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Main Dishes

Looking for an easy, delicious main course to be the star of the show for your dinner? Look no further! You're sure to find whatever you are looking for here, from Seafood Recipes to Vegetarian Recipes and much more!

Overhead view of left half of a cast iron skillet with shrimp fajitas inside with red green and yellow bell peppers, surrounded by chopped cilantro and corn tortillas in the bottom left corner.

Shrimp Fajitas

If you’re in the mood for a restaurant-quality Mexican dish then you can’t get better than shrimp fajita! The mix of tender marinated plump shrimp with sautéed red, yellow, and green peppers and onions is nothing short of mouth-watering! Even better is the fact that you get to make this rewarding and flavor-packed dish in…

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White bowl of Triple Pork Black Bean Soup topped with Mexican Cream, chopped avocado, and cilantro

Black Bean Pork Chorizo Chili

This thick, savory, slightly spicy Black Bean Pork Chorizo Chili has three types of pork – pork roast, bacon, and chorizo – as well as black beans and a little bit of chipotle for a slight kick. If you are looking for a change from typical chili but still want that warm big bowl of…

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Spoonful of Sopa Tarasca - Pinto Bean Soup - with cream drizzled on top - held over a bowl of Sopa Tarasca drizzled with cream and garnished with cilantro. Half an avocado on the side.

Sopa Tarasca (Pinto Bean Soup)

Warm, creamy, and hearty Sopa Tarasca is a homemade Mexican pinto bean soup that is filled with rich ingredients like robust tomatoes, fragrant onions, and warm spices such as chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Top this tasty soup with cream, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips, and more!  This Mexican-style pinto bean soup recipe is truly the…

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View of a bowl of Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup with a spoon topped with chopped avocados, Doritos, and a slice of lime. In the back is a partial view of another bowl of soup. Both bowls are dark and set on a light blue - gray background.

Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

This recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup is made with tender shredded chicken, red enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, cumin powder, beans, and more for the perfect pressure-cooker meal! Great for dinners at home when you want tasty Mexican flavors.  Chicken enchilada soup made in the Instant Pot, or any electric pressure cooker, is ready…

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Reuben Slider on a white plate with a dipping sauce and another reuben slider in the back with some green parsley in the back.

Reuben Sliders

Ruben Sliders are buttery, savory appetizer-sized Reuben sandwiches, on Hawaiian roll dinner rolls, and filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian (or Thousand Island) dressing, and topped with melted butter. These hand-held Reuben Sliders are perfect party-sized appetizers for any type of party you are planning. These Reuben Sandwich Sliders make a great little Appetizer…

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Bowl of Instant Pot Italian Sauce Chicken with a green napkin and a small plate with garlic bread in the background.

Instant Pot Saucy Italian Chicken

Instant Pot Saucy Italian Chicken is an easy Chicken breast recipe in a light Italian sauce that makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner. When topped with capers and three types of cheeses, and served over pasta with garlic, you have a complete dinner. If you are looking for a low-carb option, leave out the…

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Overhead view of a blue plate of chicken strips sitting on a blue napkin on a white marble counter.

Oven Baked Chicken Strips

These tender and crispy Sesame Chicken Strips offer a healthier way to satisfy those Fried Chicken Finger takeout cravings, without compromising texture or flavor! If you don’t have an air fryer and dislike the messy and unhealthy method that deep frying provides, then cooking these chicken strips in the oven is certainly the way to…

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View of the end of a Chile relleno casserole topped with sour cream, sliced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

Chile Relleno Casserole

Serve this cheesy Chile Relleno Casserole recipe for breakfast or dinner or whenever you are craving something cheesy, spicy, and full of Mexican flavors. Use your choice of roasted poblano peppers or canned green chiles to bring the flavor!  The perfect dynamic of cheesy and spicy with fluffy eggs and pepper jack, this traditional chili…

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Close up of Beef and Mushroom Gravy over Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Beef And Mushroom Gravy

Beef stew meat made in the Instant Pot with savory and tender mushroom gravy is perfect for whenever you’re craving comfort and simplicity. One of the best Instant Pot beef recipes out there, this family-friendly recipe is always a crowd-pleaser! Instant Pot stew meat is simmered in a mouthwatering mushroom gravy with robust garlic, Worcestershire…

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Overhead view of left 2/3rds of a soup bowl with Chicken Pot Pie Soup.

Chicken (or Turkey) Pot Pie Soup

This easy one-pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup bursts with aromatic flavors and is loaded with tender veggies and shredded chicken or turkey, and is so indulgently creamy and rich that I seriously doubt any leftovers will need to be stored! The beauty of this chicken pot pie soup is that you get all the same…

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A white platter with two large turkey breasts sliced across in multiple slices with turkey gravy being poured over the top of the turkey breast. Fresh herbs and sage leaves in the middle between the two turkey breasts and cranberry sauce at each end of the oval plate. A bowl of mashed potatoes in the background.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast and Gravy

Free up your oven for other tasty recipes by cooking this buttery Turkey Breast in the Instant Pot! Made with fresh herbs, garlic, and a smooth savory delicious gravy to coat the tender and juicy turkey breast, serve this mouthwatering entrée during your favorite holiday dinner!  Whether you’re making your turkey straight from the freezer…

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A spoonful of Chicken Dorito Casserole being held above the casserole dish with the rest of the chicken Dorito casserole.

