish showed up on our table every cold season: their warm potato soup. My mom loved it, and I grew…