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Mediterranean Greek Salad
This is a great salad to take to a barbeque. All ingredients are approximate, so add more or less of any ingredient depending on your own taste.
Kafta (BBQ)
The yummiest preparation mixture for ground beef EVER! I have made this Lebanese meat for all of my friends and family and have HAD to leave the recipe with everyone! The mixture can be used for everything: meatballs, meatloaf, BBQ skewers, and hamburgers.
Lemon-Vanilla French Toast
Deliciously lemony without being overly tart, these decadent French toast slices are sweet, tasty, and easy to whip up for a last minute breakfast.
Baked Chicken In a Sweet BBQ Sauce
Flavorful baked chicken breasts are served with a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce made with maple syrup.
Easy Fried Cabbage
An easy fried cabbage recipe that is on the table in 30 minutes.
Grammy's Overnight Lasagna
My Grammy's version of lasagna. Prepared the day before and left in the fridge overnight, it pops quickly into the oven and is on the table in no time. Sometimes I'll gussy it up with herbs and spices, but there is something nice and simple and homey about how Grammy made it. Easily halved or doubled!
Summer Watermelon Gazpacho
This refreshing watermelon gazpacho is the perfect soup for summer.
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino con Bottarga
Muggine bottarga (cured mullet roe) is an ancient traditional food from the island of Sardinia in Italy. I have enjoyed this treat for so many years I just had to share it with you. A classic pasta dish from Italy becomes a specialty by adding bottarga to it. Enjoy!
Watermelon Feta Salad
Sweet watermelon, spicy arugula, and salty feta cheese prove that contrasting flavors can be quite delicious.
Banana and Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
Cupcakes are all the rage. Here is a simple recipe that I love to use. You can get as creative as you feel with the decoration by adding colors to the Buttercream and piping it creatively, adding sprinkles, or topping them with coconut, these are great fun to make!
Easy Sugar Cookies
Quick and easy sugar cookies. Great either plain or with candies mixed in.
Juicy Roasted Chicken
A couple of simple ingredients with no-fuss prep make a roast chicken that many swear is the juiciest they've ever eaten.
Microwave Baked Potato
This microwave baked potato tastes like it was slow-roasted in the oven.
One-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs and Rice
Chicken thighs with cilantro and lime juice and cooked in one dish.
Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
Authentic Italian-style mushroom risotto goes with any main course.
Perfect Sushi Rice
The sushi rice made with this recipe comes out perfectly and can be used for sushi rolls or nigiri.
Authentic German Potato Salad
Bacon gives this warm German potato salad recipe a boost of flavor. The vinegar and sugar dressing on this salad has the perfect combination of salty and sweet.
Quick and Easy Brownies
This quick and easy recipe for chocolate brownies with walnuts takes about 45 minutes to make.
Basic Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe delivers a basic cream cheese frosting using just butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla.
Old Fashioned Onion Rings
This is an actual recipe from a former employee of a popular drive-in restaurant. Crispy coated onion rings like the pro's make!
Filipino-Style Barbecue Chicken
Chef John's Filipino-style barbecue chicken is perfect for summer.
Salmon Patties I
These salmon patties are delicious for lunch or dinner.
Basic Chicken Salad
This chicken salad is prepared and ready to enjoy in just 10 minutes.
Two-Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls
Use a 2-ingredient dough to whip up these easy cinnamon rolls.
Greek Baklava
Baklava uses phyllo dough stacked with honey and nuts to make a sweet Greek dessert that everyone will love.
Easy Paella
Paella is a classic Spanish dish of rice, sausage, chicken, and seafood.
Stuffed Pepper Rice Bake
This easy stuffed pepper rice bake also includes hearty ground beef.
Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs
Chicken kabobs are an easy and fun alternative to usual barbecue fare.
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Homemade Chicken Soup
How is it that plain chicken and vegetables simmered together can taste so satisfying? Try this easy homemade chicken soup recipe for yourself and see.
Two-Ingredient Dough Garlic Knots
Use 2-ingredient dough to make these garlic knots in 30 minutes.
Grilled Chicken Margherita
Grilled chicken breasts and pesto star in this margherita dish.
2-Ingredient Dough Garlic Knots
These garlic knots are made with a dough that requires two ingredients.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is an Italian-style recipe for tender pan-fried chicken breasts with a sweet Marsala wine and mushroom sauce.
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Grandma's Five Cup Salad
My Grandmother made this every year for Christmas when I was a kid.
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Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki chicken thighs are baked in the oven with a deliciously sticky glaze.
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Two-Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels
Two-ingredient dough can be used to make these air fryer bagels.
One-Pot Taco Spaghetti
This comforting one-pot taco spaghetti is great for busy weeknights.
2-Ingredient Dough Bagels
The dough for these easy baked bagels requires only two ingredients.
Simple Pasta Salad
An easy yet delicious pasta salad made with Italian dressing and veggies.
Balsamic Pork Chops
These balsamic pork chops are a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting
Fluffy peanut butter frosting is great on fudge brownies and chocolate cake.
Peach Pie the Old Fashioned Two Crust Way
Summer peach pie made with two crusts, fresh juicy peaches, and cinnamon.
Sparkling Cherry Lemonade
Add some fizz to cherry lemonade with for a summer beverage.
