Wholesome Comfort Food Recipes

Air fryer buffalo wings.

Super Bowl Recipes

Indian butter chicken.

Winter Comfort Food

Vegetarian burrito bowl with avocado and chipotle sauce.

Healthy Comfort Food

Burrata toast with tomato and basil.

Valentine’s Day Recipes

Vegetarian cottage cheese lasagna.

Vegetarian Recipes

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Hi, we’re Nicole and Alex!

We make wholesome, good-for-the-soul comfort food recipes.

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Nicole and Alex of The Candid Cooks.

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