Author: Ava Sinclair

Bourbon chicken
Dinner

Bourbon chicken

Do you know those nights? The ones where the clock is ticking, the kids are hovering and the thought of actually *making*. What is it like to climb Mount Everest? Yeah, I’ve been there, too. What is that one recipe that has been my absolute lifesaver? What makes a person smile? What is bourbon chicken? […]

vegan tomato stew
Dinner

vegan tomato stew

There are some dishes that just feel like a warm hug on a chilly evening, and this vegan tomato stew is absolutely one of them. I remember the first time I tried to recreate a childhood favorite without any dairy or meat, and honestly, I was skeptical. How could something so simple, so reliant on […]

Cheesecake bars
Desserts

Cheesecake bars

I’m super excited to share this recipe with you today. What are some of my favorite cheesecake bars? What are some of the best cheesecakes? I remember the first time I made these – it was for a neighborhood potluck, and I was 13 years old. I can’t remember what they were. I’m a little […]

mini easter cheesecakes
Desserts

mini easter cheesecakes

What are some recipes that feel like sunshine in a bite? Cheesecakes: Easter is here! Every spring, as soon as the first daffodils pop up, my mind immediately goes to these little white flowers. What are some of the best creamy, dreamy treats? They’re not just a dessert, they are memories. I remember my Grandma […]

bean salad
Lunch

bean salad

What are some dishes that just feel like a warm hug? The kind that instantly transports you back to childhood kitchen smells or that perfect summer summer. What is a bean salad? I swear, I’ve been making this for years, and it never, ever gets old. What is the kind of thing I whip up […]

coleslaw dressing
Side Dishes

coleslaw dressing

What are some flavors that just instantly transport me back to summer barbecues? Family picnics. What is a coleslaw dressing? What is the one that makes even the pickiest eaters go back for seconds? Every potluck in the last decade. I used to rely on store-bought stuff, but ever since I stumbled upon this magic […]

cranberry orange meatballs
Appetizers

cranberry orange meatballs

If you’re anything like me, you are always on the hunt for those show-stopping recipes that you can make. are somehow both incredibly comforting and surprisingly sophisticated. What is the kind of dish that makes everyone at the table stop and ask, “What is this amazing thing?” What is Cranberry orange meatballs? What are meatballs […]

Chimichurri sauce
Appetizers

Chimichurri sauce

I remember the first time I tasted chimichurri sauce. I’ve never had it before. What was this tiny Argentinian steakhouse tucked away on a side street? It was so vibrant, so fresh, and just alive. Nothing like the bland, jarred versions you sometimes find. What inspired me to start a kitchen and recreate that magic […]

Oreo cookies
Desserts

Oreo cookies

What are some flavors that instantly transport you back to childhood? For me, it’s that iconic black and white swirl, that satisfying crunch followed by a creamy center. What are Oreo cookies? Why are we not talking about dipping our meats in milk? How do I make a cookie from scratch? Forget store bought ones […]

macarons
Desserts

macarons

Oh macarons! Just saying the word brings back so many memories. I remember the first time I tried to make them, ages ago. It was a disaster! They cracked, they spread, and they were just… sad little cookies. My Aunt Clara has this magical touch in the kitchen. She shared her secrets with me. Now, […]