Our Recipes

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Classic Meatloaf

This traditional meatloaf recipe made with sautéed vegetables, spices, and bread crumbs is moist and flavorful and topped with an old-fashioned glaze. Cook time will depend on the size and shape of your loaf, as well as the type of baking pan you use. Serve this hearty meal on cool fall or winter evenings with mashed potatoes and a simple mushroom gravy.

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Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Easy sausage pinwheels made with crescent roll dough and cream cheese. Good for brunch or parties!

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Melt In Your Mouth Toffee

This is the easiest, best toffee I have ever made. Everyone who tries it wants the recipe.

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Pecan Sour Cream Coffee Cake

For me, the best part about any coffee cake recipe is the crispy, crunchy, buttery crumb topping. In this recipe, I significantly increased the amount of crumb topping and hid a layer inside the cake!

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Elisa's Famous Fudge

This is a recipe my family loves! it is simple and does NOT require a candy thermometer like most fudges. It's pretty simple and does not take an expert to make it; because of this many people make variations to this recipe!! You can use any kind of chips and/or nuts. I hope you enjoy my recipe!

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Air Fryer Oreos

Delicious fried Oreos made in an air fryer with just a few ingredients. So easy and perfect for when you are craving carnival food!

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Air Fryer Beignets

Sweet, fluffy air fryer beignets take on a wholesome aspect since they're not deep-fried.

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Million Dollar Cake

This million dollar cake made from yellow cake mix is frosted with a cream cheese, mandarin orange, and pineapple mixture for a light and refreshing cake full of bright flavors.

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Coconut Sour Cream Cake

This simple coconut sour cream cake is a light, refreshing dessert.

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Minestrone Soup

This is the type of dish I never make the same way twice, but I hope you give this amazing minestrone recipe a try soon, but only once.

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Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

A copycat recipe of my favorite Greek restaurant. Creamy (but dairy-free) chicken and lemon soup. Delicious on its own or served with a Greek salad and bread or pita.

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Beef Pho

This beef pho features a comforting, richly-seasoned meat broth ladled over rice noodles and thinly sliced sirloin. Serve with hoisin, Sriracha, green onion, cilantro, bean sprouts, basil, and lime.

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Authentic Pad Thai

This is an authentic pad thai recipe with rice noodles, chicken, peanuts, and stir-fried eggs in a traditional tamarind sauce. Garnish with fresh bean spouts and chives. This recipe was inspired by the pad thai at Thai Tom.

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Easy Baked Pork Chops

These easy baked pork chops always turn out tender and juicy. The creamy sauce is delicious served over rice or mashed potatoes — and you probably have all the ingredients on hand.

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Perfect Chicken

Chicken stock, wine, onions, garlic, mushroom, cream, butter, herbs, lemon, and capers reduce to make a perfect sauce. Served alongside mushroom rice and asparagus; it is HEAVEN! Patience is key with the sauce. The flavors will come together beautifully if you allow them to reduce as directed.

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Manhattan Filet with Pan Sauce Bordelaise

This simple technique not only provides you with a NY strip steak that eats like a filet mignon but the trimmings are used to make a world-class pan sauce. Even if a faux-bordelaise isn't your cup of tea, you can always save the scraps for a Sunday sauce or meatballs. The overnight dry-aging step is optional but does add a little something extra to the final product.

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Scallops Mascarpone

This scallops mascarpone is a light seafood dish that pleases the taste buds and the eyes!

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Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

This roasted cauliflower mac and cheese is a no-pasta version of a classic.

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Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole

This cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole is very easy to make. You can leave out the onion but it does add flavor. It can be made ahead and frozen.

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Chicken Chimichangas with Sour Cream Sauce

I am not generally a fan of chimichangas at restaurants, but this had me going back for seconds. It is easy to prepare the meat ahead of time and then have a very quick meal in a pinch.

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3-Cheese Enchiladas

Cheese enchiladas are perfect for a quick and easy dinner! Filled with three types of cheese, green onions, and salsa, these enchiladas are ready to eat in just 40 minutes. Switch up the flavor by using mild, hot, or fruity salsa, or even subbing enchilada sauce. My grandma gave me this recipe.

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Sunday Brunch Casserole

A hearty bacon, egg, and hash brown casserole for the bacon lover in all of us. Feel free to use turkey bacon rather than pork!

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French Breakfast Puffs

This was a favorite recipe of mine growing up. Now, I continue to make them for my husband and I. These muffins are easy to make, and quite tasty.

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Hot Sloppy Joe Dip

For me this checks all the boxes for a hot party dip. It's relatively cheap and easy to make, but maybe more importantly, it's great hot, warm, or room temp. And it's also incredibly versatile.

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Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes

Salmon cakes are one of my go-to emergency meals. Every once in a while I like to use fresh salmon. Salmon is one of those products, like chicken, that's very easy to get into a rut with. People generally find a few recipes that work for them, and just stay with those, but this fairly simple preparation should be easy to add to anyone's rotation. Serve with lemon wedge and remoulade sauce. You can use any bread crumbs instead of panko breadcrumbs, if desired.

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Low Carb, Twice Baked Cauliflower Casserole

This healthy cauliflower casserole is a delicious twist and a tasty alternative to a twice-baked potato.

