Author Archives: Laura Lynch
Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.
Easy Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe
This easy homemade Sloppy Joe recipe has a zingy tomato sauce that will bring you [...]
Easy Crispy Pork Knuckle (Schweinehaxe)
Crispy Pork Knuckle – known in Germany and Austria as Schweinehaxe – is one of [...]
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20 Easy & Refreshing Summer Cocktails
Summer is the perfect time to get out your cocktail shaker, your special glassware, and [...]
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Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
This Pear and Gorgonzola Salad mixes the fresh sweetness of pear with the tangy sharpness [...]
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Warm Citrus-Marinated Castelvetrano Olives
These Warm Citrus-Marinated Castelvetrano Olives are a hit to serve while entertaining guests. They’re easy [...]
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3 Great Portable Blenders for 2024
There are many reasons for wanting to find the best portable battery-operated blenders. One of [...]
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Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce
These Slow-Cooker Beef Short Ribs will reach fall-off-the-bone tenderness with very little work on your [...]
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Smoky Basil Oaxacan Mezcal Cocktail
The smoky mezcal in this Smoky Basil Oaxacan Mezcal Cocktail melds perfectly with the fresh [...]
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Chicken or Beef Fajitas Recipe
Fajitas are an easy weekday meal that will please the whole family. These chicken or [...]
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Easy Mexican-Style Chilaquiles Recipe
Chilaquiles can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s a versatile, filling, and flavorful [...]
Mexican-Style Chicken Flautas Recipe
This Mexican-style chicken flautas recipe makes a great appetizer or main dish, with a shredded [...]
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Chipotle Beef Barbacoa Recipe
Spicy chipotle peppers are what makes this Chipotle Beef Barbacoa Recipe so unique. This Mexican [...]
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Classic Pico de Gallo Recipe [Fast & Fresh]
Pico de Gallo is the perfect topping for any Mexican dish because of its fresh, [...]
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How to Make Refried Beans
This quick and easy refried beans recipe is perfect for a healthy, meatless side dish [...]
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Classic Homemade Lasagna
This recipe and the photos were updated in September 2025. If you’re still making lasagna [...]
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Homemade Ricotta Recipe [the Easy Way]
This Homemade Ricotta Recipe is a quick way to make smooth, soft cow’s milk cheese [...]
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Homemade Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
If you’re still making spaghetti with jarred tomato sauce, you’re missing out on the nuances [...]
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Simple Breakfast Idea: Avocado Egg Toast
Avocado Egg Toast is a simple breakfast idea that is both quick to make and [...]
Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs
These super easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs turn tedious fire-pit cooking into a simple indoor [...]
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Perfectly-Balanced Homemade Dry Rub
The key to adding intense flavor to meat is in the rub. A Perfectly-Balanced Dry [...]
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Classic Basil Pesto Recipe
The scent of fresh basil, mixed with garlic, Parmesan and olive oil is heavenly. This [...]
Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad
You will surely wow your guests with this beautiful Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad, perfect for [...]
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Which is Better: Cuisinart vs Kitchenaid Food Processor
When it comes to a food processor for your kitchen, you’re probably looking for something [...]
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Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese Recipe
This Stovetop Mac & Cheese Recipe is the creamiest, smoothest Macaroni & Cheese you’ll ever [...]
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Irresistible Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce
You’ll never buy pre-made BBQ sauce again. This Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce is irresistibly spicy, [...]
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