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Soft spiral rolls covered in a thick pale frosting.

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A note from the kitchen: these recipes were reconstructed from Mili’s photos and typical cooking methods. They’re starting points to try, with unconfirmed details called out on each page.

47 recipes for your kitchen

Two avocado toasts topped with eggs and streaks of red sauce.

Avocado & Egg Toast

Avocado slices and a warm fried egg turn crisp toast into a filling breakfast with a hot-sauce finish.

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Avocado-topped toast served with blueberries and browned potato pieces.

Lemon Avocado Toast with Hot Sauce

Creamy lemony avocado and a few dots of hot sauce wake up a thick slice of crisp toast.

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Penne tossed in pale creamy sauce with red/yellow roasted tomato skins; companion 041 shows the feta-tomato base.

Baked Feta & Roasted Tomato Pasta

Roasted cherry tomatoes and a block of feta become a tangy, creamy sauce for penne, with garlic and a splash of pasta water.

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Baked macaroni in a casserole dish beside a plate of rolls and cookie pieces.

Golden Baked Mac & Cheese

Elbow pasta bakes in a creamy cheddar sauce beneath a lightly crisp, golden topping.

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Bowls of dark beans, corn and tomato sauce beside chopped onion and garlic.

Black Bean & Corn Chili

Black beans, corn, and tomatoes simmer into a smoky, spoonable chili built from pantry basics.

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A purple speckled drink topped with whole blueberries.

Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie

A creamy purple smoothie gets a playful finish with a few blueberries floating on top.

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Two plates of creamy penne topped with browned seasoned fillet pieces. Exposed interiors have long white chicken-breast-like fibers.

Cajun-Style Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Paprika-and-herb chicken cutlets sit over penne in a creamy Parmesan sauce, with gentle heat that can be adjusted at the table.

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A bowl of oatmeal beside a pan of browned banana slices before the toppings are added.

Caramelized Banana Oatmeal

Warm cinnamon oats get a golden crown of buttery pan-browned banana slices.

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Carrot, celery and onion chunks in a pot while light-colored liquid is poured in.

Carrot & Celery Vegetable Soup

Carrots, celery, and onion simmer in a light thyme-scented broth for a simple vegetable soup with a lemony finish.

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A pale-frosted sheet cake decorated with colorful sprinkles and a green piped letter.

Celebration Sprinkle Sheet Cake

A buttery chocolate sheet cake gets a vanilla frosting blanket and a bright sprinkle border.

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Unbaked pizza dough topped with tomato sauce and shredded cheese.

Simple Homemade Cheese Pizza

A golden crust, tangy red sauce, and a generous layer of mozzarella make a dependable cheese-pizza starting point.

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Crimped single pastry crust, dark red-purple whole/halved fruit and golden streusel topping. Large round wrinkled skins look more like cherries than blueberries.

Cherry Crumble Pie

Juicy dark cherries tuck into a buttery crust beneath golden crumble clusters. Allow time for the filling to cool into sliceable pie.

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Thin golden square/irregular broken pieces with spread-cookie edges, chocolate chips and white granules on top.

Thin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

A shallow sheet of chocolate-chip cookie dough bakes into golden, crisp-edged pieces. One pan, plenty of shareable corners.

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Several whole strawberries dipped in chocolate on a teal plate; melted chocolate bowl nearby.

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Fresh strawberries get a glossy chocolate coat for a small treat that feels special.

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A finished chocolate-drip cake topped with small white marshmallows.

Red Velvet & Chocolate Marshmallow Drip Cake

One red velvet-style layer and one chocolate layer meet vanilla frosting, glossy ganache drips and a marshmallow finish.

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Dark chocolate-colored cookies with visible oat flakes on a turquoise plate.

Chocolate Oat Cookies

Glossy chocolate cookies meet a little oat chew in this brownie-style bake.

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Thin irregular dark reddish-brown base with tan nut butter, glossy dark chocolate and chopped nuts. Exposed base edges resemble pressed dates. Chopped almond and walnut shapes are visible.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bark

Pressed dates, a peanut-butter layer, dark chocolate and chopped nuts make a chewy, crunchy little fridge treat.

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Seven thick chocolate-chip cookies cooling on crinkled foil.

Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thick, craggy cookies hide generous chocolate chunks in a soft brown-sugar center.

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Six broad cocoa-colored cookies with crackled tops on foil.

Cocoa Brownie Cookies

Thin cocoa cookies bring crisp edges and a soft, brownie-like middle without a single chocolate chip.

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Soft spiral rolls covered in a thick pale frosting.

Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy cinnamon rolls bake snugly together under a generous swoop of cream cheese frosting.

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Orange-tan creamy soup with corn, black beans, tomato pieces and pale chunks/strands resembling shredded chicken; some wider softened strips.

Creamy Chicken Taco Soup

Chicken, black beans, corn, and tomatoes share a creamy, cumin-scented broth finished with lime.

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Empty crunchy taco shells with bowls of toppings and jars of sauce ready for assembly.

Crunchy Black Bean Tacos

Crisp taco shells hold warm spiced beans, guacamole, lettuce, cheese, and a cool spoonful of sour cream.

