Author: Ava Cooks

Ava Brooks is the home cook behind RecipeSharingHub, sharing dependable, step‑by‑step recipes for busy weeknights and easy weekend bakes. When not testing dishes, Ava snaps kitchen photos and answers reader questions in the comments. Discover the latest recipes or join the newsletter for new ideas each week.
  • pineapple dessert

    Oh, you guys! I’m so excited to share this with you today. This isn’t just any dessert; it’s a slice of pure sunshine and happiness. Whenever I talk about my go-to pineapple dessert, my mind immediately goes back to my Grandma Elsie’s kitchen, the air thick with the sweet, tropical aroma. This recipe is like…

  • Lemon Trifle

    Oh my goodness, you guys! Today, I’m sharing something that’s been a staple in my family for years. It’s my absolute go-to when I want something bright, refreshing, and utterly delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. I’m talking about my Lemon Trifle. If you’ve ever made a classic trifle, you know the layers of…

  • bow tie pasta salad

    You know, sometimes I just get a craving for something that’s a little bit of everything good. Something bright, fresh, and utterly satisfying without being heavy. My mind immediately goes to a good bow tie pasta salad. It’s not just any pasta salad, mind you. This is the one I whip up when we’re heading…

  • upside down cake

    There are some recipes that just feel like a warm hug, aren’t there? This upside down cake is definitely one of those for me. It’s not just a dessert; it’s a memory. I can still picture my grandma, flour dusting her apron, humming a little tune as she pulled a glistening, caramel-kissed creation from the…

  • Blackberry salad

    You know those dishes that just instantly transport you back to a sunny afternoon in Grandma’s garden? For me, that’s this blackberry salad. It’s not just a salad; it’s a memory, a feeling, a little burst of summer sunshine in every bite. I remember the first time I tried a blackberry salad, it was at…

  • chocolate quinoa crisps

    You know those days? The ones where a serious craving hits, like a freight train, and you *need* something sweet and chocolatey, but the thought of baking a whole cake feels like scaling Mount Everest? Yeah, I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. And on those days, my absolute go-to, my kitchen…

  • Jello popsicles

    Oh, where do I even begin with these jello popsicles? They’re not just a treat; they’re pure, unadulterated joy in frozen form. I swear, just looking at them makes me feel a little bit lighter, a little more ready to tackle whatever the day throws at me. They remind me of those endless summer days…

  • Blended baked oatmeal

    You know those mornings? The ones where the alarm feels like a personal attack and the thought of making anything more complex than toast sends you spiraling? Yeah, I’ve been there. More times than I care to admit, actually. But lately, my secret weapon for conquering those chaotic mornings (and frankly, any time I need…

  • Instant Pot pork chops

    You know those nights? The ones where you get home, the fridge looks a bit sparse, and the thought of a complicated meal feels utterly exhausting? Yeah, I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. That’s exactly why I’m so thrilled to share my go-to recipe for Instant Pot Pork Chops. Seriously, this…