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Paperback copies of Back to Basics are in stock and ready to order!

It has been a dream and a goal of mine to write a cookbook for as long as I can remember and I am so excited to say that it is FINALLY HERE! It’s time to shop my cookbooks!

Thanks to quarantine and life slowing down (hello COVID) I found myself with the time to sit down and write my very first cookbook. This is the book I’ve been wanting to write since I started my blogging journey back in 2015.

I truly believe that anyone can cook! For my first cookbook, I wanted to create one with simple and easy recipes that would help YOU build confidence YOUR kitchen!

Introducing: Back to Basics

I am sharing my most tried and true recipes that turn out every time! I want to inspire and encourage you to cook more meals at home!

I hope you enjoy my most tried and true favorites. These are simple and easy recipes to take you back to the basics!

Inside you will find: 

-34 tried & true recipes with ingredients, directions, tips, & nutrition info

-Recipe categories are broken down by breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert

-50 full pages

Beyond recipes, you’ll find many helpful information pages such as how to stock your pantry with staples, what kitchen appliances I love, an Instant Pot cook time cheat sheet, baking substitution list, easy & helpful conversion, plus my top general tips for successful cooking!

I feel this book is great for ALL AGES but was written with the intent of best serving college students, missionaries, newly weds, beginner cooks, and small families. 

*SHIPPING NOTES: The hardcopy books are batch printed. They may take up to two weeks to deliver. Thank you for your patience! 

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Easy family meals + real mom life 🍽️
Feeding a family without loosing your mind
👇🏼Recipes you’ll actually make

Thanksgiving, made easy!! @beehivemeals has done Thanksgiving, made easy!!

@beehivemeals has done all your holiday prep for you!!

The Thanksgiving Box is here and ready to shop now!! 

This ready made box makes it easy to serve a delicious holiday meal for 12 without taking on all the stress of preparing everything yourself. It’s a great way to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying Thanksgiving with the people you love most!! 

Use my code THEALEXDAYNESTB to get $25 off your box from now through October 19th! Ends today! 

Comment Thanksgiving 🦃 and I’ll send my direct link and code straight to you!! 

#beehivemeals #thanksgivingmeals #thanksgivingdinner
Which dress would you pick!?!👗 I fear this is no Which dress would you pick!?!👗 

I fear this is not even all the options. Did you know I looooove dresses!?! These are from my closet but I do love any excuse to go shopping….

#eveningateverly @the_everly_co
@crosseranch is the ultimate fall fun spot 📍 Our @crosseranch is the ultimate fall fun spot 📍 

Our favorite fall festival in the state! With tons of activities, yummy food, hot homemade donuts & treats, friendly animals, and hours of entertainment, you simply can’t beat Cross E Ranch! 

Comment 🎃 if you want discount tickets and I’ll send you my link 🔗 

Have you been!? What’s your favorite thing to do? #Utahfall #Utahfun #pumpkinpatch #fallfestival
UTAH!! We finally have a Salt & Straw!! 🍦💗 I LOVE UTAH!! We finally have a Salt & Straw!! 🍦💗

I LOVE when incredible brands come to Utah, and this is one I’m especially excited about!! Let’s give @saltandstraw at @shopmvvillage the warmest welcome!

If you’ve never tried Salt & Straw, you’re in for SUCH a treat! They’re known for their incredibly creative ice cream flavors, and they even created something special just for Utah! 💕

Meet Frosted Pink Sugar Cookie Dough! 🍪💗 Inspired by Utah’s soda shop culture, this Salt Lake County exclusive is made with sweet cream ice cream, vanilla sugar cookie crumbles, chewy sugar cookie dough, and ribbons of pink frosting. YUM!!

And that’s just the beginning! Their menu is full of delicious and unexpected flavors, and they’re always introducing something new. They even have a limited-time Halloween Series with some fun tricks and treats! 🎃

I’m SO excited to have them here, and I can’t wait for you all to try it!!

Who’s as excited as I am?! 🍦

📍 Salt & Straw | Mountain View Village
13303 S Teal Ridge Way, Riverton, UT

✨ Opens to the public October 16th!

#SaltAndStraw #UtahFoodie #UtahEats #RivertonUtah
Thanksgiving, made easy!! @beehivemeals has done Thanksgiving, made easy!!

@beehivemeals has done all your holiday prep for you!!

The Thanksgiving Box is here and ready to shop now!! 

This ready made box makes it easy to serve a delicious holiday meal for 12 without taking on all the stress of preparing everything yourself. It’s a great way to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying Thanksgiving with the people you love most!! 

Use my code THEALEXDAYNESTB to get $25 off your box from now through October 19th! 

Comment Thanksgiving 🦃 and I’ll send my direct link and code straight to you!! 

#beehivemeals #thanksgivingmeals #thanksgivingdinner
BOO 👻 RATA DIP Use those last garden or farmers BOO 👻 RATA DIP 

Use those last garden or farmers market tomatoes that are still fresh, juicy, and sweet to make an Italian restaurant-style appetizer. Burrata also makes a perfect side dish that everyone will love! This is the best Burrata Bruschetta Dip. 

