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Featured Recipes
Instant Pot Carnitas
When it comes to Mexican cuisine, few dishes tantalize the taste buds quite like carnitas. These succulent, tender shreds of pork, infused with traditional spices, have been a staple of Mexican culinary...
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Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Tater Tot Casserole is a must-have, kid-friendly recipe in my kitchen. This easy dinner recipe is simply the best because it is jam-packed with ground beef, corn, cheese, and crispy tater tots. When...
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This easy chicken cordon bleu casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. An amazing dinner that combines all your favorite flavors of chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese but is super fast to prepare. Cordon...
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Sushi Rice Recipe
This Sushi Rice Recipe is perfectly sticky and slightly sweet, which makes it just rice for making your own sushi rolls or sashimi at home. This sticky rice is easy to make and lasts for days in the refrigerator....
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Authentic Carnitas Recipe | Caramelized, Tender & Flavorful
An authentic Carnitas Recipe that is completely addictive! First, the pork carnitas cook slowly in an Instant Pot, in a Dutch oven, or your slow cooker. You pick your favorite! After shredding the tender...
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Roasted Baby Potatoes
In the oven or the air fryer, roasted baby potatoes are one of my favorite side dish recipes, especially in the fall when the weather starts to turn cool! This recipe is simply the best, honestly....
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Chopped Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Thai Chicken Salad is hands-down the best salad I have ever made! Fresh, healthy greens combine with grilled and marinated chicken, veggies, peanuts, a spicy Thai peanut sauce, and sweet chili...
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Popular Recipes
Our Best and Most Popular Fall Recipes
The air is getting cooler and the leaves are turning which means it is time to break out those fall recipes and start cooking with apples, pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, and cabbage. I have put together...
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Simple Pork Carnitas Enchiladas
When I make carnitas I always make a large batch. It always makes sense to do so and there are so many great dishes you can make from the carnitas (Mexican pulled pork). This carnitas enchilada recipe...
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Quick and Tasty Enchilada Sauce
Enchiladas are one of my favorite dishes and a go-to weeknight dinner for our family. Whenever I make them, I usually will use a store bought canned sauce. I always say I want to make the sauce myself...
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Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Tater Tot Casserole is a must-have, kid-friendly recipe in my kitchen. This easy dinner recipe is simply the best because it is jam-packed with ground beef, corn, cheese, and crispy tater tots. When...
Read More about Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This easy chicken cordon bleu casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. An amazing dinner that combines all your favorite flavors of chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese but is super fast to prepare. Cordon...
Read More about Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Sushi Rice Recipe
This Sushi Rice Recipe is perfectly sticky and slightly sweet, which makes it just rice for making your own sushi rolls or sashimi at home. This sticky rice is easy to make and lasts for days in the refrigerator....
Read More about Sushi Rice Recipe
Main Dishes
Our Best and Most Popular Fall Recipes
The air is getting cooler and the leaves are turning which means it is time to break out those fall recipes and start cooking with apples, pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, and cabbage. I have put together...
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Crispy Carnitas and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas
Here is another quick, easy and delicious recipe to use carnitas in. These crispy carnitas and onion quesadillas are perfect for a weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. The combination of rich...
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Simple Pork Carnitas Enchiladas
When I make carnitas I always make a large batch. It always makes sense to do so and there are so many great dishes you can make from the carnitas (Mexican pulled pork). This carnitas enchilada recipe...
Read More about Simple Pork Carnitas Enchiladas
Quick and Tasty Enchilada Sauce
Enchiladas are one of my favorite dishes and a go-to weeknight dinner for our family. Whenever I make them, I usually will use a store bought canned sauce. I always say I want to make the sauce myself...
Read More about Quick and Tasty Enchilada Sauce
Instant Pot Carnitas
When it comes to Mexican cuisine, few dishes tantalize the taste buds quite like carnitas. These succulent, tender shreds of pork, infused with traditional spices, have been a staple of Mexican culinary...
Read More about Instant Pot Carnitas
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Tater Tot Casserole is a must-have, kid-friendly recipe in my kitchen. This easy dinner recipe is simply the best because it is jam-packed with ground beef, corn, cheese, and crispy tater tots. When...
Read More about Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Desserts
Air Fryer S'mores
Air Fryer S'mores are the perfect dessert idea when the weather or time isn't cooperating for building a fire. Making a s'more in the air fryer creates a perfectly toasted marshmallow and melts the milk...
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Homemade Ice Cream Cake
Do you need the perfect dessert recipe for a birthday celebration or summer party? This Homemade Ice Cream Cake is exactly what you are looking for and you won't believe how easy it is to make at home!...
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Lemon Olive Oil Cake
If you love a flavorful, moist cake that is super easy to make, you will definitely want this Lemon Olive Oil Cake recipe! It's a one-bowl dessert recipe and you'll love the strong lemon flavor in every...
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Looking for an amazing breakfast recipe for a special occasion? A cinnamon coffee cake is just what you are looking for! This is the best coffee cake recipe ever because of the sour cream used in the batter,...
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Canning Apple Pie Filling
If you have extra apples on hand this fall, you HAVE to try canning apple pie filling! This recipe is so easy to make and no, you do not need a pressure canner to do it. You can use a water bath instead....
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Pumpkin Roll Recipe
This pumpkin roll recipe is one of my best fall recipes! A light and fluffy pumpkin sheet cake rolls around an amazing cream cheese frosting that has whipped cream folded into it. The frosting is heavenly!...
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Salads
Our Best and Most Popular Fall Recipes
The air is getting cooler and the leaves are turning which means it is time to break out those fall recipes and start cooking with apples, pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, and cabbage. I have put together...
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Restaurant Style Ranch
It has taken years of failed recipes, but thanks to TikTok, I present to you the perfect Restaurant Style Ranch dressing recipe you can make at home! The secret to this recipe is having the right brand...
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Shrimp Salad Recipe
This shrimp salad is a delicious and refreshing meal recipe that's perfect when you are looking for something healthy to eat but want something that doesn't taste healthy! It's easy to make, packed...
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Easy Taco Salad Recipe
Are you looking for a quick and easy taco salad recipe? Look no further! This recipe for taco salad is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. It's full of flavor and can...
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Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
This balsamic vinaigrette recipe uses garlic and mustard as its base to give it an amazing depth of flavor. It comes together in less than five minutes and is worth the tiny amount of extra effort....
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Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Loaded Baked Potato Salad is packed with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and a dash of mayo to make it taste like your favorite stuffed potato. This creamy recipe will turn your potato salad haters into...
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