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Hi, I’m Renee

I’m a technique-obsessed home cook who believes the recipe is just the starting point. Here you’ll find seasonal, from-scratch cooking with the context to help you make it yours — whether it’s a Tuesday night or a long Sunday in the kitchen.


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12 Frozen Treats That’ll Make You Skip the Ice Cream Truck

These 12 make-ahead frozen treats bring bold flavors, cool textures, and grown-up upgrades to your freezer.

Frozen Treats

  • Frozen Desserts | Recipes

    Pineapple Ice Cream Cakes with Rum Caramel Sauce

  • Frozen Desserts | Recipes

    Blueberry Ice Cream (No Egg)

Latest Recipes

  • Chicken | Recipes

    20-Minute Grilled Basil Pesto Chicken with Charred Tomatoes and Avocado

  • Chicken | Recipes

    Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs

  • Fruit Crisps, Cobblers & Pavlova | Recipes

    Pavlova Wreath with Raspberry Coulis

  • Drinks & Cocktails | Recipes

    Easy Mint Julep with Mint Simple Syrup

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Culinary Resources

  • Desserts & Sweet Baking | Kitchen Techniques | Recipes

    How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs

  • Drinks & Cocktails | Recipes

    Easy Mint Julep with Mint Simple Syrup

    This easy mint julep is made with mint-infused simple syrup. It’s a bourbon cocktail that’s ready in 3 minutes & perfect for serving a crowd.

Cocktail Recipes

  • Drinks & Cocktails | Recipes

    Kentucky Derby Mint Julep with Muddled Sugar

  • Desserts & Sweet Baking | Drinks & Cocktails | Recipes

    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs

  • Drinks & Cocktails | Recipes

    Blackberry Bourbon Smash (No Simple Syrup)

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