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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

This chicken and stuffing casserole is creamy and comforting on a cool winter evening — the whole family will love it! The crispy topping on this old-fashioned casserole is easy to make with a quick-cooking stuffing mix. A store-bought rotisserie chicken is required, but if you have leftover chicken on hand, use it! Leftovers are yummy, too.

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Magic Lemon Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie using sweetened condensed milk and bottled lemon juice.

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Quick Noodle Veggie Bowls

This simple noodle bowl recipe is super adaptable. Feel free to swap out the mushrooms and snow peas for other quick-cooking veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage, or green beans.

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Janet's Rich Banana Bread

This moist banana bread is the best I've ever tasted. It's also very easy to make!

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Southern Green Beans

These Southern green beans are delicious. I just love these beans! What could be better than green beans, potatoes, and bacon in one dish?

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Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells

Believe it or not, I'm not a fan of cheese and try to avoid it whenever possible. So dishes that are stuffed with things like ricotta turn me off. I created this dish as a compromise to my cheese avoidance and my husband's love of Italian food. Serve this with garlic bread and a salad for a wonderful family dinner.

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Schupfnudeln (German Fried Potato Dumplings)

These fried potato dumplings, called Schupfnudeln in German, are irresistible. The potatoes should be cooked the day before so the dumplings are easier to shape. Serve as a side as you would any other potato.

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Amazingly Tasty and Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

Tasty and easy to make. Kids love it and you all will want more!

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Aunt Jewel's Chicken Dressing Casserole

This Southern chicken and dressing casserole recipe was handed down by my great-great-aunt. It's easy and delicious!

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Steakhouse Potatoes Romanoff

My potatoes Romanoff is an ideal dish for big holiday gatherings since you can make it the day before and bake it when needed. Featuring shredded baked russet potatoes and sweet shallots fluffed up with sour cream and lots of Cheddar cheese, this delicious potato casserole is the perfect side dish for any cut of steak. Chef John Schenk taught me how to make this special potato gratin ten years ago at his restaurant Strip House in Las Vegas.

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Perfect Potato Soup

Say goodbye to ho-hum potato soup! Easy to prepare with ingredients you probably have on hand. Garnish with a pat of butter if desired. Best served with warm, crisp bread.

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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 crème fraîche or sour cream, hot sauce, and chopped herbs.

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Best Ever Pie Crust

This simple pie crust recipe with shortening produces a very flaky crust that works beautifully with any filling! You can double or halve the recipe without any problems.

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Shakshuka

Shakshuka (or shakshouka) is a traditional Tunisian dish featuring poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce with onions, bell pepper, and garlic. It's usually eaten for breakfast, but I think it makes a tasty lunch or dinner, served with lots of bread to mop up the sauce.

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Hot Bean Dip

This creamy bean dip with cheese and refried beans is served warm and it's so good — it's easy to make and always a hit! I make it for my big game watch party each year and it's always gone before halftime. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Easy Steak and Shrimp Fajitas

A package of marinated skirt steak speeds up the prep work with these fajitas. Top with asadero cheese, avocado, cilantro, and crema con sal.

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Homemade Chicken Soup

This homemade chicken soup recipe is well worth making — it's good for the body and the soul. How is it that plain chicken and vegetables simmered together can taste so satisfying? You don't have to be sick to deserve to enjoy it!

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Chicken Parmesan

My version of chicken Parmesan is a little different than what they do in the restaurants, with less sauce and a crispier crust.

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Cheesy Italian Meatball Pockets

This copycat stuffed pocket recipe is filled with Italian meatballs coated in marinara sauce and topped with a blend of Italian cheeses and encased in crescent dough.

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Pop Tarts

These homemade Pop-Tarts include all the flavor of the original, but don't contain any of the stuff you can't pronounce on the back of the box. They freeze well and can be filled with anything. Try pumpkin butter, cinnamon sugar, Nutella, or peanut butter and jelly. Homemade fruit preserves are delicious as well! Top with confectioners' sugar.

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Fantastic Focaccia Bread

This recipe is simple and easy! You can add garlic, oregano, or sun dried tomatoes to spice it up!

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Chicken Dorito Casserole

This recipe is a creation by my great aunt. It sounds crazy, but is definitely delicious! Great by itself.

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Barbecue Chicken Grilled Pizza

This quick and easy barbecue chicken grilled pizza recipe is for those summer cookouts. I often make it as an appetizer while the ribs are cooking. Use whatever toppings you normally like on regular pizza, but the barbecue chicken is always a crowd-pleaser! The dough never makes a perfect rectangle, but we have fun guessing what it looks like ("That looks like America!"). For the chicken, I use pre-cooked grilled chicken from the store.

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Asian Chicken Salad

This Asian chicken salad makes good use of leftover chicken, whether boiled, broiled, baked, or barbecued! Crisp iceberg lettuce, crunchy rice noodles, and tender chicken are topped with a tasty sweet and salty dressing. The kids love it too!

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Chef John's Chocolate Lava Cake

This chocolate lava cake recipe is perfect for chocolate cake lovers! Legend has it that the first chocolate lava cake happened because someone took the cakes out of the oven too soon, and the centers were still gooey. There was no time to bake them more, so the chef simply had to call them chocolate "lava" cakes — brilliant!