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Old Fashioned Meatloaf

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Close up shot of marry me chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh thyme on top.

How to Make Marry Me Chicken (Easy!)

Ready to make the chicken dish so good it might just lead to a proposal? This Marry Me Chicken is creamy, garlicky, and absolutely irresistibleโ€”the kind of

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How to Make Ramen

Ditch the instant noodles and bring the magic of ramen to your kitchen! This Ramen Recipe is loaded with rich, savory flavorsโ€”tender chicken, springy noodles,

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Homemade Lasagna Recipe

Why make my Lasagna Recipe? Because itโ€™s a time-tested, reliable family favorite, passed down through generations from my Italian restaurant-owning Grandpa.

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The Best Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

With perfectly al dente pasta swimming in a velvety cheese sauce made with three types of cheese (plus my two secret ingredients), this Stovetop Mac and Cheese

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Basic Sourdough Bread Recipe

Overwhelmed with the idea of baking Homemade Sourdough Bread? This easy overnight recipe is here to make your bread-baking dreams a reality! Perfect for

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Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast

This crazy good Mississippi Pot Roast is the most tender roast youโ€™ll ever make! 15 minutes of prep and no mixes. A healthy slow cooker dinner that will be on

Soup cup of french onion soup with a cheese layer on top and fresh thyme.

Simple French Onion Soup

No restaurant can rival this homemade version of the best French Onion Soup recipe. With deeply caramelized onions, a rich, savory broth, and a cheesy, golden

Herb buttered turkey with crispy skin and stuffed with fresh herbs, oranges in a roasting pan.

Best Herb Buttered Turkey

Roast the perfect herb-buttered turkeyโ€”no brining needed! With over 35 years of experience and all my tips, tricks, and a handy printable chart, youโ€™ll have

Homemade chicken soup in a stock pot with a fresh rosemary sprig on top.

Homemade Chicken Lemon Soup

Warm up with this homemade chicken soup, made with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and aromatic herbs. It's perfect for chilly days or when the sniffles hit.

Chicken Salad with Grapes

Enjoy this flavorful chicken salad with grapes, crunchy almonds, and green onions in a creamy sherry dressing. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, this

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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Make Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken thatโ€™s tender, juicy, and packed with flavorโ€”all with just 5 minutes of prep! Let your crockpot do the heavy lifting while you

Beef and Broccoli in a black bowl with rice and sauce on top.

Healthy Beef and Broccoli

Whip up a quick healthy beef and broccoli stir-fry in under 30 minutes! Tender shaved beef, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful sauce make this a perfect

Baked turkey and cheese sliders with gooey, stringy cheese on a plate with some red grapes for serving.

Easy Oven Baked Turkey Cheese Sliders

Need a dish thatโ€™s both delicious and effortless? Meet your new party staple: Turkey and Cheese Sliders. Juicy turkey, gooey cheese, and buttery rolls come

Classic Carol chicken salad in bowl and scooped onto lettuce on plates with crackers and dill pickle spears.

Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol

Craving Chicken Salad Chickโ€™s Chicken salad but donโ€™t have a location nearby? This Chicken Salad Chick recipe is a spot-on copycat! Make their famous Classic

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Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits, Eggs and Sausage Gravy

My Biscuit Breakfast Bake is destined to become a family favorite. A comforting Biscuit and Gravy Casserole, featuring biscuits, sausage gravy, eggs, melty

Crispy chicken and cheese quesadilla with grilled peppers and onions on a platter.

Easy Chicken Quesadillas (Baked)

These baked chicken quesadillas are a momโ€™s best friend! Cheesy, flavorful, freezer-friendly fillingโ€”make one batch and eat it twice (or more). Perfect for

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Best Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe

You will fall in love with our sweet, old fashioned cornbread recipe! Made from scratch with a slightly sweet and tender crumb. A Marie Callender's cornbread

A bowl with Korean meatballs with a sticky yummy sauce, over white rice with steamed broccoli.

Easy Korean Meatballs Recipe (with Sweet Spicy BBQ Sauce)

Theseย Korean Meatballsย are so easy to make. Combine the meatball ingredients, bake, and brush with an easy homemade BBQ glaze with Korean chili paste

Philly Cheesesteak Dip with long cheesepull on toast that was dipped in.

Best Warm Philly Cheesesteak Dip Recipeย 

15-minute prep, this Philly Cheesesteak Dip is the perfect game-day snack. Tender slices of deli roast beef, cheese, peppers, and onions combine to make the dip

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