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Sausage Onion Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizer

A cooling rack of Halloween themed cookie cupcakes is shown. The cupcakes have a cookie base, topped with swirls of dark chocolate frosting and decorated with candy corn pieces. The background features a black and white patterned cloth.

Peanut Butter Cookie Cups with Chocolate Frosting

A bowl of crispy, golden roasted parmesan potatoes garnished with grated cheese and herbs. Fresh parsley, garlic, and whole potatoes are in the background, along with a mortar and pestle.

Crispy Oven Baked Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe

A fall quinoa bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, pear slices, pecans, dried cranberries, and feta cheese crumbles sits in a pan. Surrounding the dish are small bowls with extra dried cranberries, pecans, and dressing. A black and tan checkered pumpkin and greenery complete the autumnal setting.

Fall Maple Quinoa Sweet Potato Apple Pecan Bowl

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Easy Homemade Cajun Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe

Thai peanut lettuce wraps filled with ground turkey, chopped vegetables, and peanuts are served on a black plate. A cutting board displays additional wraps and shredded carrots. A bowl of peanut sauce and a bowl of mini bell peppers are in the background.

Thai Peanut Spicy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Recipe

A bowl of Greek yogurt topped with granola, sliced bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Surrounding the bowl are dishes of fresh raspberries and blueberries, a whole strawberry, and a jar of honey with a drizzle stick.

5-Minute Mixed Berry Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

A kung pao chicken pizza topped with melted cheese, shredded carrots, and chopped peanuts is on parchment paper. Surrounding it are bowls of carrots, peanuts, a mortar with pestle, herbs, a lime, and a red chili pepper.

Homemade Spicy Asian Kung Pao Chicken Pizza Recipe

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I am the recipe developer, home chef, and food photographer behind this little corner of the internet. I am a self taught home cook who loves experimenting with flavors and putting a new spin on old classic recipes. My goal is to provide you with approachable recipes with easy to follow instructions and teach you how to love cooking at home!

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A black bowl filled with spaghetti parmesan cheese buttered noodles, topped with red chili flakes and a parsley garnish. In the background, there are lemons, garlic, and parsley on a striped cloth, and a wooden board beneath the bowl.

Quick Lemon Garlic Parmesan Cheese Buttered Noodles

Chocolate crinkle cookies with a powdered sugar coating are cooling on a wire rack. Nearby are a bowl of peanut butter chips and a bowl of peanut butter. The setup is on a light-colored marble surface with a striped cloth.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies Recipe

A Christmas tree made of breaded mozzarella sticks surrounds a slim dish of marinara sauce, topped with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls for decoration. Fresh basil and a bowl of extra tomatoes complete the festive arrangement.

Pesto Mozzarella Cheese Stick Christmas Tree Recipe

A plate of festive star pinwheel cookies drizzled with chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar sits amid holiday decorations, including pine boughs, golden ornaments, and faux fur.

Grandma’s Kolaczki Polish Christmas Cookie Recipe

Holiday Mini Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pies Recipe

A black plate with a round ball of cream cheese spread topped with shredded smoked salmon. The dish is surrounded by crackers, lemon wedges, and garnished with parsley. A background of fresh parsley, a lemon, and a bowl of limes is visible.

Smoked Salmon and Chives Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

A plate of four tacos filled with crispy breaded chicken, diced mango, pineapple, red onions, jalapenos, and green herbs. A lime wedge, a bowl of mango salsa, and fresh cilantro are in the background. The tacos are served on a dark circular plate.

Caribbean Jerk Chicken Tacos Recipe with Mango Salsa

Three soft tacos filled with a colorful mix of diced mango, pineapple, red onions, bell peppers, shredded cabbage, and cilantro, placed on parchment paper. The Salmon Fish Tacos are garnished with slices of jalapeño and lime wedges, with a small bowl of guacamole on the side.

Air Fryer Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa

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A skillet filled with creamy, cheesy shells and cheese, garnished with parsley and a sprinkling of paprika. A sprig of parsley is placed on the side, adding a touch of green. In the background, a small white bowl of crushed red pepper is visible, all on a striped cloth.

