All Recipes: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast & Desserts

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Fall-Apart Tender Beef Stew

Slow-Cooked Beef Stew

4.33 (6 Ratings)
08 Hrs 20 Mins

Coat the beef in flour before browning for a thick, glossy gravy. Enjoy this Simple Slow Cooker Beef Stew as a reliable and…

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Roasted Garlic

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

4.67 (6 Ratings)
30 Mins

Roast vegetables to create a rich sauce in this Butternut Squash Pasta. Roasted squash adds a thick consistency without heavy…

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

4.17 (6 Ratings)
40 Mins

Ready in 40 min, this Skillet Cookie is a sharable treat. The heavy cast iron pan distributes heat evenly to create crisp edges…

Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta

Chicken Penne Pasta

4.50 (6 Ratings)
30 Mins

Use a fast sear and starchy emulsion for this Chicken Penne Pasta. This method keeps the sauce smooth for a Quick Weeknight…

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

4.50 (6 Ratings)
20 Mins

Shatter-crisp Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Adding baking powder helps create a crunch without deep frying.

Garlic Sauteed Mushrooms in 30 Minutes

Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic

4.67 (6 Ratings)
30 Mins

Golden and savory Sauteed Mushrooms make a rich side dish. Avoid stirring during cooking to ensure they brown properly instead of…

Homemade Soup Stock: Roasted Bone Method

How to Make Soup Stock: Roasted

4.83 (6 Ratings)
06 Hrs 40 Mins

Wondering how to make soup stock at home? Roasting the bones first adds a rich color and depth that boiling alone cannot provide…

Garlic Paprika Shrimp in 15 Minutes

Garlic Paprika Shrimp

4.50 (6 Ratings)
15 Mins

Smoked paprika and garlic powder season this Garlic Paprika Shrimp. A high heat sear creates a mahogany crust for a snappy meal…

Mahogany-Skinned Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Quail

Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Quail

4.69 (13 Ratings)
50 Mins

Ready in 50 min, Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Quail is a savory meal. Using softened butter with garlic creates a mahogany skin for…

Authentic Mexican Horchata with Cinnamon

Creamy Mexican Horchata

4.17 (6 Ratings)
08 Hrs 15 Mins

A long cold soak creates a creamy base without heavy cream. This Mexican Horchata is for home cooks wanting a refreshing drink…

Black Pepper Chicken with Oyster Sauce

Black Pepper Chicken

4.17 (6 Ratings)
30 Mins

A savory and peppery result defines this Black Pepper Chicken. Cornstarch creates a glossy finish for a professional touch.

Crispy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

4.50 (6 Ratings)
25 Mins

Many baked fish recipes end up soggy. This Parmesan Crusted Tilapia uses panko breadcrumbs for a crisp topping and is ready in…

Braised Short Ribs in Red Grape Juice

Braised Short Ribs

4.50 (6 Ratings)
220 Mins

Red grape juice provides a rich base without alcohol. These Braised Short Ribs are for home cooks seeking a hearty and comforting…

Sri Lankan Fish Curry in 35 Minutes

Sri Lankan Fish Curry

4.50 (8 Ratings)
35 Mins

Ready in 35 min, this Sri Lankan Fish Curry is a tangy, creamy dish. Blooming spices in oil creates a deep, earthy base for a…

Creamy Crab Rangoon Dip with Wonton Chips

Crab Rangoon Dip

4.67 (6 Ratings)
35 Mins

Tangy and bubbly Crab Rangoon Dip. A 20-minute bake time ensures the top is golden and bubbly.

Orange Maple Roast Duck with Fresh Orange

Orange Maple Roast Duck

4.50 (6 Ratings)
02 Hrs 5 Mins

Low and slow rendering followed by high heat gives the skin a crackle. This Orange Maple Roast Duck is for families wanting a…

French Baked Eggs on Toast with Sourdough

French Baked Eggs on Toast

4.67 (6 Ratings)
20 Mins

Sourdough, eggs and Gruyère baked in cream make French Baked Eggs on Toast. Butter-toasting the bread keeps it crisp, and the…

Crispy Buffalo Tofu Caesar Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Buffalo Tofu Caesar Salad

4.67 (6 Ratings)
35 Mins

Cornstarch-coated tofu roasts at high heat until crisp, no deep fryer needed. Buffalo Tofu Caesar Salad suits busy cooks wanting…

Mochiko Chicken Bites with Soy and Ginger

Mochiko Chicken Bites

4.14 (7 Ratings)
04 Hrs 35 Mins

Savory-sweet chicken with a thin crust makes these Mochiko Chicken Bites. Glutinous rice flour stays crunchy longer than wheat…

Cheddar Herb Crackers with Rosemary

Cheddar Herb Crackers

4.56 (9 Ratings)
60 Mins

For busy cooks wanting a crunchy snack, these Cheddar Herb Crackers hold their shape because the cold dough chills 30 minutes…