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Trending Recipes

Craving what everyone is cooking right now? These are the recipes everyone’s loving right now—easy, tasty, and totally worth trying.

  • Slice of Creole cornbread made with rice, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and onions, baked golden brown in a cast iron skillet.
    Creole Cornbread
    This Creole Cornbread is one of those recipes I keep coming back to because it is comforting, bold, and full of texture. I love how the outside bakes up beautifully golden in the cast iron… Read more: Creole Cornbread
  • Creamy garlic butter beef and rice skillet topped with melted cheddar and parsley
    Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet
    This garlic butter beef and rice skillet is one of those meals I make when I want comfort without a lot of cleanup. I start by browning ground beef with onions until everything is rich… Read more: Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet
  • Bowl of Cajun white chicken chili filled with shredded chicken, shrimp, sliced sausage, white beans, corn, and peppers, topped with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapenos.
    Cajun White Chicken Chili
    When I make this Cajun White Chicken Chili, it feels like comfort food with a little attitude. The pot fills with layers of flavor as the chicken browns, the sausage crisps, and the veggies soften… Read more: Cajun White Chicken Chili

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  • Creole Cornbread
    Comfort Food

    Creole Cornbread

    This Creole Cornbread is one of those recipes I keep coming back to because it is comforting, bold, and full of texture. I love how the outside bakes up beautifully…

  • Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet
    One Pot Meals

    Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet

    This garlic butter beef and rice skillet is one of those meals I make when I want comfort without a lot of cleanup. I start by browning ground beef with…

  • Cajun White Chicken Chili
    Soups & Stews

    Cajun White Chicken Chili

    When I make this Cajun White Chicken Chili, it feels like comfort food with a little attitude. The pot fills with layers of flavor as the chicken browns, the sausage…

  • Chili Cheese Potato Bake
    Casseroles

    Chili Cheese Potato Bake

    When I scoop into this chili cheese potato bake, it feels like comfort food at its best. The potatoes are tender and soak up all the flavor from the chili,…

Crowd-Pleaser Wings

Ready to turn up the flavor? From sweet and sticky to spicy and smoky, there’s a wing for every craving.

  • Crispy chicken wings coated in a hot honey garlic Parmesan sauce, garnished with chopped parsley.
    Hot Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
    The moment I pull these hot honey garlic Parmesan wings out of the pan, I already know they are going to be irresistible. The sauce is thick, sticky, and full of real garlic that caramelizes… Read more: Hot Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
  • A plate filled with crispy honey lemon pepper chicken wings tossed in a lemon pepper sauce, served alongside jalapeño poppers stuffed with a cheesy bacon filling.
    Honey Lemon Pepper Wings & Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon
    The moment I pull these wings out of the oven and drizzle them with that buttery honey lemon pepper sauce, it’s always game over. They're crispy, sticky, tangy, and sweet all at once. The skin… Read more: Honey Lemon Pepper Wings & Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon
  • Glazed Coca-Cola chicken wings coated in a sticky, caramelized sauce, garnished with sliced green onions.
    Coca Cola Chicken Wings
    When I make these Coca-Cola Chicken Wings, I know I’m in for something sweet, savory, and totally irresistible. The sauce starts with a simple pour of Coke, but once it simmers down with soy sauce… Read more: Coca Cola Chicken Wings

Pasta Recipes

Creamy, cheesy, saucy, or spicy, no matter how you like it, these pasta recipes bring serious comfort with every bite.

  • Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
    Pastas

    Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

    This Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake is one of my favorite comfort meals because it’s creamy, cheesy, and ridiculously easy to throw together. I start by seasoning and searing the…

  • Sweet Peppers and Sausage Pasta
    Pastas

    Sweet Peppers and Sausage Pasta

    This Sweet Peppers and Sausage Pasta is one of those meals that makes me feel like a pro chef without spending hours in the kitchen. The smoked sausage gives the…

  • Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
    Pastas

    Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    This baked garlic parmesan chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender rotini pasta tossed in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with juicy chicken pieces, all baked to perfection…

  • Parmesan Shrimp Orzo Pasta
    Pastas

    Parmesan Shrimp Orzo Pasta

    This Parmesan Shrimp Orzo Pasta is a one-pan seafood pasta that combines tender orzo with juicy, seared shrimp in a light Parmesan sauce. I seasoned and pan-fried the shrimp until…

One Pot Meals

Less mess, more flavor! Every recipe is bold, satisfying, and super easy to whip up. One pot is all you need!

  • Creamy garlic butter beef and rice skillet topped with melted cheddar and parsley
    Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet
    This garlic butter beef and rice skillet is one of those meals I make when I want comfort without a lot of cleanup. I start by browning ground beef with onions until everything is rich… Read more: Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet
  • A creamy serving of one pot queso chicken and rice topped with melted cheese and fresh herbs, scooped from a skillet
    One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice
    When I make this One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice, my whole kitchen fills with the smell of smoky spices, cheesy goodness, and tender chicken. I love this recipe because it’s pure comfort in one… Read more: One Pot Queso Chicken and Rice
  • A skillet filled with cheesy taco spaghetti, featuring seasoned ground beef, spaghetti noodles, melted cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
    Taco Spaghetti
    This Taco Spaghetti is a one-pan comfort food fusion dish that combines the bold, zesty flavors of a taco with the hearty appeal of classic spaghetti. I loaded this dish with ground beef and cooked… Read more: Taco Spaghetti

My cooking journey started like many great stories do in the kitchen, fueled by curiosity, creativity, and a deep love for good food.

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Popular Recipes

  • Creole Cornbread
    Comfort Food

    Creole Cornbread

  • Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet
    One Pot Meals

    Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet

  • Cajun White Chicken Chili
    Soups & Stews

    Cajun White Chicken Chili

  • Chili Cheese Potato Bake
    Casseroles

    Chili Cheese Potato Bake

Explore My Flavor-Packed Ebooks

I Just Cook A Lot, food is more than just a meal, it’s a vibe! Whether you're craving bold, saucy wings, soulful comfort food, or easy, set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meals, my collection of ebooks has something for every home cook. Dive into all three and take your kitchen game up a notch. These recipes bring the love to every bite. 

Grab Your Ebooks

Kitchen Recipes

  • Slice of Creole cornbread made with rice, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and onions, baked golden brown in a cast iron skillet.
    Creole Cornbread
  • Creamy garlic butter beef and rice skillet topped with melted cheddar and parsley
    Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet
  • Bowl of Cajun white chicken chili filled with shredded chicken, shrimp, sliced sausage, white beans, corn, and peppers, topped with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapenos.
    Cajun White Chicken Chili
  • A plate of chili cheese potato bake topped with melted cheddar cheese, green onions, sliced jalapenos, and a dollop of sour cream, with tender potatoes coated in a chili tomato mixture.
    Chili Cheese Potato Bake

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