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

  • A plate of spicy jalapeño chicken thighs glazed in a honey, rich sauce, garnished with sliced jalapeños and minced garlic for a flavorful finish.
    Spicy Jalapeno Chicken
    Tender chicken thighs coated in a glossy, spicy-sweet sauce that clings to each piece. The chicken is crispy on the outside yet juicy on the inside, and the jalapeños not only add spice but also… Read more: Spicy Jalapeno Chicken
  • A golden-brown grilled tuna melt sandwich stacked in halves, oozing with melted cheddar cheese and filled with a creamy tuna salad mixture of tuna, onions, and celery.
    Classic Tuna Melt
    This comforting tuna melt sandwich is a rich and filling lunch. I toasted the bread perfectly golden with a slight crisp on the outside, while the inside is stuffed with a creamy tuna, diced red… Read more: Classic Tuna Melt
  • A skillet filled with creamy Tuscan sausage pasta made with penne, Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, coated in a rich cream sauce and garnished with fresh basil.
    Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
    This Creamy Tuscan Sausage pasta is comfort food at its finest. Tender penne pasta is tossed in a velvety cream sauce infused with garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs. The juicy bites of sausage add a… Read more: Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

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  • Spicy Jalapeno Chicken
    International Fusion

    Spicy Jalapeno Chicken

    Tender chicken thighs coated in a glossy, spicy-sweet sauce that clings to each piece. The chicken is crispy on the outside yet juicy on the inside, and the jalapeños not…

  • Classic Tuna Melt
    Seafood

    Classic Tuna Melt

    This comforting tuna melt sandwich is a rich and filling lunch. I toasted the bread perfectly golden with a slight crisp on the outside, while the inside is stuffed with…

  • Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
    Pastas

    Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

    This Creamy Tuscan Sausage pasta is comfort food at its finest. Tender penne pasta is tossed in a velvety cream sauce infused with garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs. The juicy…

  • Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna
    Casseroles

    Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

    This parmesan garlic bacon cheeseburger lasagna is a twist on a classic Italian favorite. Each layer is stacked with tender lasagna noodles, juicy ground beef seasoned like a bacon cheeseburger,…

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, golden-brown Cajun chicken wings, glazed with a sweet and smoky brown sugar seasoning and garnished with fresh parsley
    Brown Sugar Cajun Chicken Wings
    These Brown Sugar Cajun Chicken Wings are the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy. I generously coat the wings in a seasoning blend that combines Cajun spices with rich brown sugar, creating a caramelized… Read more: Brown Sugar Cajun Chicken Wings
  • Close-up of juicy Cajun smothered chicken wings baked in a rich, creamy, golden-brown sauce with bits of peppers and onions.
    Cajun Smothered Chicken Wings
    These Cajun Smothered Chicken Wings are packed with a Cajun flavor, Coated in a creamy, spiced sauce that bakes into every crevice. The wings are seasoned with Cajun spices. I smothered in a savory cream… Read more: Cajun Smothered Chicken Wings
  • Crispy, golden-brown Chinese-style chicken wings fresh from frying and packed with seasoned flavor.
    Chinese Take-Out Chicken Wings
    These Chinese Chicken Wings are extra crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, seasoned to perfection with a blend of traditional spices and marinades. The wings are deep-fried to a beautiful golden brown,… Read more: Chinese Take-Out Chicken Wings

Pasta Recipes

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

  • Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
    Pastas

    Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

    This Creamy Tuscan Sausage pasta is comfort food at its finest. Tender penne pasta is tossed in a velvety cream sauce infused with garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs. The juicy…

  • Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta
    Pastas

    Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta

    This Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta is a bold and hearty dish that combines smoky sausage with the sweet tangy of honey barbecue sauce. The pasta is rotini, holds the sauce…

  • Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
    Pastas

    Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

    This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta features al dente rigatoni tossed in a smooth Cajun-spiced cream sauce. I pan-seared the chicken pieces to perfection, then mixed with fresh red bell peppers…

  • Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Sausage Pasta
    One Pot Meals, Pastas

    Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Sausage Pasta

    This Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Sausage Pasta is a flavor-packed comfort food favorite that brings together tender pasta, juicy chicken, and smoky sausage in a creamy ranch-seasoned cheese sauce. Each…

One Pot Meals

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

  • 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
  • A cast iron skillet filled with a mixture of ground beef, tender potato chunks, red bell peppers, and chopped parsley, all simmered in a savory, seasoned sauce.
    Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet
    A comforting one-pan Ground Beef and Potato Skillet meal. The dish is loaded with juicy ground beef and golden potatoes that are perfectly cooked until fork-tender. Bits of red bell pepper add a pop of… Read more: Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet
  • A healthy serving of rice and sausage skillet pasta on a white plate, featuring slices of browned sausage, tender rice, diced bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes., all mixed in a savory sauce and garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
    Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
    This Rice and Sausage Skillet Pasta is a one-pan dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make. It combines seared sausage slices with sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and fluffy rice for a… Read more: Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

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Popular Recipes

  • Spicy Jalapeno Chicken
    International Fusion

    Spicy Jalapeno Chicken

  • Classic Tuna Melt
    Seafood

    Classic Tuna Melt

  • Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
    Pastas

    Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

  • Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna
    Casseroles

    Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

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

  • A plate of spicy jalapeño chicken thighs glazed in a honey, rich sauce, garnished with sliced jalapeños and minced garlic for a flavorful finish.
    Spicy Jalapeno Chicken
  • A golden-brown grilled tuna melt sandwich stacked in halves, oozing with melted cheddar cheese and filled with a creamy tuna salad mixture of tuna, onions, and celery.
    Classic Tuna Melt
  • A skillet filled with creamy Tuscan sausage pasta made with penne, Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, coated in a rich cream sauce and garnished with fresh basil.
    Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
  • A slice of parmesan garlic bacon cheeseburger lasagna layered with pasta, seasoned beef, crispy bacon, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese, served on a white plate.
    Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

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