Mom's Best Recipes
Extra Dirty Martini

Extra Dirty Martini

A bold, icy extra dirty martini with plenty of olive brine, optional gin or vodka, and simple tips for balancing salt, chill, and dilution.

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Garlic Butter Escargot

Garlic Butter Escargot

Classic escargot baked in garlicky herb butter. Easy enough for a dinner party, doable on a weeknight, and wildly satisfying with crusty bread.

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Classic English Scones

Classic English Scones

A simple, reliable English scone recipe with a tender crumb, crisp edges, and a golden top. Plus my best tricks for tall, flaky scones every time.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bites

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bites

Chewy, sweet, and snackable with oats, peanut butter, flax, and chocolate chips. A 10-minute, no-bake recipe you can meal prep for the week.

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Elote Dip

Elote Dip

Charred corn folded into a creamy, zippy base with lime, chili, and cotija. This elote dip is fast, bold, and dangerously scoopable.

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Silky Egg Yolk Pasta Sauce

Silky Egg Yolk Pasta Sauce

This easy egg yolk sauce turns hot pasta into a glossy, restaurant-style bowl in minutes. Includes tips for preventing scrambled eggs and saving the sauce.

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Classic Egg Tarts

Classic Egg Tarts

Flaky pastry, silky custard, and bronzy, freckled tops. Make classic egg tarts with approachable ingredients and a foolproof method.

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Classic Egg Boil

Classic Egg Boil

This egg boil is the easy, satisfying seafood boil vibe at home: jammy eggs, shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes tossed in a garlicky, lemony butter sauce.

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Easy Waffle Maker Waffles

Easy Waffle Maker Waffles

Crisp, fluffy homemade waffles with simple pantry ingredients. Includes make ahead, freezing, and troubleshooting tips for any waffle maker.

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Easy 3-Ingredient Sloppy Joes

Easy 3-Ingredient Sloppy Joes

A no-fuss sloppy joe recipe with just ground beef, ketchup, and brown sugar. Fast, kid-friendly, and perfect for busy nights.

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie With Cream of Chicken Soup

Easy Chicken Pot Pie With Cream of Chicken Soup

A shortcut chicken pot pie that still tastes like you tried. Creamy filling, crisp crust, and simple ingredients you can grab anywhere.

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Easy Baked Pork Loin Chops

Easy Baked Pork Loin Chops

No dry chops here. Learn my simple seasoning, optional quick brine, and the exact bake temps so pork loin chops stay tender with crisp edges.

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Dutch Oven Pot Roast

Dutch Oven Pot Roast

A classic Dutch oven pot roast that turns a humble chuck roast into fall-apart beef, buttery veggies, and a rich pan gravy.

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Dungeness (Dungeon) Crab with Garlic Butter

Dungeness (Dungeon) Crab with Garlic Butter

Sweet, tender Dungeness (dungeon) crab cooked gently and tossed in a bright garlic butter sauce with lemon and herbs. A cozy, low-drama seafood dinner.

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Easy Chicken Dumpling Bake

Easy Chicken Dumpling Bake

A cozy casserole-style dumpling bake with creamy chicken, veggies, and golden dumplings. Simple ingredients, big comfort, and great leftovers.

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Dropper Bottle Vanilla Extract

Dropper Bottle Vanilla Extract

Homemade vanilla extract, dropper-bottled for quick measuring. Easy method, flexible bean options, and tips for big vanilla flavor without the splashy mess.

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Dry Rubbed Turkey

Dry Rubbed Turkey

A simple, flavor-packed dry rub and a low-drama roast method that delivers crisp edges, juicy slices, and a turkey worth talking about.

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Dosha-Friendly Kitchari

Dosha-Friendly Kitchari

This simple kitchari is bright with ginger, cozy with rice and lentils, and flexible for Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. Clear steps, accessible ingredients, and big comfort in one pot.

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Dosha Spice Stew

Dosha Spice Stew

One base recipe, three easy ways to adjust the spices and finishings depending on how you want to feel at the table. Accessible ingredients, bold flavor, low drama.

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Crispy Masala Dosa

Crispy Masala Dosa

A relaxed, reliable masala dosa recipe with a flavorful potato filling, plus troubleshooting tips for crisp edges and perfect spreading.

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