Everyday Cooking,
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Reliable, flavor-forward recipes built on smart technique and ingredients that work in real kitchens.

Well-tested, reader favorite recipes that balance flavor and simplicity for everyday cooking.


Seasonal Soups for Everyday Cooking

Comforting soups inspired by global flavors, made with practical, well-tested techniques.


New Recipes to Try

Recently added recipes, tested and ready to join your regular rotation.


More Everyday Dinner Ideas

Practical, flavor-forward meals that fit easily into your busy weeknight schedule.


Seafood Dinners Done Well

Simple techniques and approachable ingredients make these seafood dinners easy to cook.

Pork medallions with butternut squash and apples simmered in a maple-thyme sauce with bacon, served in a stainless-steel skillet.
Everyday Cooking. Flavor First.
Well-tested recipes with balanced flavor and simple techniques, designed for cooks who want reliable results at the dinner table.

Side Dishes We Rely On

Dependable sides that bring balance, texture, and flavor to everyday meals.

Lynne Webb and Erika Pitera, creators of MyGourmetConnection in the kitchen, working on a soup recipe for the website.

About Us

We’re Lynne and Erika, a mother-daughter duo passionate about creating recipes that bring flavor and variety to your kitchen in a simple, approachable way. Every recipe you’ll find on our food blog is an original creation, a blend of classic favorites and innovative dishes we’ve developed over the years.


All-Time Reader Favorites

Our most-visited recipes, chosen for reliable results, balanced flavor, and straightforward prep.

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