Mom's Best Recipes
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

This Hawaiian macaroni salad is ultra creamy, lightly sweet, and tangy with apple cider vinegar. Tender pasta plus grated carrot and onion for that classic local-style bite.

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High-Protein Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls

High-Protein Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls

Set it, forget it, and end up with bold, high-protein chicken taco bowls perfect for weeknights and meal prep.

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Hamburger Beef Gravy

Hamburger Beef Gravy

This is the weeknight beef gravy you can throw on anything: browned ground beef, a quick roux, and a silky, peppery gravy. Big comfort, low drama.

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Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato Soup

A cozy, creamy ham and potato soup made with everyday ingredients and simple steps. Perfect for using up leftover ham and getting dinner on the table fast.

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Creamy Tomato Sausage Pasta

Creamy Tomato Sausage Pasta

Brown Italian sausage until crisp-edged, then simmer it in a garlicky tomato cream sauce and toss with pasta. Big flavor, low drama, and perfect for busy nights.

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Pan-Seared Grouper with Lemon Caper Butter

Pan-Seared Grouper with Lemon Caper Butter

Crisp, golden grouper finished with a quick lemon caper butter sauce. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and on the table fast.

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Crispy Garbanzo Bean Bowls with Lemon Tahini

Crispy Garbanzo Bean Bowls with Lemon Tahini

Roasted chickpeas with crisp edges, a punchy lemon tahini sauce, and an easy build-your-own bowl setup for busy nights.

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Green Chili Pork Stew

Green Chili Pork Stew

Tender pork, roasted green chiles, and potatoes simmered into a cozy green chili stew that tastes even better the next day.

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Grilled Zucchini

Grilled Zucchini

Tender, smoky grilled zucchini that stays firm, not soggy. Simple seasoning, fast cook time, and a lemony sauce that makes it taste like more than a side dish.

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Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde

Tomatillo salsa verde that hits sweet-tart, lightly smoky, and spoonable-on-everything good. Ready in about 20 minutes.

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General Tso’s Chicken

General Tso’s Chicken

Bright, sticky sauce plus crisp chicken bites you can actually pull off at home. Includes make-ahead tips and how to keep it crunchy.

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French Bread Pizza

French Bread Pizza

Crunchy edges, gooey cheese, and a bright, herby finish. This French bread pizza is the low drama dinner that still feels like a win.

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Crispy Pan-Fried Fish

Crispy Pan-Fried Fish

A light, crunchy crust. Tender, flaky fish. Simple pantry breading and a few tricks that keep it crisp, not greasy.

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Garlic Confit

Garlic Confit

A relaxed, reliable garlic confit recipe: tender cloves, golden garlic oil, and plenty of ways to use both. Includes storage and safety tips.

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Crispy Fried Catfish

Crispy Fried Catfish

A relaxed, foolproof fried catfish recipe with a crunchy cornmeal coating, tender fish, and big Southern flavor. Includes oil temp tips, storage, and reheating.

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Filipino Chicken Adobo

Filipino Chicken Adobo

A weeknight-friendly chicken adobo with bold garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Simmer, reduce, and serve over rice.

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Classic Fettuccine Alfredo

Classic Fettuccine Alfredo

This fettuccine Alfredo is glossy, rich, and perfectly clingy. Butter, Parmesan, pasta water, and a few smart tricks for a sauce that never breaks.

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Fermented Spider Eye (Safe, Tangy Pickled Pearl Onions)

Fermented Spider Eye (Safe, Tangy Pickled Pearl Onions)

Make “fermented spider eyes” the safe way: pearl onions in a punchy brine with garlic and spices. A crunchy, tangy topping for sandwiches, charcuterie, and more.

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Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg Roll in a Bowl

A fast, family-friendly skillet meal with savory meat, tender-crisp cabbage, and a bright sesame-ginger sauce. Big egg roll energy, zero frying.

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Quick Pickled Daikon

Quick Pickled Daikon

This quick pickled daikon is the crunchy little sidekick your meals have been missing. Simple brine, big flavor, and ready fast.

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