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Easy Layered Taco Salad Recipe (Ground Beef)

In just 30 minutes, whip up a crowd-pleasing Layered Taco Salad Recipe! Packed with lettuce, seasoned ground beef, beans, tomatoes, corn, sour cream, salsa,

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Quick Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe

30 minutes is all it takes to make this Chicken Philly Cheesesteak. Sink your teeth into a delicious chicken Philly made with sliced chicken, sautรฉed onions,

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Easy Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe + Dip

Make this creamy Lemon Dill Sauce in less than five minutes with a handful of ingredients. It's a delicious and light sauce that dresses up plain

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Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe (Olive Garden)

Craving Olive Garden Stuffed Shells? Iโ€™ll show you how to make this foolproof, cheesy recipe at home! From creamy fillings to marinara and Alfredo layers,

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Reuben Sliders Recipe

These easy Reuben sliders are loaded with melty Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut and corned beef aka pastramiโ€”topped with Everything But the Bagel seasoning for a

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Homemade Hamburger Helper Lasagna

This homemade Hamburger Helper Lasagna is a quick, budget-friendly, one-pot dinner thatโ€™s ready with just 15 minutes of prep! Packed with real, wholesome

Sous vide salmon with dill sauce on plate.

Easy Sous Vide Salmon Recipe

Goodbye dry salmon! This easy sous vide salmon is buttery, tender, and always perfect. The best part? Itโ€™s almost hands-off! Set it, forget it, and enjoy a

Air Fryer barbecue chicken breast sliced on a plate with a fork.

How To Make Air Fryer Bbq Chicken (In 30 Minutes)

This juicy air fryer barbecue chicken is easier and faster than grillingโ€”no dry chicken here! Made with simple ingredients and your favorite barbecue sauce,

Air Fryer sausage with peppers with spicy brown mustard ale sauce.

Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Air Fryer Italian Sausage is a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table! A sausage and peppers recipe that includes a kicked up spicy ale mustard dipping

Tortilla chips are beside bowl of soup topped with veggies, cheese, and sour cream.

Easy Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

This easy Mexican Chicken Soup is ready in just 30 minutes with only 10 minutes of prep! Made with rotisserie chicken and pantry staples, it's a quick, hearty

One pot lemon garlic pasta recipe in pot with wooden spoon.

Gemelli Garlic Lemon Pasta Recipe (One Pot)

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this Gemelli Pasta recipe is so delicious! A garlic lemon pasta recipe that will keep your family at the table for seconds! We

Philly cheesesteak sloppy joe on a plate with more behind.

Easy Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes (Ground Beef)

10 minutes prep to these tasty Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes! Made with ground beef, peppers, and onions in a smokey, thick sauce, topped with melty cheese! A

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Easy Chili Cheese Dogs Recipe (Oven-Baked)

This oven-baked Chili Dogs recipe features a quick homemade chili con carne, melted cheese, and soft bunsโ€”all baked together for a fun, easy meal that feeds

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Best Irish Steak and Ale Pie Recipe (Pub Style)

You must try this steak and ale pie! An Irish steak pie filled with tender beef in a flavorful and hearty beef and Guinness ale gravy, all wrapped in a cheddar

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Easy Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Got 15 minutes? Discover the simplicity of our Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers! Effortless and delicious, this slow-cooked dish brings the flavors of Italy to

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Easy Steak Bites Crock Pot Recipe

Create a fuss-free dinner with Crock Pot Steak Bites โ€“ quick, tender, and flavorful. This easy weeknight meal requires minimal prep for

Steak slices are on a plate of salad surrounded by more greens.

Sous Vide Top Round Steak

Create a gourmet Sous Vide London Broil effortlessly! With only 10 minutes of prep, elevate an affordable cut to restaurant perfection. Easy, flavorful, and

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Easy Roast Beef Sliders Recipe + Video

These EASYย Roast Beef Slidersย are one of my favorites, as the perfect party appetizer and an easy dinner recipe during busy weeknights. They're super easy to

Sliced boneless chicken breast made sous vide with a salad on the side.

Perfectย Sous Vide Chicken Breastย Recipeย 

Want the most moist, tender chicken ever? Our basic sous vide boneless chicken breast recipe will become your favorite way to cook chicken!

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Easyย Hawaiian Fried Rice Recipeย (Ham and Pineapple)

A one-skillet meal, ready in just 30 minutes, this Hawaiian fried rice is a game or dinner changer! Ham and pineapple fried rice will become your new favorite

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