Author: Ava Sinclair

best chili
Dinner

best chili

What are some recipes that feel like a warm hug? What are the ones you can whip up without even looking at a recipe card because you’ve made them so many times? What is chili? Is it the smell that fills the house on a chilly autumn afternoon, or the bubbling pot that beckons? Everyone […]

burger sauce
Appetizers

burger sauce

I’m a burger sauce snob. I can’t stand it. But I know I am. I know it sounds ridiculous, but a truly *great* burger sauce can elevate the flavor. What made Burger to legendary status? I’ve tried countless store-bought versions, and while some are fine, they just never hit that spot. What is that perfect […]

Strawberry jello pie
Desserts

Strawberry jello pie

What are some good recipes for strawberry jello pie? Is it the kind of dessert that makes you feel like you’re a kid again? What is pure delight? I remember my mom making this for summer picnics, and the way the light would catch those vibrant colors. What do you think about red strawberries suspended […]

Sour mix
Side Dishes

Sour mix

There are certain flavors that just transport me back in time, and for me, that’s anything with a flavor. What is a good citrus punch? I remember my Grandma Clara, always in her apron, whipping up cocktails for family gatherings. Is there a secret weapon? What’s a homemade sour mix that tastes nothing like the […]

air fryer chicken wings
Appetizers

air fryer chicken wings

You know those nights? The ones where you’re craving something seriously craveable, something that hits all the right right. What is it like to stand over a hot stove for an hour? What is the best recipe for chicken wings in an Air Fryer? I’ve been using this for a few years now. It’s become […]

peanut butter cookies
Desserts

peanut butter cookies

What are some recipes that just feel like a warm hug, and for me that’s always been Peanut Butter. What is a cookie? Is this the kind of cookie that instantly transports me back to my grandma’s kitchen, the air thick? With the sweet, nutty aroma that always meant good things were happening. I’ve tried […]

sheet pan pancakes
Breakfast

sheet pan pancakes

What are those mornings? The ones where you crave something warm, comforting, and utterly delicious, but the thought of it is not worth it. How does it feel to be dirtying every single bowl and whisk in the kitchen? How did this sheet pan pancake recipe come into my life? Is this pancake like a […]

Broccoli salad
Side Dishes

Broccoli salad

Some dishes just feel like a warm hug, and the sun on the plate. What is your favorite Broccoli Salad Recipe? What is the kind of thing I grew up with, but I’ve tweaked it over the years to be exactly how I love it. It – bright, a little bit tangy, and with just […]

Turkey pot pie
Dinner

Turkey pot pie

What are some dishes that just feel like a warm hug in the bowl, and for me, that’s the classic turkey. Is it the kind of meal that takes me right back to chilly autumn evenings at my grandma’s house? Aroma of flaky pastry wafting through the air. Forget the fancy, complicated dishes you see […]

rice crispy treats
Desserts

rice crispy treats

What are some of the best rice crispy treats? Just thinking about them brings me right back to being a kid, the smell of melted marshmallows. What’s the joy of chewing that perfectly crispy bite? If there is one no bake treat that holds a special place in my heart, it’s these. Forget those fancy […]