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Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus

Strawberry crème brûlée with champagne and flowers in the background next to a Safeway club card.

Strawberry Crème Brûlée

A thick cut filet mignon, resting on a green colored peach mango cilantro sauce and topped with grilled onions. A second serving is in the background along with a decanter of red wine and two glasses.

Filet Mignon with Peach Mango Cilantro Sauce

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

Butternut squash soup in a white bowl

Easy Butternut Squash Soup with Homemade Dumplings

Two empress 1908 gin sours.

Empress 1908 Gin Sour Cocktail

Smoothie Recipes

A pineapple banana smoothie on a wooden board next to clementines and a pineapple top.

Pineapple Banana Smoothie

Strawberry banana oat smoothie in a glass with glass straw, strawberry and banana garnish on the rim, and a dark blue background.

Strawberry Banana Oat Smoothie

A square image of a berry avocado smoothie in a glass jar on a wooden board.

Berry Avocado Smoothie

Cucumber avocado smoothie in a wine glass with a glass staw on a brown table.

Cucumber Avocado Smoothie

Breakfast

A close up shot of a blackberry smash cocktail with lime, basil, and blackberries on the side.

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

A close up of shaved brussels sprouts salad on a lined white plate with sliced avocado and sliced hard boiled egg.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Quick orange cranberry sauce in a ramekin next to fresh cranberries, oranges, and limes.

Orange Cranberry Sauce

French toast bake on a white plate

French Toast Bake

Hi! I’m Renee

Welcome to my kitchen, where we create the kitchen confidence to inspire home cooks to become home chefs.

I share tested recipes using seasonal ingredients and my favorite kitchen tips to help you make delicious from-scratch meals for your family and friends.

No fancy fads here, just high quality, homemade recipes. Learn more…

Main Dishes

Two pieces of panko crusted rockfish and a green salad on a gray plate.

Panko Crusted Rockfish Fillets

Close up image of a grilled shrimp grain bowl with barley, zucchini, mini bell peppers, shrimp, and avocado in a black bowl.

Grilled Shrimp Grain Bowl

A serving of stuffed pasta shells on a black plate with gold forks.

Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Ricotta

A brown wooden bowl of quinoa salad with Greek vinaigrette

Greek Quinoa Salad

Side Dishes

A square image of a serving of shrimp asparagus risotto in a black bowl.

Shrimp Asparagus Risotto

A roasted cabbage steak loaded with toppings.

Roasted Cabbage Steaks

A brown wooden bowl of quinoa salad with Greek vinaigrette

Greek Quinoa Salad

Heirloom carrots on a slate board garnished with thyme.

Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots

Desserts

Three cookies on a white plate next to a festive napkin and jar of milk.

Ann’s Snickerdoodle Recipe

A square shot of bourbon butterscotch sauce in a glass jar sitting on brown paper with a spoonful of sauce to the side. In the background there is a white napkin, cup of coffee, and fresh apples.

Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce

Angled shot of 6 cones, two in chocolate, two peanut butter, two vanilla.

Dipped Ice Cream Cones with Homemade Magic Shell

A ramekin of pumpkin spice creme brulee on a blue plate

Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée

Drinks

Two empress 1908 gin sours.

Empress 1908 Gin Sour Cocktail

Square shot of a champagne pomegranate cocktail in a coupe glass

Champagne Pomegranate Cocktail

A mint julep in a silver mint julep cup with sprigs of mint and a decanter of bourbon in the background.

Classic Mint Julep Cocktail

A person holding a white Irish cream hot chocolate bombs dusted with cocoa powder on a green napkin.

Irish Cream Hot Chocolate Bombs

Kitchen Tips and How-Tos

A bacon weave on toast, with BLT ingredients in the background

How to Make a Bacon Weave

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Charcuterie and Cheese Grazing Board

A close up of a dark chocolate hot chocolate bomb decorated with white chocolate and sprinkles on a blue and white polka dot napkin with more hot chocolate bombs in the background.

How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs

Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries in a white ceramic carton spilling out over the sides. Square image.

Summer Berries: Tips for washing and storing, plus recipes too!