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Welcome to My Test Kitchen — a collection of recipes I’ve tested, tweaked, and actually make at home. From cozy breakfasts to simple dinners and fresh bowls, these are the recipes that stuck around.
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Girl Dinner: Firecracker Shrimp Tacos
These firecracker shrimp tacos are the ultimate girl dinner — crispy Nashville hot shrimp, crunchy slaw, bold taco shells, and a drizzle of chipotle ranch. Easy, spicy, and perfect for a low-effort dinner night.
My Favorite No-Cook Lunch Proteins
I don’t want to cook at lunch. These are my favorite no-cook lunch proteins — the ones I keep on repeat to build easy, filling meals without turning on the stove.
The Cozy Salmon Skin Bowl I Make From Leftovers (Inspired by My Favorite Sushi Order)
This cozy salmon skin bowl started as leftovers from my daughter’s lunch and turned into one of my favorite easy meals—crispy, comforting, and inspired by my go-to sushi order.
Easy Weekend Crepes (And the Two Tools That Make Them Foolproof)
Easy weekend crepes made with simple ingredients and two kitchen tools that make the process effortless. A cozy brunch recipe that looks fancy without the work.
My Favorite Lazy Lunch on the Griddler
A simple, lazy lunch I’ve been making for years on my Cuisinart Griddler — cheesy quesadillas with pre-cooked fajita steak, no flipping required.
Pineapple Habanero Oyster Mushroom Toast
A few finds from Baton Rouge’s Red Stick Farmers Market turned into one of the best lunches I’ve made in a while. Fresh oyster mushrooms, pineapple habanero pepper jelly and sourdough come together in this easy sweet, spicy and savory mushroom toast.
Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos With Mango Slaw and Creamy Cilantro Sauce
These blackened mahi mahi tacos started with one plan and a few last-minute substitutions. The result was a 10/10 dinner with spicy baked mahi mahi, creamy mango slaw and a cool cilantro-lime sauce that I absolutely want to make again.
My Protein Capsule Lunch: Easy Mix-&-Match Lunch Ideas Using Pantry Staples
Instead of planning a different lunch every day, I use two protein capsules built from pantry staples. A simple, mix-and-match system that makes eating at home easier.
My Simple Homemade Cured Salmon
This easy cured salmon at home recipe looks fancy but is surprisingly simple. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s perfect for crackers, bagels, and cozy entertaining.
A New Year’s Holiday Bread (and a Summer Memory from Moyie, Canada)
A braided holiday bread I first learned to make during summer visits to my grandparents’ home in Moyie, Canada. A cozy New Year’s bake rooted in memory, tradition, and slow living.