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    Miso Butter Roasted Chicken

    I love this recipe for its simple front-end prep. Spatchcock the chicken yourself or ask your butcher to spatchcock it...


    Dry-Rub Grilled Pork Chops over Cannellini Greens

    My family was not a huge fan of pork until I tried this pork chops and green beans recipe. Feel...


    Plum Pork Spicy Meatballs with Bok Choy and Zucchini

    I am a huge fan of sweet, salty and spicy, and now I'm trying to make healthier choices. This recipe...


    Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup

    This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and...


    Mango Chicken Thighs with Basil-Coconut Sauce

    This recipe brings the restaurant to my home kitchen. And it’s easy, too! The meal comes together quickly and fills...


    Pork and Hominy Stew

    This pork hominy stew, also known as pozole, is a delicious southwestern delicacy. I moved it to the slow cooker...


    Cherry Chip Waffles with Cherry Syrup

    While on a recent trip to Door County, Wisconsin, for a family reunion, I created this yummy recipe using some...


    Cast-Iron Loaded Breakfast Biscuits

    These biscuits are full of hearty breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, mushrooms and cheese! They are perfect to bake up...

    Cheesy Caramelized Onion Skillet Bread

    This appetizer is perfect for a football game or informal party, but it came about because I have two sons...


    Chocolate-Stuffed Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie

    A surprise chocolate filling makes this peanut butter chocolate skillet cookie extra delicious! Serve warm from the oven with a...


    Baked Cannellini Beans

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...


    Peach Sugar Cookie Crumble

    This is like peach crisp with a sugar cookie topping. Since it uses canned peaches, you don't have to save...


    Muffuletta Wellingtons

    This recipe is inspired by the muffuletta, a sandwich originating in New Orleans that's made with deli meat and olive...


    Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes

    This scalloped potatoes with apples dish is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same...


    Weeknight Skillet Spinach Pie

    I love sneaking extra veggies into my kids’ dinners, especially with this skillet spinach pie recipe. Because of this pie's...


    Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake

    This recipe is one of my favorites! The tropical flavors remind me of being on vacation with my family in...


    Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread

    I love popcorn and lots of spice and heat. Recently, I have been dabbling with ghost peppers and came up...

    Turtle Skillet

    This caramel-chocolate dip with buttery biscuit dippers is delicious! You can use refrigerated croissants instead of biscuits for a flakier...


    Cast-Iron White Chocolate Tart

    This decadent dessert is worth every calorie. If you aren't a fan of citrus, leave out the orange flavoring and...


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    76 Award-Winning Soup Recipes

    Treat yourself to a warm and comforting meal that is guaranteed delicious with one of our best soup recipes.


    Instant Pot Beef Shank

    Beef shanks are traditionally slow-cooked for hours, but this easy Instant Pot beef shank recipe showcases their rich, beefy flavor...


    Pressure-Cooker Chipotle Porcupine Meatballs

    My family loves porcupine meatballs. We have been eating this retro dish for years—I just updated it with a little...


    Pressure-Cooker Steel-Cut Oats and Berries

    This is a great alternative to a slow-cooked breakfast when you’re short on time. I woke up one morning realizing

    Pressure-Cooker Cola BBQ Chicken

    This recipe is rich with sweet and smoky deliciousness. The meat is juicy and tender, and I like to add...


    Pressure-Cooker Lentil and Sausage Soup

    I added a cup of dry red wine to this recipe because red wine in lentil soup is the bread...


    Pressure-Cooker White Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

    I created this thick and creamy soup by adapting several recipes into one. Although previously a slow-cooker soup, the pressure...


    One-Pan Sweet Chili Shrimp and Veggies

    This recipe has everything I'm looking for in a weeknight family dinner: A quick and nutritious meal that my kids...


    Orchard Pear Pie

    I made this pie using Bartlett pears fresh from the orchard. It's a lovely dessert to include on your holiday...


    Butternut Squash Burrito Bowl

    This butternut squash burrito bowl is an easy-to-prep dinner that combines fresh ingredients with wholesome convenience foods. It comes together...