Tender Red Wine‑Braised Lamb Shanks with Rosemary & Root Vegetables
Hi there! My name’s Maggie Rae Donovan, and I’m a 42-year-old home cook living just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. I’m not a classically trained chef. I never went to …
Lemon Yogurt Cake (No White Flour) – The Best Moist & Healthy Bake
Introduction Hi there! My name’s Maggie Rae Donovan, and I’m a 42-year-old home cook living just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. I’m not a classically trained chef. I never went …
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce – The Best Easy Meal Idea
Hi there! I’m Maggie Rae Donovan, a 42-year-old home cook living just outside Asheville, North Carolina. I’m not a classically trained chef. You won’t find me quoting culinary legends or …
Spinach & Feta Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust – The Best Healthy Brunch Idea
Hi there! My name’s Maggie Rae Donovan, and I’m a 42-year-old home cook living just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. I’m not a classically trained chef. I never went to …
Tuscan Beef Casserole: The Best 1-Pot Italian Recipe
From My Southern Kitchen to a Tuscan Table Some recipes feel like home. Others feel like travel. And every once in a while, you find a dish like Tuscan beef …
Fall-Off-The-Bone Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Reduction with Garlic & Sweet Onions
Introduction: Sunday Suppers, Slow Braises, and the Magic of Lamb There’s something about fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks in red wine reduction with garlic and sweet onions that just feels like a …
Banana Oatmeal Mug Dessert (No Sugar, No Flour, No Gluten): A Cozy Treat You’ll Want Every Night
How This 3-Minute Dessert Became My Weeknight Hero Let me tell you about the little dessert that could. This 🍌 Banana Oatmeal Mug Dessert (no sugar, no flour, no gluten) …
Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad Stays Crisp & Delicious: A Southern Story with a Zesty Twist
Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad stays one of my go-to recipes whenever I need something crisp, tangy, and refreshing on the table. Hi there! I’m Maggie Rae Donovan, a 42-year-old home …
Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry Stack
Introduction Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry Stack is the kind of meal I come back to again and again—flavorful, fast, and satisfying without the heaviness of takeout. …
Spinach & Feta Egg Muffins: A Comforting Southern Twist to Breakfast
Spinach & Feta Egg Muffins have become one of my favorite kitchen creations, and every time I bake them, I’m reminded of where my love for cooking began. Hi there! …
