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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls: The Snack I Crave at Midnight

June 26, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Late-Night Food Confession It’s not about the fancy or complicated stuff. Honestly, I think I just love how the soy and honey caramelize in the pan — that sticky, slightly …

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Blackened Shrimp Bowls: A Nostalgic Shortcut to Coastal Flavors

June 26, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

I used to think blackened spice mixes were reserved for fancy restaurants, but cooking this at home felt like sneaking into a secret. No fuss, just rubbing that smoky, paprika-laden …

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Why This Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Might Just Save Your Dinner Plans

June 26, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

So, I didn’t plan on cooking tonight. Just a quick fridge raid. Saw a lone bag of shrimp, and something about the smell of garlic on the verge of burning, …

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Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings: The Unexpected Power of a Little Heat and Silence

June 26, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why these wings matter right now Honestly, I didn’t set out to reinvent chicken wings. I just wanted a way to make them crunchier without drowning them in sauce. Turns …

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The Most Underrated Thing to Do with Chicken Wings: Dry Rub Edition

June 26, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Cooking wings isn’t just about sauces and splashes of hot sauce. I’ve started thinking differently—what if the magic is in the crust? Last week, I rubbed some chicken wings with …

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta: The Real Reason It’s All Over My Kitchen

June 26, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

I made this after a particularly bad day—nothing special, just an unexpected mood swing that had me craving more than comfort. I grabbed some chicken, a jar of sun-dried tomatoes, …

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Revisiting the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza — With a Twist No One Saw Coming

June 26, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

I’ve eaten a lot of fast food, but that spicy tomato-y smell from a freshly opened Mexican Pizza box brings back a weird mix of nostalgia and guilt I can’t …

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Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls with a Surprise Twist You Didn’t See Coming

June 26, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why I Keep Coming Back to This Dish This isn’t about quickweeknight dinners or Instagram-perfect plating. It’s more about the smell—caramelized soy, that faint burn of honey, garlic mellowing into …

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Blackened Shrimp Bowls: A Spicy Shift for Your Weeknight Routine

June 26, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why This Matters Right Now Usually, I’d say a weeknight dinner needs to be quick and kinda boring. Not anymore. I was deep into my pantry, digging around for something …

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Why I Started Making Dry Rub Wings — and Never Went Back

June 26, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Unexpected Inspiration Honestly, I didn’t set out to perfect wings. I was just messing around with leftover spices, forgot about marinade, and ended up with a crust that’s way more …

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About Me

I’m Mark Renshaw, the creator of Val’s Recipe Box, a food blog dedicated to preserving the heart and soul of home cooking.

This project started as a simple tribute to my grandmother, Val, whose handwritten recipe cards were my first lessons in the kitchen.

Her dishes weren’t just meals; they were stories, memories, and acts of love.

Recent Recipes

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  • Strawberry Cheesecake That Makes You Feel Like a Kid Again
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