*Her name is Alex Snodgrass, but you might recognize her as The Defined Dish.* A food blogger from Texas and a two-time New York Times bestselling cookbook author, she has built a large following (@thedefineddish) due to her relaxed cooking approach, meals that cater to families, and Whole30-compliant recipes. In her initial cookbook, The Defined Dish, Snodgrass presented a collection of 100 nutritious and delightful weeknight dishes; her most recent release, The Comfortable Kitchen, offers another selection of easy, healthy recipes that anyone can confidently prepare.
*What’s coming soon to your local store is Snodgrass’s new project, SideDish,* a range of dressings that are versatile enough to function as dips, marinades, or toppings for salads and bowls. The current selections—Chipotle Ranch, Creamy Sesame, and Honey Dijon—are crafted without dairy, are paleo-friendly, free of preservatives, and contain no added sugars. Over the past couple of years, Snodgrass meticulously developed these recipes to enhance the convenience of preparing healthy meals at home.
Those who are the best cooks are…
*Individuals who adore hosting and bringing people together.* There’s something special about someone who genuinely enjoys cooking for others; food often tastes more delightful when there’s a lot of joy and affection infused into it.
A great dish, in my opinion, is one that…
*makes your palate dance!* Bold flavors that provide comfort and fulfill your hunger while simultaneously delighting your taste experience.
Every day, I try to…
*remember to hydrate (ha!).* I sometimes struggle with drinking enough water and need to set goals for myself.
My vibe can be described as…
*accessible and enjoyable.* My books feature delightful recipes that appeal to those with adventurous tastes, yet the techniques and methods are largely straightforward and easy to follow!
I feel most energized when…
*I am hosting and cooking for friends and family.* Every aspect is wonderful to me, from preparing the meal to arranging the table, setting the ambiance with candles before they arrive, and ensuring there’s music to create a great atmosphere—everything! Finally, when we gather around the table family-style, it’s simply the best.
A meal that had a profound impact on my life was…
*There are countless! My love for food runs deep.* However, the first meal that comes to mind is a simple bowl of pasta pomodoro enjoyed along the coast of Italy—made from basic, high-quality ingredients yet incredibly delicious. It really makes you appreciate how much quality ingredients matter.
To minimize distractions, I…
*set my phone aside and concentrate on one task at a time!*
I cope with negativity by…
*discussing it with my husband or my sister.* They are wonderful listeners, and I’m the type of person who prefers to talk things through to clear my mind when I’m feeling low. Additionally, I take breaks from social media whenever it begins to weigh heavily on me and becomes a source of negativity.
One challenge I face that I enjoy is…
*taking on baking!* I’ve never considered myself a particularly strong baker, but it’s been a gratifying challenge and a fun experience.
I aspire for people to recognize me as…
*a warm-hearted individual, a kind soul, a devoted mother, and an astute businessperson.*
Ten years down the road, I hope to…
*see my eldest daughter thriving in a great college, my youngest having a blast in high school, and be there for them while also maintaining a successful product line and smoothly operating brand! But family will always be my priority.*
To me, success means…
*achieving something that you’ve dedicated genuine effort towards to bring it into existence!*
