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Best Cozy Make-Ahead Hot Buttered Rum Batter Recipe
My friend Jenna asked why I couldn’t just mix everything straight into a jar instead of creaming the butter and sugar first. I started to … Read more
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Best Cozy Make-Ahead Hot Buttered Rum Batter Recipe
My friend Jenna asked why I couldn’t just mix everything straight into a jar instead of creaming the butter and sugar first. I started to … Read more
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Party Perfect Peppermint Chocolate Jello Shots
My friend Jenna wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place on a random Tuesday to drop off a book I’d borrowed, and … Read more
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Cozy Slow Cooker Wassail Spiced Apple Cider
I wasn’t expecting to get a holiday drink recipe from a plumber, but there I was, standing in my own kitchen while he fixed a … Read more
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Cozy Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Bar: 10 Best Toppings
It was 11:47 PM on a random Tuesday in early December, and I had one of those cravings that just wouldn’t quit. You know the … Read more
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Hi, I’m Merry—Your Kitchen Cheerleader!
Recipe Developer · Food Lover · Mom of Two
From my Midwest kitchen to yours, I believe food should be fun, nourishing, and never complicated. I started CookYep to share the recipes that bring my family together—simple, flavorful, and always with a dash of joy.
When I’m not cooking, you’ll find me gardening, chasing my kids, or dreaming up new ways to make veggies irresistible. Let’s cook something wonderful together!
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