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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 Fall Recipes

    • Scooping up a helping of homemade cereal snack mix.
      Canasta Mix (Homemade Cereal Mix)
    • Collage of Thanksgiving recipe images with text that reads, "Thanksgiving Central: Recipes, tips, + more for your holiday table".
      Thanksgiving Central: Recipes, tips, + more for your holiday table
    • Sliced roast turkey on a platter surrounded by Thanksgiving side dishes.
      Spatchcocked Roasted Turkey with Homemade Dry Brine
    • Pouring gravy over turkey on a Thanksgiving plate.
      Our Favorite Turkey Gravy
    • Bowl of dry brine seasoning mix with a spoon lifting some out.
      Dry Brine Seasoning Blend for Turkey and Chicken
    • Two glasses of mulled wine surrounded by spices and orange slices.
      Spiced Mulled Wine

    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:

    • Stack of chocolate chocolate chip pancakes with peppermints and mini marshmallows.
      Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Mint
    • Sheet pan of cooked chicken fajita mixture.
      Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
    • Text reads, "Over 200 cookie recipes for the holidays - collection of treat recipes from around the world".
      Holiday Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • Platter of no-bake butterscotch haystacks.
      Butterscotch Haystacks
    • Spoonful of cucumber raita in a bowl.
      Cucumber Raita
    • Indian pullao, aloo gobi, raita, and naan served in a dish.
      Rice with Paneer and Peas - Stovetop Indian Pullao

    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.

    • 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
    • Bowl of freshly baked pita chips.
      Homemade Seasoned Pita Chips: Easy, Baked, 5-Ingredient Recipe

    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.

    • Two slices of rhubarb custard pie on plates with forks.
      Rhubarb Custard Pie
    • Cast iron skillet full of chicken fajitas.
      Favorite Restaurant-Style Chicken Fajitas
    • Tray of cocktails made with watermelon, mint, lime, and tequila with a bottle of Tajin seasoning in the background.
      Watermelon Sugar High Tequila Cocktail
    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
    • Small cutting board with sliced smoked salmon roll-ups on top.
      Smoked Salmon Roll-ups with Cream Cheese
    • 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
    • Cooling rack of decorated cut out sugar cookies.
      Grandma's Classic Cut Out Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe
    • Overhead view of 2 peanut butter banana milkshakes with bacon and cherries.
      Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake with Bacon (without Ice Cream!)

    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
    • Stirring a bowl of Calabrese potato salad to combine.
      Calabrese Potato Salad with Green Beans + Tomatoes (Italian, No-Mayo)
    • 3 containers of potato salad with fresh herbs in the background.
      Easy Instant Pot Herbed Potato Salad
    • Jars of applesauce surrounded by apples and whole spices.
      Easy Mulled Cider Applesauce (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)

    See more side dish recipes →

    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 Fall Recipes

    • Grandpa Henderson's Beef Stew
    • Maple Cookies
    • Curried Pumpkin Soup
    • Instant Pot Herbed Pot Roast
    • Roasted Honeynut Squash with Burrata, Pomegranate, + Pepitas

    All Things Thanksgiving

    • Thanksgiving Central: Recipes, Tips, + More for Your Holiday Table
    • Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
    • Dry Brine Seasoning Blend for Turkey
    • Spatchcocked Roasted Turkey
    • Our Favorite Turkey Gravy
    • Spiced Mulled Wine
    • Classic Dutch Apple Pie
    • Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
    • Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    Popular Now

    • Two slices of rhubarb custard pie on plates with forks.
      Rhubarb Custard Pie
    • Cast iron skillet full of chicken fajitas.
      Favorite Restaurant-Style Chicken Fajitas
    • Tray of cocktails made with watermelon, mint, lime, and tequila with a bottle of Tajin seasoning in the background.
      Watermelon Sugar High Tequila Cocktail
    • Close up of a few cucumber slices topped with a spiced chickpea purée.
      Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
    • Overhead view of spinach and cheddar quiche with forks.
      Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche Made with Fresh Spinach
    • Small cutting board with sliced smoked salmon roll-ups on top.
      Smoked Salmon Roll-ups with Cream Cheese

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