Creamy Stovetop White Cheddar Shells and Cheese

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sliced green onions, and sour cream sits on a table. The bowl is surrounded by a stack of cornbread waffles, cilantro leaves, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a striped cloth. A jalapeño pepper is also visible in the foreground.

Classic Chili Bowl Recipe with Cornbread Waffles

A bowl of creamy tomato basil soup garnished with fresh basil leaves and croutons, placed on a speckled countertop. In the background, there are grilled cheese sandwiches. A spoon with a bit of soup rests beside the bowl.

Easy Creamy Tomato Basil and Garlic Soup Recipe

A hearty bowl of creamy white chicken chili with salsa verde recipe is garnished with sliced jalapeños, avocado, tortilla strips, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro. Corn kernels are mixed into the chili. A lime wedge and half an avocado are visible in the background.

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde

A black bowl filled with creamy, hearty, and chunky potato soup recipe garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, chopped chives, and a sprig of parsley. A spoon with a bit of soup rests beside the bowl on a wooden surface scattered with greens and cheese.

Creamy and Chunky Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe

A white bowl filled with creamy soup garnished with croutons, seeds, and fresh herbs. A spoon is placed in the bowl, and slices of toasted bread are in the background. Greenery, including fresh sage and rosemary, decorates the scene.

Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

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Square slices of St. Louis style pepperoni pizza are displayed on a black surface. In the background, there are fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes in a bowl, garlic, and colorful bell peppers, all set against a wooden backdrop.

Homemade Copycat Imo’s St. Louis Style Pizza Recipe

A black plate filled with bacon wrapped pineapple bites, each held with a toothpick. The plate is garnished with herbs and placed on a wooden board. In the background are fresh cilantro, a bowl of pineapple chunks, and a bowl of dark sauce.

Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites

5-Minute Mixed Berry Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

A black bowl filled with cranberry dip, garnished with cranberries and parsley, surrounded by crackers. Jalapeños and parsley are scattered around, with a bowl of cranberries and lime wedges nearby on a checkered cloth.

Holiday Cream Cheese Cranberry Jalapeno Dip Recipe

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Slices of pear topped with dollops of whipped blue cheese and pecans are arranged on a slate board. A lemon wedge and bowl of pecans are in the background, with greenery surrounding the scene.

Whipped Blue Cheese Pear Appetizer Bites with Honey

A jar of homemade Caribbean jerk sauce sits on a wooden cutting board. A spoon with a dollop of the piquant sauce is next to the jar. Surrounding the items are fresh herbs, garlic, mini sweet peppers, lime, and a small bowl of seasoning, all set against a checkered cloth background.

Homemade Sweet and Spicy Caribbean Jerk Sauce Recipe

A bowl filled with colorful mango pineapple salsa garnished with chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and chopped jalapenos sits on a black surface. Perfect for your next mango salsa recipe for fish tacos, the scene is completed with cut limes, sliced jalapenos, a bowl of limes, and a small dish of chopped red onion.

Sweet and Spicy Mango Pineapple Salsa for Fish Tacos

A blue cheese pizza topped with apple slices, cheese, and herbs is on a wooden surface. Two slices have been cut and slightly separated from the main pizza. In the background, there are bowls containing chopped onions and fresh greens. The wood is partly covered in parchment paper.

Bacon Blue Cheese Pizza with Onion and Green Apple

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A jar of orange creamy Cajun alfredo sauce is placed on a slate, surrounded by fresh garlic, parsley, an onion, and colorful bell peppers. A wooden spoon with sauce rests beside the jar, and a bowl of seasoning is nearby.

Easy Homemade Cajun Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe

Thai Peanut Spicy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Recipe

5-Minute Mixed Berry Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

Fresh lettuce wraps filled with ground buffalo chicken, shredded carrots, sliced red onions, and crumbled blue cheese. Drizzled with orange sauce, the wraps are surrounded by bowls of more ingredients. A vibrant and healthy meal presentation.

Ground Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Blue Cheese

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