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Belle's Hamburger Buns
My mom used to make these hamburger buns all the time. They are so easy to make: light and fluffy as well as beautiful to look at. I get raves whenever I make them. Try using them for sandwich rolls too--delicious!
Creamy Carolina Potato Salad
Possibly the tastiest potato salad ever. It's a family favorite! The dressing can be prepared in advance and left in fridge overnight if desired. Potatoes can be peeled or unpeeled depending on your preference.
Awesome Pasta Salad
This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.
Amish Slaw
I live in a wonderful Amish community and the ladies here are wonderful cooks. This is a lovely cole slaw recipe for those who like slaw without mayonnaise.
Best Hamburger Ever
Juicy beef burgers perfect for summer grilling and packed with flavor.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Turn leftover chicken into this tasty chicken bacon ranch salad.
Tasty BBQ Corn on the Cob
This is corn on the cob cooked on the grill with spices and butter. It makes for a yummy side dish to any meal! Try it with fresh garlic and onion.
Instant Pot® Sweet Baby Back Ribs
Tender, sweet, and sticky baby back ribs that only take 1 hour from prep to plate. If you like them with a little spice, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the dry rub. I make this in my 8-quart Instant Pot® Duo; a 6-quart pot may require less liquid.
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Bars
Peach cobbler and cheesecake is an extraordinary combination. The peaches are bursting with sweet, fresh flavor, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and luscious. Together, they are divine!
Apple Jack Pulled Pork Buns
Whiskey and apple juice give big flavor to Chef John's pulled pork sandwiches.
World's Best Lemon Blueberry Muffins
If you're looking for a lemon blueberry muffin recipe that is moist and not overly sweet, this is the one for you. I swear by this recipe!
Chicken ,Broccoli, and Cottage Cheese Casserole
A favorite at family gatherings, this easy chicken and broccoli casserole is rich and filling with a buttery crumb topping.
Seven Layer Salad
A glass salad bowl is a must, otherwise your dinner guests will miss all the pretty layers. Everybody loves this!
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Parmesan cheese adds a salty, savory component to sweet, tender asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
Taco Seasoning
Easy, homemade taco seasoning is cheaper than store-bought versions.
World's Best Lasagna
Filling and satisfying, John Chandler's lasagna is our most popular recipe. With basil, sausage, ground beef and three types of cheese, it lives up to its name.
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crisp edges, chewy middles, and so, so easy to make. Try this wildly-popular chocolate chip cookie recipe for yourself.
Easy Meatloaf
This easy meatloaf recipe is one of our best--made over 7,000 times and never disappoints! This no-fail meatloaf makes 8 servings.
French Toast
This simple French toast recipe makes for a quick and easy breakfast.
Easy Coleslaw Dressing
Make creamy coleslaw in minutes with this 6-ingredient dressing.
Basic Crepes
See how easy it is to make crepes. You'll need just 6 common ingredients for these French-style pancakes.
Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
Texas-style pulled pork simmers in a tangy chili-seasoned barbecue sauce with plenty of onion, then pulled into tender shreds to serve on a buttered, toasted bun.
Banana Banana Bread
This banana bread recipe is moist and delicious, with loads of banana flavor. It's wonderful toasted!
Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters
Make these easy bite-sized zucchini Parmesan cheese fritters for a healthy and delicious snack any time of the day!
Best Steak Marinade in Existence
What's the secret? Soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and a few dried herbs. Now you know.
The Real Mojito
This authentic mojito cocktail is so refreshing on a hot summer day.
Oven Roasted Parmesan Corn on the Cob
This is a great side!
Best Brownies
Cakey on the outside and fudgy in the middle, this easy brownie recipe really is the best! Done in an hour.
Waffles I
Made-from-scratch waffles are ready in less than 30 minutes with this basic waffle recipe.
Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches
Simple ingredients and quick prep makes the perfect egg salad for sandwiches!
S.O.P.P.
S.O.P.P. stands for sausage, onions, potatoes and peppers. This is a simple one-pot meal that tastes delicious, and is easy to whip up for your family in a pinch.
Best Lemonade Ever
Our refreshing lemonade recipe makes the best-tasting glass ever!
Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing
This easy buttercream frosting is perfect for piping and decorating.
Homemade Mac and Cheese
Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan cheese combine for this extra creamy mac 'n' cheese recipe. Just 20 minutes to prep and 30 to bake.
Best City Chicken
I grew up in northeast Ohio and this was my all time favorite dish when I was little...now I make it, and my family loves it too! I like to use all pork for my city chicken; however tradition is to use pork and veal combined. The grocery stores around me sell a pack of cubed pork with the wood skewers already in the pack specifically for city chicken, so you may want to look for that first. But, if you can't find that, then cubing your own pork will work fine.
Classic Waffles
A classic waffle recipe includes basic ingredients you probably already have on hand, creating a perfectly crisp breakfast item.
Easy Sugar Cookies
Quick and easy sugar cookies. Great either plain or with candies mixed in.
Chicken Parmesan
You'll love Chef John's recipe for the best crispy-crusted chicken Parmesan.
The Best Banana Pudding
No-cook banana pudding made with instant vanilla pudding mix, condensed milk and whipped topping.
Italian Chicken Marinade
This is a simple but delicious way of marinating your chicken.
Easy Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Hot jumbo buttermilk biscuits with creamy sausage gravy are ready in just 15 minutes for a hearty, family-favorite breakfast.
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Easy Pancakes
These quick and easy pancakes are perfect for sleepy mornings.
Simple Macaroni and Cheese
This easy mac and cheese recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.
Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
Make an individual-size dessert using this decadent recipe for microwave chocolate mug cake.
Classic Macaroni Salad
This classic macaroni salad is a crowd-pleaser at every cookout, potluck, and picnic!
Simple Teriyaki Sauce
This quick and easy homemade Japanese teriyaki sauce can also be used as a dip.
Alfredo Sauce
This creamy Alfredo sauce turns a busy weeknight dinner into something special. Serve it with fettuccine or pour it over chicken breasts or steamed vegetables.
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.
One Bowl Chocolate Cake
This simple one bowl chocolate cake takes only minutes to prepare.
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
This crowd-pleasing recipe features crunchy peanut butter and is quick and easy to prepare.
Guacamole
Cilantro and cayenne give this classic guacamole a tasty kick. Serve it smooth or chunky.
Microwave Baked Potato
This microwave baked potato tastes like it was slow-roasted in the oven.
Basic Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes are blended with warmed butter and milk to create those perfect, smooth mashed potatoes everyone loves.
Fajita Seasoning
This tasty fajita seasoning is easy to make at home in just 5 minutes.
Nikki's Best Rhubarb Dessert Ever
If you are not a real big fan of rhubarb, you HAVE to try this!
Delicious and Easy Corn on the Cob
I learned this from a shopper in Stockbridge, Massachusetts when I was young. I have used this for 40 years and it has never failed to produce the most wonderful corn on the cob.
Chicken Pot Pie IX
A delicious chicken pot pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery for a comfort food classic.
To Die For Blueberry Muffins
Extra big blueberry muffins are topped with a sugary-cinnamon crumb mixture in this souped-up blueberry muffin recipe.
The REAL Long Island Iced Tea
Follow this easy recipe to make an authentic Long Island iced tea – the perfect summer cocktail.
Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob
Use a little sugar and lemon juice in the water to make the sweetest, quickest, tastiest boiled corn on the cob.
Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
Authentic Italian-style mushroom risotto goes with any main course.
Quick Tartar Sauce
You'll need only 4 ingredients for this quick homemade tartar sauce.
Quick and Easy Pizza Crust
This pizza crust recipe is quick and easy to make with any toppings.
Soft Oatmeal Cookies
This recipe for soft oatmeal cookies creates a moist and flavorful dessert that will make everyone's day a little bit better.
Slow Cooker Potato-Bacon Soup
Comfort food at its best! Perfect in a mug by the fireplace or served up in your best china on Christmas Eve. This slow cooker potato-bacon soup is a crowd pleaser. I made up this recipe when I had friends coming over on a cold night and they all loved it. I promised to share my recipe, so here it is. Enjoy!
Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
These baked ham and cheese sliders are a quick and easy appetizer for any party.
Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
Spaghetti topped with this meaty spaghetti sauce will be a family favorite.
Enchanted Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
A delicious New Mexican enchilada that we had every year for our Christmas Eve dinner. Serve 2 to 3 enchiladas on a plate and surround with lettuce and tomatoes. Top with your choice of guacamole or sour cream or both.
Perfect Sushi Rice
The sushi rice made with this recipe comes out perfectly and can be used for sushi rolls or nigiri.
Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole
This chicken and rice casserole is quick and easy to put together and will remind you of your grandma's cooking.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Five simple ingredients in your slow cooker make this creamy, cheesy, zesty hot dip that tastes just like Buffalo chicken wings.
Banana Muffins II
These delicious banana muffins are easy for kids to make.
Fresh Rhubarb Pie
Pretty double-crust rhubarb pie with a lusciously sweet and tart filling.
Balsamic Bruschetta
An easy recipe for homemade bruschetta, the classic Italian appetizer.
Tater Tots Casserole
Frozen Tater Tots, Cheddar cheese, ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup combine for a comfort food classic.
Joy's Easy Banana Bread
This easy banana bread recipe is quick to prepare, and everyone always comes back for seconds!
Pasta Salad
The veggies match the colors in the tri-colored pasta. And the dressing is real zesty and spicy. So when all three - pasta, veggies and dressing - come together, you have a festive, tasty and beautiful salad for six.
Edible Cookie Dough
Have you ever just wanted to eat cookie dough that you are about to put in the oven, then thought better of it because you didn't want to get Salmonella poisoning? Well now you can! This cookie dough is just for eating. I have made this with friends before and they said that they loved the taste. So do I. The leftovers will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Secret Sauce Chicken
This is a recipe that has been in my family for years.
The Best Lemon Bars
These tart, rich lemon bars need just seven common ingredients you probably already have, and are done in 55 minutes!
Moscow Mule Cocktail
The slightly spicy ginger flavor makes this a great winter warming cocktail, while the lime makes the Moscow Mule just as sublime in summertime.
The Secret to Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
In search of tender, fluffy scrambled eggs? Here are the only ingredients you need, and the chef-approved method for how to make scrambled eggs worthy of any morning. And, no... you don't add milk! Garnish with creme fraiche or sour cream, hot sauce, and chopped herbs.
Banana Pancakes
Quick and easy homemade banana pancakes made from scratch.
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish.
Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad
Whether it's sitting next to some smoky ribs or just a humble hot dog, this deli-style macaroni salad will always be a crowd favorite, as long as you pay attention to a few key details.
Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Perfectly crisp hot dogs and toasted buns can be made in minutes with the help of your air fryer. Add any toppings you please.
Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
This peanut butter cookie recipe has just 3 ingredients. It's fast, easy, and the cookies are wonderful! It's great for kids that are just learning to bake.
Vanilla Brownies
I like to include the chocolate chips because I love chocolate, but they can be omitted. I have made them without the chips and they still came out great!