The Novice Chef is a trusted recipe resource for home cooks who want tried-and-true, family-approved recipes that actually work the first time. What started as a personal blog (in a tiny apartment in 2008) has grown to a library of more than 1,000 tested recipes, two published cookbooks, and a small team of home cooks.
We are dedicated to one promise: every recipe on this site has been tested until it works. From quick weeknight dinners, flavorful sides, decadent over-the-top desserts, and easy everyday recipes, we promise you’ll find a new favorite!
Jessica Segarra – Founder & Owner
The Novice Chef started back in 2008 as Jessica’s little corner of the internet. She was newly married, still figuring out her way around the kitchen, and wanted somewhere to keep track of her recipe wins (and flops — there were plenty of those too). The original photos? Taken on a Razr flip phone. That’s how long we’ve been at this!
A few years in, Jessica shared a homemade chicken and dumplings recipe that unexpectedly took off — and suddenly the little recipe journal had real readers, real comments, and a real community. That recipe is still one of our most-loved posts today, with thousands of five-star reviews.
Nearly two decades later, the mission hasn’t changed — but the team has grown. What started as one newlywed with a flip phone is now a small family-run operation with a dedicated test kitchen of home cooks across the country who help make sure every recipe earns its spot on the site.
Jam-packed with gooey jellies, oozing with rich custards and creams, and covered with mouthwatering toppings, these mini donuts are bursting with big flavor.
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Satisfy sweet-tooth cravings by turning these sugary little bits of crunchy heaven into desserts and snacks featuring bars, cakes, cupcakes, muffins, candies, cookies, and frozen treats.
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