Recipe Index

Welcome to the full lineup of Joemade Recipes! This is where you’ll find everything I’ve cooked up—from weeknight staples to backyard grill masters and over-the-top comfort food. If it’s made in my kitchen (or out on the back deck), it’s here.

I built this page to make it easy for you to find exactly what you’re craving—or to just poke around until something catches your eye. Either way, happy cooking!

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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.
Dessert

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.

1 hour 5 minutes
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.
Pasta

Butternut Squash and Sausage Pasta

This creamy butternut squash and sausage pasta blends roasted squash, Italian sausage, and Parmesan in a silky sauce. A cozy, flavorful dinner perfect for fall nights.

1 hour 15 minutes
A wooden bowl filled with Caesar salad, featuring romaine lettuce, croutons, and grated cheese. The salad is tossed with a creamy anchovy-free Caesar dressing. Some croutons are scattered on the wooden surface next to the bowl.
Salad

Caesar Salad Dressing Without Anchovies

Creamy Caesar dressing without anchovies. Mayo does the emulsifying, so it takes 5 minutes and one bowl. Tastes like the steakhouse version, minus the work.

5 minutes
Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

45 minutes
A white bowl filled with arugula, chopped tomatoes, and a whole ball of burrata cheese creates a fresh twist on Caprese Salad, drizzled with balsamic glaze. A basil sprig, tomato, and checkered napkin with a fork rest nearby on a white surface.
Salad

Caprese Salad with Burrata

My twist on a caprese salad pairs baby heirloom tomatoes (great for color and juicy sweetness) with peppery arugula, creamy burrata, a zippy gremolata, and a sticky-sweet balsamic glaze. Just like that (snaps fingers), you’ve got a salad that’s far more than the sum of its parts.

11 minutes
BBQ Sauces

Carolina-Style Beet BBQ Sauce

A tangy beet-infused vinegar BBQ sauce with honey, mustard, and warm spices. Thick enough to cling to meat while letting the vinegar shine.

14 minutes
A stack of homemade flour tortillas sits on a textured white cloth, with a bowl of flour and a rolling pin visible in the background.
Quick Breads

Chewy Sourdough Tortillas

41 minutes
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

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.

1 hour 15 minutes
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.
Soup

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.

1 hour 25 minutes
A plate with two pieces of roasted chicken on a bed of yellow couscous, garnished with lemon wedges and a touch of Salsa Brava. A green textured napkin, fork, and knife are placed beside the plate.
Chicken

Chipotle Salsa Brava Grilled Whole Chicken

Here’s a bold, fire-kissed chicken recipe that draws smoky inspiration from Spanish tapas and backyard barbecue vibes. Spatchcocked for even grilling and slathered in a smoky, tangy, deep-red salsa brava infused with chipotle heat—this bird is anything but basic.

1 hour 30 minutes
An oval plate with chipotle-marinated grilled steak atop sautéed peppers and onions, a charred jalapeño, lime wedges, and a small jar of salsa—classic fajitas served with flour tortillas and fresh cilantro on the side.
Steak

Chipotle-Marinated Grilled Steak Fajitas

Fire up bold flavors with these Grilled Chipotle Steak Fajitas! Juicy, smoky flap meat, vibrant peppers, and a zesty chipotle marinade make the perfect weeknight meal.

1 hour
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.
Dessert

Cinnamon-Oat Streusel-Topped Peach Cobbler

This peach cobbler features juicy peaches with a buttery cinnamon-oat streusel topping. Bake until golden and bubbly. Serve warm with a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream!

50 minutes