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  • Close up of a corner of a metal square baking dish full of easy homemade peach crumble with some removed and a black spoon resting in it.

    Easy Homemade Peach Crumble

  • Lemon cake with lemon curd and cream cheese frosting sitting on top of a wooden cake stand.

    Lemon Curd Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Four salmon filets with sweet and smoky seasoning, topped with shallots and lemon.

    Sweet and Smoky Salmon with Shallots and Lemon

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Not sure what to do for breakfast this week? Make Not sure what to do for breakfast this week? Make a batch of our homemade cranberry orange granola! It's easy, healthier and tastier than store-bought and super make-ahead friendly. It's loaded with protein from almonds and almond butter, fiber from rolled oats and dried cranberries, and vitamin C from fresh orange juice. Save this post and whip up a batch of this granola for breakfast all week! Full recipe on our blog (link in profile)! We've got tips for how to make sure it's crispy, plus other ways to customize it too!
Poaching fish in coconut milk might sound kinda fa Poaching fish in coconut milk might sound kinda fancy, but it's actually really easy and really good! This cod cooks right in a coconut broth with lemongrass, ginger, fish sauce, Thai chilies, and lime, so you get a ton of flavor without much active cooking. It comes together in under an hour, including prep time, making it totally weeknight-friendly, which is what you need now that it's back-to-school season! And it’s basically a one-pot meal. Tip: heat up some frozen rice for a super easy and time-saving side. Recipe is on the blog (link in profile)!
This is one of our favorite ways to eat peak seaso This is one of our favorite ways to eat peak season corn. This creamy chipotle corn dip is sweet, smoky, a little spicy, and loaded with queso fresco, lime, cilantro and obviously CORN. It's great as a dip for tortilla chips, but we've also got other ideas for how to eat it. Enjoy it: on tacos on burgers in quesadillas on top of grilled chicken or baked salmon Recipe is on the blog. Get it through the link in our bio!
Whenever we're asked what our favorite recipes are Whenever we're asked what our favorite recipes are, we always include this lentil salad with cilantro curry vinaigrette. It's full of fresh ingredients, pre-cooked lentils (so easy), and an amazing dressing. We've been making it for a long time and have shared it with a lot of people. It's great for potlucks, meal prep, dinner parties, and busy weeknights. Plus you may convince some lentil haters that they're actually delicious with this recipe! Full recipe on our website.
Our favorite avocado egg salad ("green eggs") A c Our favorite avocado egg salad ("green eggs") A childhood favorite that we still make today, sometimes topped with bacon. Basically green eggs and ham. Find the recipe on our blog! Link in profile.
Did you know that with some dried herbs, spices, a Did you know that with some dried herbs, spices, and buttermilk powder you can make your own homemade ranch seasoning? We use this to make our ranch snack mix, toss over potatoes or roasted veggies, or mix up with a little milk to make a quick ranch dressing. We like a little spicy kick from chipotle pepper powder, but that's totally optional. Save for later! Recipe is up on our website. Search for "ranch snack mix" on cookingwithconks.com
If you're already getting excited for baking seaso If you're already getting excited for baking season, here's some inspiration to save for later! These are 4 of our favorite sweet and savory bakes. (They also all earned ribbons at the county fair this year!) 1. Sun-Dried Tomato & Gouda Scones 2. Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars 3. Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd & Cream Cheese Frosting 4. Glazed Lemon Vanilla Scones All recipes are on our website (link in profile). Save this post for when you feel like baking something delicious, and let us know: which one would you bake first?
We entered baked goods in the county fair again th We entered baked goods in the county fair again this year. Scroll through to see how we did and how the rest of our fair outing went! 1st place for our sun-dried tomato and Gouda cheese scones in the savory scone category (plus a mysterious "judges award" that we hope to learn more about in a couple of weeks)! 1st place for our pumpkin swirl cheesecake bars! 2nd place for our layered lemon curd cake with lemon cream cheese frosting! (the cake is waaaay in the back)! 2nd place for our lemon vanilla scones with lemon glaze! Corn burritos (no, they're not the same as taquitos): a regional classic Super sweet and decadent giant cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting and cherries How to follow the new "clear bag policy" rules without having to go out and buy a new bag Zipper. The quintessential county fair ride for California teenagers and definitely something we grown ups will be avoiding from now on. So let us know: what should we make in 2027?
It's hot outside, so here's some strawberry mint l It's hot outside, so here's some strawberry mint lemonade to cool down with! Strawberry mint simple syrup is so easy to make, then mix it with lemon juice, water, and pour over ice. It's so simple and so refreshing. Save for all of your summer hangouts! Recipe up on the blog.
Is there anything better than the the perfect avoc Is there anything better than the the perfect avocado? Maybe turning it into a taco. These crispy avocado tacos are baked, not fried, making them even easier to make at home. Top them with an easy chipotle crema, cabbage, and pico de gallo. Save for your next taco night. Recipe on the blog!

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