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Our Best Chicken Recipes
This collection can all be found in the Chicken Recipes category. Or see the Chicken Breast Recipes for only breast recipes.
Baked Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) – Crispy & Juicy
Dry, season, and bake hot for crispy skin and juicy meat in about 35 minutes. Optional rack or flip once; finish to 185°–195°F for the best texture.
Oven Baked Chicken Legs
Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
Tender and Crispy Oven Fried Chicken with buttermilk brine and seasoned coating, then baked in a convection oven for extra crispiness. No need to deep-fry. Make breasts, thighs, or tenders. The optional gravy provides extra flavor.
Oven Fried Chicken
Easiest Oven Roasted Whole Chicken
Anyone can bake a moist and tender whole chicken with the crispiest skin with only a few steps. This simple roast chicken recipe is the perfect healthy comfort food you can easily make at home. Based on an American Test Kitchen technique, I have simplified, added troubleshooting tips, expanded options, and added gravy.
Baked Whole Chicken
Pan Seared Oven Baked Chicken Breasts
An easy 30-minute recipe starting with searing the chicken breasts on the stovetop, then oven-baked to a final temperature of 165° for a great tasting, moist, and tender weeknight dinner.
Seared and Baked Chicken Breasts
How to Grill Chicken Breasts on a Gas Grill
Tired of dry grilled chicken breasts? This easy gas grill recipe shows you the right grill setup, surface temperature, and a safe 165°F finish for juicy results every time.
Grilled Chicken Breasts
Grilled Chicken Legs (Crispy and Juicy Gas Grill Drumstick Recipe)
Juicy, crispy grilled chicken legs made simple — season and cook over medium heat on a gas grill about 35 minutes for perfect drumsticks.
Grilled Drumsticks
The Best Holiday Recipes
It is always hard to decide on recipes for holiday feasts. These recipes are a good start, but you see the Thanksgiving Recipes and Christmas Recipes posts that are updated yearly with current suggestions.
Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast at 350°F (Easy & Juicy)
Roast a tender, juicy turkey breast in the oven the easy way. One steady 350°F temperature, simple seasoning, and no brining or flipping. Works for bone-in or boneless—always finish at 165°F for perfect results.
Roasted Turkey Breast
Old Fashioned Sausage Dressing (Crispy, Savory & Perfect with Turkey)
An old-fashioned sausage dressing made with breakfast sausage, white bread, and celery. Crispy on top, tender inside, and the perfect holiday side dish for turkey or chicken.
Sausage Dressing Recipe
Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole (Traditional Thanksgiving Recipe)
Old fashioned sweet potato casserole is a traditional Thanksgiving favorite — make it for two or a crowd, with a pecan or marshmallow topping.
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Green Bean Casserole No Mushroom Soup
Creamy, cheesy green bean casserole made with a quick roux—no mushroom soup or cans. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday meal.
Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup
Homemade Gravy with Flour (Easy With or Without Drippings)
Learn how to make gravy with flour from scratch—lump-free in 10 min. 2 easy methods to make brown gravy with drippings, broth, or water.
How to Make Gravy
Easy Dinner Rolls (Quick 60-Minute Recipe)
Soft, buttery, homemade dinner rolls ready in just 60 minutes—perfect quick dinner rolls for weeknights, holidays, or any time you need fresh bread fast. Make 12 rolls or cut the recipe in half for 6.
Easy Dinner Roll Recipe
Easy Holiday Candy
Everybody loves candy. Take it to the office, give it as a gift, perfect for parties or snacks. See the Candy Recipes category for all the simple candy recipes.
Easy 5-Minute Fudge (3 Ingredient Recipe)
Foolproof 5-minute chocolate fudge made with only 3 ingredients: chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Great for holidays, gifts, or anytime you need chocolate.
5-Minute Fudge Recipe
Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters (Easy 4-Ingredient Candy)
Sweet and salty crock pot chocolate peanut clusters with just 4 ingredients. Simple slow cooker candy—great for holiday gifts or parties.
Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Easy Cinnamon Candied Almonds (Oven-Roasted Holiday Nuts)
Crunchy, cinnamon-sugar candied almonds roasted in the oven until crisp and golden. Easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for gifts, snacks, or holiday parties.
Candied Almonds
Oreo Fudge
Oreo Fudge is a white fudge with crunchy bits of Oreo cookies. It is a variation of the classic 5-minute fudge recipe. You will love this fast and easy stovetop recipe as much as the creamy, delicious white chocolate fudge.
Oreo Fudge Recipe
Pretzel Candies
Super easy chocolate pretzel candies are a great sweet and salty combo. They are perfect for "take a treat" to school, an office party, or even giving as gifts. Just three ingredients and no skill will get you these delicious candies.
Pretzel Candy Recipe
Crock Pot White Chocolate Almond Clusters
Super easy and delicious white chocolate almond clusters are the perfect gift for the holidays or for any special occasion. Simple with these step by step photo instruction for the perfect white chocolate candy.
White Chocolate Almond Cluster Recipe
Our Top Grill Recipes
I love grilled meat, but most people buy a grill, and it is assumed they know how to use it. All these recipes have simple step-by-step photo instructions to help you get it right the first time and every time.
