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Take-Out Fake-Out Pollo Con Crema

Rating: 4.39 stars
36
One of my most favorite Mexican dishes. Very simple, and a quarter of the price you'd pay to eat out! I like this best served with flour or corn tortillas, homemade Mexican rice, and refried beans. SO good. It's heaven on a plate.
By Sarah Jo

5 Minute Microwave Cornbread

Rating: 4.44 stars
115
It literally takes me 5 minutes to get this cornbread on the table--including absolutely all steps. I'll be honest--it tastes better baked in a regular oven. But it's still pretty darn good in the microwave, and sometimes I only have 5 minutes!
By Sylvia Moestl Vasilik

Spinach Quiche with Kid Appeal

Rating: 4.56 stars
66
My kids love this easy quiche. I serve it with fresh cantaloupe for a light weeknight supper or weekend lunch. Enjoy!
By SILLYJILLY

Copycat of Starbucks® Lemon Bread

Rating: 4.21 stars
98
A Starbucks® favorite that you can copycat in your own kitchen. Recipe shared with me by a friend. Delicious with a cup of fresh-brewed coffee.
By SB

Easy Meatloaf

Rating: 4.59 stars
6035
This is a very easy and no fail recipe for meatloaf. It won't take long to make at all, and it's quite good!
By Janet Caldwell

Taco Seasoning I

Rating: 4.82 stars
5169
Depending on how spicy you and your family like your dishes, use as little or as much as you want.
By BILL ECHOLS

World's Best Lasagna

Rating: 4.8 stars
13259
It takes a little work, but it is worth it.
By John Chandler

Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

Rating: 4.53 stars
2069
Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.
By cmccreight

Pretty Chicken Marinade

Rating: 4.66 stars
705
This is a great chicken marinade! Allow chicken to marinate for no longer than 4 hours, because the lemon juice will begin to cook the chicken. When grilled, the chicken turns a beautiful caramel color, which makes great presentation. This is my fiance's favorite chicken.
By TaraNicole

Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob

Rating: 4.74 stars
309
My mother-in-law gave me this quick and easy recipe for the sweetest, tastiest corn cobs!
By heatherjane

Bang Bang Chicken

Rating: 4.5 stars
31
This is a wonderful Americanized version of an extremely popular Sichuan Chinese dish. With twice-fried chicken, you get the crispy fried breading you'd expect, and the bang bang sauce drizzle just makes the entire dish spectacular. You'll love this more than any Chinese takeout version. Pay attention to the notes in the directions!!
By Diana71

Homemade Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.16 stars
1869
This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.
By Judy
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Grandma's Hash Browns

Rating: 4.61 stars
131

My Grandma made these simple hash browns nearly every morning when I spent time with her. They take a little planning, but they're better than any others! Serve with your favorite style eggs and breakfast meat!

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Easy Taco Skillet

Rating: 4.23 stars
92
Easy recipe that uses only one pan. This recipe can be made for under $10!
By Amanda

Juicy Roasted Chicken

Rating: 4.71 stars
2845
My grandmother's recipe for roasted chicken. We are German and she used to do it this way all the time. I never have had a chicken this juicy before; this little trick works and makes the people eating it go silent. It's funny. We nibble on the celery after.
By ROBINROCKINGBIRD

Easy Beef Stroganoff in the Slow Cooker

Rating: 4.17 stars
3
I make my beef stroganoff in the slow cooker with cream of mushroom soup and cream cheese with garlic and herbs. Serve over noodles to your liking.
By heidigrl43434

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.42 stars
582
A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.
By g0dluvsugly

Simple Country Ribs

Rating: 4.63 stars
444
Extra tender, extra flavorful ribs, bursting with barbeque flavor.
By PHOENIX33_64

BBQ Chicken Breasts in the Oven

Rating: 4.75 stars
8
Make this quick and easy BBQ chicken breast in the oven for those times when you want a good meal but don't feel like fussing. Nuke a few potatoes for baked, steam some fresh broccoli or saute some green beans, and you got dinner in about an hour.
By Grumpygrandpa

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Rating: 4.36 stars
1130
A quick fried rice like you get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. A couple of eggs, baby carrots, peas and soy sauce is all you need.
By jostrander

