April's Home Cooking

Cooking in beautiful Santa Cruz, Ca.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Focaccia bread

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 If you’ve never made homemade focaccia before, this is the recipe that will absolutely win you over. It’s low-effort, incredibly forgiving,...

Strawberry Almond Cake

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  This cake is one of those simple, cozy bakes that feels a little fancy without actually being complicated. It’s soft, buttery, and lightly...
Sunday, March 29, 2026

Mud Pie

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 If you’re looking for a dessert that’s pure indulgence and guaranteed to make someone very happy… this is it. My husband has always had a s...
Sunday, March 8, 2026

Pastrami (smoked corned beef)

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 Every year for St. Patrick’s Day, I go all out in the kitchen. It’s kind of a tradition in my house. The menu is always packed with all the...
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Cottage Pie

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  Cozy, Comforting Shepherd’s Pie If there is one dish that screams comfort food, it’s a good old-fashioned Shepherd’s Pie. Warm, savory mea...
Friday, March 6, 2026

Italian sausage with tortellini

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  If you’re looking for a cozy, comforting dinner that feels a little fancy but is secretly super easy, this Italian Sausage Tortellini is a...
Saturday, February 21, 2026

Boston Cream and Jelly filled Donuts

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There is just something magical about homemade donuts. Soft, pillowy, and lightly sweet, they taste like they came straight from a little co...
Friday, February 20, 2026

Brown butter cookies

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  These brown butter double chip cookies are pure comfort in cookie form, loaded with melty chips and a few fun extras that make every bite ...

Flank steak sandwich

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  This flank steak sandwich is one of those meals that feels simple but tastes like something you ordered at a cozy little cafĂ©. It’s packed...
Monday, February 16, 2026

Carne en su jugo

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 There are certain recipes that makes me really look forward to eating soup, and this soup is one of them for me. It’s warm, comforting, and...
Saturday, February 14, 2026

Valentine's 2026

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  Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! ❤️ There are certain meals that just feel like a warm hug on a plate, and this is absolutely one of them. ...
Sunday, December 7, 2025

Double chocolate espresso sourdough

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 I’ll be the first to admit it… I’m not a die-hard chocolate fan, and coffee usually isn’t my thing either. But this bread? This bread is th...
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Pumpkin Walnut streusel sourdough bread

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 There’s just something about fall that makes me want to bake bread. The air gets cooler, the kitchen feels a little cozier, and suddenly I’...
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Chicken Pot Pie

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 I honestly wasn’t planning on sharing this pie, so the photos aren’t my best—but the recipe turned out so delicious that I just couldn’t ke...
Sunday, August 17, 2025

Chicken jalapeno lasagna rolls

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 I made this today but I did not write the recipe down and I'm trying really hard to remember everything I did. You can switch your chee...
Sunday, July 27, 2025

Birria Taco

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  8 dried guajillo chile peppers, seeded 4 dried chile de arbol peppers, stemmed and seeded 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded 1 table...
Thursday, June 12, 2025

Sourdough Pizza on the Traeger

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My husband and I aren't avid pizza enthusiasts, but I enjoy experimenting with recipes, particularly those involving sourdough bread. I ...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Best Blueberry Muffins.

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These are great blueberry muffins. I was on a hunt for zucchini muffins and came across these. I had blueberries in the refrigerator so off ...
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Cornbread

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1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal ⅔ cup white sugar 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk ⅓ cup vegetable...
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Chicken a Gnocchi Soup

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I added a package of frozen veggies to this soup. I will link the original recipe below.  3-4 boneless skinless chicken tenderloin, cooked a...

Spice Cookies

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  1   cup   packed brown sugar ¾   cup   vegetable oil ¼   cup   molasses 1   large   egg 2   cups   all-purpose flour 2   teaspoons   bakin...
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