See the Grill Recipes category for more great grill recipes. And don't miss the Grill Technique category to learn more about your grill.
How to Grill Filet Mignon (Juicy & Tender Gas Grill Recipe)
Grilling filet mignon is simple with this step-by-step gas-grill guide. Juicy, fork-tender results in about 10 minutes—better than a steakhouse at home.
Grilled Filet Mignon
How to Grill a New York Strip Steak on a Gas Grill
Grill juicy, flavorful New York strip steaks on a gas grill in about 8–10 min. Simple steps and reliable temps for steakhouse results every time.
How to Grill New York Strip Steaks
How to Grill Pork Tenderloin on a Gas Grill
Grilling pork tenderloin on a gas grill is easy and fast. With simple prep and the right temperature, you’ll cook a juicy pork tenderloin in about 25 minutes — no marinades or fancy setups needed.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Pork Chops (Juicy, Quick & Easy)
Juicy grilled pork chops made easy on a gas or charcoal grill. Boneless or bone-in chops cook to tender perfection with simple seasoning and no guesswork.
How to Grill Pork Chops
How to Grill Hamburgers – Best Quick and Easy Recipe
Make juicy grilled hamburgers the easy way. Hot sear on a gas grill, finish to 160°F, and enjoy flavorful burgers in about 10 minutes.
How to Grill Burgers
Grilled Ribeye Steaks on a Gas Grill (Juicy Every Time)
Grill ribeye steaks on a gas grill for juicy, tender results every time. This easy, step-by-step method covers seasoning, temperature, and timing for perfect medium-rare or your preferred doneness—no marinade needed.
How to Grill Ribeye Steak
The Best Small Crock Pot Recipes
This is a "cooking for two" blog, and all those big crock pot recipes can produce a lot of food. A smaller crock pot works better for most small households.
See the Crock Pot Recipes category for all-size slow cooker recipes. See the Small Crock Pot Recipes for 4 quart or under slow cookers and the Mini Crock Pot Recipes for 2-3 quart crock pots.
Crock Pot Apple Cobbler (Fresh Apples & Topping Options)
Warm and gooey apple cobbler made with fresh apples and your choice of cake mix or biscuit topping. A flexible small-batch recipe that scales from two to a crowd—simple, cozy, and foolproof.
Crock Pot Apple Cobbler
Crock Pot Pizza Casserole (Easy & Cheesy Slow Cooker Recipe)
Cheesy Crock Pot Pizza Casserole made with raw pasta, sausage, pepperoni, and homemade sauce—easy slow-cooked pizza pasta.
Crock Pot Pizza Casserole
Crock Pot French Dip (Easy Slow Cooker Sandwiches)
Easy French Dip sandwiches simmered low and slow in your crock pot with rich au jus. Tender beef piled on toasted rolls with melted provolone.
Crock Pot French Dip Recipe
Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew (Best Any Size Slow Cooker Recipe)
The best crock pot beef stew recipe—tender beef, carrots, and potatoes in a rich gravy. Easy, foolproof slow cooker method scaled for any size.
Small Crock Pot Beef Stew
Crockpot French Onion Soup (Slow Cooker, Easy & Deep Flavor)
Rich beef broth and caramelized onions simmered in your crockpot, finished with toasted bread and melted cheese—simple, elegant, and full of deep flavor.
French Onion Soup Recipe
Crock Pot Baked Ziti Recipe (Easy Cheesy 3-Cheese Pasta)
Easy crock pot baked ziti recipe with uncooked pasta, ground beef, and rich tomato sauce—cheesy, hearty, and cooked right in your slow cooker.
Crock Pot Pasta Bake
Top Easy Dinner Recipes
Everybody needs quick and easy dinner recipes. These speedy recipes are ones I use all the time. See the Easy Dinner Recipes category for more choices.
Fried Pork Chops and Gravy (Easy 30-Minute Skillet Recipe)
Juicy, tender pork chops in rich homemade brown gravy—ready in 30 minutes. Simple skillet method with everyday ingredients and big flavor.
Fried Pork Chop Recipe
Spicy Taco Meat (From Scratch, No Packet)
Easy, from-scratch spicy taco meat with tomato sauce and pantry spices – no packet. Perfect for nachos, tacos, and bowls.
Spicy Taco Meat
Pan Seared Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Pan-seared pork tenderloin, finished by baking to your ideal temperature, is tender, juicy, and delicious! With excellent browning from cast iron searing, it is still moist and tender from oven roasting— an easy, 30-minute dinner recipe.
Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin
Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia (Oven-Baked in 20 Minutes)
This easy baked Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia is crispy, flaky, and on the table in 20 minutes. A quick and healthy dinner that works with fresh or frozen fish.
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Baked Chicken Breasts (Juicy and Tender — Convection or Regular Oven)
Learn how to bake juicy, tender chicken breasts every time. Simple prep, quick cooking, and perfect results in about 25 minutes using a convection or regular oven.
Convection Oven Baked Chicken
Easy Boneless Pork Ribs (30 Minutes, Pan-Seared & Baked)
Juicy boneless pork ribs pan-seared for flavor, then baked in the oven for a tender, quick BBQ dinner—done in about 30 minutes with no grill needed.
Seared and Baked Boneless Pork Ribs
