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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!
Key West Chicken
This recipe from the Florida Keys has been given to almost everyone I know. It is the best marinade for chicken, and it only takes 30 minutes from prep till you can grill! It's a great blend of flavors with honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. If you have time, try marinating overnight for the fullest flavor.
Sausage Egg Casserole
Assemble the ingredients for the sausage egg casserole the night before, and bake it in the morning.
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.
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Parmesan cheese adds a salty, savory component to sweet, tender asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy
An easy-to-make classic featuring tasty hamburger 'steaks' smothered in gravy and onions. It's a great way to dress up a pound of ground beef, and you probably have all the ingredients on hand!
Slow Cooker Chicken Creole
The stewed tomatoes and jalapeno pepper give this slow cooker recipe its Creole zing, along with seasoning and other veggies. This is an easy and tasty Creole chicken recipe. Just put all ingredients into the slow cooker and let it simmer all day. It's perfect over egg noodles. Add extra water and veggies to the leftovers to make a tasty afternoon soup.
Basic Crepes
See how easy it is to make crepes. You'll need just 6 common ingredients for these French-style pancakes.
The Real Mojito
This authentic mojito cocktail is so refreshing on a hot summer day.
French Toast
This simple French toast recipe makes for a quick and easy breakfast.
Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops
Scallops sauteed in butter and garlic will melt in your mouth. Lemon juice gives it a nice kick.
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 Coleslaw Dressing
Make creamy coleslaw in minutes with this 6-ingredient dressing.
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.
Banana Banana Bread
This banana bread recipe is moist and delicious, with loads of banana flavor. It's wonderful toasted!
Best Lemonade Ever
Our refreshing lemonade recipe makes the best-tasting glass ever!
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.
Waffles I
Made-from-scratch waffles are ready in less than 30 minutes with this basic waffle recipe.
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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Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing
This easy buttercream frosting is perfect for piping and decorating.
The Best Banana Pudding
No-cook banana pudding made with instant vanilla pudding mix, condensed milk and whipped topping.
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.
Easy Sugar Cookies
Quick and easy sugar cookies. Great either plain or with candies mixed in.
Classic Waffles
A classic waffle recipe includes basic ingredients you probably already have on hand, creating a perfectly crisp breakfast item.
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Chicken Parmesan
You'll love Chef John's recipe for the best crispy-crusted chicken Parmesan.
Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches
Simple ingredients and quick prep makes the perfect egg salad for sandwiches!
Easy Pancakes
These quick and easy pancakes are perfect for sleepy mornings.
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.
Steakhouse Potatoes Romanoff
Potatoes Romanoff feature tender, cheesy potatoes fluffed up with sour cream.
Grilled Chicken Marinade
An easy to prep marinade for succulent grilled chicken every time!
Simple Macaroni and Cheese
This easy mac and cheese recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.
Creamy Garlic Pasta
Spaghetti cooked in garlic, broth, and cheese for an easy and creamy dish.
The Best Ever Chicken Nuggets
This recipe has been in our family for years. The only problem with it is that there's never enough. It's great for parties, too.
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.
Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
Make an individual-size dessert using this decadent recipe for microwave chocolate mug cake.
Simple Teriyaki Sauce
This quick and easy homemade Japanese teriyaki sauce can also be used as a dip.
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
This crowd-pleasing recipe features crunchy peanut butter and is quick and easy to prepare.
Best Brownies
Cakey on the outside and fudgy in the middle, this easy brownie recipe really is the best! Done in an hour.
Mom's Zucchini Bread
A moist and delicious zucchini bread flavored with walnuts and cinnamon. Easy to bake and freeze, this recipe makes two loaves.
Classic Macaroni Salad
This classic macaroni salad is a crowd-pleaser at every cookout, potluck, and picnic!
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.
Guacamole
Cilantro and cayenne give this classic guacamole a tasty kick. Serve it smooth or chunky.
To Die For Blueberry Muffins
Extra big blueberry muffins are topped with a sugary-cinnamon crumb mixture in this souped-up blueberry muffin recipe.
Strawberry Jam
Our easiest strawberry jam recipe without a pectin. The jam is soft, spreadable, delicious, and great for first-timers or seasoned cooks.
Basic Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes are blended with warmed butter and milk to create those perfect, smooth mashed potatoes everyone loves.
Tater Tots Casserole
Frozen Tater Tots, Cheddar cheese, ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup combine for a comfort food classic.
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.
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish.
Nana's Southern Coleslaw
Just an old family recipe that I have been told is reminiscent of KFC coleslaw. You be the judge! To speed things up I sometimes just buy an already shredded bag of cabbage with carrots in it and then just chop it a little finer.
Balsamic Bruschetta
An easy recipe for homemade bruschetta, the classic Italian appetizer.
One-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs and Rice
Chicken thighs with cilantro and lime juice and cooked in one dish.
Fajita Seasoning
This tasty fajita seasoning is easy to make at home in just 5 minutes.
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.
Best Potatoes Ever!
These Indian potatoes taste awesome for lunch or dinner with chipatis, rotis, or wheat tortillas. The spices can be found at any Indian grocery store.
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.
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.
The REAL Long Island Iced Tea
Follow this easy recipe to make an authentic Long Island iced tea – the perfect summer cocktail.
Quick and Easy Pizza Crust
This pizza crust recipe is quick and easy to make with any toppings.
Chicken Pot Pie
Delicious chicken pot pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery.
Juiciest Hamburgers Ever
These juicy, flavorful burgers are perfect for summer BBQs or parties.
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.
Crispy Hash Browns
These crispy, homemade hash browns are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
The Best Lemon Bars
These tart, rich lemon bars need just seven common ingredients you probably already have, and are done in 55 minutes!
Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
Spaghetti topped with this meaty spaghetti sauce will be a family favorite.
Joy's Easy Banana Bread
This easy banana bread recipe is quick to prepare, and everyone always comes back for seconds!
Amazingly Tasty and Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
Tasty and easy to make. Kids love it and you all will want more!
Perfect Summer Fruit Salad
Layers of fresh fruit are soaked a citrusy sauce in this colorful salad.
Best Fried Green Tomatoes
These fried green tomatoes come out perfectly every time with this easy recipe.
Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad
This cucumber and tomato salad is marinated in a simple dressing.
Best Strawberry Daiquiri
These frosty, frozen strawberry daiquiris are the best addition to a hot summer day.
Simple Country Ribs
Extra tender, extra flavorful ribs, bursting with barbeque flavor.
Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie
Fresh lemon juice and lemon zest make this lemon meringue pie filling tart and lovely. And when it's poured into a waiting crust, topped with billows of meringue, and baked, it's downright dreamy.
Sydney's Cabbage Stir-Fry (Daniel Fast Remix)
This cabbage-based stir-fry with mushrooms, carrots, and veggie burgers is a filling vegetarian dish you can enjoy on the Daniel Fast.
Banana Muffins II
These delicious banana muffins are easy for kids to make.
Tres Leches (Milk Cake)
This light and fluffy tres leches cake recipe uses four types of milk and is topped with whipped cream, making it extra moist and delicious.