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French onion meatballs combine all the flavors and ingredients found in a classic French onion soup, packing them int...

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Acorn Squash Soup

This richly flavored creamy acorn squash soup is the poster child for fall cooking. In fact, it doesn’t feel like f...

Spaghetti squash is usually relegated to side dish status on the dinner table. Steamed, roasted, or microwaved, it mi...

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Southern Butter Beans

This recipe is chock-full of everything you’d want in Southern butter beans. Bacon, ham hock, chicken stock, aromat...

This creamy Cajun potato soup is hearty, full of goodness and Cajun flavor. Andouille sausage, the "holy trinity" of ...

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Seafood Boil in a Bag

Seafood boil in a bag? Yes! Add shrimp, crab, corn, potatoes, smoked sausage, and spicy, seasoned butter to a cooking...

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Cajun Pasta

This 5-ingredient Cajun pasta is creamy and rich. Smoked sausage and frozen seasoning blend make it quick, easy, and ...

This Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo begins with a dark roux and is a rich, deeply flavored chicken and andouille ste...

This Depression Era peanut butter bread is not too sweet, and was developed during the depression when eggs, oil, and...

To make this California BLT chopped bagel, you'll chop bacon, tomato, avocado, and lettuce into a smear of chive crea...

These pimento cheese deviled eggs put a Southern twist on deviled eggs, a staple at every potluck, church picnic, bac...

These Boston cream pie cupcakes are everything you love about Boston cream pie—the fluffy vanilla cake, pastry crea...

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Hoppin John

Hoppin' John is a hearty dish made by slowly simmering black-eyed peas with pork and vegetables, thought to bring luc...

These tuna and artichoke wraps are so tasty, you might want to eat the filling with just a fork over lettuce, but no ...

This copycat Cheddar’s Key West chicken and shrimp dish, with a delicious homemade pineapple pico de gallo, is pack...

I'm going to show you my version of the famous New Orleans restaurant's famous fried chicken, Dooky Chase-Style Fried...

This creamy Cajun shrimp and sausage pasta dish was inspired by the flavors of gumbo. Like lots of gumbos, this recip...

This Cajun shrimp and sausage pasta bake is fast to assemble featuring andouille sausage and shrimp in a creamy Cajun...

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Smothered Cabbage

This down-home smothered cabbage dish is a family favorite. The addition of a ham hock and pork shank adds richness a...

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Corned Beef Roast

This corned beef roast is easy to prepare for the oven and wonderful to eat. Plan to roast for about one hour per pound.

This old-fashioned peach cobbler recipe uses fresh peaches and a buttery cobbler topping that's made form scratch. It...

I grew up with this chicken and rice casserole recipe. My Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a ...

I am going to give you my Creole gumbo recipe. I learned to cook from my mother and grandmother who were born and rai...

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Best Jambalaya

A spicy jambalaya with chicken, andouille sausage, rice, and Cajun seasonings that's easy to make in one pot.

Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve wit...

Tasty hamburger "steaks" smothered in gravy and onions. Serve with hot rice or potatoes for an easy-to-make dinner cl...

This wonderful pimento cheese with jalapeño can be used to spice up grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crack...

This corn casserole is truly the most delicious stuff! A bit like a cross between corn soufflé and a slightly sweet ...

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Deep-Fried Oreos

Deep-fried Oreos are a carnival favorite where I grew up. Oreos get dipped into pancake batter and fried — yummy! Y...

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Clam Chowder

This delicious clam chowder is cream-based and calls for the traditional chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes...

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Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi pot roast is the perfect dish to make in the slow cooker with a chuck roast, gravy, and pepperoncini pepp...

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Scalloped Potatoes

These classic scalloped potatoes are tender, creamy, and delicious. This is the way my mother always made her scallop...

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Bananas Foster

Bananas foster is made by cooking sliced bananas and walnuts in a buttery rum sauce and serving it over vanilla ice c...

Fried cabbage is a favorite at Mammaw's house! Bacon is fried until crispy, then sautéed with cabbage and onion in t...

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Homemade Corn Dogs

I love the corn dogs you buy at carnivals but wanted to make them at home so I created this easy batter for frankfurt...

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Roasted Pork Loin

Succulent pork loin with fragrant garlic, rosemary, and wine.

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Gnocchi

Gnocchi is simple to make with just three ingredients: mashed potato, flour, and egg. This recipe is one my family ha...

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Traditional Gyro Meat

This delicious gyro meat is the closest I've come to emulating my favorite Mediterranean restaurant's recipe. The Gre...

This pineapple glaze for ham has been a holiday tradition in our house for years! Any leftover ham is delicious, serv...

Mom made us fried chicken livers because they were cheap, and now the convenience stores sell them in the South! Use ...

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Pinakbet

Pinakbet is a vegetable-based dish from the Philippines that can be served as an everyday dish or when you have compa...

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Egg Bites

This baked egg bites recipe is an easy version of the egg bites made popular by that famous chain coffeehouse. I like...

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Tri Tip Roast

This tri-tip roast is very easy to make and tender. I came up with this recipe since I couldn't find many for this cu...

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Baked Salmon in Foil

This baked salmon in foil is a delicious recipe. I bought a large piece of wild salmon and made this when we had gues...

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Roast Leg of Lamb

This leg of lamb recipe is simple to prepare with thin slices of garlic and rosemary. Cooking peeled potatoes in the ...

This crockpot green beans and potatoes recipe is easy to make in your slow cooker. I make this dish often, but I have...

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Boiled Chicken

This boiled chicken recipe is a wonderful basic recipe for many uses. Boiled chicken meat is called for in many other...

Maple and brown sugar oatmeal is super easy to make. I was tired of buying the packages, so I decided to experiment a...

