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    hi hello, so happy you're here!

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    I'm Emma!

    I am the photographer, videographer, recipe developer, and writer behind Essence Eats. Here on Essence Eats, you will find modern spins on traditional comfort food dishes!

    a little background about me

    Growing up with a single hard working mom and three siblings, I was primarily the one cooking meals. We had no access to high quality ingredients, just lots of ramen, hot dogs, mac and cheese, white rice, and spam (ironically I love mac and cheese with hot dogs now).

    I began really experimenting in the kitchen in my teen years in an effort to spice up dishes for myself and my family. This still wasn’t anything extravagant but getting more comfortable in the kitchen and more inventive in cooking. Like cooking white rice in broth instead of water or making my own cheese sauce for mac instead of the powder packet. I loved being able to create new dishes that my family loved!

    So how did I get here?

    I think it’s clear my love language has always been cooking. And once I met my now husband and we moved in together, the kitchen quickly became my favorite place to be. I loved having a special someone to cook for!

    I fell in love with cooking and nothing could stop me from learning more and to keep creating! Even though we lived in a small apartment I was constantly hosting family and friends. I would invent new recipes constantly and share them with my loved ones.

    Once the pandemic hit, everyone was forced to be cooking since most places were closed. People would be reaching out for recipes for dinner or desserts. And that’s when it hit me that I want to turn this passion into something bigger.

    Here I am 3 years later, being able to create recipes everyday for people that appreciate delicious food and mean a lot to me… you! I am so happy that you are here in my little corner of the internet to cook and grow with me!

    what will you find on EssenceEats

    • Modern comfort food recipes (both savory & sweet) that are bursting with flavor and made with love in my own kitchen!
    • Details on recipe ingredients, including variations, substitutions, and the best places to buy high quality ingredients.
    • Outlined step-by-step instructions for visual learners.
    • Tips & tricks to nail the recipe every single time!
    • Thorough follow-along videos that you can play alongside making the recipe.

    more about emma

    What type of recipes do you enjoy creating most?

    I definitely like to create soup recipes the most. Probably because they are one of my favorite things to eat, but also because it is so much fun to meld flavors in a pot and come out with a delicious bowl of soup!

    Which recipe do you recommend for someone that is new to cooking?

    Definitely my brown butter banana bread! It takes only one bowl, 10 minutes to make, and an hour to bake.

    What ingredient is your favorite to cook with?

    I love cooking with herbs! I know that is not one ingredient but please don't make me pick just one herb that I love! Herbs add so much flavor and depth to a dish and they are such an accessible ingredient.

    Do you have any advice for new cooks?

    First of all, you're here & you got this! That is the first step. My best piece of advice is be open minded. Cooking is not that serious and often the best creations can be when you make a mistake or make a dish your own.

    Which recipe do you recommend to challenge your cooking skills?

    If you are wanting to push yourself, try making my loaded pierogi with sour cream dough. This recipe uses a lot of cooking techniques that are advanced. It also is so fun to learn how to make the little pierogi pockets.

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    emma's favorite recipes

    • Bowl of broccoli brie soup with chunks of brie
      Creamy Broccoli and Brie Soup
    • A big slice of brown butter banana bread with chocolate chips
      Simple Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
    • A crispy pierogi being held by a hand and the pierogi is covered in savory toppings
      Loaded Pierogi with Sour Cream Dough
    • Close up of the creamiest creamed corn on a spoon
      Easy Lawrys Creamed Corn
    • A square martini glass with a aperol spritz in it and pomegranate seeds
      Pomegranate Aperol Spritz with Prosecco
    • Bowl of butternut squash tomato soup with a spoon in it
      Creamy Butternut Squash Tomato Soup
    • Super cheesy brie mac and cheese with rigatoni noodles
      Mac and Cheese with Brie
    • Orange Chocolate Fudge Loaf Cake slice surrounded by oranges
      Orange Chocolate Fudge Loaf Cake

    let's be friends!

    You can find Essence Eats on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube! Never be afraid to message me on any platform. I'd love to chat and be friends!

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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.

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    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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