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A serving of cornbread-topped chili pie casserole with ground meat and vegetables on a red plate, garnished with chopped herbs.

Cornbread Chili Pie

Sliced beef eye of round roast with a seasoned crust, displayed on a wooden cutting board with herbs in the background.

Garlic Herb Eye of Round Roast

A white plate with a serving of the tex mex casserole with ground beef.

Tex Mex Casserole with Ground Beef

A plate of instant pot cheeseburger macaroni on a white plate.

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni

A white serving bowl with veal meatballs in piccata sauce.

Veal Meatballs in Piccata Sauce

The chili on a checkered mat.

Slow Cooker Taco Chili

A bowl of baked meatballs garnished with chopped herbs sits on a white surface, accompanied by a red checked cloth and vibrant green leafy vegetables.

Oven Baked Meatballs

A plate featuring two slices of meatloaf topped with ketchup and parsley, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes mixed with herbs, delivers a classic comfort food experience. The recipe calls for a dash of creativity: try crushed Ritz Crackers for extra texture.

Ritz Cracker Meatloaf

Mexican shredded beef garnished with lime wedges and parsley on a white dish, nestled next to a checkered cloth adorned with fresh parsley sprigs.

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef

A hand holds a finger steak dipped in sauce, with more crispy chicken strips on a white plate beside a bowl of dipping sauce. A red and white checkered cloth adds a cozy background touch.

Finger Steaks

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

A red baking dish with shepherd's pie showcases a delicious masterpiece, featuring mashed potato topping over a savory filling of ground beef, peas, and carrots. A plaid cloth sits invitingly beside this tempting shepherd's pie recipe.

Shepherds Pie Recipe with Ground Beef

A serving of five layer dip.

Mexican 5 Layer Dip

Close-up of a steak slider cheeseburger with a slice of onion, served on a bun.

Instant Pot Steak Sliders with Cheese

Sliced air fryer ribeye steak topped with sautéed mushrooms, served alongside green beans on a pristine white plate.

Air Fryer Ribeye Steak and Mushrooms

A crockpot filled with creamy soup, reminiscent of a Philly Cheesesteak Dip, topped with chopped green onions.

Philly Cheesesteak Dip

A tortilla chip topped with melted cheese, red tomato pieces, and a green herb garnish is the perfect snack to score big points at your Super Bowl party.

Crock Pot Cheeseburger Dip

A Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese sandwich, brimming with melted cheese and savory ground beef filling, is expertly grilled, cut in half, and elegantly stacked on a plate.

Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese

A Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe rests on a white plate, crowned with a glossy bun and packed with seasoned ground beef and onions. In the background, fresh parsley adds a pop of color.

Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

Close-up of the meal sprinkled herbs, grated cheese.

Italian Meatball Sliders

A delicious plate of loaded nachos is generously topped with melted cheese, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, spicy jalapeños, zesty onions, and a dollop of tangy sour cream for the ultimate snacking experience.

Sheet Pan Loaded Nachos

Close-up of a meatball subs recipe, showcasing delicious subs topped with marinara sauce and grated cheese on a wooden board.

Instant Pot Meatball Subs

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells with ground meat and melted cheese, garnished with fresh parsley, in a black baking dish on a red checkered cloth.

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells

A Big Mac-inspired burger with a sesame seed bun, crisp lettuce, melted cheese, ground beef, and tangy pickles, all drizzled with special sauce and served on a white plate.

Big Mac Sloppy Joes

A close-up of a Crock Pot Sloppy Joe sandwich on a white plate, with diced potatoes in the background, effortlessly combining flavors for a hearty meal.

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

A plate of Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese and garnished with chopped parsley. A fork and sprigs of parsley linger in the background, completing the inviting scene.

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

A bowl of hearty vegetable and beef soup with pasta, reminiscent of Olive Garden's Pasta Fagioli, garnished with parsley, rests beside a red and white striped cloth.

Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup (Pasta Fazool)

Three savory sliders with sesame seeds and onions on buns are stacked like delicious Sloppy Joe Sliders on a plate.

Sloppy Joe Sliders

A Beef Bulgogi Bowl features a bowl of white rice topped with seasoned ground meat, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, with chopsticks in the background.

Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowl

Plate of sliced slow cooker beef sirloin tip roast with potatoes, carrots, and onions, garnished with parsley.

Slow Cooker Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

Cut Pasty on a white plate

Beef Pasty

Finished oven burgers with lettuce and tomatoes.

How To Cook Frozen Burgers in the Oven

Close-up of two slices of glazed meatloaf on a plate, showcasing a rich, browned crust and a moist interior.

Old Fashioned Glazed Meatloaf

A plate of crock pot salisbury steak with mashed potaotes.

Crock Pot Salisbury Steak

A close-up of a Taco Crescent Ring slice on a white plate, topped with shredded cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce, set against a blurred background.

Veal Taco Crescent Ring

A veal marsala meatball topped with a mushroom cap, held together with a toothpick, is drizzled with savory sauce and artfully presented on a white plate.

Veal Marsala Meatball Bites

Three steak street tacos with diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in soft tortillas. Lime wedges are in the background.

Steak Street Tacos

Enjoy a delightful Mississippi Pot Roast sandwich featuring shredded beef, melted cheese, and pickles nestled in a bun.

Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwiches

Close-up of a plate with a cheesy hamburger and hash brown casserole topped with melted cheese and green onions, with green onions in the background on a wooden surface.

Hamburger and Hash Brown Casserole

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

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A plate of cheesy rotel chicken spaghetti garnished with chopped green onions.

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Plate of sliced slow cooker beef sirloin tip roast with potatoes, carrots, and onions, garnished with parsley.

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Slices of roasted crock pot pork tenderloin topped with sauce and garnished with herbs on a white plate. Nearby is a small bowl containing additional sauce.

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Close-up of crispy breaded Bang Bang Chicken drizzled with sauce and garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate. A small bowl of dipping sauce waits eagerly in the background.

Bang Bang Chicken

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A marble container with all purpose seasoning inside.

All Purpose Seasoning

A tray of meal features stir-fried snow peas, bell peppers, and carrots, all topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Honey Sesame Chicken Vegetable Sheet Pan

A slice of Easy Apple Pie with Crumb Topping.

Easy Apple Pie with Crumb Topping

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

Apple Pie Moonshine

A mason jar of peach moonshine.

Peach Moonshine

Two cheese enchiladas topped with melted cheese and garnished with cilantro on a white plate, placed on a wooden board next to a fork and a bunch of fresh cilantro, reminiscent of our delectable Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas.

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

A bowl of Sheetz Boom Boom Sauce, rich and creamy, is garnished with parsley in the foreground. In the background, crinkle-cut fries are partially visible, ready to be dipped into this delicious blend.

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