Peanut Butter Pie
Homemade peanut butter pie made from scratch with just a few ingredients.
Flash Pizza
Cheesy, pepperoni-topped pizzas are made with an easy, no-yeast dough.
Lemon Blueberry Parfait
Lemon curd, blueberry sauce, and whipped cream star in this parfait.
Rhubarb Jam
A rhubarb lover's delight! Rhubarb jam, pure and simple, with the consistency of apple butter. This jam also freezes well, but it will probably get eaten up before making it to the freezer! Fabulous!
Rotisserie Chicken
Crispy, juicy rotisserie chicken cooked on a gas grill that's easy to make.
Triple-Dipped Fried Chicken
This is the crispiest, spiciest, homemade fried chicken I've ever tasted!
Fudge
This easy chocolate fudge recipe made with sweetened condensed milk is perfect for the holidays.
Green Chili and Cheese Chicken
This is a super-easy weeknight recipe with Mexican flair. Server with Spanish rice, refried beans, and warm tortillas!
Banana Cake
Moist banana and buttermilk cake, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Butter and cream cheese give a rich taste to this delicious pound cake.
Vegetarian Refried Beans
Traditional vegetarian and vegan refried beans that taste great with hardly any fat!
Easy Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse that tastes like something from a restaurant, with the ease of instant pudding!
Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch
No canned soup mix in this recipe! Mushrooms, onions, celery, and peas all go into this comfort casserole.
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Slow cook your St. Patrick's Day corned beef dinner, and celebrate the easy way.
No Bake Cheesecake II
Very easy recipe and light texture. Great summer dessert recipe. To make 2 pies, multiply recipe by 1.5.
Peanut Butter Bars
No-bake, 5-ingredient peanut butter bars are an easy, decadent dessert.
7-Minute Salmon Piccata
Whip up Chef John's salmon piccata with pan sauce in minutes.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
This easy crockpot chicken and dumplings is a filling, comforting meal.
Blackened Chicken
Try this spicy charred chicken—a Cajun favorite, and so easy!
Lemon Dump Cake
This 4-ingredient lemon dump cake is full of sweet and tart flavor.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
A must-try for chocolate chocolate chip cookies fans. Easy and irresistible!
Easy Mulberry Muffins
Fresh mulberries add tart, fruity notes to these simple muffins that are made with yogurt and applesauce instead of butter and eggs.
Strawberry Dump Cake
Strawberry dump cake is one of the easiest desserts you can make.
Cheesy Shrimp and Rice
This cheesy shrimp and rice dish is quick, easy, and comforting.
Broccoli Chicken Divan
Broccoli and chicken baked in a creamy sauce the whole family will love!
Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Skip the freezer aisle, make these flavorful vegetarian black bean burgers.
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Seven Layer Bars
These rich, chewy bar cookies are so easy to make, and so delicious!
Roasted Vegetables
A casserole dish of seasonal vegetables that is so easy to prepare. It can be made a day ahead - just reheat before serving. Lemon juice can be substituted for balsamic vinegar, and you can use baking potatoes if you don't have any Yukon Golds on hand.
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Strawberry Sheet Cake
This strawberry sheet cake uses fresh strawberry puree for big flavor.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken cordon bleu is made easy with this quick recipe.
Easy Batter Fruit Cobbler
Short of serving store-bought ice cream, you won't find a simpler, more delicious dessert than this fruit cobbler. Use any juicy summer fruit: peaches, nectarines, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries. And if you use frozen berries, this dessert can be assembled in less than 10 minutes.
Strawberry Muffins
These strawberry muffins are bursting with juicy fresh berries!
Kung Pao Chicken
This sweet, sour, and spicy restaurant favorite is easy to make at home.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate crinkle cookies coated in confectioners' sugar are so good!
Crispy Fried Chicken
Discover the technique for making deliciously crispy fried chicken!
Best Bean Salad
I'd turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can't get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D!
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Hash Brown and Egg Casserole
A tasty breakfast casserole with hash brown potatoes, cheese, and sausage.
The Best Barbecue Baked Beans
Bacon, pork shoulder, and condiments make these baked beans the best.
Chicken a la King
Creamy, dreamy, and ready in a snap from leftover chicken or turkey.
Baked Chicken Nuggets
These get extra flavor from an herb-and-Parmesan crust. Not just for kids!
Sarah's Boozy BBQ Sauce
Make your own boozy barbecue sauce with this easy recipe and bourbon.
Mexican White Cheese Dip/Sauce
Easy homemade cheese queso that's creamy and spicy and great for dipping.
Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with amazing peanut butter flavor.
Very Best Blueberry Cobbler!
I've tinkered and tinkered, and this is the very best blueberry cobbler recipe I've found. Cakey/biscuit topping with a slight crunch on top and ooey gooey delicious blueberries hidden on the bottom. It can also work with other fruit fillings. Works best with delicious fresh blueberries and is the perfect summer treat.... An amalgamation of mine and my grandmother's cobbler recipe.... I think it is the best! Serve plain or with whipped cream. Enjoy!
High Temperature Eye-of-Round Roast
Eye of round roast is seasoned, then roasted at 500 degrees until tender.