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    Recipes to Build Your Confidence at Home

    Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen is dedicated to helping you (yes, you!) find your next favorite recipe. Ashley’s goal is to encourage you to cook delicious food at home no matter your skill level. Together, we will make mealtime more enjoyable and less stressful.

    This site will become your go-to resource for delicious recipes, tutorials, classes, and more. Read more on the Big Flavors about page.

    Currently in Season: Favorite Summer Recipes

    • Guava cocktails on a tray with fresh citrus fruit in the background.
      Guava Cooler Tequila Cocktail Recipe - Tropical and Refreshing!
    • Stirring a bowl of Calabrese potato salad to combine.
      Calabrese Potato Salad with Green Beans + Tomatoes (Italian, No-Mayo)
    • Tray of cocktails made with watermelon, mint, lime, and tequila with a bottle of Tajin seasoning in the background.
      Watermelon Sugar High Tequila Cocktail
    • Platter of Italian Bruschetta with bowl of tomato mixture in the background
      Settino's Italian Bruschetta: A Family Favorite Appetizer
    • Overhead view of 2 copper mugs filled with a Cucumber Moscow Mule cocktails with ingredients alongside.
      Cucumber Moscow Mule
    • ¾ view of a sheet pan with Falafel-Spiced Chickpea Flatbread on top surrounded by garnishes.
      Falafel-Spiced Chickpea Flatbreads

    Latest Posts

    Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen has been around since 2006, so there are a lot of recipes, tips, tutorials, and more to dig through. I'm constantly going back and improving older posts, re-testing recipes, and more to make sure that you have success in your kitchen!

    You can find the freshest posts and most recent updates here:

    • Bowl of sautéed shrimp with pickled onions, cilantro rice, guacamole, tomatoes, and sour cream.
      Shrimp Burrito Bowls
    • Small cutting board with sliced smoked salmon roll-ups on top.
      Smoked Salmon Roll-ups with Cream Cheese
    • Chicken and bell pepper stir-fry served over white rice.
      Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
    • Cast iron skillet full of chicken fajitas.
      Favorite Restaurant-Style Chicken Fajitas
    • Plate with Persian meatloaf with rice and accompaniments.
      Persian Meatloaf
    • Chicken and veggies simmering in a saucepan.
      Chicken a la King

    Virtual Cooking Classes

    I’ve been teaching cooking classes to kids, teens, and adults since 2018. I'd love to see you in one of my public cooking classes, or have you book a private cooking class if you'd like a more personalized experience.

    With a wide array of recipes and cooking techniques to offer, I just know that we'll find the perfect class to fit your needs. If you're a librarian looking to book me to teach your patrons, check out my library cooking programs page.

    Current Class Schedule

    Appetizer Recipes

    Feeling snacky? Find bites, snacks, dips, and more to kick off any dinner party, picnic, potluck, or game day celebration.

    • Scooping up a helping of homemade cereal snack mix.
      Canasta Mix (Homemade Cereal Mix)
    • Spoon scooping up pico de gallo from a bowl.
      Classic Pico de Gallo AKA Salsa Fresca
    • Plate of baked taquitos with pico de gallo and lime crema.
      Easy Baked Taquitos
    • Scooping layered taco dip onto a tortilla chip.
      Layered Taco Dip with Refried Beans
    • Pita chip scooping up hummus.
      Easy Classic Hummus Using Canned Chickpeas
    • Collage of recipe images with text that says 21 Favorite Cumin Recipes.
      22 Favorite Cumin Recipes

    See more appetizer recipes →

    Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Looking for some delicious ways to start the day? These recipes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or my family’s favorite “breakfast for dinner” nights.

    • Ladling homemade yogurt into a glass jar for storage.
      Homemade Instant Pot Yogurt
    • Two plates of gingerbread pancakes topped with peppermint whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and maple syrup.
      Gingerbread Pancakes with Peppermint Whipped Cream
    • Close-up of a forkful of birthday cake confetti pancakes.
      Birthday Cake Confetti Pancakes with Sprinkles
    • Overhead view of spinach and cheddar quiche with forks.
      Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche Made with Fresh Spinach
    • Two wedges of spinach, bacon, green onion, and cheddar frittata with toasted English muffin slices.
      Spinach, Bacon, Green Onion, and Cheddar Frittata
    • Sweet Corn Muffins

    See more breakfast and brunch recipes →

    About Ashley

    Hi, I'm Ashley and I’ve been writing about food & recipes here at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen since 2006. I want to help you (yes, you!) gain confidence in the kitchen so you are excited to cook at home for yourself and your loved ones.

