New things to try. Recipes worth repeating.
Genuinely delicious, carefully tested recipes from a self-taught home cook who has never been afraid to try everything.
Cold nights. Holiday tables.
Pick a pot of chili for a cold evening, bake a pumpkin pie, and plan your holiday roast before the kitchen gets busy.
01This easy slow cooker chili is a dependable mix of beef, two kinds of beans, peppers, tomatoes, and familiar pantry spices. It cooks into a thick, balanced bowl with a little sweetness and enough chile flavor to stay interesting.
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02This slow cooker chili combines deeply browned beef, pinto beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and a classic spice blend. It is thick, hearty, and pantry friendly, with an optional touch of red pepper for extra heat.
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03This slow cooker chili uses fresh tomatoes, ground beef, pork sausage, two kinds of beans, and a gently smoky spice blend. The long cook turns the vegetables and broth into a hearty bowl with a little sweetness and a controlled jalapeño heat.
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04Traditional pumpkin pie adapted from Libby's, with adjusted baking timing and gentle mixing and cooling tips to help prevent cracks.
Make this →Why these recipes
I have spent years cooking across cuisines, chasing interesting ideas, and learning what actually makes a dish worth repeating. This is the library I wish more recipe sites were: broad, honest, creative, and dependable.
How I approach cooking →New recipes
01This recipe comes from my mother in law, Roseanne. Her handwritten card is almost worn out, and these are the best dinner rolls I've ever had. Soft, tall and light all the way through.
Make this →02Traditional pumpkin pie adapted from Libby's, with adjusted baking timing and gentle mixing and cooling tips to help prevent cracks.
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03Buttery bread dressing with onions, celery, and fresh herbs, baked until crisp on top.
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04This soup is simple, clean, and comforting without being boring. And healthy! The natural sweetness of the carrots pairs perfectly with fresh ginger, making it light and bright. So good!
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05The weather here is finally starting to feel like a normal North Dakota winter. Where comfort food isn’t just nice to have... it’s necessary! These are the meals that warm you from the inside out and make winter feel a little more manageable.
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06When the temperatures start dropping here in North Dakota, it's hard to beat a big bowl of something hot and comforting. Soups, stews, casseroles, and slow cooker meals are all great, but sometimes I want something with a little more excitement.
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Behind My Complete Cooking
I am a completely self-taught home cook. I learned by trying dishes from everywhere, making them again, understanding what changed, and never being afraid of the unfamiliar. That range is what lets me explain traditional recipes honestly, build creative new ones, and turn whatever is around into food people actually want to eat.
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