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Spicy Italian Sausage and Orecchiette Pasta

Spicy Italian Sausage and Orecchiette Pasta🍖 Main

Hearty ear-shaped pasta tossed with browned spicy Italian pork sausage, bitter broccoli rabe, and a garlic-laced tomato sauce.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 20 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 680 cal
sausageitalian-inspiredpasta
Garlic Butter Sheet Pan Steak

Garlic Butter Sheet Pan Steak🍖 Main

This quick and convenient one-pan dinner brings together succulent beef with vibrant oven-roasted produce, all enhanced by a delicious butter and garlic drizzle that makes busy evening cooking effortless.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 25 min cook · 👥 2 servings · 🔥 887 cal
italiansheet pansteak
Pasta al Limone

Pasta al Limone🍖 Main

A delightfully simple dish made with lemon, Parmesan, and butter.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 25 min cook · 👥 2 servings · 🔥 860 cal
pastalemonchicken
Seasoned Beef Quesadilla

Seasoned Beef Quesadilla🍖 Main

Savor a perfectly crisped tortilla filled with flavorful spiced beef and gooey melted cheese, creating an irresistibly delicious quesadilla.

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 713 cal
mexicanquickeasy
Marinated Steak Bites and Gnocchi

Marinated Steak Bites and Gnocchi🍖 Main

Tender, seasoned beef cubes pair beautifully with golden-crisped potato dumplings in this simple, weeknight dinner that everyone will love.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 632 cal
quickeasyfamily-friendly
Hearty Baked Ziti

Hearty Baked Ziti🍖 Main

This simple pasta bake delivers all the cozy satisfaction of traditional lasagna while requiring far less effort. Ground Italian sausage combines with marinara, creamy ricotta cheese, melted mozzarella, and sharp Parmesan to create a gloriously cheesy, bubbling dish with a beautiful golden-brown top.

⏱ 20 min prep · 🍳 50 min cook · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 642 cal
Italianpastacasserole
Homemade Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch

Homemade Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch🍖 Main

A comforting, from-scratch chicken and dumplings recipe using a whole chicken to create a rich, homemade stock, topped with fluffy buttermilk drop dumplings.

⏱ 30 min prep · 🍳 120 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 680 cal
comfort-fooddinnerpoultry
Creamy Chicken and Green Bean Casserole with Caramelized Onion Crust

Creamy Chicken and Green Bean Casserole with Caramelized Onion Crust🍖 Main

Swapped sour cream for a mayo-lemon blend for a tangier, richer filling, and replaced French fried onions with slowly caramelized fresh onions topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs for a more elevated, homemade crust.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 55 min cook · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 620 cal
casserolechickencomfort food

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Creamy Ranch Chicken Casserole

Creamy Ranch Chicken Casserole🍖 Main

This irresistible chicken and pasta bake brings together savory bacon, zesty ranch seasoning, melted cheese, and tender poultry in a single dish that's bursting with mouthwatering taste.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 40 min cook · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 605 cal
americancasseroleone pot
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
Creamy Meatballs & Gravy

Creamy Meatballs & Gravy🍖 Main

Tender beef spheres gently simmered in a velvety, savory onion sauce.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 255 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 612 cal
slow cookerbeefdinner
Wagyu Beef & Bok Choy Umami Pasta

Wagyu Beef & Bok Choy Umami Pasta🍖 Main

A rich, savory fusion pasta featuring tender ground Wagyu beef and the refreshing crunch of bok choy in a silky umami glaze.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 620 cal
beefpastacomfort-food
Oklahoma-Style Smash Burgers

Oklahoma-Style Smash Burgers🍖 Main

Our top choice for smash burgers takes inspiration from Oklahoma's onion burger tradition by incorporating a generous portion of finely sliced onions directly onto the meat before pressing it flat.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 736 cal
burgersmash burgerquick
Autumn Chicken Harvest Bowl

Autumn Chicken Harvest Bowl🍖 Main

Roasted sweet potatoes, hearty wild rice, tender chicken, and fresh kale come together with tangy balsamic dressing! Perfect for weekly meal planning, easy on your wallet, and far more delicious than anything prepackaged!

⏱ 20 min prep · 🍳 25 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 620 cal
main dishhealthymeal prep
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

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