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Kizmet Byrd

Kizmet Byrd

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Kizmet Byrd is an enthusiastic home cook, decorator, and crafter of beautiful things. She is owner of Mattie Mae Company, which specializes in easy to make recipes, decorating ideas, and home organization tips. Her recipes have appeared in Taste Recipes Magazine, The Journal Gazette, Lincoln Financial IAO Cookbook, and other publications. Byrd is well versed in everyday home lifestyle needs, foodie trends, kitchen hacks, and blogs about food adventures. Having roots based in Northeastern Illinois and Indiana; she is inspired by the changing seasons, festivals, thrift shop finds, farmer's markets, and that good old Midwest hospitality. She contributes to Taste Recipes Magazine as a Volunteer Field Editor and as a Content Writer, with an emphasis on cooking and baking. Coffee is her spirit animal. Instructing culinary classes brings her joy. Food is her passion.

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Articles & Recipes

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50 One-Skillet Meals for Busy Nights

One-skillet meals are the go-to when you need a fuss-free dinner. And on a busy weeknight, these easy one-dish meals will satisfy the whole family. Bonus: Cleanup's a breeze, too!
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8 Clever Ways to Store Your Silverware

Having a plain ol' drawer for silverware storage may be the usual solution—but we've got other ideas!

3 Big Things I Wish I’d Known Before Having Weight Loss Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery isn't necessarily the magic weight-loss bullet some people make it out to be. With these tips from a bariatric patient, you can make sure your surgery is a success, too.