Strawberry Nutella Croissants
Strawberry Nutella Croissants
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The ultimate Grilled Nutella Strawberry Croissant! This is made with a buttery and flaky croissant and then topped with chocolate, berries and fresh whipped cream. Yum!


  • 4 Croissants (sliced open)
  • Butter
  • Chocolate Hazlenut Spread
  • Strawberries (sliced)
  • Whipped Cream (optional)

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Korean Meatballs
Korean Meatballs
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These Korean meatballs are juicy, tender, and coated in a sweet and savory sauce. Made in one pot and perfect served over rice, they’re an easy weeknight dinner packed with flavor.


  • 1 Tablespoon Canola or Vegetable Oil
  • 32 oz Frozen Meatballs
  • 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • ½ Cup Soy Sauce
  • ½ Cup Orange Juice
  • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 Green Onions (sliced, for garnish )
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds (toasted)

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Pea Salad Recipe
Pea Salad Recipe
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A simple and creamy English pea salad with cheddar, red onion, and crumbled bacon. Sweet, tangy, and cheesy, this salad is perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners.


  • ¾ Cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese (cubed, sharp is best)
  • ½ Red Onion (small, diced)
  • 4 Cups Frozen Peas (defrosted)
  • 8 Slices Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • Salt (to taste)

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Smash Burgers
Smash Burgers
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Nothing says summer quite like a good burger! This time we are teaching you how to make a perfect smash burger and there's one secret that is life-changing.


  • 1 Pound Ground Beef Blend (60% ground chuck and 40% ground brisket or ground sirloin)
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted, softened)
  • 4 Potato Burger Buns
  • Salt and Pepper
  • American Cheese
  • Burger Sauce
  • Lettuce
  • Pickles
  • White Onion (chopped)

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Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork
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This pulled pork is incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with bold flavor thanks to a simple brine, homemade rub, and slow oven cooking. It’s the perfect recipe for pulled pork sandwiches, meal prep, or feeding a crowd—no smoker required.


  • 5-8 Pound Pork Butt (bone in and fat pad on top)
  • 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika (heaping)
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Cayenne Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Dry Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
  • ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 4 Cups Water
  • 4 Cups Apple Cider (or eliminate the water and use 8 cups of apple cider)
  • ½ Cup Kosher Salt
  • ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Dry Rub (heaping)
  • 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • ½ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ Cup White Vinegar
  • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar (up to 1/3 Cup )
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 2 Pinches Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt (to taste)

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Jennifer Aniston Salad
Jennifer Aniston Salad
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This Jennifer Aniston salad is fresh, bright, and packed with texture from quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, herbs, feta, and pistachios tossed in a simple lemon dressing. It’s healthy, filling, and perfect for meal prep lunches or light dinners.


  • 1 Cup Quinoa (uncooked, or bulgar wheat, farro)
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Cucumber (chopped)
  • ½ Cup Parsley (chopped)
  • ½ Cup Mint (chopped)
  • ⅓ Cup Red Onion (chopped)
  • ½ Cup Pistachios (roasted and salted, chopped)
  • 1 Can Chickpeas (15oz, drained and rinsed)
  • 2 Lemons (juiced (about 5-6 Tablespoons))
  • ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt (to taste)
  • Ground Pepper (to taste)
  • ¾ Cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)

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Homemade Fish Tacos
Homemade Fish Tacos
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These homemade fish tacos are made with lightly breaded pan-fried cod tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with crunchy cabbage, creamy fish taco sauce, avocado, cilantro, and fresh lime. They’re bright, flavorful, easy to make, and ready in about 30 minutes!


  • ½ Cup Buttermilk
  • 1 Pound Cod (or other firm white-fleshed fish, cut into strips about ½" wide by 3" long)
  • ½ Cup Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons Chili Powder
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ Cup Peanut Oil (plus a splash more for greasing pan)
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • Corn Tortillas
  • 2 Cups Green and Purple Cabbage (shredded)
  • Limes
  • Cilantro
  • Jalapeno Slices
  • Avocado
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Cilantro (minced)
  • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream (or mexican crema)
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Lime Juice

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Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
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If you have been looking for the perfect hearty, but fresh, summer dish, this green goddess pasta salad is it.


  • 16 Ounces Pasta Shells (small or medium)
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas
  • 12 Asparagus Spears (chopped in 1/2" pieces)
  • 1 Bunch Green Onions (chopped)
  • 1 Avocado (chopped small)
  • 1 Cup Baby Spinach
  • 1 Cup Baby Spinach
  • 1 Cup Fresh Basil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Shallot (small)
  • 1 Lemon (zested)
  • 2 Lemons (juiced)
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Cashews (roasted and salted, see note)
  • ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar

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Patty Melt
Patty Melt
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This classic patty melt recipe combines juicy beef patties, melty cheese, caramelized onions, and creamy burger sauce on crispy toasted bread for the ultimate diner-style sandwich.


  • 1-2 Onions (sliced)
  • Butter
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef (85/15, more if you want bigger patties)
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 8 Slices Sourdough Bread
  • ¼ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons Ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Sweet Relish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder

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Crispy Rice Salad
Crispy Rice Salad
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This crispy rice salad is packed with crunchy rice, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and a savory soy-lime dressing with just a little heat. It’s fresh, flavorful, and the perfect easy lunch or light dinner.


  • 2 Cups White Rice (cooked and cooled (about 3/4 cup raw rice ends up about 2 cups cooked))
  • 3 teaspoons Gochujang Chili Paste
  • 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 English Cucumber
  • ½ Bunch Fresh Mint (chopped)
  • ½ Bunch Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 3 Green Onions (chopped)
  • 1 Cup Shelled Edamame
  • 1 Shallot (thinly sliced)
  • 1 Avocado (chopped)
  • ½ Cup Peanuts (chopped)
  • ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons Seasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • ½ Lime (juiced)
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Ginger (grated)

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