Chicken Dorito Casserole

This Baked Southwest Chicken Dorito Casserole is an easy cheesy chicken casserole with shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, Nacho Cheese Doritos, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning. One thing you will notice is missing is canned cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup. Instead, I used cream…

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Slow Cooker Jambalaya

This Slow Cooker Jambalaya is an easy set-it-and-forget-it recipe that is Creole/Cajun comfort food at its best! It’s loaded with smoked sausage, tender chicken pieces, shrimp, vegetables, and soft instant rice – all infused with bold spices, herbs, and salty-sweet flavors from diced tomatoes and broth. Slow Cooker Jambalaya is an incredibly easy and satisfying…

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Bowl of Instant Pot Chili Mac with plates behind it and a partial view of the Instant Pot behind it.

Instant Pot Chili Mac

This easy Instant Pot Chili Mac is a savory, hearty, cheesy one-pot meal! Made with tender ground beef, creamy Velveeta cheese, and kidney beans, this is an easy comfort food family dinner that the entire household will love. Looking for a mouthwatering recipe for those weeknight dinners at home whenever you’re craving comforting, filling, and…

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2 BBQ Chicken Tostadas on a cutting board topped with chicken, bbq sauce, chopped avocado and cheese. Surrounded by sliced limes, blue napkin whole avocado, whole lemon and whole tomatoes.

BBQ Chicken Tostadas

If you thought Taco Tuesday was something to look forward to then just wait until you try these BBQ Chicken Tostadas! Similar to chalupas, crispy crunchy tostada shells are layered shredded rotisserie chicken covered in a zesty barbecue sauce, followed by an array of diced toppings like creamy avocado, fresh and juicy tomato, chopped cilantro,…

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Easy 20-Minute Beer Cheese Soup

Warm, cozy, hearty, and creamy, this easy Beer Cheese Soup, filled with carrots, celery, and flavorful cheddar cheese, can be on the dinner table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, appetizer, or even to serve at a game day party. Two types of people live in this world: those that think there…

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Photo of stack of Vegetarian Empanadas with one dipped into a small white bowl of avocado sauce.

Vegetarian Empanadas

Vegetarian Empanadas are loaded with a colorful array of vegetables, including sweet corn, red and green bell peppers, protein-packed beans, and aromatic spices, all wrapped in an irresistible flaky, golden-brown crust! While these savory hand pies can be enjoyed as hand-held snacks or appetizers alongside a creamy avocado cashew dip, they also make a hearty…

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Overhead view of a bowl of Hot Shrimp Dip with hot sauce

The Best Shrimp Dip (with Cream Cheese)

This easy, creamy Shrimp Dip Recipe, made with tiny shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, chives, or green onions, and a dash of hot sauce, makes a great make-ahead game day party appetizer. Serve the retro recipe with your favorite tortilla or pita or chips, crackers, or baguette slices, and let the party begin! My husband can…

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Pork Chile Verde with rice on plate with 2 forks on a napkin between a bowl of rice and bowl of more Pork Chile Verde.

Pork Chile Verde

Pork Chile Verde is pork and potatoes cooked in a spicy green sauce, or salsa verde until they are tender and the sauce is thickened.  The Chile Verde, made with pork, potatoes, tomatillos, poblano chiles, Serranos, and jalapeños, makes a spicy yet very flavorful saucy pork dinner. Since I live in the heart of Tex-Mex…

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Overhead view of white bowl with Turkey Taco Soup with cheese crumbles, chopped cilantro, avocado slices and tortilla chips, and the bowl is surrounded by limes, tortilla chips, cilantro, and a partial view of a second bowl in the upper left corner.

Best Homemade Turkey Taco Soup

One taste of this Turkey Taco Soup and you’ll agree that it is the Best Homemade Turkey Taco Soup! With adobo spiced turkey, black beans, tomatoes, and corn, in a delicious zesty broth, this Homemade Turkey Taco Soup is an easy healthy delicious dinner recipe! I love healthy, zesty Soup Recipes, like my Chicken Enchilada…

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Instant Pot Achiote Chicken (Pollo Pibil)

Bring the Yucatan to your table with Instant Pot Achiote Chicken, also known as Pollo Pibil, a saucy chicken dish with a slightly sweet and peppery sauce. While Achiote Chicken, or Pollo en Achiote in Spanish, is often slow cooked for hours, we are instead making it in the Instant Pot to transform it from…

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Overhead view of a small white bowl with a single serving of Instant Pot Butternut Squash Red Pepper Soup garnished with swirls of sour cream, chopped green onions, and chopped red bell peppers.

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Bell Pepper Soup

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Bell Pepper Soup with ginger and carrots is thick and creamy and comforting with the earthy flavor of the butternut squash and bell peppers. The Instant Pot makes making this Butternut Squash Bell Pepper Soup even easier, and it is delicious when served with a nice fall salad and focaccia bread!…

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Overhead view of bowl of multi-colored jalapeno slaw.

Spicy Cilantro Lime Summer Slaw

Spicy Cilantro Lime Summer Slaw is a cool, refreshing slaw with a slightly spicy kick that is perfect for a summer side dish at a barbecue or as a topping for fish tacos! Made with summer fresh corn, slaw mix, cilantro, lime, red peppers, and jalapeños, this slaw will be the picnic side dish or…

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Salad plate with Taco Salad surrounded by Fritos and covered with Cilantro Lime Dressing with tomatoes and another salad plate with taco salad in back.

Taco Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

This flavorful Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is so versatile and is delicious any time of the year. Learn how to make your own taco bowls, taco seasoning, and creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing and customize the taco salad with Fritos, Doritos, or your favorite toppings. Whether served on a salad plate as a taco…

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