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Cheeseburger Pizza

The best Cheeseburger Pizza recipe cut into slices and ready to serve!This Papa John’s Cheeseburger Pizza copycat recipe has a special sauce spread on a crispy pizza crust then topped with ground beef, mozzarella, pickles, and onion. It’s a fun and unique pizza flavor that everyone loves! How to make Cheeseburger Pizza: Assemble: Pre-bake homemade pizza crust for 6 minutes. Cook ground beef in a skillet…

Penne alla Vodka

The best Penne Alla Vodka recipe in a large pan, garnished with fresh basil leaves and parmesan cheese.Our easy Penne alla Vodka recipe is creamy, flavorful, and restaurant worthy! We love to garnish it with parmesan and fresh basil and serve with breadsticks. How to make Penne alla Vodka: Make Sauce: Heat olive oil and butter over medium low heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and crushed red pepper.…

Kidney Beet Burgers

a woman's hand on a kidney beet burger with a bite taken out of it.These gorgeous Kidney Beet Burgers are so easy to make and jam-packed with flavor! A budget-friendly mix of canned beans, shredded beets, oats, and seasonings makes each bite tender and meaty. If you love homemade veggie burgers, you’ll also enjoy my Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers, Chickpea Burgers, and Best Veggie Burgers as well!  I’ve…

Slow Cooker Swiss Steak

This comforting, slow cooker swiss steak without tomatoes is made with real food ingredients. It’s a high-protein meal that the whole family will love. Prepare this round steak recipe in the slow cooker in the morning. You’ll love how conve…

Seafood Pasta

A pan filled with a creamy Seafood Pasta recipe loaded with shrimp, clams, mussels, and scallops.This easy Seafood Pasta recipe is perfect when you want a quick and easy gourmet meal; it can be ready to eat in under 30-minutes. How to make Seafood Pasta: Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water, until al dente. Drain noodles but reserve 1 cup…

White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

White pizza cut into slices, on a pizza peel.This homemade White Pizza recipe ditches the red sauce for a base made with olive oil, garlic, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture. We top it with more white cheeses and bake until it’s bubbly and golden. How to make White Pizza: Roll out and pre-bake Pizza Dough for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and…

Mexican Torta

A Mexican Torta recipe with breaded, crispy chicken (chicken milanese), cheese, refried beans, guacamole, and pickled peppers on a white plate.Mexican Tortas (or Torta Mexicana) is a popular sandwich in Mexico with crispy, breaded chicken (chicken milanese), cheese, refried beans, guacamole, and pickled peppers. It’s one of my very favorite sandwiches! How to make a Mexican Torta: Cook Chicken: Pound the chicken breast halves until they are thin (or slice the chicken horizontally into thin…

The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce

A jar filled with an easy homemade bbq sauce recipe spilling over the edge with a basting brush in it.It’s so easy to make our Homemade BBQ Sauce recipe and I bet you have what you need. It has the perfect balance of smokey, tangy, and sweet and we use it for marinating, dipping, and grilling. How to make Homemade BBQ Sauce: Combine: Add all ingredients to a saucepan and mix. Cook over medium…

Black Bean Burgers

Veggie burger with a black bean patty, layered with fresh tomato slices, shredded lettuce, and guacamole, served in a soft bun on a wooden board. Blurred background shows additional ingredients and another burger.I started making Black Bean Burgers about 10 years ago and we’ve been enjoying them ever since. I absolutely LOVE beans, so making them into a burger was not a stretch. These are an easy 30-minute meal that’s vegan with a gluten-free option. They’re a meatless burger you WILL want to eat! Believe me, I…

Baked Mac and Cheese

The best Baked Mac and Cheese recipe in a square baking dish with a spoonful being lifted up.This is the most drool-worthy, best Baked Mac and Cheese recipe, with a homemade cheesy sauce, crispy bacon, and golden buttery breadcrumbs. It is totally restaurant-worthy and will win over the whole family! How to make Baked Mac and Cheese: Cook Pasta and Bacon: Cook your favorite pasta according to package instructions, but just until…

Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Cream

close up on 3 crispy cauliflower tacos on a plate.Cauliflower goes from ‘blah’ to ‘yum!’ in these Crispy Cauliflower Tacos! Panko-coated cauliflower is roasted until golden, then drizzled with chipotle cream to make this easy taco recipe a must-try for weeknight meals and Taco Tuesday. Looking for more plant-based taco recipes? You’ll also love these Shredded Tofu Tacos, Spicy Potato Tacos, and Jackfruit Tacos!…

