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Over 850 tried and true recipes easy enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for entertaining! As a former caterer and busy mother of 3 picky girls, I have developed foolproof recipes that look as amazing as they taste! Choose from the best cocktails, appetizers, salads, sides, mains and desserts for every occasion, including easy weeknight dinners!

creamy chicken pasta in cajun cream sauceDinner & LunchApple cider vinegar dressing in a glass pitcher next to a plate of fresh salad.Salads Dressings & Soupscheesy cornSide Dishescrescent roll appetizer in an ironstone dishAppetizers

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White background with a white plate featuring a classic cheeseburger, stacked with cheese, tomato, onion and lettuce, top bun to the sideBeefGreek chicken on a white plate, grilled lemon slices on top.ChickenApple cider pork tenderloin medallions in a white baking dish.PorkClose up of fettuccine noodles covered in an alfredo sauce recipePastaChicken tacos in corn tortillas on a white surface.30-Minutes or Less

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crescent roll appetizer in an ironstone dishAppetizerscinnamon roll glaze on cinnamon rollsBreakfast & Bruncha loaf of banana bread on a white platterBreadsTwo slices of ooey gooey butter cake stacked on a white surface.Dessertscreamy chicken pasta in cajun cream sauceDinner & LunchApple cider vinegar dressing in a glass pitcher next to a plate of fresh salad.Salads Dressings & Soupscheesy cornSide DishesA marble surface with clear mugs full of homemade apple cider, whole apples and cinnamon sticks to the side.DrinksA small white bowl of pesto rosso, placed next to basil leaves, placed on a marble countertop.Sauces & Seasonings

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crockpot slow cooker with breadSlow Cookerwhat is piccataStovetopLooking into a range with the door open, burgers under broiler on a baking sheet, half of them have cheese.In the OvenA white platter filled with grilled steak kabobs.On the GrillNo bake cookie butter cheesecake in a white ceramic pie pan.No Bake

By Diet

Gluten FreeA white bowl of hummus surrounded by a platter of vegetables for dipping.Dairy-FreeA bowl of mango guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips, along with a mango and fresh cilantro to the side.VegetarianLemon pepper shrimp on a round white serving platter.Keto

By Ingredient

Apple cider pork tenderloin medallions in a white baking dish.PorkGreek chicken on a white plate, grilled lemon slices on top.ChickenWhite background with a white plate featuring a classic cheeseburger, stacked with cheese, tomato, onion and lettuce, top bun to the sideBeefA white bowl on a marble surface, filled with French green beans.VegetablesClose up of fettuccine noodles covered in an alfredo sauce recipePasta

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chocolate chip cookie cake in a heart shaped tart panValentine’s DayA white mummy Halloween hot chocolate bomb on a marble surface.Halloweensalad in shape of wreath with toppings to look like berries next to wood salad tongsChristmasA white plate with an Easter bunny cheese ball surrounded by fresh flowersEaster4th of july recipes4th of Julyhot ham and cheeseGame DayCinnamon liquor cocktail glass on marble surface, garnished with apple slice and cinnamon sticks.FallGratin Dauphinoise potatoes in a white oval baking dish.Thanksgiving3 glasses of pink champagne margaritas on a white tray with gold confetti surroundingNew Years

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