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A colorful chopped vegetable mixture in a square glass dish.

Crunchy Cucumber Chopped Salad

Cucumber, tomato, pepper, and crisp greens tumble together in a bright lemon dressing.

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A dark chocolate-colored sheet cake topped with chocolate chips in a ceramic dish.

Double Chocolate Snack Cake

A soft cocoa cake gets a generous scattering of chocolate chips and needs no frosting at all.

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Two long lettuce leaves filled with a pale chunky salad on a blue plate.

Dill Egg Salad Lettuce Boats

Creamy chopped egg salad settles into crunchy romaine leaves with cucumber and fresh dill.

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Seed-covered baked bread bites on parchment, with pale filling visible nearby.

Cream Cheese Everything Bagel Bites

Small golden bread rounds hide a creamy center under a savory everything-seasoning crust.

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A bowl of soup topped with toasted bread, browned melted cheese and a sprig of herb.

French Onion-Style Soup with Cheese Toast

Slowly browned onions make a deeply savory soup finished with a bubbling cheese toast.

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A baked brownie slab scored into small squares in its glass dish.

Fudgy Brownies

A thin crackly top gives way to rich chocolate brownies made for neat little squares.

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Person with small assembled brown cookie house, candy and icing decorations.

Gingerbread House

A small gingerbread cottage with sturdy cookie walls, snowy royal icing and a candy roof that invites creative chaos.

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Four glazed cinnamon swirls on a red-and-cream patterned plate.

Glazed Cinnamon Swirls

Buttery pastry spirals bake crisp at the edges, then catch a quick vanilla glaze.

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Three golden cookies with abundant chocolate chips on their surfaces.

Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookies

Big golden cookies spread into chewy rounds with chocolate chips in every bite.

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A glass of dark purple smoothie on a white tabletop.

Mixed Berry Smoothie

Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries make a deep-purple smoothie with a frothy top.

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Whole green legumes mixed with chopped vegetables in a glass dish with a serving spoon.

Mung Bean & Cucumber Salad

Whole mung beans, cool cucumber, and tomato make a lemony salad with plenty of texture.

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Turquoise frosted birthday cake with piped sea-themed decoration and number 8 candle.

Ocean Birthday Cake

A beachy vanilla layer cake with blue buttercream waves, cookie-crumb sand and simple edible sea decorations.

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Smooth round green shells with ruffled feet, thick white filling and powdered sugar.

Pistachio Macarons

Little green almond shells sandwich a creamy pistachio filling, with crisp edges and a soft, chewy middle.

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An overhead view of a pale-frosted cake with rainbow sprinkle stripes.

Rainbow Sprinkle Cake

A soft chocolate layer cake wears vanilla frosting and bright stripes of rainbow sprinkles.

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Elbow macaroni in abundant pale yellow cheese-like sauce in a pot, stirred with wooden spoon.

Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese

Elbow macaroni folds into a smooth cheddar and Monterey Jack sauce made entirely on the stovetop.

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Two glasses of pink drink on an orange table mat.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberries, banana and yogurt blend into a creamy pink drink with a little brown-sugar warmth.

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Two pale pink drinks garnished with strawberry halves.

Strawberry Milkshake

Strawberries and vanilla ice cream whirl into a rosy milkshake with a berry perched on the rim.

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Roasted orange sweet-potato fries piled on a white plate.

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Paprika-dusted sweet potato batons bake until tender inside with browned, lightly crisp edges.

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Two yellow cake layers, smooth pale exterior frosting, piped shell/dollop borders and a narrow brown center seam.

Vanilla Buttercream Layer Cake

Two tender yellow vanilla layers, a creamy filling and a ring of piped swirls make a classic celebration cake.

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Plain pink-frosted round cake amid decorating supplies at the same table.

Vanilla Sponge Cake

A golden vanilla butter sponge to serve plain, or dress in cheerful pink frosting for a decorating afternoon.

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A baked pizza with golden cheese and chopped peppers on a round tray.

Bell Pepper & Tomato Pizza

Colorful peppers, juicy tomato, and bubbling mozzarella turn a simple homemade crust into a lively veggie pizza.

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Long noodles tossed with sliced peppers and vegetables in a pan.

Pepper & Onion Stir-Fry Noodles

Slippery noodles, crisp-tender peppers, and onion come together in a quick garlic-soy sauce.

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Seaweed-wrapped rice rolls arranged around a spot of red sauce on a steel plate.

Crunchy Veggie Sushi Rolls

Cucumber and carrot bring a bright crunch to simple nori rolls with lightly seasoned rice.

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Golden cracked loaf in rectangular tin with chopped walnuts on top and nut flecks in the crumb.

Walnut Banana Bread

A golden banana loaf with crunchy walnut pieces on top and a tender middle, made for thick slices.

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Small whole green legumes with chopped vegetables and herbs in a frying pan.

Warm Mung Beans with Pepper & Tomato

Tender whole mung beans meet sweet pepper, tomato, and warming spices in a quick skillet finish.

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