25 recipes found

Slow-Simmered Ragù Napoletano

Slow-Simmered Ragù Napoletano🍖 Main

A deeply savory Southern Italian meat gravy featuring pork spare ribs, beef chuck roast, and Italian sausage, gently braised in tomato base until remarkably robust and delicious.

⏱ 30 min prep · 🍳 180 min cook · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 720 cal
italianneapolitanpasta
Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl

Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl🍖 Main

This beautifully constructed dish features fluffy jasmine rice as its foundation, topped with succulent salmon pieces coated in teriyaki glaze, alongside shredded Asian-style cabbage salad, sliced ripe avocado, and crunchy cucumber rounds. A zesty sriracha-spiked mayonnaise provides the crowning element, drizzled generously over the entire composition.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 5 servings · 🔥 652 cal
asiansalmonrice bowl
Slow-Simmered Ground Beef Ragu over Pappardelle

Slow-Simmered Ground Beef Ragu over Pappardelle🍖 Main

A deeply savory, comforting ground beef and tomato ragu slow-simmered with aromatics and wine, served over wide pappardelle ribbons.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 60 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 650 cal
beefpastacomfort-food
Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshakes

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshakes🍰 Dessert

Rich fudge and freshly made peanut butter drizzle blend together to create an incredibly indulgent milkshake featuring chocolate and peanut butter swirls.

⏱ 10 min prep · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 1914 cal
dessertchocolatepeanut butter
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Creamy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings🍖 Main

Effortless Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings featuring moist poultry that becomes fall-apart tender while simmering in a luscious, velvety broth. Simple dumpling shortcuts transform this cozy dish into a no-fuss comfort food favorite.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 310 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 640 cal
dinneramericanslow cooker
Tender Smoked Ribs

Tender Smoked Ribs🍖 Main

Achieve perfectly tender, smoky ribs featuring an ideal crusty exterior by applying our simple technique with mustard coating, custom spice blend, and apple juice spray.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 300 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 812 cal
smokedbarbecuepork
Loaded Carnitas Bowl

Loaded Carnitas Bowl🍖 Main

Turn yesterday's pork into tonight's triumph by adding some beloved fixings to create these winning Carnitas Bowls.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 10 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 719 cal
carnitasbowlmexican
Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Meatloaf

Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Meatloaf🍖 Main

Heat-loving, comfort food at its finest! Transform traditional meatloaf into something extraordinary with zesty peppers, a melted cheese core, and a tangy-hot finishing sauce.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 60 min cook · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 601 cal
americanmain dishmeatloaf

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Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese🍖 Main

Oven-baked macaroni and cheese featuring tangy cheddar and Parmesan cheeses in a luxuriously smooth, generously sauced foundation, crowned with crispy breadcrumb finish.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 35 min cook · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 621 cal
vegetariancomfort foodcasserole
Loaded Breakfast Nachos

Loaded Breakfast Nachos🍖 Main

This morning twist on nachos features scrambled eggs, savory sausage, hearty beans, and gooey melted cheese. Simply pile on whatever extras you love, and you've got breakfast ready to enjoy!

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 5 min cook · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 700 cal
breakfastamericannachos
Fudgy Chocolate Cake

Fudgy Chocolate Cake🍰 Dessert

Indulge your cocoa cravings with this ultimate chocolate dessert. The texture is incredibly rich and tender, earning countless glowing testimonials from delighted bakers.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 35 min cook · 👥 12 servings · 🔥 767 cal
chocolatecakedessert
Classic Ground Beef Tacos

Classic Ground Beef Tacos🍖 Main

The best ever homemade version of white people tacos, including pico de gallo and guacamole

⏱ 45 min prep · 🍳 40 min cook · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 1398 cal
tacostex-mexground beef
Gourmet Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Gourmet Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches🍖 Main

An elevated, bistro-style take on this beloved bar staple, showcasing chicken thighs soaked in tangy buttermilk brine and fried until golden and crunchy, then coated with nutty brown butter hot sauce and finished with a cool, creamy blue cheese-celery coleslaw.

⏱ 45 min prep · 🍳 30 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 875 cal
americandinnerlunch
Velvety Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Velvety Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce🍖 Main

Luxuriously soft pasta pockets bathed in an incredibly silky, luscious cream sauce featuring sun dried tomatoes! Ready in half an hour for busy evenings, but elegant enough to serve guests!

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 620 cal
pastaitaliancream sauce
Crispy Taco Casserole

Crispy Taco Casserole🍖 Main

Forget about mushy textures! This layered taco bake features crisp-fried corn tortillas that hold up beautifully when piled high with seasoned ground beef, beans, salsa, and melted cheese.

⏱ 20 min prep · 🍳 30 min cook · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 669 cal
mexicancasserolebeef
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla

Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla🍖 Main

Fire up that skillet and maintain the heat, because once you taste this golden, melty Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla, you'll be reaching for seconds immediately.

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 5 min cook · 👥 1 servings · 🔥 724 cal
quickamericanappetizer
Southwest Spice Blend Beef Bowls

Southwest Spice Blend Beef Bowls🍖 Main

A flavorful beef bowl featuring chili powder, garlic, and cumin-spiced ground beef served over fluffy rice with fresh tomato salsa, lime crema, Monterey Jack cheese, and blue corn tortilla chips.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 25 min cook · 👥 2 servings · 🔥 1030 cal
beefrice bowlsouthwest
Decadent Nutella Cheesecake

Decadent Nutella Cheesecake🍰 Dessert

This hazelnut spread cheesecake features abundant Nutella throughout the creamy filling and chocolate ganache crown. The result is a velvety-textured dessert that needs no water bath for baking.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 60 min cook · 👥 12 servings · 🔥 615 cal
dessertcheesecakenutella
Fudgy Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Fudgy Chocolate Strawberry Cake🍰 Dessert

Ideal for a romantic February celebration, this dessert pairs an intensely moist cocoa-based layer with vibrant strawberry icing made entirely from real fruit. For an extra luxurious touch, finish with a glossy chocolate glaze!

⏱ 35 min prep · 🍳 26 min cook · 👥 12 servings · 🔥 967 cal
dessertcakechocolate
Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe

Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe🍖 Main

Creamy and comforting without extra steps. This 5-ingredient stovetop version skips the roux and comes together right in the pasta pot.

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 733 cal
comfort foodpastaquick

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