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Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares

Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares

A Chocolate covered rice krispy treat for the 4th of July.

Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Treat Flags

A bowl of Summer Berry Trifle.

Summer Berry Trifle

A strawberry blueberry salad.

Strawberry Blueberry Salad

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A stack of the jif peanut butter cookies.

Jif Peanut Butter Cookies

Crock pot Teriyaki chicken thighs with rice and chopsticks.

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

A square white bowl filled with creamy Bacon Mac and Cheese, featuring tender shell pasta and savory pieces of bacon.

Bacon Mac and Cheese

A glass of thick Berry Banana Smoothie topped with blueberries, raspberries, granola, almonds, and a sprig of mint.

Berry Banana Smoothie

A finished dish of the ziti and meat with a jar of alfredo sauce in the back.

Philly Cheese Steak Pasta

A plate of seasoned ground beef and onions, inspired by Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole, topped with tater tots, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced peppers, and creamy sauce.

Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole

A close-up of a spoon holding a blend of dried herbs and spices, including green leafy pieces and coarse powder—perfect for your homemade Pot Roast Seasoning recipe.

Pot Roast Seasoning

A close-up of a serving of velveeta broccoli rice casserole topped with chopped parsley.

Velveeta Broccoli Rice Casserole

ground beef enchiladas

The Best Ground Beef Enchiladas

Mongolian pork in white bowl filled with rice and topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Mongolian Pork

A marble container with all purpose seasoning inside.

All Purpose Seasoning

A glass jar filled with apple pie moonshine, surrounded by fresh apples and spices, sits on a countertop.

Apple Pie Moonshine

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Lemon Blondies with Raspberries on a plate.

Lemon Blondies with Raspberries

A bowl with penne, sliced grape tomatoes, lettuce, croutons, and a white dressing, served in a floral-patterned bowl.

Caesar Pasta Salad

A plate of Cold Asparagus Salad topped with halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, chopped chives, and crumbled cheese.

Cold Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes

A white bowl filled with creamy dill dip garnished with fresh dill, with chips visible in the background.

Dill Dip

Christina Hitchcock NY Times Best Selling Author and recipe developer behind It Is a Keeper

Hi! I”m Christina

I’m a New York Times bestselling author and recipe developer behind It Is a Keeper. I’ve been testing and keeping recipes since 2010 — so you don’t have to wonder if it’ll work. If it’s on IAK, it made the cut.

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30 MINUTES OR LESS

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Best Seasoned Burgers in a finished burger.

Best Baked Hamburgers

A hand holds a meal with melted cheese, dipping it into a small bowl of sauce, creating the perfect Instant Pot French Dip moment. A striped blue and white cloth rests on the table, adding to the cozy atmosphere.

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich

Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken on a white dish.

Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Spicy Southwest Salad

EASY DESSERTS

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A slice of Strawberry Poke Cake topped with a thick layer of whipped cream and a whole strawberry placed on top, served on a white plate.

Fresh Strawberry Poke Cake

Close-up of a sliced Orange Jello Salad mold on a plate, with a mandarin orange slice elegantly garnishing the side.

Orange Jello Salad

soft frosted sugar cookies on a white plate.

Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

Football cookies stacked on a wooden cutting board.

Football Cookies

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SOUPS & STEWS

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Unstuffed Pepper Soup with meat, rice, and vegetables.

Unstuffed Pepper Soup

Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup

Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup

A white bowl filled with Dutch Oven Beef Stew featuring chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and green peas, garnished with chopped herbs. Slices of bread and parsley are in the background.

Dutch Oven Beef Stew

A bowl of Chicken Corn Noodle Soup with carrots, parsley, and wide noodles, served with a spoon and a slice of bread on the side.

Chicken Corn Noodle Soup

SEASONING BLENDS

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A jar spills a mix of ground cinnamon and sugar onto a white surface, with a red and white checkered cloth in the background, evoking the cozy charm of homemade BBQ rub prep.

Best BBQ Spice Rub

A glass jar filled with ground cinnamon and Apple Pie Spice, with a white spoon resting inside.

Apple Pie Spice

A close-up of a spoon holding a blend of dried herbs and spices, including green leafy pieces and coarse powder—perfect for your homemade Pot Roast Seasoning recipe.

Pot Roast Seasoning

A wooden spoon filled with a salt and pepper mixture, a substitute for Lemon Pepper Seasoning.

Substitute for Lemon Pepper Seasoning

KITCHEN BASICS

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Roasted cauliflower.

How to Cook Cauliflower on the Stove and Other Methods

How to Make Fluffy Rice

How to Cook Whole Spaghetti Squash

A hand picking off the stem of an avacado in a group.

How to Choose an Avocado

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