What I Want The Recipe Reality Check to Be in 2026
When I first started The Recipe Reality Check, it wasn’t because I had a master...
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This Easy Venison Chili Is Perfect for Busy Winter Nights
Growing up in the rural Midwest, fresh venison is the definition of wintertime comfort food....
Banana Crunch Muffins Recipe Review: They are Easy, Moist, and Kid-Approved
Sometimes the best recipes are the ones that just fit the moment. This week, I...
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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole: Is It Worth Making?
Some recipes promise bold flavor and low effort and most of the time I’m skeptical....
Our Christmas Eve Traditions (Messy, Loud, and Full of Love)
If you’ve ever watched a Hallmark Christmas movie with the perfectly matching decorations and the...
Easy Rosemary Chicken for Christmas Week in Under an Hour
Christmas week can get hectic, and this is when I really need a dinner that...
A No Bake Dessert Hack: Mug Cakes for the Win
Some nights you just want something sweet, warm, and homemade without committing to mixing bowls,...
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Loaded Potato Soup Review: Rich, Cozy, and Worth the Hype
This week’s recipe is a little different because I didn’t pick it. This marks the...
A Chocolate Chip Cookie Showdown: Which One Will Win?
This week we turned our kitchen into a mini baking competition and put three chocolate...
Cabbage Roll Skillet: Shortcuts, Wins, and a Few Misses
Quick, easy, and weeknight friendly: this cabbage roll skillet has a lot going for it....
Hi, I’m Erin. I test internet recipes so your family doesn’t have to. Expect wins, disasters, and everything in between. Honest reviews from a real kitchen with real kids.