1 ball burrata cheese
1 package of tricolor cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove minced garlic
1 bunch fresh basil
2 Tablespoons balsamic glaze
salt & pepper to taste
*sliced olives
Crostinis for serving

Comment boo 👻 for the recipe link 🔗 https://alexdaynes.com/burrata-bruschetta-dip/ #halloweenfood #halloweenfun #halloweenrecipes #halloweenideas
🍏 🍎 caramel apple season 🍎🍏 Comment for my full g 🍏 🍎 caramel apple season 🍎🍏

Comment for my full gourmet caramel apple tutorial at home!!

https://alexdaynes.com/how-to-make-caramel-apples/ 
#caramelapples #caramelapple #caramelappleguide #howtomake
A decade of US 🤍 Happy 10 year anniversary @b_da A decade of US 🤍 

Happy 10 year anniversary @b_daynes26 I love life with you!! Can’t wait to see where the rest of forever takes us 😍
stills from St Andrew’s 📍 The iconic bridge dail stills from St Andrew’s 📍

The iconic bridge

daily visits

gorgeous scenery

cathedral ruins

Views

Making my way downtown

Happiest chunk

So pretty

The boys 

He’ll have the chips please 

obsessed with this wall 

Ruins

Pistachio yum

found the beach!!

Castle 🏰 

Old course 

Hey Mads

Old Course Hotel

Famous pub
Special place spending days 2 & 3 in Turnberry! Co Special place spending days 2 & 3 in Turnberry! Coastal views, incredible sunsets, clear skies, and golf rounds! We had a blast!!

Off to St Andrew’s next 📍
Turnberry ⛳️ 🤍 Turnberry ⛳️ 🤍
Edinburgh 🤍 Highlights include the Edinburgh Cast Edinburgh 🤍

Highlights include the Edinburgh Castle, Victoria Street, Deans Village, St Giles Cathedral, and Old Town! 

Lovely city! Charming, beautiful, and straight out of a storybook!
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We’re here!! 10 year anniversar Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 

We’re here!! 10 year anniversary trip for us with our 8 month old exclusively breastfed baby in tow. Hit the ground running straight from the red eye and we’re already so blown away!! 

Drop your Scotland favorites! So far everything’s been walkable and wonderful. We’re heading to Turnberry, St Andrew’s, and possibly some Highlands while we’re here!
8 month old baby loved rolling around during our l 8 month old baby loved rolling around during our layover ✈️ 

#momhacks #momtips #flightswithbaby #flyingwithbaby #babytraveltips
caramel apple season is here 🍏 🍎 One of my favor caramel apple season is here 🍏 🍎 

One of my favorite things about fall is making fall treats at home! Let me teach you how to make gourmet caramel apples in your own kitchen! I’ve got a few tips and tricks for making these picture perfect and extra delicious! Plus, you’ll save so much money making these caramel apples at home, rather than buying them at the store!

Comment caramel apples for the gourmet caramel apple full tutorial at home! 

https://alexdaynes.com/how-to-make-caramel-apples/ #caramelapple #caramelapples #gourmetapples #fallbaking
Happy birthday to the man that makes our world go Happy birthday to the man that makes our world go round! You truly are my best friend! You are kind, loyal, passionate, determined, hard working, and charismatic. Watching you work hard and crush your goals is my favorite pastime. Celebrating you this weekend has been the best!! Obsessed with you!! 

I love you so much!! Here’s to you!! HBD Babe ❤️‍🔥😍🥵
Hot Girls Trail Run 🩵⛰️ @mamelemountains @mamelef Hot Girls Trail Run 🩵⛰️

@mamelemountains @mamelefit #mamelemountains #trailrun #soldierhollow
Completed the @mamelemountains trail trace ☑️ Su Completed the @mamelemountains trail trace ☑️ 

Such a beautiful morning on the mountain! The most fun race ever, perfect weather!! The climbs were insane but the views were worth it! Can’t believe it’s already over!

Shoutout to @abby.schmerse for running it with me!! 

@mamelefit @kiavaclothing @just.ingredients @golden__mae @redmondrelyte @caraloren.active
The easiest way to cook up your summer zucchini! The easiest way to cook up your summer zucchini! 

Simply cube up the zucchini and pan fry it in a little oil for 3-4 minutes. Add two tablespoons of butter and 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Let the breadcrumbs get crispy and then serve hot. 

Fast. Simple. Delicious every time!! 

Follow along for more yummy food!! 

#zucchini #zucchinirecipes #zucchiniseason
Comment peach 🍑 and I’ll send you the recipe link! Comment peach 🍑 and I’ll send you the recipe link!!

https://alexdaynes.com/no-bake-peach-cream-pie/ 

#peachseason #peachpie #peachrecipe #peachesandcream
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My name is Alex Giles Daynes and I am from North Salt Lake, Utah.

The purpose of this blog is to share all of the recipes I develop. I love sharing my recipes with all of you and I am always creating new recipes! Read More…

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