Nostalgia, Recrafted. By Chef Tadryn Hensley

Recrafting the meals that made me means taking the dishes that shaped my childhood—Mom’s pot roast, Grandma’s applesauce cake—and honoring them through the craft I’ve dedicated my life to. These recipes were my first teachers, long before culinary school or professional kitchens. Now, I’m reimagining them with the flavors, technique, and creativity that define me as a chef today. It’s comfort you recognize, elevated with intention, gratitude, and a little bit of the heart that started it all.