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If you are looking for a nice variety of pasta, rice and meat recipes, you came to the right place internet friends! Browse below, or check out some of my favorites: Italian Chicken Pasta, Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon and Chicken Lazone.

  • Crispy dry rub chicken thighs with homemade lemon pepper rub on a sheet pan with lemon wedges and parsley
    Lemon Pepper Dry Rub Chicken Thighs (Fresh Zest, Crispy)
  • Homemade Hamburger Helper (One Skillet, No Box Required)
    Homemade Hamburger Helper (One Skillet, No Box Required)
  • Beer braised chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet with crackly skin above a dark, bubbling sauce
    Braised Chicken Thighs with Beer Sauce
  • Restaurant-style red wine braised short ribs with mashed potatoes and fresh thyme, showing tender meat and reduced sauce.
    Red Wine Braised Short Ribs (Tender, Glossy Sauce Every Time)
  • Beef Bolognese in the pot
    Beef Bolognese (Dutch Oven, Red Wine, Parmesan Rind)
  • Creamy Italian chicken pasta in white wine parmesan sauce with golden seared chicken"
    Creamy Chicken Pasta with White Wine Parmesan Sauce
  • Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shell in Cast Iron Skillet
    Stuffed Shells with Spicy Italian Sausage
  • shrimp orzo
    Greek Herb Shrimp Orzo with Feta
  • Beef Liver in a skillet
    Italian Style Beef Liver
  • Chicken and Bacon Pasta
    Creamy Chicken Penne with Bacon & Spinach (30-Min Dinner)
  • Easy Pan-seared Pork Chops in cast iron skillet
    Easy Pan-Seared Pork Chops
  • pan seared sirloin steak in cast iron skillet with garlic butter
    How to Cook Sirloin Steak (Pan-Seared, Juicy Every Time)
  • Dutch Oven Pot Roast with gravy, red wine and carrots Close Up
    Dutch Oven Pot Roast With Red Wine and Gravy
  • Brussels-Sprouts-Gratin in a skillet
    Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Gratin with Gruyere Crust
  • Dijon Mustard Brussels Sprouts
    Dijon Mustard Brussels Sprouts with Green Apples and Blue Cheese
  • peach jalapeno chicken
    Jalapeño Peach Chicken Skillet (40-Minute One-Pan Recipe)
  • red wine braised chuck roast
    Skillet Red Wine and Tomato Braised Beef (Shredded, Not Sliced)
  • Beef Bolognese with Cavatelli on a plate
    Beef Bolognese with Cavatelli
  • Beef Ramen Noodles Stir Fry with Broccoli on A Plate
    Weeknight Ramen Noodle Stir Fry with From‑Scratch Sauce
  • Beef and Shells with Spinach and Mushrooms in a pan
    Creamy Beef Pasta
  • Close up of Crockpot Apple Pork Chops with Honeycrisp and Granny Smith inside the crockpot
    Crockpot Apple Pork Chops with Honeycrisp and Granny Smith
  • Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs in a Skillet
    Mushroom Chicken Thighs in a Skillet (With White Wine Pan Sauce)
  • Chicken and Spinach in Parmesan Sauce on a white plate
    Easy Chicken Breasts with Spinach and Mushrooms
  • Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
    Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken (The Sauce Stays Thick — Here's Why)
  • Close Up of Butter Chicken Recipe (Indian Chicken Makhani)
    Butter Chicken, Seared Right in the Marinade
  • Tex Mex Smoked Chuck Roast fresh out of the Smoker
    10 Smoker Mains for Labor Day (Low, Slow & Worth Every Minute)
  • Chicken Spinach Bacon Alfredo Pasta
    Chicken, Spinach and Bacon Alfredo Pasta
  • Garlic Butter Spaghetti in a skillet
    Creamy White Wine Parmesan Pasta with Garlic and Tomato
  • Pesto Shrimp Pasta in a Stainless Steel Skillet
    Pesto Shrimp Pasta with Mushroom Garlic Sauce (30-Minute Dinner)
  • Shrimp Pasta
    Garlic Basil Shrimp Pasta in Tomato Wine Sauce
  • Pan-Seared Chicken Pasta in Chardonnay White Wine Cream Sauce (30 Minutes) in stainless steel skillet
    Pan-Seared Chicken Pasta in Chardonnay White Wine Cream Sauce (30 Minutes)
  • Chicken Pesto Pasta in a pan
    Chicken Pesto Pasta in Creamy White Wine Sauce
  • Sausage Bolognese à la Vodka
  • Smoked Boston shoulder pulled apart into tender shreds on a wooden cutting board with bark pieces and cooking juices
    Smoked Pork Butt (Boston Butt)
  • Close-up of smoked baby back ribs being pulled apart showing the tender meat releasing cleanly from the bone with a thick bark crust
    Beer-Braised Smoked Baby Back Ribs (3-2-1 Method)
  • Creamy Low Carb Pork Chops in a Sauce in a Skillet
    Creamy Low Carb Pork Chops (Gluten Free)
  • Pork Chops in Creamy White Wine Sauce
    Creamy Garlic Pork Chops in White Wine Sauce (One Pan)
  • Overhead view of the finished apple cider braised chicken thighs skillet with mushrooms, shallots, and fresh parsley, with skin above the liquid
    Apple Cider Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Shallots
  • Garlic Butter Steak Bites
    Garlic Butter Steak Bites in Rich Herb Butter Sauce
  • Baked Chili Hot Dogs

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