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Let’s cook food that feels good feeding to the family. Shortcuts are great in a pinch, but ingredients matter. Here, you’ll find quality homemade recipes that are approachable and easy enough for the average home cook. I hope you try something new!
Latest Recipes
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Berry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
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![Close-up of a marble cheesecake with red fruit streaks.]()
Strawberry Rhubarb Swirl Cake
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![Assorted donuts on a black wire rack, some with white glaze and some without, on a white surface.]()
Baked Cake Donuts
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![Grilled asparagus with parmesan cheese and lemon slices on a white plate.]()
Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan & Lemon
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![A loaf of artisan bread with chocolate chips, placed on parchment paper on a wooden table.]()
Cocoa Sourdough
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![Assorted bagels on parchment paper with a bowl of cream cheese spread and a knife.]()
Cinnamon Roll Sourdough Bagels
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![A variety of bagels, some with blueberry swirls, on plates and a cutting board, alongside a bowl of cream cheese and a lemon.]()
Blueberry Sourdough Bagels
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![Hearty beef stew with potatoes, peas, carrots, and herbs in a pot with a wooden spoon.]()
Hearty Beef Stew
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![Close-up of homemade sugar cookies on brown parchment paper, with one cookie having a bite taken out of it.]()
Vegan Sugar Cookies
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![A hand holding a mug of hot chocolate with mini marshmallows by a fireplace.]()
Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix
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![A slice of pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon on a stacked plate.]()
Pumpkin Cake
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![Stack of homemade chocolate oat bars with sea salt on a white plate; blurred background with a jar and a baking dish.]()
No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Bars
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![A cup of coffee with cinnamon next to a jar of peanut butter on a wooden table.]()
Pumpkin Caramel Creamer
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![A glass mug filled with hot chocolate topped with a gingerbread man cookie hanging on the rim, with a blurred Christmas tree with lights in the background.]()
Baileys Hot Chocolate
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![Salad with grilled beef, corn, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and creamy dressing in a blue and white bowl.]()
Steak Taco Salad
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![Angel food cake topped with powdered sugar and strawberries, with a slice cut out on a glass plate.]()
Homemade Angel Food Cake
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![Close-up of a chicken sandwich with coleslaw on a bun, served on a plate.]()
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Bleu Cheese Slaw
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![A large rectangular pan of baked chocolate chip cookie bars with golden brown surface and scattered chocolate chips.]()
Sheet Pan CCC Bars
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![Key lime pie with a slice on a plate, garnished with lime slices.]()
Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
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![Homemade naan bread on a white surface, one piece in a cast iron skillet, garnished with fresh parsley and olive oil, with a small bowl of salt. Some pieces are torn and scattered.]()
Sourdough Discard Naan Bread
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![Dessert in glass with whipped cream, blueberries, raspberries, and mint garnish.]()
Candied Rice Paper Trifle Cups
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![Jar with chives and flowers in liquid]()
Chive Blossom Infused Olive Oil
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![Italian pasta salad with gemelli, sliced salami, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, olives, and basil in a decorative bowl.]()
Italian Pasta Salad
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![Close-up of a cocktail in a textured glass with a lime slice garnish and a salted rim. In the background, a lime squeezer, lime halves, and a cutting board are visible.]()
The Best Margarita
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![Baked crab legs with garlic and parsley in a white baking dish.]()
Baked Crab Legs
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![Fresh spring rolls with colorful vegetables inside, served on a plate next to a bowl of peanut dipping sauce, garnished with chopped peanuts.]()
Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
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![Vanilla ice cream in a glass cup with chocolate sauce being poured over it, next to a spoon and a striped napkin on a marble surface.]()
Homemade Chocolate Syrup
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![Purple popsicles on a baking tray with assorted frozen fruits, including strawberries, mango chunks, and blueberries, placed on parchment paper.]()
Smoothie Pops
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![Iced coffee with creamy foam and lavender sprigs in a double-walled glass, surrounded by purple flower petals on a marble surface.]()
Honey Lavender Latte
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![Creamy gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes and basil in a skillet.]()
Creamy Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Gnocchi
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![Cocktail with cucumbers and mint in glass, tequila bottle, limes, jigger on table.]()
Tequila Mint Pepino
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![Creamy pasta with spinach and ground meat in a pot and served on a plate, topped with grated cheese.]()
Creamy Sausage Pasta
