tea + GG's cookbook
blender pancakes

Slow Mornings

Plated chimichangas with guacamole, rice and pico do gallo

Gather for Dinner

veggie pizza

To Pass Around

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Something Sweet

Around the Table

  • Finished pilaf with grilled chicken and asparagus
    Sweet Corn Rice Pilaf
    A Minnesota summer isn’t complete without sweet corn. Whether it’s fresh from a stand or straight from the freezer, this simple rice pilaf is one of our favorite sides for anything off the grill.
  • complete salmon caesar salad
    Blackstone Salmon Caesar Salad
    A griddled salmon Caesar salad with charred romaine, homemade croutons, and a creamy homemade dressing. Perfect for a quiet night home.
  • Stacked caramel chocolate brownies
    Caramel “Church” Brownies
    A quick, easy caramel brownie recipe that could only come from a small-town church cookbook. Five ingredients, deliciously gooey, and gone within a day.
  • Finished smoked chicken with sides
    Sunday Smoked Chicken
    Smoked whole chicken that’s easy to throw on the smoker and even easier to eat. We make two and use the extra for a second recipe later in the week.
  • Sliced bread with butter
    Classic Banana Bread
    I have a handful of recipes that are more near and dear to my heart…
  • Finish shrimp, sausage and zucchini noodles
    Shrimp and Sausage Zoodles
    A quick, healthy dinner with shrimp, sausage, and zucchini noodles. An easy dinner you can feel good about.

Hi! I’m Amanda.

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I cook for my people, travel whenever we can, and believe home should go with you wherever you are. New recipes land in your inbox now and then, but only as often as we all have time.