Comfort Food Classics

Flourless German Chocolate Cake

A picture of Spencer Klickman, author and recipe developer for the Kitchen Coalition in front of a stone wall.

Hi, I'm Spencer—so glad you’re here!

I started The Kitchen Coalition after more than a decade of digging deep into home cooking—testing recipes, refining techniques, and chasing the kind of flavor that makes people pause mid-bite.

This site is all about helping you become a more confident cook with dishes that are bold, approachable, and built to work in everyday home kitchens. Inspired by everything from weeknight pizza experiments to Sunday pot roasts, these recipes are grounded in flavor and fueled by curiosity.

If you’re ready to cook smarter, eat better, and maybe pick up a few pro tips along the way—you’re in the right place.

Let’s get cooking!

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Summertime Favorites

Double-Double Animal Style Smash Burgers
Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Smoked Pulled Beef (Poor Man's Brisket)
Smash Burger Recipe
Crispy Carnitas Street Tacos
Sweet Heat Mango Salsa