Category: Recipe Box

Slow Cooker Herb Pot Roast

Tender beef, buttery potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, rosemary, and thyme slowly simmer together in this classic slow cooker pot roast. By the time dinner rolls around, the chuck roast is fork-tender, the vegetables have absorbed all those savory cooking juices, and the broth has developed into the beginnings of a rich homemade gravy. Pot roast …

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Southwest Chicken Chili

Tender chicken, black beans, colorful peppers, tomatoes, corn, and smoky Southwest spices come together in this hearty chicken chili. It has plenty of warmth from chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne, but the heat is easy to adjust depending on how spicy you want dinner to be. This is a lighter alternative to traditional …

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Classic Buttermilk Scones

Tender in the center, lightly golden on top, and just sweet enough to welcome a generous spoonful of jam, classic buttermilk scones are one of those simple bakes that prove good technique matters more than a long ingredient list. Cold butter creates little flaky pockets throughout the crumb, while buttermilk keeps the dough soft and …

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Shakshuka: A Sizzling Middle Eastern Delight

Shakshuka, which means “all mixed up” in Arabic slang, is a beloved staple in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. This humble yet flavorful dish has a rich history, with roots tracing back to Ottoman Empire. Today, it’s not just a breakfast favorite but a versatile meal that can grace your table any time of …

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Sourdough Bread Recipe

Few baking projects are as satisfying as pulling a deeply browned loaf of sourdough bread from the oven. The crisp crust crackles as it cools, the inside is soft and pleasantly chewy, and the flavor has a subtle tang that comes entirely from flour, water, salt, and a lively sourdough starter. Sourdough can seem intimidating …

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Pumpkin Pancakes with Pumpkin Spice Glaze

Soft, fluffy, and filled with pumpkin and warm fall spices, these pumpkin pancakes are an easy way to turn an ordinary weekend breakfast into something that feels distinctly autumnal. Pumpkin purée gives the pancakes a tender texture and beautiful golden-orange color, while cinnamon-rich pumpkin pie spice brings all the familiar flavors of the season. The …

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Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Marinara

Tender jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs are tucked into marinara sauce, covered with another layer of cheese, and baked until bubbling around the edges. It is the kind of comforting baked pasta that feels special enough for Sunday dinner but is straightforward enough to make on an …

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Spicy Tteokbokki: Korean Rice Cakes in Gochujang Sauce

Chewy Korean rice cakes simmered in a glossy, fiery-red gochujang sauce make tteokbokki one of Korea’s most recognizable street foods. The sauce is spicy, a little sweet, deeply savory, and thick enough to cling to every cylindrical rice cake, while fish cakes, green onions, cabbage, and hard-boiled eggs make the dish even more satisfying. Tteokbokki …

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5 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Fall

Pumpkin season gives us far more possibilities than pumpkin pie. Its mild sweetness and creamy texture work beautifully in cakes, cheesecakes, puddings, cookies, and all kinds of cozy fall desserts, especially when paired with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla, maple, and brown sugar. These five pumpkin dessert recipes cover a little of everything. There are pumpkin …

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Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes

Sweet, tangy, savory, and unapologetically messy, homemade Sloppy Joes are classic American comfort food. Ground beef is cooked with onion, bell pepper, and garlic, then simmered in a tomato-rich sauce seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, and a splash of vinegar. The whole meal comes together in about 30 minutes, making Sloppy Joes an …

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