My daughter, Charlie, is my dependable sous-chef and the one officially in charge of cracking eggs. She’s a constant reminder that the best “ingredients” are always a bit of laughter and the willingness to enjoy the beautifully messy moments.

I created recipesbyabigail as a digital recipe box to collect our family’s favorite food memories, but it quickly became so much more. Now it’s my open invitation for you to experience the same simple joy I find in cooking: real food for real life. You won’t find fussy techniques or a pantry full of impossible-to-find “unicorn” ingredients here—just easy, flavor-packed recipes made to bring more comfort and connection to your table.

Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or you’re still figuring out which end of the spatula to use, you’re welcome here. My hope is that Yumyy gives you the confidence to try new things, the inspiration to gather with the people you love, and the full permission to hide the last cookie.

Thank you for being here. Now, let’s make something wonderful—and maybe a little messy—together.