Minimally Processed Comfort Food Recipes

Greek yogurt dessert parfait with fresh strawberries.

The Best Summer Cookout Recipes

Two slices of Nutella stuffed brioche french toast dusted with powdered sugar and served on a blue stoneware plate.

Weekend Brunch

Vegetarian burrito bowl with avocado and chipotle sauce.

Healthy Comfort Food

Red lentil soup with spinach.

Easy Dinner 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 with real ingredients.

Our mission is to spread joy through food and help you succeed in the kitchen, no matter your skill level.

Nicole and Alex of The Candid Cooks.

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