    Learn more about me →

    Trending Recipes

    These are some of the most popular recipes that Big Flavors readers have been loving lately.

    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
    • Overhead shot of a plate with rectangles of white coconut jelly.
      Coconut Jelly
    • This Spicy Shrimp + Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and delicious Chinese-inspired seafood meal. You won’t even miss the rice!
      Spicy Shrimp + Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry
    • No Mayo Deviled Eggs: Skip the mayo in this appetizer favorite - guaranteed to be a hit at any party!
      No Mayo Deviled Eggs
    • Overhead view of a dutch oven filled with sausages, peppers, and onions.
      Sausage and Peppers
    • Falafel in pita bread with toppings served with yogurt-herb sauce.
      Falafel with Yogurt-Herb Sauce

    Dessert Recipes

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with a delicious dessert. Chocolate treats, cookies, pies, cakes, holiday sweets, and classic family favorites... there's something for everyone here!

    • Espresso chocolate chip brownies on a serving tray.
      Espresso Chocolate Chip Brownies {Starbucks Copycat}
    • Maple cookies on plates with a pitcher of maple syrup alongside.
      Maple Cookies
    • Peppermint mocha in a mug garnished with chocolate and peppermint candies.
      Homemade Peppermint Whipped Cream
    • Homemade tiramisu in a serving dish with plates and forks for serving.
      Best Classic Italian Tiramisu
    • Two slices of rhubarb custard pie on plates with forks.
      Rhubarb Custard Pie
    • Cooling rack of decorated cut out sugar cookies.
      Grandma's Classic Cut Out Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe

    See more dessert recipes →

    Side Dish Recipes

    Need recipes to serve alongside the main event? These side dish recipes have you covered!

    • Serving dish of cilantro lime rice with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs alongside.
      Easy Cilantro Lime Rice
    • Overhead view of a tray of golden brown homemade garlic bread.
      Easy Homemade Garlic Bread
    • Squeezing a lemon wedge over a platter of roasted green beans.
      Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Green Beans with Lemon
    • Bowl of freshly baked pita chips.
      Homemade Seasoned Pita Chips: Easy, Baked, 5-Ingredient Recipe
    • Pouring gravy over turkey on a Thanksgiving plate.
      Our Favorite Turkey Gravy
    • 3 containers of potato salad with fresh herbs in the background.
      Easy Instant Pot Herbed Potato Salad

    See more side dish recipes →

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    Hi, I'm Ashley and I’ve been writing about food & recipes here at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen since 2006. I want to help you (yes, you!) gain confidence in the kitchen so you are excited to cook at home for yourself and your loved ones.

    More about me →

    Favorite Spring Recipes

    • Mayo-free Deviled Eggs
    • Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad with Homemade Pita Chips
    • Birthday Cake Confetti Pancakes with Sprinkles
    • Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake
    • Garlicky Mushroom Ricotta Pizza with Wild Arugula + Aged Balsamic
    • Slow Cooker "Roasted" Beets
    • Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots
    • Italian Ricotta Cookies
    • Rhubarb Custard Pie
    • Easy Instant Pot Herbed Potato Salad

    Mother's Day + Easter Brunch

    • Epic Brunch Board on a Budget
    • Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche Made with Fresh Spinach
    • Turkey Salad Tea Sandwiches with Dried Cherries
    • Great Grandma Maria Francesca Cardile's Italian Easter Cookies
    • Brie Waffle Bites
    • Challah French Toast
    • Creamsicle Smoothies
    • DM Bloody Mary
    • Turkey Scotch Eggs
    • The Herbalist

    Popular Now

    • Overhead view of spinach and cheddar quiche with forks.
      Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche Made with Fresh Spinach
    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
    • Overhead shot of a plate with rectangles of white coconut jelly.
      Coconut Jelly
    • Falafel in pita bread with toppings served with yogurt-herb sauce.
      Falafel with Yogurt-Herb Sauce
    • Overhead view of assorted breakfast items displayed on a board.
      Epic Brunch Board on a Budget
    • No Mayo Deviled Eggs: Skip the mayo in this appetizer favorite - guaranteed to be a hit at any party!
      No Mayo Deviled Eggs

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