Claire Holloway – Kitchen Tips & How-Tos
Smarter Kitchens, Happier Cooks
Some people see cooking as a chore. I see it as a puzzle waiting to be solved.
I grew up in Chicago in a household where my mom worked long hours and my dad loved to experiment in the kitchen. We didn’t always have fancy tools or endless time, but we always found clever ways to make dinner happen. That’s where my love for kitchen hacks began—turning challenges into solutions that make cooking easier and more enjoyable.
Now, at Dishes & Recipes, I share the tricks, guides, and shortcuts that save time, reduce waste, and take the stress out of cooking.
Why I Specialize in Kitchen Tips & How-Tos
Not every recipe is about the ingredients. Sometimes it’s about the process—how to prep faster, store smarter, and make the most of what you already have.
That’s why I focus on practical guides: freezing leftovers without losing flavor, organizing your pantry so you actually know what’s inside, or learning knife skills that make chopping feel effortless.
I believe that when your kitchen works better, you cook better—and you enjoy it more, too.
Claire’s Favorite Guides
Here are some of my go-to kitchen solutions:
A Bit More About Claire
📍 Location: Chicago, Illinois – where city kitchens prove small spaces can do big things.
🧑🍳 Specialty: Kitchen organization, meal prep, and everyday cooking hacks.
💡 Fun Fact: I once labeled every jar, drawer, and container in my kitchen—now my friends joke that it’s like stepping into a cooking library.
My Cooking Philosophy
A great meal doesn’t start with the recipe—it starts with the kitchen.
I believe in simple systems that make cooking more fun, less stressful, and totally doable. My philosophy is this: Cook smart, not hard.
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