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As a chef & food content creator, my goal is to inspire easy, everyday cooking by sharing step-by-step recipes for you to try. Food that looks good, feels good, and tastes even better. Whether you’re new to the kitchen looking to learn, or a soulful seasoned pro ready to mix things up, you’ll find all the recipes, tips, and tricks you need to vibe in the kitchen with me!

Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pound Cake
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Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pound Cake

My Grandma Hattie didn’t need fancy tools in the kitchen. Just good ingredients and a whole lot of heart. My Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pound Cake recipe brings together the best of Grandma Hattie’s sweet potato pie and her famous pound cake. #LetsVibe

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Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Bars
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Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Bars

My grandmother Nanny made the best cheesecake! It was one of the first recipes she taught me. Her sweet potato pie was as good as it gets too. So I’m combining the best of both worlds with my Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Bars! #LetsVibe

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Homemade Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes
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Homemade Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes

Let me see if we all lived the same life… Did you used to eat the frosting off of a Hostess Cupcake & THEN eat the cake itself? When is the last time you had one of those nostalgic childhood treats? I don’t bake often, but these Homemade Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes were calling my name & it’s so easy for you to make! #LetsVibe

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