Facing a fridge full of Thanksgiving leftovers? Tired of turkey, dreading more dressing, already stuffed with sweet potatoes? Don’t let all your turkey day prep and hours in the kitchen go to waste! This list of recipes will breathe life and excitement back into your holiday foods. We’ve got soups, salads, dips, and even waffles or pancakes just begging for your leftover turkey, leftover cranberry sauce, or leftover potatoes.
The sous vide transforms the humble chuck roast into an ultra tender, rich cut of meat! Cooked slowly for deliciously flavorful slices of beef that are perfectly medium rare (or whatever temperature you prefer!), this is serious kitchen magic!
Baked stuffed shrimp is tender shrimp, stuffed with an incredibly delicious crabmeat and breadcrumb mixture, then cooked to perfection in the oven. It’s an impressive dish that’s ready in under an hour.
When you’re low on time and/or energy and just want something easy and delicious, what could be better than a dinner recipe that uses very few ingredients? I’ve put together a list of 125 easy chicken recipes I LOVE, from basic cooking methods using thawed or frozen chicken to full chicken recipes for dinners with sauces and sides. Keep this list handy for the next time you’re feeling uninspired!
Our reader-favorite cranberry rosemary chicken is an easy one-pan chicken dish that’s full of vibrant, wintery flavor. Tart cranberries married with heady rosemary and sweet maple syrup, grounded by a rich white wine sauce. Made paleo-friendly or Whole30-compliant with simple ingredient swaps, this chicken recipe is perfect for holiday dinners and hurried weekday meals alike.
The recipe for Ruth’s Chris sweet potato casserole just can’t be beat! A simple but perfect sweet potato mash is topped with an absolutely delicious praline pecan topping. Your family will trash the marshmallow-topped classic the moment you bring out this wonderful dish, I promise!
Tender, juicy chicken swaddled in a creamy, deliciously garlicky sauce that tastes restaurant-worthy. Don’t let the amount of garlic scare you – this recipe quickly but gently softens the garlic down to a rich, fragrant flavor. This will quickly become one of your favorite dinner recipes!
Rich and oh-so-cheesy, this creamy beer cheese dip is equal parts easy and delicious. Made from a buttery roux seasoned with garlic and paprika, with a touch of spicy brown mustard, lots of sharp cheddar, and all the flavor of your favorite beer. Ready in roughly 15 minutes, it’s perfect for an appetizer, party food, or game-day snack.
A fully-loaded burger in a bowl takes everything you love about a classic hamburger, throws out the bun, and layers the rest in a satisfying and mouthwatering salad-style dish. It’s a quick and easy alternative to lettuce-wrapped burgers that you can dress up with all your favorite toppings, including our super simple “special sauce”.
A classic comfort food, this recipe turns traditional meatloaf into gluten free meatloaf with one simple swap. Tender and juicy, with a rich and tangy glaze, this is one dish the entire family will be excited about!
Impress everyone at the dinner table with this utterly divine creamy garlic shrimp recipe! Succulent shrimp, lightly seasoned and cooked to perfection, then swaddled in the most amazing cream sauce made with plenty of garlic and parmesan cheese. It’s an incredible (and incredibly easy) one-skillet recipe you’ll make again and again!
This vibrant, tangy chimichurri sauce is not only the easiest chimichurri recipe to make, it’s also the best I’ve ever tasted! A perfect copycat for Texas de Brazil’s own chimichurri, it’s full of fresh herbs, rich oil, bold garlic, and perfectly balanced spices. I have a jar of this chimichurri in my fridge at all times to use as a marinade or sauce for steaks, chicken, shrimp, fish, or pork.
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