Welcome to Have You Made

This is your space for simple, satisfying meals and creative food ideas that fit real life. Whether you’re cooking for one, a few, or a full house, you’ll find flexible recipes and helpful printables to make everyday cooking feel easier and more enjoyable.

What You’ll Find Here

Easy Recipes for Real Life

From one-dish dinners to refreshing sides and marinades for grilling, these recipes are built for busy days and normal kitchens. Many are scaled for smaller households or easy to adjust because life isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Food-First Tips & Printables

Alongside recipes, you’ll find kitchen printables, freezer labels, pantry guides, and time-saving tips to help you meal plan or prep smarter—without overcomplicating anything.

A Few Extras

You might still come across the occasional DIY or dog-related post, especially if it helps make life easier at home. While food is the focus now, a little creativity and pet care still sneak in from time to time.

This is Zoe, my shelter rescue pup and loyal kitchen companion. On weekends, while I’m prepping meals for my family, I also batch cook healthy food for her using real ingredients and vet-recommended supplements.

Want to see the full toolkit I use to stay organized with Zoe’s care? You can find it here.

Why This Blog Was Created

This blog started as a way to share simple solutions for everyday life, whether through recipes, projects, or thoughtful tips. As it’s grown, it’s become more focused on home cooking as a path to comfort, connection, and creativity. The goal is still the same: to make life feel a little easier and more enjoyable, one small step at a time. Whether you’re here for a specific recipe or just looking for a little inspiration, I’m glad you stopped by. Let’s make something good!

Meet the Blogger

I’m a full-time computer programmer during the week, but in my spare time in the evenings and on weekends I turn my attention to this blog. Most evenings, I focus on writing and planning; weekends are for cooking and catching the best light for photos.

This site is my creative outlet, a place where all the skills I’ve picked up over the years come together. Whether it’s cooking, cleaning, organizing, DIY, or programming, I believe in using what you have, thinking outside the box, and finding simple, practical ways to solve everyday problems.

I believe that where there’s a will there’s a way and that even small changes can help build a life you’re proud of. I hope what I share here can help make your day-to-day a little easier, too.

Ready to get started?

Grab a comfy spot, explore some easy recipes, or check out the latest kitchen tips.
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Get in Touch

I’d love to hear from you! If you have questions, feedback, or just want to say hello, please reach out through my Contact page.