Author: From A Small Kitchen

Close-up of sardine spread ready to serve on toast.
Appetizers, Condiments, Seafood, Snacks

Easy Sardine Spread

Sardines often get a bad rap, but they’re a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition. This easy sardine spread transforms simple pantry staples into a delightful, protein-packed snack. Perfect for toast, crackers, or sandwiches. Inexpensive, shelf-stable, and far more versatile than their reputation suggests, sardines are […]

Bowl of sausage and white bean soup with butternut squash and herbs
Meat, Soups

Sausage and White Bean Soup

Hearty, cozy, and practical, this sausage and white bean soup is a one-pot dinner that feels just right for a weeknight. It starts with the sausage: cooked and browned, leaving the bottom of the pan full of flavorful bits before it’s removed. Then, a sort […]

Overhead view of custard tart with chocolate shavings
Baking, Desserts

Spiced Vanilla Custard Tart

This spiced vanilla custard tart is inspired by classic crèmeux-style desserts: rich, creamy, and indulgent. Warm spices give it an eggnog-adjacent feel without tipping into novelty, while the cocoa crust and caramel add depth and bitter notes that keep it from being too sweet. This […]

homemade chili crisp in glass jar with spoon
Condiments, Vegan, Vegetarian

Homemade Chili Crisp

This homemade chili crisp recipe is the condiment you’ll be spooning over everything, from your morning eggs to your baked potatoes. Endlessly customizable, it can easily be adapted into your favorite version. I don’t know about you, but I see chili crisp everywhere these days. […]