Simple home cooking for busy weeknights. Everyday groceries, clear steps.

Emily Croft
In the kitchen
An older farmhouse kitchen with a deep ceramic sink and faded tile countertops.
Always in the cart
Kosher salt
Never again
Boiled Brussels sprouts
Weeknight habit
Tossing root vegetables in olive oil
Meet the editor

Emily Croft

Hearty cuts & vegetables

Vegetables deserve as much attention as the main course.

Emily moved to a rural area a decade ago and began purchasing meat directly from a nearby farm. She had to learn how to properly prepare cuts she had never seen in a standard supermarket.

She pairs these hearty proteins with simple, roasted vegetables to balance the plate. Her cooking style leans heavily on her oven rather than the stovetop.

She keeps a notebook of roasting times and temperature adjustments. Her notes are practical, focusing on how to prevent dry meat and soggy greens.

Edits Beef and Side Dishes · hello@cozyandtaste.com

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