The Confident Kitchen

90+ flavor-packed, feel-good recipes for home cooks who crave comfort without complication—from the beloved creator behind Sailor Bailey and inspired by the cozy, snow-capped mountains of Colorado Cooking is about more than the final dish. It’s about how you feel while making it. In The Confident Kitchen, Bailey Rhatigan, founder of Sailor Bailey, brings her signature ease and creativity to recipes designed for real life. Inspired by her Colorado roots and a lifestyle that values balance, freshness, and simplicity, Bailey shows how to cook in a way that feels both approachable and deeply satisfying. With pantry-friendly ingredients, flexible recipes, and step-by-step tips and tutorials woven throughout, The Confident Kitchen goes beyond telling you what to cook. It teaches you how to cook with confidence. You’ll learn to trust your instincts, adapt what you have on hand, and create meals that make you feel nourished and balanced. Sassy Salads: Honeycrisp Apple Manchego Broccoli Salad and Warm Kale Spinach Salad Banging Bowls: Green Goddess Bowl and Fish Taco Bowls with Jalapeño Lime Crema Hot Off the Grill: Bang Bang Chicken Skewers and Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Lime Sauce Unforgettable Flatbreads: Savory Apple-Gruyère Flatbread and Mediterranean Flatbread One Pan Wonders: Spicy Sausage Tuscan Chili and Sheet Pan Steak & Shrimp Fajitas Slow Cooker Slay: Asian Short Ribs and S'mores Cake Homestead Vibes: Creamy Traditional Hummus and Homemade Strawberry Jam Whether you’re just starting to cook or looking to reconnect with the joy of the kitchen, The Confident Kitchen is your guide to building lasting confidence, one delicious, feel-good meal at a time.