Main Dishes
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Award Winning Chili with Ground Beef and Bacon
This hearty chili is packed with tender ground beef, three kinds of beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and warming spices. Smoked paprika and bacon give it a deep, smoky flavor, while a splash of Worcestershire sauce adds richness. I leave out the jalapeño when cooking for my family, which keeps the chili flavorful but mild. If your…
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One-Pot Oktoberfest Brats with Potatoes and Carrots
If you love hearty one-pot meals and the cozy flavors of Oktoberfest, this easy bratwurst dinner deserves a place on your fall menu. Juicy brats, tender potatoes and carrots, smoky bacon, grainy mustard, and Oktoberfest beer come together in the Deluxe Multi Cooker for a meal that tastes like it simmered all afternoon. The best…
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Easy Slow Cooker Puerto Rican Pork Roast (Pernil)
Looking for a flavorful family dinner that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen? This slow cooker citrus garlic pork is tender, juicy, and wonderfully simple to prepare. Fresh orange and lime juices create a bright marinade, while garlic, cumin, oregano, and black pepper give the pork a savory, aromatic flavor. Prepare everything the night before,…
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Tuna Sub in a Tub: An Easy Low-Carb Meal-Prep Lunch
If you love to meal prep, this Tuna Sub in a Tub is going to be right up your alley. It has everything you might enjoy on a tuna sub—without the bread. These colorful lunch bowls are fresh, filling, and easy to customize. Prepare several at once for quick lunches at home, pack them in…
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Make-Ahead Chicken Burrito Bowls in a Jar
I’ve shared salads in a jar before, and I know how much you love them. This Chicken Burrito Bowl takes that same convenient idea and turns it into a colorful, filling meal that’s easy to make ahead. If your family enjoys Mexican grill-style bowls and salads, this is a fun way to create them at…
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Chicken Ranch Wraps in the Air Fryer
If your family enjoys drive-thru chicken wraps, you’re going to love how easy these are to make at home. These chicken ranch wraps are family-friendly, easy to customize, and a good choice for picky eaters. Older kids can even assemble their own. Add some colorful vegetables on the side, and you have a quick dinner…
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Brie, Peach & Basil Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey
A Sweet, Savory Twist on the Classic Grilled Cheese Some of my favorite recipe inspiration comes while traveling. Every time we vacation in Seaside, Florida, we make a stop at a little Airstream called The Meltdown, where they serve some of the most creative grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve ever tasted. When I got home, I…
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Southwest Corn Chowder with Fresh Summer Vegetables
A Garden-Fresh Soup That’s Creamy, Comforting, and Perfect for Sharing There are some recipes that just taste like summer, and this Southwest Corn Chowder is one of them. Fresh sweet corn, peppers, potatoes, onions, and garlic come together in a rich, creamy soup that’s hearty enough for dinner but packed with vegetables. One of my…
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How to Make Homemade Vegetable Broth from Kitchen Scraps (and Save Money!)
Have you ever looked at your onion peels, carrot tops, celery leaves, or mushroom stems and wondered if they could still be useful? Instead of tossing them in the trash or compost, I save them in a freezer bag until I have enough to make a flavorful homemade vegetable broth. It’s one of my favorite…
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Easy Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy (A Comfort Food Classic Made Simple)
Remember Salisbury steak from school lunches or family dinners growing up? I sure do! It’s one of those nostalgic comfort foods that brings back childhood memories. I don’t remember my mom making it very often, but I always looked forward to it when it showed up on the school lunch menu. Today I’m sharing a…
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Pork Pot Sticker Stir Fry (Better Than Take-out in One Pan!)
Some nights you just need dinner on the table fast—but you still want something that’s colorful, satisfying, and tastes like you put in a lot more effort than you actually did. This Pork Pot Sticker Stir Fry has become one of our favorite weeknight meals. It’s made in one pan, packed with vegetables, uses frozen…
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Roasted Zucchini Soup: The Perfect Way to Use Garden Zucchini
When your garden keeps giving you zucchini, this is one recipe you’ll want to make again and again! Every summer I reach that point where I walk into the garden and think, “How did these zucchini get so big overnight?” If you grow zucchini, you know exactly what I mean! I recently tried a roasted…