welcome to a recipe for fun, where every day is worth celebrating! 🥳

Hiiiiiii friend! 👋🏻

Welcome to a recipe for fun! I’m thrilled you’re here. Building trust is super important to me, so I created this page to let you know how I roll when it comes to creating and sharing allllll of the tasty tidbits you see here on the site.

a female food blogger named Lindsey is typing on a laptop computer in her kitchen next to a loaf of sourdough bread

👀 what you’ll find here

A recipe for fun is all about making food worth the effort—because I believe that celebrations aren’t something you have to wait for: even everyday moments deserve something special.

Whether it’s a stunning cocktail, a show-stopping appetizer, or a flavor-blasted take on a classic, my goal is to help you create something that feels celebratory, indulgent, and unforgettable, even if it’s just a regular degular Wednesday.

my promise to you:

🍹 better than you remember nostalgia. Yeah, sometimes I’ll use ingredients like Peeps candies and Girl Scout cookies to boost nostalgia, but I also love using fresh, unique, and seasonal ingredients to maximize flavor.

🌿 from scratch & mindfully made. Nearly everything here is homemade. Because the best things in life (in and out of the kitchen) take a liiiittle time, and they’re so worth it. I’ll never promise you a “30-minute meal” because, honestly, I have ADHD and am time-blind.

✨ every day celebrations. I believe cooking is an experience, not a chore. Let’s make it something to savor. Creativity should be cultivated and celebrated each and every day, and that’s what I aim to do here!

🍳 recipe development

I use my background as a classically trained culinary student to craft each and every recipe, but I also draw from my teenage days of watching Iron Chef ’til 3 a.m. Here’s how it happens:

  • seasonal starts. I work with the freshest, most vibrant ingredients I can find because nothing beats produce at its peak! Plus, it’s sorta how I stay inspired. Cruising the weekly grocery store ads keeps me creative.
  • thoughtfully crafted. Recipes aren’t just thrown together; they’re intentionally developed with balance, depth, and a little extra flair.
  • better than store-bought. I believe in making things from scratch when it truly makes a difference—because homemade should taste better. I love finding inspiration from the aisles of the grocery store, and then putting my own homemade spin on them!
Putting a ball of pizza dough away for later use.

Explore the

Recipe Index

Every recipe you find on a recipe for fun is summoned straight from my adhd-nostalgia-fueled imagination, and obsessively tested by me.

check out the recipes!
A hand from out of frame is grabbing a classic Aperol spritz cocktail.

📸 photography

All the drool-worthy photos on a recipe for fun? Yep, they’re all mine, styled and taken by me! The photos are of the real recipes, even the drinks (yup I use real ice, too!).

No faux food photo hacks like motor oil on pancakes or shaving cream as whipped cream. I pour my heart into making each shot as colorful, bold, and fun as the recipes themselves. Seriously, it’s my favorite part of creating every recipe.

Just a friendly reminder: all of my images are copyrighted, so please don’t use them without asking first.

💰 ads, sponsored content, and affiliate policy

This website has ads on it, because that’s how I make a living doing what I love! I try my hardest to prioritize the user experience here; I never want you to feel frustrated when navigating the site!

  • affiliate link transparency. I do have and use affiliate links. If you shop through those links (which are always noted within the posts), I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Think of it as tipping your chef! 👩🏻‍🍳
  • no sponsored content. I’m not currently open to sponsored content; I’d rather focus on my own fleeting whims than a brand brief.

👯‍♀️ comment policy & cultivating community

I LOVE hearing from you! Seriously, your comments, questions, and ideas make my day. Let’s keep this space inspiring and full of good energy.

  • add value. The most useful comments share feedback and ratings, such as ingredient swaps you made or modifications that might help other readers. Anything that does not add value to the content will be deleted.
  • I’m a real girl with real feelings. Like Pinocchio, I got no strings on me. 🎶 I’m a whole multi-passionate person running this site on my own. I can talk a big talk, but I’m a sensitive soul deep down, so please keep it kind.

😅 mistakes & updates

Hey, pobody’s nerfect! I write, edit, and publish every post myself, so mistakes can happen. 🥲

If you spot something that looks…off or if you have a question about a recipe, shoot me a message or leave a comment for me. I’m always happy to correct, clarify, or just talk it out!

💌 let’s connect!

Got ideas, questions, or just wanna chat? Reach out anytime via email at [email protected]! Your feedback and suggestions inspire me more than you know. This space is better because you share it with me. 🥹