If you love takeout, you will adore this easy sweet and sour chicken recipe. Tender chunks of chicken cooked with a sweet sauce that has just enough sour and salt to satisfy are paired with your favorite rice for a perfect copycat Chinese takeout dish at home. Simple ingredients you already have in your pantry…
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The Ultimate Bourbon Chicken Recipe Ready in 30-Minutes
I’ll admit, my first experience with bourbon chicken was at a Las Vegas buffet. The Main Street Buffet, in fact. Sure, it wasn’t exactly like this bourbon chicken recipe, but it was similar and showed me how you can make this recipe at home. I love takeout food at home, and this recipe brings most…
Delicious Pickle Brine Chicken Breast Recipe
I have been hearing people talk about pickle brine chicken for a while now. I never thought it was a big deal because honestly, I’ve been making chicken with pickle juice for years. This wasn’t new to me at all! Coming from the South where restaurants like Chick Fil A are common, this idea wasn’t…
30-Minute Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
This sweet and slightly spicy Korean ground beef and rice bowls recipe is one of my favorite fast meals on busy weeknights. Ground beef is always in our freezer or refrigerator, and everything else is in my pantry at all times. When it comes to making something easy in just a few minutes, this is…
Traditional Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce
Eastern European cuisine is probably one of my favorites when I am looking for something comforting. There is just something about the basic ingredients pulled together to create an absolutely delicious flavor profile. This traditional stuffed cabbage rolls recipe is loaded with flavor without needing tons of ingredients. To me, that is a feat worth…
Easy 30-Minute Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe
When I think of pasta, I think of rich sauces and tender pasta. This chicken pasta primavera recipe is a perfect 30-minute meal that is different than the rest. Packed with tender vegetables and just enough cheese for flavor, it’s a lighter pasta meal for your menu. I love how you can add any vegetables…
Southern Style Chicken Fried Chicken with Country Gravy
There is nothing better than a crispy piece of chicken fried chicken covered in rich white country gravy. Every bite of this is packed with flavor you didn’t know could be found in such a simple dish, but it is there elevating the ordinary chicken breast to new levels. With a traditional buttermilk soak and…
Copycat Alice Springs Chicken {Outback Steakhouse Recipe}
If you’ve ever visited the restaurant, Outback Steakhouse, you have probably had this recipe. The copycat Alice Springs chicken recipe is easy to make, has tons of great flavor, packed with mushrooms, bacon, and topped with cheese. It’s an ideal recipe to make to impress guests when you don’t have a ton of time to…
25 Savory Dutch Oven One Pot Meals You’ll Devour
A few years ago, my sister shared with me her love of Dutch ovens. Ever since then, I have found that they are one of my absolute favorite tools in the kitchen. This list of Dutch oven one-pot meals is ideal for anyone who wants to cut back on the clean up after dinner. You…
25 Best Copycat Curry Recipes Your Family Will Devour
As soon as I tasted my first bit of curry, I knew it was sure to be a lifelong love. In fact, a good homemade curry recipe is probably one of the things I love most in life. I learned how to make a real curry at the hands of a wonderful woman who was…
35 Flavorful Chicken Thighs Recipes for Easy Dinners
Do you prefer chicken thighs or chicken breasts? While the world often has tons of ideas for how to use chicken breasts, I have often found it harder to find delicious and easy chicken thighs recipes to fit our meal plan. You see, my husband much prefers chicken thighs over chicken breasts. That means I…
Homestyle Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
As soon as the first bit of cool air starts showing up in the weather forecast, I start pulling out the stew, soup, and chili recipes. Nothing, and I mean nothing, beats the smell of slow cooker beef stew simmering all day as I work. Tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich gravy…
Hearty French Onion Soup Casserole
French fries. French toast. French onion soup. I mean, can you think of anything that starts with the word “French” that doesn’t end up being something awesome? Well, maybe the French Revolution if you were the king… Though I wonder if he had draped everyone in beef stock and Gruyère if things wouldn’t have turned…
Roasted Greek Chicken Thighs Recipe
The delightful smell of roasting Greek chicken topped with a perfect blend of spices is something that brings great memories to mind. A simple method of preparation turns ordinary chicken into a perfect main dish focus for any weeknight meal. Greek Chicken Thighs One of the first dates I had with my husband was at…
Crispy Mahi Mahi Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
If you have ever had the chance to enjoy a good fish taco, you know that they are something unique and absolutely delicious. This crispy mahi mahi tacos recipe is a perfect way to bring that flavor of your favorite taco shop home. A simple tempura-battered fish filet fried to perfection is topped with a…
Smoky Bacon-Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup with Chives
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away (well, Wisconsin), there lived a magical bowl filled with beer and cheese. Seriously, though. Would any story that starts like that end badly? I don’t think so. Trust me on this one. I’m an expert. As far as pairings go, beer brings out the best…
Ultimate Lobster Mac and Cheese with Sherry Cream Sauce
I’m so over mac and cheese-shaming. I know, I know. It’s not the healthiest of foods (rolls eyes) and doesn’t exactly top the list of “low-fat” meals. But it’s damn delicious, and I’m a firm believer in the occasional indulgence as long as it’s part of a balanced diet. Case and point: If I have…
Crispy Garlic-Herb Chicken with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
A double dose of parmesan, lemon, garlic, and herbs? Count me in. Do you ever crave a meal where the varying ingredients echo each other? Say, strawberry pie with strawberry ice cream? Garlicky steak with garlicky mashed potatoes? Raises hands and smiles thinking of mashed potatoes. Don’t get me wrong. For the most part, I…
Garlic and Herb Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Isn’t it strange how the simplest things can be the most intimidating? Case and point: I’m a published cookbook author who appears as a professional food personality on national television. Yet when it comes to making hard-boiled eggs—I call my dad for help. Every. Single Time. Don’t worry, when it comes to chicken breasts, I’ve…
Dutch Oven Tortellini Soup with Sausage
In our house, every season is soup season, and this delicious dutch oven tortellini soup with sausage is a family favorite. It includes all of the best flavors in every spoonful. A cream-based soup with rich Italian sausage, tender tortellini, tomatoes, and spices create a comforting bowl you’ll love. Serve alone or with your favorite…