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Ready to build your kitchen confidence? These recipes introduce everyday cooking techniques while keeping preparation straightforward and enjoyable. Perfect for home cooks who know their way around the kitchen and appreciate delicious results without unnecessary complications.
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Rumbledethumps
This breakfast casserole is Scotland’s answer to the English bubble and squeak—potatoes coarsely mashed with cabbage and baked with a Cheddar cheese topping. Spoon out with fried eggs and bacon or…
Giada’s Classic Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes, nothing beats classic mashed potatoes – especially for a holiday dinner. Mine are quite simple, but a few key ingredients make it absolutely delicious. Mascarpone gives an…
BBQ Pizza Beans
This vegetarian rendition of the iconic barbecue chicken pizza from CPK trades the chicken and crust for glazy beans. To serve, top with cilantro and sliced red onion…
Overnight Mac & Cheese
Ingredients Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces elbow macaroni or cavatappi, preferably Italian 3 cups heavy cream 2 cups grated Gruyere, divided 1 cup grated…
Giada’s Chicken Chili
The secret to this chili is the combination of delicious spices and herbs. I always add oregano and fennel to give it that Italian spin, and they add…
Turmeric Rice
A warm bowl of fragrant and gorgeous turmeric rice is the kind of side dish that immediately elevates any meal. It also just happens to be incredibly easy…
Air Fried Okra
Air Fried Okra is breaded in a seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture, then spritzed lightly with oil and air fried to crispy golden brown perfection in minutes. A quick…
Great Northern Ham & Bean Soup
I really love this Great Northern Beans and Ham Soup recipe from Hurst Beans. It’s so easy to make and just perfect for leftover holiday ham. Ingredients 1-2…
Instant Pot Grits
This Instant Pot Grits recipe uses stone ground grits. They are by far the most flavorful grits but they take the longest to cook. Thankfully the Instant Pot…
Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes
There are few foods more versatile than potatoes. Consider the many ways in which these spuds can be served up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — all even…
