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Ever since I can remember, I was fascinated by different cuisines and flavors. When I finally started to cook on my own, I discovered how much joy I get from watching others enjoy my creations. Today, I’m excited to share those delicious and nutritious recipes with you.
From healthy quick bites to an impressive meal for your friends and family, I'm here to give you the skills and confidence to ace each recipe. Browse my site for flavorful inspirations and don’t forget to subscribe to get new ideas straight to your inbox.
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Pork Saltimbocca
🍽️✨ THIS PORK DISH IS NEXT-LEVEL GOOD ✨🍽️ Juicy pork. Crispy prosciutto. Melty cheese. And those buttery peas on the side? 🤤 This Pork Saltimbocca with Peas is giving restaurant-quality dinner… but made right at home in just 35 minutes 🔥 ⸻ 🛒 Ingredients: • 4 boneless pork chops • Salt • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1/2 cup flour • 1 shallot (chopped) • Fresh sage leaves • 1/2 cup dry white wine • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth • 5 slices prosciutto • 1 cup fontina cheese • 1/4 cup parme
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Apr 81 min read
Homemade Coconut Cream Eggs
Homemade Coconut Cream Eggs Ingredients • 8 oz of cream cheese, softened • 1 tablespoon of softened butter • 4 cups of powdered sugar • 1 cup of grated coconut • 2 cups chocolate melting wafers INSTRUCTIONS 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Add powdered sugar gradually. Add coconut and use a mixing spoon to make sure it is well incorporated. Refrigerate for about 1 hou
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Apr 31 min read
One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto
🧅🍝 One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto 🍝🧅 This is what happens when French onion soup meets pasta… and it’s UNREAL 🤤🔥 Rich caramelized onions, melty cheese, crispy prosciutto, and a creamy, savory sauce—all in ONE pot 🙌 ✨ Ingredients (serves 6–8): • 6 tbsp salted butter • 3–4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced • 1 1/4 cups dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc) • 3 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 cups cremini or wild mushrooms, sliced • 2 tbsp fresh
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Mar 251 min read
Guinness Pie 🥧
🍺🥧 Guinness Pie (Hearty Comfort Food Recipe) If you’re craving something rich, cozy, and packed with flavor—this Guinness Pie is IT. Tender beef slow-cooked in a deep, savory stout gravy and topped with a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for a weekend meal or feeding a crowd! ⸻ 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6) For the stew: • 4 tbsp butter • 2 large red onions, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 carrots, chopped • 2 ribs celery, chopped • 10 mushrooms, sliced • 3 lbs beef (stew mea
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Mar 182 min read
Crispy Breaded Crappie
Ice fishing > dinner 🧊🎣➡️🍽️ Nothing beats fresh-caught crappie, fried up crispy and golden. Simple. Crunchy. Absolutely worth standing on the ice for. Crispy Breaded Crappie ▫️ ¾ cup cornmeal ▫️ 1½ cups panko ▫️ Salt to taste ▫️ 1½–2 cups cooking oil Lightly season, bread, and fry until golden brown. Serve hot and try not to eat them straight off the paper towel 😅 #IceFishing #Crappie #FreshCatch #FishFry #CrispyAndGolden #FromIceToPlate #HomeCooking
justahomecook2017
Jan 271 min read
One-Pot Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta
❄️ Snow Day Eats: One-Pot Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta 🍝🔥 Snowed in? This creamy, cozy pasta is the answer. One pot, big flavor, and ready in under 40 minutes. What you’ll need: 🧈 Butter 🍗 Chicken (breast or thighs, cubed) 🌶️ Cajun seasoning 🧅 Onion 🌶️ Poblano peppers 🧄 Garlic 🍝 Short-cut pasta 🥛 Milk 🧀 Cream cheese & parmesan 🥗 Ranch dressing 🌿 Parsley + chili flakes (optional) How to make it: 1️⃣ In a large pot, melt butter and cook chicken with Cajun seasoning un
justahomecook2017
Jan 251 min read
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients • Butter • Onion, diced • Carrots, sliced or julienned • Celery, sliced • Garlic, minced • Fresh thyme • Salt & black pepper • Chicken stock • Rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped • Pasta (orzo, egg noodles, or small pasta) • Fresh parsley, chopped Instructions 1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. 2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes. 3. Stir in garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant,
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Jan 121 min read
Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce
Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce Ingredients • 6-8 chicken thighs or breasts • ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter • 6 clove garlic • 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired and chopped • 1 tbsp ground cumin • 1 tbsp smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper •¼ cup chopped cilantro and/or parsley • 1 mango, chopped • 1 avocado, chopped Creamy Green Herb Sauce • ½ cup mayo • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt • ½ cup fresh cilantro • ¼ cup fresh parsley • 2 jalapeños • 2 clove garlic
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Jan 71 min read
Chicken Marsala Meatballs
Chicken Marsala Meatballs Ingredients • 1½ Ib ground chicken • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 egg, beaten • kosher salt and black pepper • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp salted butter • 2 cup sliced mushrooms • 2 shallots, chopped • 3 clove garlic, chopped • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 cup chicken broth • ¾ cup dry marsala wine • ¾ cup heavy cream • chili flakes • ½ cup shredded fontina Directions Heat 2 tablespoons ol
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Dec 1, 20251 min read
Braised Short Ribs
Braised Short Ribs Ingredients ▢ 3 Tablespoons olive oil ▢ 1 yellow onion , diced ▢ 3 carrots , chopped ▢ 8 whole beef short ribs ,...
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Sep 24, 20252 min read
Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper
Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper Ingredients • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ...
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Sep 16, 20251 min read
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken Ingredients • 1½ lb boneless, skinless...
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Sep 2, 20252 min read
Making & Canning Tomato Sauce
Making & Canning Tomato Sauce (9 Quarts) Ingredients • 25 lbs Tomatoes ...
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Aug 27, 20251 min read
One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Ingredients • 2 tbsp salted butter •1 lb boneless...
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Aug 27, 20251 min read
Creamy Cucumber Salad 🥒
Creamy Cucumber Salad 🥒 Ingredients • 1 1/2 lbs cucumbers • 2 shallots,...
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Aug 27, 20251 min read
Garden
I’ve been working hard the last two days to get as much produce canned or into the freezer along with some to eat. I got a lot...
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Aug 19, 20251 min read
How to freeze garden beets
How to Freeze Beets Ingredients • 1+ bunch beets Instructions ...
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Aug 5, 20251 min read
Fresh Corn Salad
Corn Salad Ingredients • 4 larger ears fresh corn, shucked • 1 heaping cup halved...
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Aug 5, 20251 min read
Zucchini Cheddar Chicken Noodle Casserole
Zucchini Cheddar Chicken Noodle Casserole Ingredients • 4 tbsp salted butter ...
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Aug 5, 20251 min read
Zucchini Protein Oat Cookies
Zucchini Protein Oat Cookies Ingredients • 1 cup unsalted butter softened • 1 cup dark brown...
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Aug 5, 20251 min read
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