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Kylee Cooks

A long time foodie and cook, I bring approachable, affordable, tried-and-true recipes to the table! “Kylee Cooks” focuses on tried-and-true recipes: weeknight meals, delicious breakfasts, bread making, and fabulous desserts to satisfy that sweet tooth.

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The 4th is Over. Dinner Still Has to Happen.

Hey Reader, The 4th is over, the leftovers are gone, and dinner still has to happen every single night. These are the recipes I reach for when it's still hot outside but the cookout energy has officially left the building - quick, easy, and actually good on a Tuesday. Baja Shrimp Tacos Crispy shrimp, slaw, and a creamy sauce that ties it all together. Ready in about 20 minutes and feels like summer in a tortilla. Salmon Tacos Light, fresh, and done fast. If you've never put salmon in a taco...

Hey Reader, School's almost back, which means the "what's for dinner" question is about to get asked every single night with a lot more urgency. These are the dinners that get food on the table fast without requiring you to think too hard after a long day. 💡 Pro tip - bourbon chicken reheats really well, so it's worth making a double batch on Sunday. Serve it over rice the first night, then pack the leftovers for lunch the next day. Two meals, one effort. Bourbon Chicken Sweet, sticky, and...

Hey Reader, Peak summer grilling season is right now. These are the recipes worth firing up the grill for - from a classic teriyaki to a steak sandwich that looks like it came from somewhere that charges too much for parking. 💡 Pro tip - the teriyaki chicken can marinate overnight in the fridge, so you can throw it together the night before and just fire up the grill when you get home. Less thinking on a weeknight. Teriyaki Chicken Marinate, grill, done. Sweet and savory with a sticky glaze...

Hey Reader, It's the time of year when turning on the oven feels like a personal decision you have to really commit to. These desserts are worth it - and a few of them don't even require that commitment. Pink Lemonade Pie No-bake, freezer-friendly, and exactly what dessert should be in June. Creamy, tart, and pretty enough to bring somewhere. No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Creamy cheesecake filling, blueberry topping, no oven required. This one disappears fast at any summer gathering. Sugar...

Hey Reader, Father's Day is next weekend. If the plan involves a grill and someone who takes their tongs very seriously, these recipes are ready for it. BBQ Grilled Ribs Fall-off-the-bone ribs with a sticky BBQ glaze. The kind of thing that makes everyone go quiet at the table. Beef Burgers Five ingredients, perfectly seasoned, great on the grill. The burger everyone actually wants. Steak Sandwich Grilled steak, good bread, the works. Looks like it came from somewhere that charges too much...

Hey Reader, When the temperature outside is doing the absolute most, turning on the oven feels like a personal attack. These are the recipes I reach for when it's too hot to cook - cold, quick, or close enough to no-cook that it barely counts. Chicken Caesar Salad Full meal in a bowl with homemade dressing. No oven, no fuss, done in about 15 minutes. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Make it the night before and it gets better in the fridge overnight. The pickles do something really good here. Curried...

Hey, Reader! Pasta salad season is my favorite season. You make one big bowl, it lives in the fridge, and lunch and dinner basically take care of themselves for the next few days. That's the dream. These 7 are the ones I keep coming back to — different enough that you could make a new one every week all summer and never get bored. 💡 Tip: Almost all of these are better the next day. Make one Sunday and you've got lunch covered for most of the week. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad. Tangy, creamy, and...

Not for you? No worries! Unsubscribe here 30 MINUTE MEALS | MOST POPULAR RECIPES | SLOW COOKER Hey, Reader! I've been looking at what you all have been making lately, and I have to say, you have great taste! These are the recipes that have been getting the most love on Kylee Cooks this month, and honestly, they're some of my favorites too. Small Batch Strawberry Jam (No Pectin Required) This one is always at the top, and I totally get it. It's the kind of recipe that makes you feel like a...

Not for you? No worries! Unsubscribe here 30 MINUTE MEALS | MOST POPULAR RECIPES | SLOW COOKER Hey, Reader! Okay, the long weekend is over. Back to real life, which means back to staring at the fridge at 5pm wondering what's for dinner. These six are my answer for early summer weeknights - quick to make, not heavy, and nothing that requires you to stand over a hot stove for an hour. Exactly what the week after a long weekend calls for. 💡 Tip: The shrimp tacos and the honey garlic shrimp both...

Not for you? No worries! Unsubscribe here 30 MINUTE MEALS | MOST POPULAR RECIPES | SLOW COOKER Hey, Reader! Here is this week's latest recipes! I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does! Mango Sticky Rice Easy mango sticky rice with sweet coconut sauce and fresh mango. A simple 5-ingredient Thai dessert ready in about 40 minutes - no special equipment needed. ... Mango Sticky Rice Are you curious what gadgets, tools, and appliances I use in my kitchen? See the tried & true products...