Fajita Seasoning

Rating: 4.76 stars
714
This is a great recipe to make your own fajita seasoning. No bouillon cubes means this is perfect for vegetarians too! Make up a larger batch and store in an airtight container for future use.
By Traci Meeds

Old School Mac n' Cheese

Rating: 4.53 stars
117
This is a completely unpretentious, down-home macaroni and cheese recipe just like my grandma and mom always made. A simple white sauce where you add cheese and a few other flavors with macaroni and a potato chip crust. This recipe makes a lot, I like to make two pans so I can take one to a pot luck and have the other one to keep in the fridge for later. It's an easy recipe to adjust down if you only want to make one pan. If you aren't cooking it right away, just keep the topping separate until you are ready to put it in the oven.
By Collette Duck

Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

Rating: 4.8 stars
2251
Authentic Italian-style risotto cooked the slow and painful way, but oh so worth it. Complements grilled meats and chicken dishes very well. Check the rice by biting into it. It should be slightly al dente (or resist slightly to the tooth but not be hard in the center).
By Myleen Sagrado Sjödin

Tatertot Casserole

Rating: 4.46 stars
249
Quick and easy casserole everyone will love.
By barryzimm

Grilled Salmon I

Rating: 4.76 stars
3719
A simple soy sauce and brown sugar marinade, with hints of lemon and garlic, are the perfect salty-sweet complement to rich salmon fillets. Even my 9 year old loves this recipe!
By tinamenina

Baked Kale Chips

Rating: 4.48 stars
1948
These are a low calorie nutritious snack. Like potato chips, you cannot stop at just eating one. They are great for parties and a good conversation topic.
By LucyDelRey
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Sloppy Joes II

Rating: 4.67 stars
5407
This is the recipe my mother used for sloppy joes and it always gets compliments!
By Tamara

Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Rating: 5 stars
1
Mouthwatering grilled chicken fajitas with a little zing. Serve on a bed of mixed lettuces with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, if desired.
By mikeandmelody

Grilled Coffee and Cola Skirt Steak

Rating: 4.35 stars
73
Two great drinks equals one fantastic marinade for skirt steak, the juiciest and most flavorful piece of meat you can put on a grill. It's smoky and subtly sweet. The flavors are balanced perfectly with the bitterness of the coffee in the grill marks. I really hope you'll give this a try.
By Chef John

Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy

Rating: 4.61 stars
2900
An easy-to-make classic featuring tasty hamburger 'steaks' smothered in gravy and onions. Traditionally served with hot white rice or potatoes, it's a great way to dress up a pound of ground beef and you probably have all the ingredients on hand!
By Anne Marie Sweden

Juiciest Hamburgers Ever

Rating: 4.4 stars
861
No more dry, lackluster burgers. These are juicy, and spices can be easily added or changed to suit anyone's taste. Baste frequently with your favorite barbeque sauce. If you find the meat mixture too mushy, just add more bread crumbs until it forms patties that hold their shape.
By Jane

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Rating: 4.69 stars
289
No two spaghetti aglio e olio recipes are alike, but this one is pretty true to the classic method. The key is slowly toasting the garlic slices to a perfect golden-brown in the olive oil. If it's too light, you don't get the full flavor and if it's too dark it gets bitter. My advice? Do it perfectly.
By Chef John

Easy Caramelized Onion Pork Chops

Rating: 4.29 stars
640
Caramelized onions give the flavor to these easy to make pork chops - yummy! Great with parsley potatoes!
By Pamela Newland

Simple Teriyaki Sauce

Rating: 4.45 stars
166
This simple but amazing teriyaki sauce will take your chicken and rice to the next level!
By Goat Berry Kitchen

Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Rating: 4.6 stars
574
If you're in the mood for a little virtual trip into summer, give this technique a try. This works with literally any dry rub and barbecue sauce combo.
By Chef John

Roasted Cabbage

Rating: 4.43 stars
221
Delicious, roasted cabbage! I apologize for not having a measurement for you! I do not typically measure. If anybody tries this and would like to give tips on measurements, please feel free!
By samnan2

Instant Pot® Bacon-Ranch Chicken Thighs

Rating: 4.73 stars
13
An easy one-pot keto dinner with chicken thighs and a creamy ranch cheese sauce with bacon and spinach. Serve over cauliflower rice or mash, topped with Cheddar cheese and additional bacon if desired.
By My Hot Southern Mess
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