The Confident Kitchen: 90+ Beginner-Friendly Recipes for Modern, Cozy Meals

90+ flavor-packed, feel-good recipes for home cooks who crave comfort without complication—from the beloved creator behind Sailor Bailey and inspired by the cozy, snow-capped mountains of ColoradoCooking is about more than the final dish. It’s about how you feel while making it. In The Confident Kitchen, Bailey Rhatigan, founder of Sailor Bailey, brings her signature ease and creativity to recipes designed for real life. Inspired by her Colorado roots and a lifestyle that values balance, freshness, and simplicity, Bailey shows how to cook in a way that feels both approachable and deeply satisfying.With pantry-friendly ingredients, flexible recipes, and step-by-step tips and tutorials woven throughout, The Confident Kitchen goes beyond telling you what to cook. It teaches you how to cook with confidence. You’ll learn to trust your instincts, adapt what you have on hand, and create meals that make you feel nourished and balanced.Sassy Salads: Honeycrisp Apple Manchego Broccoli Salad and Warm Kale Spinach SaladBanging Bowls: Green Goddess Bowl and Fish Taco Bowls with Jalapeño Lime CremaHot Off the Grill: Bang Bang Chicken Skewers and Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Lime SauceUnforgettable Flatbreads: Savory Apple-Gruyère Flatbread and Mediterranean FlatbreadOne Pan Wonders: Spicy Sausage Tuscan Chili and Sheet Pan Steak & Shrimp FajitasSlow Cooker Slay: Asian Short Ribs and S'mores CakeHomestead Vibes: Creamy Traditional Hummus and Homemade Strawberry JamWhether you’re just starting to cook or looking to reconnect with the joy of the kitchen, The Confident Kitchen is your guide to building lasting confidence, one delicious, feel-good meal at a time. Read more