Flour Tortillas

A stack of homemade flour tortillas on a clean kitchen cloth, ready to serve.Nothing compares to soft, homemade Flour Tortillas made with just 5 simple pantry ingredients. They are easy, quick, and taste so fresh! How to make Flour Tortillas: Make the Dough: Stir flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Add butter and slowly mix in hot water, a little at a time, until a dough forms.…

Mini BBQ Meatloaf

Mini BBQ meatloaves topped with cheese on a plate with recipe title on bottom of photoA family favorite gets a mini makeover! These Mini BBQ Meatloaf are easy MINI meatloaves! These are full of flavor and the best comfort food when you’re craving a hearty dinner. Mini meatloaf takes less time to bake than a traditional meatloaf making this the best meatloaf recipe for weeknights. Traditional meatloaf has a long…

Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat)

The best Taco Bell Mexican Pizza recipe served on a wooden cutting board, cut into fourths and topped with olives, chopped tomatoes, green onions, and sour cream.This Taco Bell Mexican Pizza copycat recipe tastes better (and is healthier) then the one from the drive thru, and so fun for any night of the week. How to make Mexican Pizza: Assemble and Bake: Cook ground beef, season with taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Lightly pan fry the corn tortillas in…

Cevapi

The best Cevapi recipe served on a plate with fresh pita bread, ajvar sauce, and sprinkled with chopped onion.You’re going to love this Balkan-inspired Cevapi recipe with sausages, ajvar sauce, onions and a warm pita. It’s easy to make and loaded with flavor. How to make Cevapi (an overview): Prep Sausage Meat: Combine ground meat, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, onion, water, and baking soda in a bowl and mix until combined. Refrigerate for…

Chiles Rellenos

A plate with chile relleno topped with salsa roja.This easy Chiles Rellenos recipe is a popular Mexican dish consisting of roasted poblano chiles stuffed with cheese, battered, and fried until golden and crispy. How to make Chiles Rellenos: Prep Peppers: Broil peppers on a baking sheet until blackened on both sides. Steam in a bag, then peel outer skin off. Make a slit…

Shrimp and Grits

The best Shrimp and Grits recipe served in a bowl topped with flavorful shrimp and a delicious sauce.It doesn’t get better than homemade Shrimp and Grits and this recipe is the real deal, with perfectly creamy and flavorful grits topped with fresh shrimp and a delicious gravy. How to make Shrimp and Grits: Cook Grits: Bring broth to a boil then slowly pour in the grits, whisking the entire time to prevent…

Thai Basil Chicken

A pan filled with an easy Thai Basil Chicken recipe with ground chicken and fresh vegetables sautéed in a flavorful sauce.This Thai Basil Chicken recipe is a simple and delicious meal made in 30 minutes or less with ground chicken and veggies cooked in a flavorful sauce. How to make Thai Basil Chicken: Sauté Veggies and Cook Chicken: In a large skillet or wok heat oil over medium high heat (I love this oil sprayer/pourer)…

Corn Pasta Salad

corn and zucchini and peppers and pasta and tomatoes all mixed together in a clear bowlEasy salad recipes are the best in summer and this Corn Pasta Salad is one of my favorites. Made with tortellini, corn and lots of grilled veggies, this simple pasta salad has a homemade Italian vinaigrette. Similar to my Pesto Pasta Salad and my Pizza Pasta Salad, I used cheese tortellini in this recipe –…

Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

A bowl of tortellini pasta is topped with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. In the background, theres a small bowl of extra pesto, a bowl of grated cheese, and wooden serving utensils on a striped cloth.Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect simple dinner or potluck dish! It’s like a pasta salad but made with cheese tortellini, basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts! It’s a hearty pesto pasta salad that I can never stop eating. I think I could live on tortellini…especially with my homemade pesto! Making a Tortellini…

Pizza Dough

A homemade Pizza Dough recipe rolled out and surrounded by the supplies for a homemade pepperoni pizza.This homemade Pizza Dough recipe is a staple everyone needs, made with inexpensive pantry ingredients and it can be cooked in the oven, air fryer, pizza oven, or on the grill. Pizza Night Made Easy Ready to Get Saucy? This Pizza Dough is the Perfect Base From Dough to Delicious: My Foolproof Pizza Dough Recipe…

Chicken and Rice Enchiladas

A pan filled with Chicken and Rice Enchiladas baked until the cheese is melted and chopped cilantro sprinkled on top.I can’t think of many cozier dinners than Chicken and Rice Enchiladas, loaded with beans, corn, veggies and a creamy sauce, and baked with enchilada sauce and cheese. How to make Chicken and Rice Enchiladas: Make Filling: In a very large bowl, combine all ingredients except for the tortillas and enchilada sauce then stir to…

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