Welcome to Dope Kitchen!

I’m Nicole

I'm a food lover, adventurer, and outdoorswoman with a passion for making cooking as fun, easy, and healthy as possible. On Dope Kitchen, you'll find a mix of delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, from balanced and nutritious meals to the occasional indulgence, plus quirky videos, travel itineraries, and tips on bringing your kitchen magic to any outdoor adventure! Whether I'm whipping up some quick munchies or experimenting with bold flavors, my goal is to inspire you to embrace the mess and the chaos that comes with cooking and to have fun while nourishing yourself. Dig in, find a new adventure, and DO DOPE SH*T!

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Calabrian Chili Mayonnaise (Spicy Aioli)

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Pyrex 3 Piece Measuring Cup Set
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Felt + Fat 10″ Everyday Plate in Persimmon
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Misen 12-inch Stainless Steel Skillet
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Santoku Knife
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Caraway Cookware Set
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Smithey Ironware Cast Iron Skillet
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Crockpot 7 Quart Dutch Oven

Saffron Risotto with Salmon and Asparagus

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Ninja Power Blender
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Caraway Mini Sauce Pan
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Spicy Mocktail with Thai Basil and Cucumber

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Entree Bowl by Felt + Fat in Confetti
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Pyrex 3 Piece Measuring Cup Set
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Santoku Knife
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Tabitha Brown for Target
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Caraway Sauté Pan with Lid

Drunken Noodles (pad kee mao)

The Ultimate Car Camping Setup – with Links!

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Tabitha Brown for Target
Melamine Mixing Bowls with Lids, Set of 3
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Wooden Cutting Board
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Santoku Knife
Felt + Fat
Entree Bowl by Felt + Fat in Confetti

Low Fat Chicken Salad

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Simple Arugula Salad with Tomato and Shaved Parmesan

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Sausage and Burrata Sheet Pan Gnocchi

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Smithey Ironware Cast Iron Skillet
Tabitha Brown for Target
Melamine Mixing Bowls with Lids, Set of 3

Chocolate Zucchini Protein Pancakes (Gluten Free)

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Wooden Cutting Board
Bloomhouse
Santoku Knife
Misen
Misen 12-inch Stainless Steel Skillet
OXO
Microplane, Grater, Zester
Kaishun
Stainless Steel 4-Sided Box Grater
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Melamine Mixing Bowls with Lids, Set of 3

Garlic Parmesan Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

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OXO
Microplane, Grater, Zester
OTOTO
The Original Nessie Soup Ladle
Felt + Fat
Entree Bowl by Felt + Fat in Confetti
Bloomhouse
Santoku Knife
Amazon
Wooden Cutting Board
Caraway
Caraway Dutch Oven
Crockpot
Crockpot 7 Quart Dutch Oven

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

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Amazon
Wooden Cutting Board
Bloomhouse
Santoku Knife
Tabitha Brown for Target
Melamine Mixing Bowls with Lids, Set of 3

How To Make The BEST Homemade Chicken Broth

Gluten-Free Almond Butter Noodles with Chicken

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Caraway
Caraway Cookware Set
Caraway
Caraway Sauce Pan with Lid
Caraway
Caraway Dutch Oven
Amazon
Wooden Cutting Board
Bloomhouse
Santoku Knife
Kaishun
Stainless Steel 4-Sided Box Grater
Pyrex
Pyrex 3 Piece Measuring Cup Set
Felt + Fat
Entree Bowl by Felt + Fat in Confetti
Tabitha Brown for Target
Melamine Mixing Bowls with Lids, Set of 3

Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Chicken

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Felt + Fat
Entree Bowl by Felt + Fat in Confetti
KitchenAid
KitchenAid Classic Utility Whisk, 10’5″
Kaishun
Stainless Steel 4-Sided Box Grater
Rena Chris
Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
Amazon
Wooden Cutting Board
Bloomhouse
Santoku Knife
Tabitha Brown for Target
Melamine Mixing Bowls with Lids, Set of 3
Smithey Ironware
Smithey Ironware Cast Iron Skillet

Spicy Caesar Salad with Chicken Nuggets