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A red-handled pot filled with hearty chili made of ground meat, beans, and tomatoes sits on a dark countertop with a black spoon inside. A bunch of parsley and a checkered cloth are nearby.

Chili with a Secret Twist (It’s Not What You Think!)

This thick, meaty chili packs layers of flavor from a mixture of sausage and beef, roasted peppers, and a special blend of cocoa and cinnamon—an unexpected flavor that compliments the chili flavor in every bite.

A black plate with white rice and chicken curry topped with chopped herbs, served with pieces of naan bread; beside the plate, a bowl holds more curry and rice cooked to perfection like a Dutch Oven Pot Roast.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender chicken thighs marinated in yogurt and spices, simmered in a creamy tomato masala sauce, then topped with cilantro and a touch of honey.

A person holds and breaks apart a piece of fluffy naan with dark, toasted spots on its surface. The North Indian flatbread appears soft and airy inside. A blurred countertop is visible in the background.

Soft & Fluffy Naan (North Indian Flatbread)

Make soft, chewy naan right at home with this easy recipe using yogurt, yeast, and a hot skillet—perfect for scooping up your favorite curry.

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Homemade Recipes. Simple Ingredients. Restaurant-Worthy Flavor.

I’m Joe—a husband, dad of three, and the guy who never stops experimenting in the kitchen. Whether I’m grilling in the backyard, testing recipes inspired by our travels, or trying to recreate something incredible we tasted on vacation, my goal is simple: make food that tastes like it made in a restaurant…in your home kitchen.

Thanksgiving

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A small green ceramic bowl filled with Brioche Bread Pudding topped with a thick yellow Bourbon Sauce. Another similar dessert and a small jug of sauce are visible in the background on a red surface.

Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

A rich and cozy bread pudding made with brioche, warm spices, and a silky bourbon sauce. Perfectly custardy, easy to bake, and amazing served warm with ice cream.

A baking dish lined with a red and white towel holds several golden brown drop biscuits. A small bowl of honey with a honey dipper and a few slices of butter are visible nearby.

Quick Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

A white oval dish filled with creamy mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped chives, sits on a wooden surface. A spoon rests in the dish, and a textured green cloth is in the background.

Sam’s Mashed Potatoes (Just Like Capital Grille)

A two-layer spiced carrot cake with cream cheese buttercream between the layers and on top, decorated with piped frosting swirls and chopped nuts, sits on a metal cake stand.

Spiced Carrot Cake with Sweet Cream Cheese Buttercream

A small glass jar filled with homemade cranberry sauce sits on a wooden surface. Whole cranberries and a gold spoon are nearby, while a dish of baked food with cranberry sauce is blurred in the background.

Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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A white mug of hot chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by rich chocolate shavings and a second mug in the background.

Featured recipe

Hot Chocolate With Marshmallows

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Cozy up with this rich and creamy hot chocolate recipe made with real dark chocolate, milk, and toasted marshmallows. Perfect for chilly nights!

Sides

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A bowl of coleslaw made with shredded green and purple cabbage and carrots, with a wooden spoon resting inside the bowl, sits on a white surface.

Sweet & Tangy Coleslaw

A bowl of herbed pearl couscous mixed with vegetables sits on a dark surface next to a fork. Grilled chicken legs and lemon wedges are nearby, with parsley and basil leaves scattered around.

Curry-Infused Herbed Pearl Couscous

A cast iron skillet filled with crispy patatas bravas topped with a drizzle of creamy garlic aioli and sprinkled with chopped parsley, placed on a textured gray cloth.

Crispy Patatas Bravas with Chipotle Salsas Bravas + Garlic Aioli

A close-up of a baking dish filled with Southern Style creamed corn, topped with toasted shredded coconut and spices. A spoon lifts a serving, revealing the creamy, textured corn mixture perfect for comforting Southern meals.

Toasted Coconut Creamed Corn (Southern Style!)