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![Sliced gourmet pizza topped with prosciutto, arugula, and cheese on a wooden board with a pizza cutter and fresh basil leaves.]()
Prosciutto Pizza
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![Creamy pasta dish with bacon and cheese, garnished with basil in a white bowl.]()
Carbonara
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![Pink frosted cake squares with a knife on parchment paper.]()
Sugar Cookie Bars
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![A plate with two oatmeal cookies next to a baking sheet with more cookies, a striped cloth, and a glass of milk in the background.]()
Overnight Oatmeal Cookies
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![Plate of taquitos with fresh toppings, garnished with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro on a white rectangular platter.]()
Street Taquitos
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![A slice of cherry pie on a white plate with the remaining pie in the background.]()
Easy Cherry Pie
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![Espresso Martini Affogato]()
Espresso Martini Affogato
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![Chocolate chip cookie dough balls arranged on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.]()
Edible Cookie Dough Bites
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![Two red strawberry cocktails in stemmed glasses with sugared rims and fresh strawberry garnishes on a wooden table.]()
Frozen Strawberry Margarita
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![Caesar salad with Romaine lettuce, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese in a white bowl, with additional Caesar salad and a jar of dressing in the background.]()
Caesar Salad Dressing
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![A loaf of bread with one slice cut and placed in front of it, with olive oil drizzled on the slice, on a wooden table.]()
Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread
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![A glass of lemonade with lemon slices and mint leaves, placed on a wooden table with a pitcher of lemonade containing lemon slices in the background.]()
White Wine Peach Sangria
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![Close-up of a fork lifting a portion of carrot ribbons coated in soy sauce vinaigrette, with a bowl of the same pasta in the background.]()
Julienned Carrot Salad
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![A peach and prosciutto pizza topped with fresh basil, peach slices, mozzarella, and drizzled with balsamic glaze on a wooden pizza board, with peach halves nearby.]()
Grilled Peach & Burrata Flatbread
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![Close-up of a hand with red nail polish holding a skewer of green olives with stuffing. In the background, there is a bowl and a glass of additional green olives.]()
Feta-Stuffed Olives
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![A glass of iced coffee with cream being poured on top, with a jar of red syrup beside it on a wooden table.]()
Copycat Starbucks Raspberry Cream Cold Foam
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![Plate of peanut butter cookies with a fork on a white dish in natural light.]()
Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies
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![An iced coffee drink topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder on a wooden table, with a cinnamon stick, cloves, and a honey jar in the background.]()
Cinnamon Clove Simple Syrup
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![A white bowl containing cooked quinoa with chopped spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, grilled fish, and sliced avocado on a wooden surface.]()
Cod & Quinoa Power Bowls
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![A close-up of a creamy salad with cranberries, walnuts, parsley, and crackers on top, served on a white plate.]()
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
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Berry Cheesecake Crumble Bars
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![A close-up of a baked biscuit pull-apart bread with a bite taken out, revealing ham and cheese inside.]()
Italian Sub Sliders
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Orange Breakfast Muffins
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Easy Cast Iron Focaccia
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Puppy Chow Rice Krispie Treats
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Homemade French Bread
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Bee's Knees Cocktail
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Mojito Syrup
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Basil Simple Syrup
Fan Favorites
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![Close-up of a quesadilla with beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sauce, alongside a similar open-faced pizza on parchment paper.]()
Smash Burger Tacos
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![Two beef sandwiches with creamy sauce and greens on a wooden board, accompanied by a small bowl of sauce.]()
Steak Sandwich with Garlic & Herb Aioli
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![Hand dipping a chip into queso cheese dip in a bowl.]()
Queso
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![Plate of rice topped with meatballs, drizzled with creamy sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh herbs, black fork on side.]()
Ginger Meatballs & Jasmine Rice
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![Taco with grilled chicken, rice, tomatoes, cilantro, and sour cream on a tortilla, with lime and cilantro garnish nearby.]()
Copycat Chipotle Chicken & Rice
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![Italian meatball subs topped with melted cheese, served on a wooden board, with a bowl of salad and marinara sauce in the background.]()
Meatball Subs
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![Cheesy baked dip in a white dish next to tortilla chips on a wooden surface.]()
Cowgirl Corn Dip
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![Chicken sandwich with melted cheese, bacon, and lettuce on a white plate.]()
Crispy Chicken & Prosciutto Sandwich
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![Cheeseburger sliders with sesame seed buns and melted cheese.]()