Cooking salmon in parchment paper is the best way to steam with great taste.

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Muesli

This muesli recipe is a nutritious and delicious breakfast cereal. Use any dried fruit you desire. You can also use a...

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Greek Chicken

This Greek chicken recipe is great for summer grilling season! I serve it with sliced tomatoes, feta cheese, and garl...

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Slow Cooker Lengua

Beef tongue is a very tender, tasty meat. Don't let the cut of meat scare you; you will be pleasantly surprised. Find...

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Balsamic Chicken

This balsamic chicken recipe is a tasty, easy-to-make dish — my husband loves it. Sometimes I cut the chicken into ...

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Roast Pheasant

This roast pheasant recipe is quick, simple, and has an autumn feel. It is very good roasted with diced potatoes, car...

Don't let the simplicity of this baked pork chops recipe fool you. Served with a salad and a fast side dish, these po...

These garlic butter clams are so simple but so good. Steamed clams are served in their own liquor. Serve with crusty ...

This Instant Pot recipe for frozen salmon requires no thawing. The fillets stay warm and moist without overcooking.

Learn how to cook red snapper fillets with this recipe for pan-seared fish. It's great for those with gourmet tastes ...

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Sweetbreads

Sweetbread meat is from the gland of cattle, and this is how my husband and I prepare them. We like to cook them in t...

Chicken and bell peppers are stir-fried with onions and balsamic vinegar for a yummy meal with an outstanding flavor ...

This is the best chicken and potato curry you will ever have. It is also very good with a side of basmati rice. This ...

Pork chops and apples are spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg in this sweet and savory fall recipe. It's a guaranteed fav...

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Fried Soft-Shell Crab

These fried soft-shell crabs are crisp and delicious — you can eat the whole crab! This is my favorite food.

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Megans Granola

My daughter and I came up with this granola recipe and it is absolutely wonderful. Several of my children, who typica...

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French Toast Sticks

I never liked French toast, but these sticks are the best. No need to have syrup or anything, they are good as-is.

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Garlic Shrimp Kabobs

These shrimp kabobs are quick and easy to make — perfect for beginners. It requires minimal ingredients but is burs...

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Spicy Tuna Rolls

Even if you're new to sushi making, this recipe for spicy tuna rolls is easy to make at home.

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Cretons

Cretons is a pork spread that used to be very popular amongst French Canadians working in the woods. This is best app...

This chicken and asparagus pasta is light but super tasty. Made with fresh asparagus and seasoned chicken.

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Turkey Kofta Kebabs

These turkey kofta kebabs were introduced to me about 20 years ago by my Persian neighbor. I never actually got his r...

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Sinigang na Bangus

In this Filipino fish recipe, bangus (milkfish) is stewed in a flavorful, slightly sour tamarind broth with lots of v...

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German Hamburgers

Frikadellen, the original hamburger, are served like a flattened meatball with string beans and salad. I also like to...

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Stovetop Granola

A delicious quick and easy granola with almonds and dried cranberries that is made on the stovetop. Feel free to add ...

Here, we coat leeks in a bit of cornstarch then pan-fry for a crispy topping for the salmon. Spreading horseradish-sp...

Adding nutty Gruyère atop the chicken at the very end and popping it under the broiler takes this dish from deliciou...

Enjoy classic shrimp scampi lightened up with zucchini noodles in place of pasta. The tomatoes add some sweetness and...

Currants add a pop of sweetness to the roasted red pepper and arugula topping on this easy chicken cutlet recipe.

Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this heal...

Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing gets made in the same bowl that the salad is ...

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Chicken Salad

This chicken salad recipe combines Greek-style yogurt and mayonnaise for a creamy dressing. Sweet apple, toasty hazel...

Salmon fillets cook quickly and are coated with a delicious creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini and Italian sea...

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Pesto Salmon

Herby and bright pesto coats tender salmon fillets in this quick and healthy fish dish. Colorful cherry tomatoes burs...

Sweet and savory find harmony in this salad dotted with ripe melon and tossed in a lemony dressing. Melon balls are s...

In this easy dinner recipe, convenient canned salmon is transformed into satisfying pan-seared salmon patties that ar...

We replaced pasta with cauliflower in this creamy low-carb "mac" and cheese. A sprinkle of Parmesan on top and a quic...

For a steak that's deliciously tender, flavorful and not too fatty, we reach for strip (also known as New York strip ...

In this spin, we coat this blackened chicken with spices common to Cajun cooking, like dried thyme and cayenne pepper...

Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve...

Traditional Caesar salad dressing uses egg yolk to make it creamy. Here we use mayo instead for the same rich results...

Cheese and pepper star in this simple Italian dish. While the combo is traditionally tossed with pasta, we toss Parme...

This tofu-topped watercress salad is a fresh, plant-based meal perfect for when you want something hearty but are loo...

This vibrant, colorful dish is great for those who love a little heat. Adjust the amount of chile-garlic sauce accord...

Amp up your veggie servings with this healthy cauliflower fried rice for a quick low-carb dinner.

Inspired by artichoke dip, we made a creamy cheese topping to serve on quick-cooking chicken breast cutlets for an oh...

Coconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy Thai-inspired coconut...

Tender salmon tops a hearty salad of red cabbage, carrots and avocados tossed with a creamy dill vinaigrette in this ...

These pan-seared scallops come together in just 20 minutes for a delicious, easy dinner. You'll want some whole-wheat...

These healthy Greek-inspired cauliflower rice bowls topped with feta, olives, veggies and grilled chicken are impress...

If you like Buffalo wings, you'll love this quick skillet Buffalo chicken recipe. Chicken cutlets are sautéed, then ...

This crispy cod recipe shows you how to make golden fish that's not deep-fried, to put a healthy twist on a classic. ...