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Desserts

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A small, velvety smooth flan with caramel sauce sits on a white plate. A bite reveals its creamy texture inside, while more plates of crème caramel are visible in the background.

Velvety Smooth Crème Caramel (Flan)

A plate of Peach Cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprig of mint, served with a gold spoon. Nearby are part of a peach, a wooden spoon, and a red-striped towel. Made with No Cake Mix for homemade goodness.

Oat Streusel-Topped Peach Cobbler (No Cake Mix!)

A close-up of a Southern-Style Buttermilk Cake with a golden interior and pecan glaze, one slice being lifted from the whole cake, displayed on a reflective metal cake stand.

Southern-Style Buttermilk Cake with Sweet Pecan Glaze

A small glass pitcher filled with silky Vanilla Crème Anglaise sits on a folded gray cloth next to a silver spoon and a white bowl of berries, perfect for drizzling over your favorite desserts.

Sauces & Toppings

Silky Vanilla Crème Anglaise (Perfect for Desserts!)

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Pasta

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A round pan filled with Crispy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, featuring fettuccine in creamy sauce topped with sliced breaded chicken. A serving spoon rests in the pan, with parmesan, parsley, a napkin, and extra sauce nearby.

Crispy Chicken Fettucine Alfredo

A bowl of rigatoni pasta with butternut squash sauce, italian sausage chunks, and grated cheese evokes a classic butternut squash and sausage pasta. Beside it are plain pasta, extra grated cheese, and a mixed salad on a blue surface with gold utensils.

Butternut Squash and Sausage Pasta

A black bowl filled with Gochujang Noodles, coated in a spicy red sauce and garnished with sliced green onions. A pair of wooden chopsticks rests on the bowl, with a small white dish and green onion pieces nearby.

Gochujang Buttered Noodles

A bowl of rigatoni pasta in a creamy White Cheddar sauce, garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a dark marble surface with pieces of cheese scattered around.

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

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Chicken

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A close-up view of several pieces of golden-brown Tempura Chicken resting on a wire rack, perfect for takeout or enjoying fresh and crispy at home.

Tempura Chicken (Just Like Takeout!)

A black plate with white rice and chicken curry topped with chopped herbs, served with pieces of naan bread; beside the plate, a bowl holds more curry and rice cooked to perfection like a Dutch Oven Pot Roast.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Close-up of Sweet and Sour Chicken with crispy fried chicken, pineapple, red and green bell peppers, onions, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.

Better-Than-Takeout Sweet and Sour Chicken

A plate of crispy, golden buttermilk fried chicken tenders, some pieces showing juicy white meat inside, served with three dipping sauces in small containers on a white plate.

Frank’s RedHot Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders (Not Spicy)

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Breads

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A stack of five pieces of golden-brown fried bread sits on a white plate against a neutral background.

Fried Bread

Fried bread is one of those simple, ridiculously good recipes that turns a handful of ingredients into something you’ll want to eat straight out of the oil. It’s crispy, chewy, and perfect for navajo tacos, soups, chili, or—let’s be honest—just snacking.

A baking dish lined with a red and white towel holds several golden brown drop biscuits. A small bowl of honey with a honey dipper and a few slices of butter are visible nearby.

Quick Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

A person holds and breaks apart a piece of fluffy naan with dark, toasted spots on its surface. The North Indian flatbread appears soft and airy inside. A blurred countertop is visible in the background.

Soft & Fluffy Naan (North Indian Flatbread)

A cast iron skillet with crispy-edged cornbread, one slice served on a black plate nearby. A jar of honey with a dipper and a black-and-white checkered cloth rest on the wooden surface.

Crispy-Edged Honey Skillet Cornbread

A close-up view of golden brown dinner rolls with shiny, slightly glossy tops, arranged on a piece of parchment paper—these soft and fluffy milk bread rolls look irresistibly fresh.

Soft & Fluffy Dinner Rolls with Tangzhong (Milk Bread Style)

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