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    How-To Cooking Guides

    I'm all about making cooking as easy as possible. Here, you'll find all the how-tos, more in-depth tutorials, and cooking guides for cooking or making something from scratch.

    These step-by-step guides are here to help you, whether you want to make something special, do meal prep, or follow along with how to make specific foods.

    Feel free to follow the cooking technique and make the recipe your own. Enjoy!

    • A wooden spoon resting in a jar with chia seed pudding.
      How to Make Chia Seed Pudding
    • Creamy nut smoothie with hazelnuts.
      Smoothies, Juices & Restorative Drinks
    • Two cups filled with broth and topped with fresh Rosemary leaves.
      Slow Cooker Bone Broth (Complete Guide)
    • Bowls of no cream asparagus soup served with rustic bread on the side.
      Soups & Stews for Every Season
    • A large pot containing a whole raw chicken covered with water, next to fresh chopped vegetables like celery, leek, carrots, onions, and a pot of salt.
      Fall-off-the-bone poached whole chicken (meal prep)
    • Peeled raw rhubarb on a table.
      Can You Eat Raw Rhubarb? My Favorite Way to Enjoy It
    • Jars filled with rhubarb compote.
      How To Make A Simple Rhubarb Compote
    • Microwaved plantain on a paper towel.
      How To Quickly Microwave a Plantain
    • Two black plates filled with a hearty potato and beef stew.
      How To Make An Amazing Instant Pot Beef Stew
    • Four different holiday chicken recipes.
      30 Holiday Chicken Recipes
    • Four different bison recipes displayed.
      25 Ground Bison Recipes
    • Oven baked lollipop drumsticks on a serving plate.
      How To Make Amazing Chicken Drumstick Lollipops
    • A close-up of a small bowl with prepared Lupini beans displayed on a charcuterie board.
      How To Cook And Prepare Lupini Beans
    • Four different types of dairy-free waffles shown.
      20 Homemade And Easy Dairy-Free Waffles For Breakfast
    • A wooden spoon resting in a jar with chia seed pudding.
      How to make Chia Seed Pudding
    • Three different side dishes that go well with meatballs.
      What To Serve With Meatballs Instead Of Pasta: 33 Sides
    • An assortment of Mediterranean plates on a grazing board.
      An Italian-Inspired Grazing Board With 7 Antipasto Ideas
    • Fresh fruits, cheeses, charcuterie, meats, chocolate, croissants, spreads, coffee, juices, nuts, and homemade waffles all beautifully displayed on a waffle board and table.
      Build Your Own Waffle Board For Breakfast Or Brunch
    • One soup dish and one meatball dish.
      35 Easy Homemade Recipes Using Chicken Broth Or Stock
    • Four different delicious coffee desserts displayed.
      12 Easy & Healthy Coffee Dessert Recipes For All Occasions
    • Four different type of smoothies without yogurt presented.
      10 Best & Easy Smoothie Recipes Without Yogurt (No Dairy)
    • Someone pouring cold brew coffee concentrate in a tall glass filled with ice cubes.
      Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home (Easy Recipe + Tips)

    “Cooking may be as much a means of self-expression as any of the arts.”

    –Fannie Farmer

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    Hi, I'm Mariska—I love to explore food & all things nourishing in and outside the kitchen. As a PN 1 Certified Nutrition Coach, I guide others to cook more at home, eat intuitively, and feel confident in their own wellness journey. Let's embark on this journey together! More About Me →

    Spring Favorites


    • Strawberry rhubarb sauce in glass jars.
      Rhubarb Strawberry Compote With Mint
    • A strawberry smoothie bowl topped with toasted oats, nuts, and fresh strawberries.
      The Best Easy Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
    • Two purple blueberry and raspberry smoothies on a table.
      Blueberry And Raspberry Smoothie
    • Pancakes stacked on top of each other and topped with strawberries and goat yogurt.
      Flourless Plantain Pancakes With Warm Strawberry Sauce

    Easy Weeknight Dinners

    • Cooked salmon poke bowl with avocado, carrots, and onions.
      Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl With Easy Sauce
    • A large plate filled with three roasted chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, and a green salad with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
      Healthy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
    • Creamy paprika chicken with plantain chips.
      One Pan Coconut Chicken With Plantain Chips
    • Two plates of bock choy soup with pork and noodles and garnished with chili peppers, peanuts, and hard-boiled egg.
      Easy Ginger Bok Choy Noodle Soup With Pork

    “Cooking can cure almost anything.”

    –Michelle Dockery

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