Author: Ava Sinclair

buffalo chicken sliders
Appetizers

buffalo chicken sliders

What are some good buffalo chicken sliders? What is the one appetizer that makes my family cheer and my friends ask for it? What are these little bundles of flavor? I remember the first time I whipped them up for a casual game night. I was aiming for something a little more exciting than the […]

Meatloaf recipe
Dinner

Meatloaf recipe

What are some of the best meatloaf recipes? It’s definitely one of those for me. I remember my mom making it on Sunday afternoons when the whole family would gather, and the smell of it. I don’t know why. What is the aroma of a savory house? Even now, when I whip up this meatloaf, […]

berry crisp
Desserts

berry crisp

Do you remember those days? The ones where you have a craving for something warm, sweet, and comforting, but you just don’t have the time to get it. I don’t have the energy for a complicated bake? What is the best berry crisp recipe? Is it like a warm hug from the inside out? My […]

Lemon pound cake
Desserts

Lemon pound cake

What is a lemon Pound Cake? If there is one recipe that always brings a smile to my face, it’s this one. It reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen, that warm, sunny space where the air always smelled like. What was something delicious was baking? I can taste it now – that perfect crumb, that […]

vanilla cupcakes
Desserts

vanilla cupcakes

Oh, vanilla cupcakes! Just saying the words brings back a flood of memories. I can smell that sweet, comforting aroma wafting from my grandma’s kitchen. She used to make these for my birthday every single year, and honestly, nothing has ever quite quite happened. What are the best vanilla cupcakes? Think of them as the […]

chocolate banana cake
Desserts

chocolate banana cake

What are some recipes that make your house smell like heaven? What is the best chocolate banana cake? Is it the kind of thing I whip up when I have a few overripe bananas staring at me from the fruit? What’s your favorite way to use up a bowl? Is this banana and chocolate combination […]

fettuccine alfredo
Dinner

fettuccine alfredo

What are some dishes that just feel like a hug? For me, that’s definitely fettuccine alfredo. I remember my mom making this for us on special occasions, and the smell of garlic and butter. I don’t remember what it was. Is filling the house pure magic? When people think of homemade pasta, they might just […]

taco bake
Dinner

taco bake

You know those nights? The ones where you’re staring into the fridge, totally out of ideas, and the kids are *already* tired. What’s for dinner? Is it true that these things happen at my house more often than I’d like to admit? What’s the secret weapon that makes everyone happy? What is my go-to taco […]

Pineapple dessert
Desserts

Pineapple dessert

What are some recipes that feel like home? Which ones smell amazing while baking, making your whole house feel warm and inviting? What is a pineapple dessert like? When I need a pick-me-up, or when unexpected guests pop by and I want something impressive, I always have something to do. What is the best thing […]

strawberry cheesecake mousse
Desserts

strawberry cheesecake mousse

What are some recipes that just feel like a hug in the bowl? What are some good cheesecake mousse recipes? I remember the first time I whipped this up, it was during a ridiculously busy holiday season, and I’m so glad I did. I was craving something decadent but honestly didn’t have the energy to […]