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.
  • Shrimp Macaroni Salad

    Oh, this Shrimp Macaroni Salad! It’s one of those dishes that instantly takes me back to summer picnics and lazy Sunday dinners at my grandparents’ house. You know how some recipes just have that *je ne sais quoi*? This one is it for me. It’s so much more than just pasta and shrimp; it’s a…

  • Pecan Turtle Bars

    Oh, these Pecan Turtle Bars! Seriously, if you’re looking for that perfect sweet treat that hits all the right notes – chewy, caramelly, chocolatey, and nutty – then you absolutely *have* to try this recipe. I remember the first time I made these; it was for a neighborhood potluck, and I swear, the entire pan…

  • Copycat Payday Candy Bars

    Oh, the memories! You know, there are some treats that just transport you back in time. For me, it’s anything that hits that perfect salty-sweet combo. And if you’re anything like me, the thought of a Payday candy bar probably brings a little smile to your face. Those crunchy peanuts, that chewy caramel-nougat center… pure…

  • Oreo Icebox Cake

    There are some recipes that just feel like a warm hug, you know? The kind that transport you back to childhood or make a chaotic weeknight feel a little more manageable. For me, that’s this Oreo Icebox Cake. It’s honestly the stuff sweet dreams are made of. If you’ve ever loved a no-bake cheesecake or…

  • Jello Roll-Ups

    Oh, Jello Roll-Ups! Just saying the name brings me back to sticky summer afternoons and birthday parties where these were always the first to disappear. If you’ve ever craved something that’s light, fun, and ridiculously easy, but still feels like a special treat, you’ve landed in the right spot. Honestly, these are my secret weapon…

  • Chocolate Peppermint Lush

    Oh, this Chocolate Peppermint Lush… it’s more than just a dessert for me. It’s the taste of cozy evenings, the smell that instantly makes my kitchen feel like home, and honestly, the thing that saves me when unexpected guests pop by and I haven’t had time to bake anything elaborate. You know those nights? The…

  • Peanut Butter Mousse

    You know those nights when a craving hits, a serious, deep-down craving for something sweet and utterly comforting, but the thought of turning on the oven feels like climbing Mount Everest? Yeah, I have those nights *all* the time. And that’s precisely when this Peanut Butter Mousse recipe becomes my absolute hero. Forget complicated baking…