Author: Sara Delgado

sour cream doughnuts
Desserts

sour cream doughnuts

I love the smell of fresh doughnuts wafting through my house on a lazy Saturday morning. I have a memory I hold dear, going back to when my grandma would make these. What are some of the What’s it like to have a perfectly tender doughnut? Forget those cakey, dry versions you sometimes find. What […]

mushroom crepes
Dinner

mushroom crepes

You know those days? The ones where you just need something comforting, something that feels like a warm hug from the person. When my mind drifts to these mushroom crepes. What makes crepes so funny? What is this recipe? What is my secret weapon for dinner? Is it simple? They’re not fussy at all, and […]

Cinnamon roll bars
Desserts

Cinnamon roll bars

What are some recipes that instantly transport you back in time? What is that warm, sweet hug of cinnamon? My childhood kitchen was practically fueled by the aroma of my mom’s Cinnamon Rolls, especially on Christmas Eve. Weekend mornings. What is rolling, the swirling, proofing… sometimes it feels like a whole new world. What are […]

French Baguette
Side Dishes

French Baguette

I’ve been so excited to share this with you. What are some foods that just transport you? What is the smell of baguette? Is it the quintessential French sidewalk cafe, the slight crackle as you tear into it, and the sprightly crust of the floor.? Soft, airy interior begging for a swipe of butter. I […]

butternut squash mac and cheese
Dinner

butternut squash mac and cheese

Oh, you will love this. I mean, truly love it. Is this the kind of dish that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a good book? What is a family meal like? I’ve been tweaking this Butternut Squash mac and cheese recipe for years, trying to get it just right. I’m […]

jambalaya recipe
Dinner

jambalaya recipe

What are some dishes that just feel like home? What is the best jambalaya recipe? I can still vividly remember my grandmother, Nana Rose, stirring a giant cast-iron pot on Saturday. What is this warm, spicy, comforting aroma that just pulled you in? What is the dish that made me fall in love with this […]

jambalaya recipe
Dinner

jambalaya recipe

What are some recipes that just stick with you, the ones that feel like a warm hug on your face? What is the best jambalaya recipe? Is it just about the amazing flavors? Is it about the memories it brings back – lazy Sunday afternoons in my grandmother’s kitchen, the smell of fresh air in […]

Cake doughnuts
Desserts

Cake doughnuts

You know, sometimes you just get that craving, right? What is that deep down, can’t-shake-it hankering for something sweet, comforting, and just plain delicious? For me, that craving almost always leads me straight to my kitchen, apron tied, ready to whip up scrumptious meals. What is your favorite cake doughnut recipe? Forget those bakery versions […]

Monte Cristo Sandwich
Lunch

Monte Cristo Sandwich

You know, sometimes you just need something that hits all the right notes, right? What’s a good brunch dish that feels fancy and easy to whip up? What are cravings? What is Monte Cristo sandwich? Is it a recipe I stumbled upon years ago? What is the staple in my kitchen? What is a ham […]

Smashed potatoes salad
Side Dishes

Smashed potatoes salad

Oh, you guys. If there’s one dish that always, and I mean *always*, gets inhaled at our family gatherings, it’s this smashed potatoes salad. I know, I know, “smashed potatoes salad” might sound a little out there, but trust me on this one. It’s not your grandma’s Potato Salad, though I love that too! Think […]