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Overhead view of thick slices of turkey, smothered in gravy, on top of cooked stuffing and green beans in a Crockpot.

Crockpot Turkey and Stuffing

Tender, juicy turkey breast, stuffing dotted with dried cranberries, and green beans… all made in the Crockpot! This Crockpot turkey and stuffing recipe was my favorite way to make Thanksgiving dinner when I was in college or living on my own. You get all the flavors of a full holiday meal, with just a tiny fraction of the work and time. Serve with mashed potatoes, and make the gravy recipe included, for the full spread!

Creamy dijon chicken breast placed on top of a bed of mashed potatoes in a large white bowl on a table with a blue and white stripe dish towel.

Creamy Dijon Chicken

Creamy, slightly tangy, and perfectly savory, this creamy Dijon chicken is a staple in our house. A family I nannied for when I studied abroad in Paris gave me this basic recipe decades ago, and I’ve never forgotten the power of aromatics, deglazing with wine, fortifying with cream or half and half, and a nice dash of Dijon mustard. Delicious over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice or mash!

Three seared Cajun-seasoned chicken breasts topped with a creamy sauce in a large silver skillet.

Creamy Cajun Chicken Skillet

Cajun-seasoned chicken swaddled in a creamy sauce, this skillet recipe is quick and easy to make but packed with flavor! It starts with Holy Trinity of bell peppers, onions, and celery, then adds plenty of Cajun seasoning, and just the right amount of cream to add a perfect richness. Delicious over mashed potatoes, cauliflower, rice, or pasta.

Overhead view of 4 chicken thighs in a large rectangular casserole dish with a spoon resting in a sauce of cream of chicken soup and milk.

Creamy Chicken Soup Chicken

This 3-ingredient dinner has been in my family for decades and is surprisingly delicious! Creamy and savory, it’s a quick and easy meal that the entire family will love. The chicken thighs are tender and juicy with crispy skins, and the cream of chicken “gravy” is perfect over mashed potatoes or noodles.

White gravy atop a large bowl of mashed potatoes

Homemade White Gravy

Learning how to make white gravy is easier than you might think, and there’s no pan drippings or store-bought mixes needed! Made from a simple roux and finished with a perfect blend of seasonings, this thick and creamy white gravy is exactly what you need for mashed potatoes, biscuits, or country-fried steak.