
All Purpose Mexican Seasoning for Tacos, Soups & Carne Asada
A bold, homemade spice blend perfect for tacos, soups, and grilled meats like carne asada. No fillers!
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Spicy Chipotle Peach BBQ Sauce with Zero Added Sugar
Smoky chipotle heat meets sweet peach in this no-added-sugar BBQ sauce that’s perfect for grilling season.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Eastern European Roasted Red Pepper Spread (Ajvar)
A smoky-sweet roasted red pepper and eggplant spread that’s perfect on bread, veggies, or grilled meats.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Homemade Mayo Infused with Roasted Garlic & Dill
Creamy homemade mayo packed with roasted garlic and fresh dill—perfect for sandwiches, dips, and more.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Scrumptious Dutch Baby, aka German Pancake
A light, fluffy oven-baked pancake with crispy edges—perfect for brunch and topped with fruit or syrup.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Challah Stuffed French Toast with Cream Cheese & Raisins
Rich challah slices stuffed with sweet cream cheese and raisins, then griddled to golden, custardy perfection.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Juicy Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Easy homemade turkey sausage patties with savory spices—juicy, protein-packed, and freezer-friendly.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Crispy Grilled Cheese Breakfast Tornados
Crispy, cheesy breakfast wraps filled with eggs and melty goodness—kid-approved and great on the go!
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Watermelon & Feta Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Sweet watermelon, salty feta, and tangy balsamic come together in this fresh, crowd-pleasing summer salad.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Sweet & Savory Chipotle & Maple Twice Baked Yams
These smoky, spicy, and sweet yams are twice-baked to creamy perfection with chipotle and maple magic.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Blistered Green Beans with Zesty Chimichurri Sauce
Charred green beans topped with a bright, garlicky chimichurri—easy, flavorful, and anything but boring.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Oma's Hot German Potato Salad with Bacon
Tangy, warm potato salad with crispy bacon and vinegar dressing—just like Oma made, only faster.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Dungeness Crab Cakes with Quick & Easy Hollandaise
Golden crab cakes paired with a no-fuss hollandaise sauce—fancy vibes without the kitchen meltdown.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Perfect Seared Scallops with Lemon-Caper Butter & Fresh Chives
Crispy-seared scallops with a bright lemon-caper butter sauce and fresh chives—date night at home, maybe?
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Miso & Ginger Glazed Halibut with Bok Choy
A savory-sweet miso glaze gives this tender halibut and bok choy a bold, umami-packed flavor profile.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Baked Salmon with Garlic, Lemon & Dill
Flaky salmon baked with fresh garlic, lemon, and dill—simple, healthy, and done in under 30 minutes.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chicken, Quinoa & Feta
Colorful bell peppers packed with chicken, quinoa, and feta—wholesome, filling, and freezer-friendly.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Moist & Fluffy Spinach & Ricotta Turkey Meatloaf
This juicy turkey meatloaf is packed with spinach, ricotta, and flavor—perfect for weeknight dinner.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

🔥Dad Man Original Apocalypse Chicken Thighs
Spicy, smoky, slightly sweet chicken thighs that pack a punch—surprisingly kid-friendly and bold.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Italian Marinated Chicken Breast with Grilled Vegetables
Tender chicken breasts marinated in Italian herbs, grilled with veggies, and full of family-approved flavor.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Pastel de Choclo (Chilean Beef and Corn Casserole)
Savory beef and sweet corn casserole with a golden crust—comforting, hearty, and totally kid-approved.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Swedish Meatballs in Delicious Spiced Cream Sauce
Tender meatballs in a creamy, spiced gravy—serve with mashed potatoes or noodles for instant comfort food.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Parmesan Crusted Bone-In Pork Chops
Juicy bone-in pork chops coated in crispy Parmesan crust—simple, satisfying, and packed with flavor.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Cast Iron Meatloaf with Beef, Italian Sausage & Bacon
This cast iron meatloaf brings serious flavor with beef, sausage, and bacon—crispy edges included.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Ukrainian Style Vegan Borscht with Cashew Cream & Fresh Dill
Bright, earthy beet soup with a creamy vegan twist—flavorful, hearty, and totally plant-based comfort.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Classic & Cozy Split Pea Soup with Smokey Ham-hocks
Hearty split pea soup slow-simmered with smoky ham hocks—classic comfort food with rich, savory depth.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup with Beef & Pork
All the flavor of stuffed peppers in a cozy soup—featuring tender beef, pork, rice, and tomato goodness.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo
Zesty, creamy lemon chicken soup with tender orzo—fresh, comforting, and ready in under 40 minutes.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions

(Not Too Spicy) Jalapeño Chicken & Cheddar Chowder
Creamy chowder with tender chicken, melty cheddar, and just enough jalapeño to keep things interesting.
🕓 20 min prep, 60 min on the table
👨🏻🍳 Skill level: 2/5
♨ Crock-Pot & Instant-Pot versions