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    creative takes on classic comfort food recipes

    Welcome to Essence Eats, where you'll find classic comfort food recipes with a modern flair! Unique, home-cooked, wholesome recipes that will become staples in your home and have your friends & family coming back for more!

    summer recipes

    Suns out, get these recipes out! These summer recipes are far from boring and embrace the warmer weather & fresh seasonal ingredients.

    • Orange aperol spritz on plate and coaster
      Orange Aperol Spritz with Blood Orange Simple Syrup
    • large chicken wing on a platter of other chicken wings with a side of ranch drenched in hot honey lemon pepper sauce
      Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
    • Lemon cranberry bars with powdered sugar and sliced lemons
      Lemon Cranberry Bars with Shortbread Crust
    • A whole chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream and topped with chocolate shavings
      Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Cake

    See more winter recipes →

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    recipes by course

    • Breakfast
    • Appetizers
    • Sides
    • Dinner
    • Desserts
    • Cocktails

    game day recipes

    Appetizers, sides, and cocktails that are perfect for your the next game day! The ultimate entertaining recipes for basketball, football, baseball, & more!

    • Dipping a piece of bread in cheesy spinach artichoke dip
      Easy Cast Iron Spinach Artichoke Dip
    • Soft Pretzels with Beer Cheese Sauce
      Soft Pretzels with Beer Cheese
    • Close up shot of cheesy pull of french onion fries on a fork
      French Onion Fries
    • Empanadas
      Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Empanadas

    See more game day recipes →

    what's new

    Check out what I have been cooking up in my kitchen lately!

    • An aperol paloma rimmed in salt and tajin topped with a grapefruit wedge and lime slice
      Aperol Paloma (with a Spicy Cocktail Variation)
    • A ribbed glass of aperol margarita with orange and lime garnish
      Refreshing Aperol Margarita (Summer Cocktail Recipe)
    • A square version of a creamy latte in a brown checkered mug with toffee sprinkles on the side
      Toffee Nut Latte (with Homemade Toffeenut Syrup)
    • A shrimp with pasta on a fork
      Creamy Cajun Shrimp Scampi

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    trending recipes

    See what recipes have been getting a lot of love on the blog this month!

    • Smoked Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes
    • A spoonful of creamy vodka sauce
      Homemade Vodka Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
    • Big Spoonful of mac and cheese with a chunk of fried chicken on it
      Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese
    • Pile of cookies with a bite taken out
      Soft Bakery Style Salted Caramel Cookies
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    hi there, i'm emma essence.

    I'm Emma & welcome to Essence Eats! Here you will find creative takes on classic comfort food recipes! From decadent desserts to warming soups, these recipes will give you all the cozy feelings.

    learn more about me →

    recipes by season

    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter

    appetizer recipes

    Delicious appetizers featuring fresh ingredients for easy entertaining. Here you'll find everything from easy snacks for a crowd to fancy starters!

    • A crispy pierogi being held by a hand and the pierogi is covered in savory toppings
      Loaded Pierogi with Sour Cream Dough
    • Dipped garlic bread in marinara
      Black Garlic Bread
    • Phyllo dough brie bite cut in half oozing cheese
      Air Fryer Brie Bites with Cranberry Sauce
    • Dipping a piece of bread in cheesy spinach artichoke dip
      Easy Cast Iron Spinach Artichoke Dip

    See more appetizer recipes →

    dinner recipes

    Check out these wholesome dinner recipes with bold flavors to make your dinner feel extra special!

    • Bowl of broccoli brie soup with chunks of brie
      Creamy Broccoli and Brie Soup
    • Big Spoonful of mac and cheese with a chunk of fried chicken on it
      Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese
    • single cut rib that is so juicy covered in a dry rub
      Dry Rub Baked Ribs
    • Bowl of butternut squash tomato soup with a spoon in it
      Creamy Butternut Squash Tomato Soup

    See more dinner recipes →

    dessert recipes

    Made from scratch, approachable desserts that are the perfect end to a meal. These heavenly dessert recipes will leave you satisfied yet wanting more!

    • An apple hand pie with puff pastry surrounded by apples and floral
      Easy Apple Hand Pies with Puff Pastry
    • A oatmeal chocolate chip cookie surrounded by other cookies and milk
      Chewy Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Orange Chocolate Fudge Loaf Cake slice surrounded by oranges
      Orange Chocolate Fudge Loaf Cake
    • Pile of cookies with a bite taken out
      Soft Bakery Style Salted Caramel Cookies

    See more dessert recipes →

    cocktail recipes

    Bold and vibrant cocktails for a cozy night in or gathering of friends & family! These recipes are inventive and will spark your palate.

    • Mezcal Mango Margarita
    • Aperol Martini in a square formatted image
      Easy Aperol Martini (with Aperol Martini Spritz Option)
    • Pistachio Martini with a rimmed glass.
      Luxe Pistachio Martini (Amaretto Cocktail Recipe)
    • Margarita in a cocktail glass with a lime and peach wedge.
      Hot Honey Peach Margarita with Spicy Cinnamon Rim

    See more cocktail recipes →

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    hi there, i'm emma essence!

    I'm Emma & welcome to Essence Eats! Here you will find creative takes on classic comfort food recipes! From decadent desserts to warming soups, these recipes will give you all the cozy feelings.

    more about me →

    fall recipes

    • Bowl of broccoli brie soup with chunks of brie
      Creamy Broccoli and Brie Soup
    • a cropped version of a pumpkin espresso martini with lit candles around it
      Pumpkin Espresso Martini (with Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup)
    • A oatmeal chocolate chip cookie surrounded by other cookies and milk
      Chewy Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Bowl of butternut squash tomato soup with a spoon in it
      Creamy Butternut Squash Tomato Soup
    • Phyllo dough brie bite cut in half oozing cheese
      Air Fryer Brie Bites with Cranberry Sauce
    • Orange Chocolate Fudge Loaf Cake slice surrounded by oranges
      Orange Chocolate Fudge Loaf Cake

    popular recipes

    • Pile of cookies with a bite taken out
      Soft Bakery Style Salted Caramel Cookies
    • large chicken wing on a platter of other chicken wings with a side of ranch drenched in hot honey lemon pepper sauce
      Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
    • Bowl of broccoli brie soup with chunks of brie
      Creamy Broccoli and Brie Soup
    • An apple hand pie with puff pastry surrounded by apples and floral
      Easy Apple Hand Pies with Puff Pastry
    • Goat Cheese Balls
      Fried Goat Cheese Balls
    • Close up shot of cheesy pull of french onion fries on a fork
      French Onion Fries

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