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ABOUT JUST A HOME COOK
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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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
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
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
Lasagna
Lasagna Ingredients • 12 lasagna noodles uncooked • 4...
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Mar 19, 20252 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...
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Mar 18, 20251 min read
Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas
Spring is in the air! ☀️ 🌺 Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas INGREDIENTS ...
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Mar 12, 20251 min read
Roasted Asparagus
ROASTED ASPARAGUS INGREDIENTS: • 1lb asparagus • 1 1⁄2...
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Mar 11, 20251 min read
New York Strip Steak with Garlic Butter
New York Strip Steak with Garlic Butter INGREDIENTS • 4 New York strip steaks 8-10...
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Mar 11, 20251 min read
Amish Macaroni Salad
Amish Macaroni Salad INGREDIENTS: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped ...
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Mar 11, 20251 min read
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce Ingredients • 1.5-2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced • 2...
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Mar 6, 20252 min read
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