About

Hi, and welcome to YumDay Recipes. I am Emma Collins (a pen name), the home cook who writes and tests the recipes here.

What you will find here

Everyday food for busy families: weeknight dinners, packable lunches, simple breakfasts, slow cooker and air fryer meals, and a few desserts worth the extra bowl. Most recipes use ingredients from a regular grocery store and take 45 minutes or less.

How the recipes are written

  • Every recipe is cooked in a home kitchen before it is published.
  • Ingredient lists stay short, and each step says what to look for, not just how long to wait.
  • Times in the recipe card are real cooking times, including resting or chilling when it matters.
  • Nutrition numbers are estimates and are labeled that way.

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Say hello

Made one of the recipes, found a mistake, or have a request? Leave a comment on the recipe or write through the contact page. I read every message.