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Explore a variety of dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Find quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner ideas to satisfy every taste!

Ground beef sweet potato skillet in a cast-iron pan, garnished with fresh herbs—easy, one-pan dinner recipe ready in 30 minutes

Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet: Easy One-Pan Dinner

March 23, 2025March 6, 2025 by Emma Cooke

I still remember the night I first threw this ground …

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Categories Main Dishes
Air fryer frozen sweet potato fries perfectly cooked to crispy perfection, garnished with herbs and served on a plate with ketchup.

Crispy Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer: Easy Recipe

April 12, 2025March 6, 2025 by Emma Cooke

Ever noticed how frozen sweet potato fries always seem to …

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Categories Quick & Easy
Creamy homemade sweet potato puree served in a bowl, garnished with cinnamon and butter—easy, healthy, and perfect for any meal.

Sweet Potato Puree: Health Benefits & Easy Recipes

April 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by Emma Cooke

I still remember the first time I made sweet potato …

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Categories Quick & Easy
A slice of homemade sweet potato cornbread served on a plate with honey butter, highlighting its soft, moist texture and warm spices.

This Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe Will Change Your Life

March 23, 2025March 4, 2025 by Emma Cooke

I still remember the first time I had sweet potato …

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Categories Main Dishes
Authentic Japanese recipes—sushi, ramen, and tempura—served with chopsticks and soy sauce in a cozy kitchen setting.

7 Easy to Make Japanese Recipes You’ll Love Cooking Today

May 4, 2025February 26, 2025 by Emma Cooke

Did you know that many traditional Japanese recipes are actually …

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Categories Quick & Easy

Portrait of Emma C, nutrition graduate and home cook behind First Step Recipes, sharing simple, feel-good meals.

Hi, I’m Emma,

Cooking never felt natural at first, but I kept at it. Somewhere along the way, I combined my background in nutritional sciences with what I’d learned by burning (and sometimes saving) meals, and that turned into First Step Recipes. What you’ll find here isn’t fancy, just straightforward food I’ve tested in my own kitchen, shared in a way that makes sense if you’re figuring it out too.

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