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Easy Recipes the Whole Family Will Love!

Thanksgiving Recipes

  • A whole roasted Cajun turkey served on a platter.
    Cajun Turkey
  • Close up image of sliced turkey breast.
    Herb Roasted Split Turkey Breast
  • A whole smoked turkey on a platter.
    Smoked Spatchcock Turkey
  • A square serving of stuffing on a small plate.
    Traditional Bread Stuffing
  • A large scoop of sweet potato souffle on a serving spoon held in front of the casserole dish.
    Sweet Potato Soufflé
  • A large scoop of green bean casserole held in front of a large baking dish filled with the casserole.
    Green Bean Casserole (without Soup)

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  • Weeknight Meals
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Pork
  • Seafood
  • Pasta

Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals

You can never have too many weeknight dinner recipes! Here, you'll find 30-minute meals, Instant Pot recipes, sheet pan meals, and more to get you through those busy nights!

  • A casserole dish of chicken bacon ranch pasta.
    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
  • Close-up of two boneless skinless chicken thighs served on a plate with steamed vegetables and rice.
    Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • Easy Homemade Shake and Bake Pork Chops
  • London broil shown on a bed of rice topped with mushroom and onion gravy.
    Instant Pot London Broil
  • A plate of bite-sized chunks of chicken tossed in garlic butter served with vegetables and rice.
    Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
  • A serving plate of beef tenderloin tips covered in mushroom gravy with mashed potatoes.
    Beef Tenderloin Tips in Mushroom Gravy

More Weeknight Meals

Latest Recipes

Check out all of my latest and greatest recipes here!

  • A cranberry and pecan crusted cheeseball served on a platter with crackers.
    Cranberry Cheese Ball
  • Braised chuck roast served on a platter with potatoes and carrots.
    Braised Chuck Roast
  • A bacon cheeseburger with barbecue sauce served on a plate with fries.
    Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
  • Mahi Mahi tacos on a serving tray.
    Mahi Mahi Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
  • BBQ chicken wings on a serving platter.
    Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings

What's Trending

These tried and true dishes are my most popular recipes!

  • Chicken enchiladas with green sauce served on a plate.
    Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
  • close up of a baking dish of fresh homemade lasagna.
    Lasagna with Homemade Noodles
  • Side angle view of a serving of creamy chicken and rice casserole with broccoli shown set beside a casserole dish.
    Chicken and Rice Casserole (Without Soup!)
  • Bottom round roast beef being sliced on a cutting board.
    Bottom Round Roast Beef
  • lemon dill salmon on sheet pan
    Baked Lemon Dill Salmon
  • A serving of Cajun shrimp and grits on a plate.
    Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Chicken Dinners

Not sure what to make with your chicken and need some inspiration? Check out this collection for some of my favorite chicken dinners!

  • Chicken fajitas with peppers and onions in an air fryer.
    Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
  • A rice bowl topped with teriyaki chicken, steamed broccoli, and sautéed peppers.
    Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
  • A large bowl of Tuscan chicken pasta with spinach and sun dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
    Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
  • A chicken slider on a cutting board.
    Easy Chicken Sliders
  • Skillet roasted chicken with potatoes shown in a cast iron skillet topped with a pan sauce.
    Roasted Cast Iron Chicken Breasts and Potatoes
  • Chicken tinga tostadas on a plate.
    Chicken Tinga Tostadas

More Chicken Recipes →

Grilling and Smoker Recipes

This is a collection of my favorite grilling and smoker recipes. Here, you'll find smoked meats and side dishes, along with quick and easy grilled meats and veggies, flavor-packed marinades, and more!

  • Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Kebabs
  • Chicken souvlaki in a pita wrap.
    Chicken Souvlaki
  • A steak pinwheel cooking on a grill.
    Grilled Flank Steak Pinwheels
  • A plate of grilled boneless chicken thighs.
    Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • A bowl of smoked chili served with shredded cheese and sour cream.
    Over the Top Smoked Chili
  • A smoked whole chicken on a cutting board.
    Smoked Whole Chicken
  • Sliced smoked chuck roast shown on a cutting board.
    Smoked Chuck Roast
  • Smoked Turkey Legs

More Grilling Recipes →

Pork butt cooking on a smoker.

Beginner's Guide to Smoking Meat

New to the world of smoking meats? This beginner's guide will take you through all the basics! I've covered the most common types of smokers and the best meats to smoke for beginners, with links to some of my favorite recipes and products to get you started.

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Instant Pot Recipes

In this collection, you'll find my favorite Instant Pot recipes to simplify your cooking routine. From delicious soups like my hearty vegetable beef soup to tender, juicy meats like roasted pork and potatoes, and much more, all conveniently made in your pressure cooker.

  • Instant Pot Pot Roast with Potatoes
  • A Bowl of chicken stew with carrots, green beans, and potatoes.
    Easy Instant Pot Chicken Stew
  • Side angle view of a serving of pork chops with gravy.
    Instant Pot Pork Chops with Gravy
  • Side angle view of a bowl of white chicken chili topped with tortilla strips, diced avocado, and sliced lime.
    Creamy Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

More Instant Pot Recipes

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About Me

Hello, I'm Scott! I'm a former professional cook and a long-time home cook. I created this space to share my favorite quick and easy, family-friendly recipes and hopefully inspire you to try some of them for yourself!

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Recently Updated Posts

  • Meatloaf meatballs served on a plate with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
    Meatloaf Meatballs
  • A bowl of brisket chili on a table.
    Easy Brisket Chili
  • Smoked brisket flat sliced on a cutting board.
    Smoked Brisket Flat
  • Sweet potato wedges in an air fryer.
    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
  • Grilled octopus legs on a platter.
    Grilled Octopus
  • Pork chop marsala served on a plate with steamed green beans.
    Pork Chop Marsala

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