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Author · Tyler Howard

Tyler Howard writes Sunday Kitchen Stories, a home-cooking blog where every recipe comes wrapped in a little Sunday story. Not a chef, not a guru: the friend who pulls you into the kitchen and hands you a spoon.

Kitchen Notes

The Baking Sheet That Changed My Cookies Forever

For years, I wrestled with cookie recipes, hoping each batch would yield that perfect, chewy bite. You know, the kind that makes…

Kitchen Notes

Why I Switched to a Dutch Oven for Everything

There’s something about a Dutch oven that feels like a warm hug on a chilly Sunday afternoon. I remember the first time…

Kitchen Notes

The Best Wooden Spoon I Never Knew I Needed

There’s something charming about wooden spoons, isn’t there? They’ve been a staple in kitchens long before food bloggers and social media influencers…

Pantry Basics

Embracing Canned Beans: Quick Meals in a Pinch

Canned beans often get a bad rap in the cooking world, like they’re the unpopular kid in the pantry. Yet, they’re a…

Pantry Basics

The Comfort of a Good Olive Oil

There’s something about the simple act of drizzling olive oil that makes a dish feel special. It’s like a warm hug for…

Pantry Basics

How to Make Your Own Chicken Broth and Why It Matters

There’s something deeply comforting about a pot of chicken broth simmering on the stove. The aroma wafts through the kitchen, wrapping around…

Pantry Basics

My Favorite Pantry Herbs and How to Use Them

The magic of cooking often lies in the simplest of things, like a jar of herbs sitting in your pantry. These little…

Pantry Basics

The Secrets Behind a Perfectly Seasoned Rice

There’s something so comforting about a pot of perfectly cooked rice. It’s fluffy, a little nutty, and just the right sidekick for…

Pantry Basics

Why Homemade Tomato Sauce Beats Store-Bought

There’s something undeniably comforting about the aroma of simmering tomatoes wafting through the kitchen. It’s a scent that brings back memories of…