Ground Beef Cheeseburger Sliders
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![Burgers with toppings including bacon and cheese on a white plate.]()
Jalapeño Popper Burger
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![Close-up of ravioli pasta with creamy tomato sauce, herbs, and spinach leaves.]()
Roasted Tomato Creamy Ravioli Sauce
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![Chocolate chip cookie baked in a sheet pan]()
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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![Creamy soup with potatoes, sausage, and greens in bowls and a pot.]()
Zuppa Toscana Soup
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![Pie plate holding a partially eaten quiche with ham, cheese, and herbs, surrounded by pastry crumbs.]()
Ham & Cheese Quiche
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![Tacos filled with shredded beef and melted cheese, garnished with cilantro, next to a bowl of consomme. Lime wedges and cilantro on a wooden board in the background.]()
Easy Birria Tacos
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![Grilled sandwich with melted cheese, sliced ham, and pulled pork on a plate with pickle slices.]()
Cuban Sandwich
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![Balls and sheet of pizza dough on a wooden board.]()
Neapolitan Pizza Dough
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![Soft tortillas topped with grilled chicken and slaw, garnished with herbs, and a lime wedge on the side.]()
Chili Lime Fish Tacos
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![Bowl of rice topped with diced salmon, drizzled with sauce, garnished with green onions and accompanied by a seaweed sheet, with chopsticks on the side.]()
Baked Salmon Rice Bowl
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![A sandwich with melted cheese and steak pieces on a bun, placed on a wooden cutting board with a sprig of cilantro beside it.]()
French Dip Sandwiches
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![Chicken sandwich with coleslaw on a bun served on a plate]()
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Bleu Cheese Slaw
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![A person lifting a spoonful of lasagna from a white baking dish, with a glass of red wine on a table in the background.]()
Lasagna
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The Best Banana Bread
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Creamy Sausage Pasta
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Berry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
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Mojito Syrup
It’s Patio Season, ie: Eat Fresh
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Jalapeño Popper Burger
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![Fresh watermelon pieces, mixed greens salad topped with pistachios and balsamic glaze, in a stainless steel tray on a wooden table.]()
Watermelon Salad
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Steak Kabobs Marinade
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Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan & Lemon
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Steak Taco Salad
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Chimichurri Steak Sauce
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Neapolitan Pizza Dough with Homemade Marinara
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Spring Side Salad
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Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
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Asian Chicken Salad
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Blackberry Goat Cheese Salad with Fig Vinaigrette
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Juicy Lucy & Burger Sauce
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Chicken Skewers & Tahini Sauce
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Grilled Pineapple
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Curry Chicken & Peanut Sauce
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![Slice of cornbread with corn kernels on a white plate next to a pie server, against a marble surface.]()
Creamed Corn Bread
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Grilled Mexican Street Corn
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Jalapeño & Honey Steak Sandwich
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![Close-up of a hand holding a tortilla chip topped with corn, tomatoes, and herbs, over a bowl of similar topping mix with lime and cherry tomatoes in the background.]()
Corn Salsa
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Sourdough Recipes
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![Artisan bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar on a wooden board with a knife.]()
Simple Sourdough Bread
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![Several whole and sliced bagels on parchment paper with a ramekin of cream cheese and a butter knife.]()
Cinnamon Roll Sourdough Bagels
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![Plate of whole wheat bagels, sliced bagels with blueberry swirls on a black surface, bowl of cream cheese, knife, and a lemon on a marble background.]()
Blueberry Sourdough Bagels
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![Jar of sourdough starter with a loaf of bread on a table.]()
Feeding Sourdough Starter
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![Stretchy sourdough starter being lifted from a jar.]()
Sourdough Starter from Scratch
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![Round artisan chocolate bread with chocolate chips on parchment paper.]()
Cocoa Sourdough
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![Sourdough bread baking kit with flour, baking tools, loaf pans, and storage jars.]()
Bread Making Essentials
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![Jar of homemade granola with spilled pieces on a parchment-lined tray near a window.]()
Homemade Granola with Sourdough Starter
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![Loaf of bread with one slice cut and buttered, placed on parchment paper on a dark surface, with a butter knife and a small glass jar of salt nearby.]()
Sourdough Sandwich Bread
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