The Confident Kitchen (90+ Beginner-Friendly Recipes for Simple, Cozy Meals)

A flavor-packed, feel-good cookbook for home cooks who crave comfort without complication—from the beloved creator behind Sailor Bailey and inspired by the cozy, snow-capped mountains of Colorado

Cooking shouldn’t be a chore. Being in the kitchen shouldn’t be overwhelming. Food-loving creator Bailey Rhatigan, founder of Sailor Bailey, is dedicated to making cooking fun, stress-free, and easy for anyone to enjoy. Whether you find cooking a huge, intimidating task or a way to relax and enjoy flavors with family, Bailey is here to help ensure cooking isn’t hard, expensive, or boring.

Bailey's debut cookbook has 100 recipes designed to give you confidence in yourself and your kitchen. With pantry-friendly ingredients, approachable prep, and make-it-your-own options throughout, The Confident Kitchen is about more than just what’s on your plate. It’s about trusting yourself to make something delicious. 

• One Pot Wonders: Spicy Sausage Tuscan Chili and Loaded Baked Potatoes with Big Mac Sauce
• Dreamy Dressings & Salads: Apple Brie Salad with Maple Date Dressing and Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Onion Vinaigrette
• Unforgettable Flatbreads: Savory Apple-Gruyère Flatbread and Taco Flatbread

• Slow Cooker Slay: Buffalo Chicken Pasta and Enchiladas
• Bangin' Bowls: Greek Goddess Bowl and Fish Taco Bowls with Jalapeño Lime Crema
• Great Grilling: Bang Bang Chicken Skewers and Cilantro Lime Grilled Salmon

Bailey’s recipes are a warm invitation to eat with joy, ease, and self-trust. Cooking is a form of love, and soon, you will have the confidence to cook anything your heart desires.

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