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If you like no-nonsense recipes that actually work, and you’re tired of scrolling, ads, and Google garble to get to the ingredients, this is for you.

I’m Nicole Johnson, the voice behind Or Whatever You Do, where I’ve been publishing real food for real people since 2010. I write for the busy cook who still wants dinner to taste like something special, whether it's coming off a pellet grill, a flat top, or your regular old stovetop. No fluff. No filler. Just tested recipes that don’t waste your time.

You’ll also see some recipes featured on my other websites, BlackstoneRecipesDaily.com and PastaRecipesDaily.com.

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