Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins
Sarah Jenkins
Family Comfort Food & Traditional Baking for Real Life

185+ recipes by Sarah – comforting family meals and classic baked goods. Triple-tested recipes for every home.

About Me:

Meet Sarah Jenkins

I'm Sarah, and I've spent the better part of two decades perfecting the art of the family dinner. Growing up in a household where the kitchen was the heart of the home, I learned early on that food is more than just fuel—it's a way to show love. As a mom of three, I’ve had to balance my passion for traditional cooking with the reality of a busy schedule, and that's exactly what I share here at Various Meals.

My Culinary Philosophy

My Background & Expertise

I started my journey as a self-taught home cook, but my obsession with the "why" behind baking led me to years of personal study in food science and recipe development. I’ve spent countless hours testing different flour ratios and oven temperatures so that when you follow one of my recipes, it feels like I’m right there in the kitchen with you. My goal is to give you the confidence to create homemade meals that taste like they took all day, even when they didn't.

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My Latest recipes:

Bourbon Meatball Sauce: Syrupy and Savory

Party Bourbon Meatball Sauce Recipe

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Bourbon Meatball Sauce creates a syrupy glaze. Try this Worcestershire Bourbon Meatball Sauce for slow cooker bourbon meatballs. See our mistakes checklist!

Best Gumbo Recipe: Velvety and Rich

Best Gumbo Recipe for 6 Servings

Master the best gumbo recipe with this authentic seafood gumbo recipe. Includes a step-by-step timing guide for a New Orleans gumbo recipe. Ready in 2.5 hours.

Baked Ranch Chicken: Crispy and Juicy

Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken

Master Baked Ranch Chicken with this juicy Ranch Packet Chicken recipe. Includes a step-by-step timing guide for perfect results. Ready in 35 minutes.

Beef Barley Soup: Failure-Proof and Hearty

Irish-Style Beef Barley Soup

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Master Beef Barley Soup with this hearty guide. This comfort food beef barley soup is a homemade favorite. Includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 2h…

Ultimate Loaded Chef Salad: Fresh and Crisp

Chef Salad in 30 Minutes

Master this classic Chef Salad with fresh proteins and crisp greens. This loaded chef salad recipe includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 30 minutes.