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​Dubai Chocolate Bars Recipe​

Dubai Chocolate Bars cracked in half over a white platter.
When we first saw the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar on TikTok, it didn’t seem like a combination of flavors that I would enjoy. I couldn’t have been more wrong, and our version is a whole lot cheaper than buying the original. The original creators of the “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” chocolate bar, aka Dubai […]

​Parmesan Crusted Chicken​

Parmesan crusted chicken with a lemon wedge on a white plate with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Our Parmesan Crusted Chicken is golden brown, perfectly crisp, and packed with bold, cheesy flavor in every bite. It’s made with panko bread crumbs, grated parmesan, and simple pantry staples that come together like magic in a hot skillet. This is juicy chicken the whole family will go wild for, and it’s ready before anyone […]

​Dill Pickle Pasta Salad​

Dill pickles pasta salad in a white bowl.
Creamy, crunchy, tangy, and packed with bold dill pickle flavor, our Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a summer picnic legend in the making. It’s easy to whip up, made with common pantry ingredients, and delivers a whole lot of flavor without a whole lot of work. Folks will pile it high like they’re not coming […]

​Harissa Chicken​

Harissa chicken with rainbow carrots on a white platter.
Our Easy Harissa Chicken Recipe brings the heat, the sweet, and everything in between. It combines smoky spices, garlic, honey, and a punchy harissa marinade packed with warm spices. The result is juicy, flame-kissed spicy chicken with a bold flavor that tastes like it came off a fancy grill line, made right in your own […]

​Best Smoked Chicken Dry Rub​

Smoked chicken dry rum in a glass jar.
If you love creating delicious smoked chicken with your backyard smoker, our Smoked Chicken Dry Rub is just what you’re looking for. It’s the perfect blend of seasonings that will elevate the flavor of your roasted, grilled, or smoked chicken. When creating a barbecue dry rub, you want to use a blend of seasonings that […]

​BLT Pasta Salad Recipe​

BLT pasta salad in a large bowl.
Our BLT Pasta Salad is bold, hearty, and packed with the best parts of a classic BLT sandwich. Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce, and creamy ranch dressing are tossed with tender bowtie pasta in a dish that eats like a full meal. It may be a cold pasta salad, but it can upstage a […]

​Easy Blackberry Jam Recipe​

Blackberry jam in a glass jar with a spoon coming out.
Made with only four ingredients and no pectin, our easy Blackberry Jam Recipe is loaded with fresh blackberry flavor! If you think you don’t have the skills to make homemade blackberry jam, think again. Our recipe takes about 40 minutes to make and makes a jam that is so much better than what you’ll buy […]

​Pea Salad Recipe​

Green Pea Salad in a white bowl.
Our velvety, crunchy, old fashioned Pea Salad is the perfect side dish for potlucks, summer BBQs, and Easter dinner spreads. It’s packed with crisp peas, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a tangy, creamy dressing that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. Easy? Creamy? Bacon? That’s all the convincing most of us need. The classic […]

​Cane’s Chicken Sauce Recipe (Copycat)​

Cane's chicken sauce in a glass jar with a spoon coming out.
Everyone loves fried chicken tenders, and there’s no better dipping sauce than the legendary Cane’s chicken sauce recipe. Raising Cane’s signature chicken sauce, aka “Cane’s Sauce,” is creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet, with a subtle peppery flavor. This once-secret recipe was crafted as the perfect condiment for Raising Cane’s chicken sandwich, but it can be […]

​Broccoli Salad Recipe​

Broccoli salad on a white platter.
If you’re looking for the perfect summer salad, look no further. Our Broccoli Salad is just what you’re looking for! It’s a delicious blend of crunchy, raw broccoli, smoky bacon, dried cranberries, cheddar cheese, sweet red onions, and sunflower seeds tossed in a creamy dressing. It would be a great addition to your summer get-togethers, […]

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