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Recipes for home cooks by sisters who love food.

Switch up dinner, and make it super easy. This s Switch up dinner, and make it super easy. 

This sweet and smoky salmon is one of our favorite easy but special dinners. 

If cooking feels overwhelming sometimes, this is the kind of dish that takes the pressure off: easy to follow, easy to make, and a meal you can be proud of.

It's also so good served with our lemon asparagus orzo so be sure to check that out too. 

What you need:
- Salmon
- Smoked paprika
- Brown sugar
- Dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
- Shallots
- Lemon

Easy prep, not many ingredients, and a quick bake time. 

Save this for your next easy dinner, and follow for more good food, made doable.

Full recipe with tips and steps on our website, link in bio.
Switch up dinner, and make it super easy. This s Switch up dinner, and make it super easy. 

This sweet and smoky salmon is one of our favorite easy but special dinners. 

If cooking feels overwhelming sometimes, this is the kind of dish that takes the pressure off: easy to follow, easy to make, and a meal you can be proud of.

It's also so good served with our lemon asparagus orzo so be sure to check that out too. 

What you need:
- Salmon
- Smoked paprika
- Brown sugar
- Dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
- Shallots
- Lemon

Easy prep, not many ingredients, and a quick bake time. 

Save this for your next easy dinner, and follow for more good food, made doable.

Full recipe with tips and steps on our website, link in bio.
If breakfast has been overwhelming lately, this on If breakfast has been overwhelming lately, this one’s for you.

This cranberry orange almond granola is one of those low-effort recipes that actually makes your mornings easier. You mix everything together, bake it until it's golden and crunchy, and suddenly you’ve got something great to throw on yogurt (or eat by the handful straight from the jar).

It’s nutty, a little citrusy, crunchy, and easy enough to make your mornings feel a little more stress-free. 

Save this for a future you who doesn’t want to think about breakfast. 

Full recipe on our website (check our bio for the link), or Google "Cooking with Conks granola"
If breakfast has been overwhelming lately, this on If breakfast has been overwhelming lately, this one’s for you.

This cranberry orange almond granola is one of those low-effort recipes that actually makes your mornings easier. You mix everything together, bake it until it's golden and crunchy, and suddenly you’ve got something great to throw on yogurt (or eat by the handful straight from the jar).

It’s nutty, a little citrusy, crunchy, and easy enough to make your mornings feel a little more stress-free. 

Save this for a future you who doesn’t want to think about breakfast. 

Full recipe on our website (check our bio for the link), or Google "Cooking with Conks granola"
This lemony asparagus orzo is springtime in a bowl This lemony asparagus orzo is springtime in a bowl! 🍋 

It's cozy, but fresh. Creamy, but not heavy. Packed with fresh dill and chives, then loaded with roasted asparagus, artichoke hearts, and parmesan cheese. 

Save for:
- easy weeknight dinners
- spring hosting
- low-effort meal prep 

What you'll need:
- 1.5 cups orzo
- 3 cups broth or water
- 1 can artichoke hearts 
- 12 oz asparagus
- Lemon zest + juice
- Herbs: chives + dill
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parm
- Butter + oil 
- S+P

Full recipe on our blog (link in bio!). Search for "orzo" on cookingwithconks.com
This lemony asparagus orzo is springtime in a bowl This lemony asparagus orzo is springtime in a bowl! 🍋 

It's cozy, but fresh. Creamy, but not heavy. Packed with fresh dill and chives, then loaded with roasted asparagus, artichoke hearts, and parmesan cheese. 

Save for:
- easy weeknight dinners
- spring hosting
- low-effort meal prep 

What you'll need:
- 1.5 cups orzo
- 3 cups broth or water
- 1 can artichoke hearts 
- 12 oz asparagus
- Lemon zest + juice
- Herbs: chives + dill
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parm
- Butter + oil 
- S+P

Full recipe on our blog (link in bio!). Search for "orzo" on cookingwithconks.com
These lemon vanilla scones are soft, buttery, and These lemon vanilla scones are soft, buttery, and full of bright spring flavor. Perfect for weekend brunch, or slow mornings. 

Follow for more recipes doable at home. 

Recipe is up on cookingwithconks.com
Our mom loves scones… so obviously we made her a b Our mom loves scones… so obviously we made her a batch 💛
(and by “a batch” we mean… she’s getting whatever’s left after quality control 😌)

These lemon vanilla scones are soft, buttery, and full of bright spring flavor, meaning they're perfect for Easter brunch or slow mornings. 

We promise we’ll make her a full batch next time. Probably.

Recipe is up on the blog ✨
Your new go-to spring dip is covered! This cilan Your new go-to spring dip is covered! 

This cilantro and chive yogurt dip is fresh, herby, and comes together in minutes. 

Great for spring hang outs, Easter brunch, or snack boards. Serve with veggies, chips, or warm pita and call it a day. ☀️

Here's what you'll need: 
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp onion powder 
- 2 tbsp diced chives
- 1/4 cup finely diced cilantro 
- salt and pepper to taste

Dippers: 
- carrots, celery, cucumber, crackers, pita bread
Skip the complicated spring appetizers and make th Skip the complicated spring appetizers and make this instead!

Smoked salmon dip with hot smoked salmon, dill, capers, and lemon. Fresh, creamy, and ready in 10 minutes. Plus, it looks impressive and tastes even better.

It's perfect for spring lunches, park picnics, savory brunches, or Easter gatherings.

Full recipe on our website, or Google "Cooking with Conks salmon dip"

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