Beginner Recipes

A simple, chilled pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini and fresh asparagus in a tangy ranch–lime dressing. Perfect make-ahead side for summer gatherings.

This incredibly flavorful Salsa Verde Chicken Soup is an easy crockpot or Instant Pot recipe that takes just a few minutes of hands-on work. Tender bites of chicken, salsa verde, white beans and corn make this soup both filling and so tasty!

A tangy, slightly spicy BBQ-style sauce for glazing ham slices, combining celery, onion, ketchup, and horseradish for a flavorful finish. Adjust the salt when scaling up to avoid over-seasoning.

A creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole topped with crunchy self-rising cracker crumbs and baked until golden. Perfect as a comforting side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.

A fusion twist on the classic lobster roll featuring a light Chinese-inspired dressing of oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil tossed with celery and green onion. Served warm in split rolls for an easy, flavorful sandwich.

Light, tender dumplings made from a simple dough and dropped into boiling broth for a comforting addition to soups and stews. Ready with minimal ingredients and effort.

This incredibly flavorful Salsa Verde Chicken Soup is an EASY crockpot (or instant pot) recipe that takes just a few minutes of work for an easy dinner. Tender bites of chicken, salsa verde, white beans and corn make this soup both filling and so tasty!

This classic peach cobbler features juicy, cinnamon-spiced peaches topped with a tender, buttery biscuit-style batter. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy dessert any time of year.

A moist, flavorful banana bread made with ripe bananas and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or as a simple dessert. This easy quick-bread recipe yields one 4×8-inch loaf.

This hearty chili combines ground beef and breakfast sausage with vegetables, beans, and spices. It’s simmered for maximum flavor and served with optional toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions.

A creamy, sweet-and-tangy coleslaw that closely mimics the original KFC recipe. Adapted from Top Secret Recipes, it makes enough to serve a crowd as a classic side dish.

Death By Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy squares made by melting butter and dark chocolate together, then folding in just enough flour for a dense, velvety crumb. Studded with chocolate chips and finished with a perfectly glossy top, they bake up deeply decadent with a gooey center and crisp edges—an easy, beginner-friendly treat for serious chocolate lovers.

These ULTRA-easy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookies with just the right balance of salty and sweet are a sure to please treat.

A single-serving pizza perfect for one person. Uses half a batch of pizza dough.

Perfect chewy chocolate chip cookies with the ideal balance of crispy edges and soft centers.

Tender chicken breast with Mediterranean herbs and vegetables.