Winning Recipes

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    Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

    5 reviews

    This avocado lime ranch dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe. This version has no sugar added, is half the calories of the original and is made with buttermilk, avocado, fresh cilantro, spices and lime for a tangy, zesty twist on a classic salad dressing. Dairy-based salad dressings will last in the refrigerator for up to one week. Try using freshly opened sour cream and buttermilk to help it last as long as possible. —Kelsey Reddick Smith, Knoxville, Tennessee

    Houlihan’s Copycat Shrooms

    I enjoyed this appetizer at Houlihan’s restaurant and ordered it every time I went there. When the restaurant closed in...


    Easy Honey Mustard Chicken

    8 reviews

    My absolute favorite dish at Bakers Square is the Honey Mustard Chicken with mushrooms and onions. Unfortunately, the Bakers Square...


    Copycat Honey Baked Ham

    4 reviews

    For holidays and special occasions my family loves a good old fashioned baked ham. One year I decided to see...


    Iced Oatmeal Apple Toffee Cookies

    1 review

    There’s nothing quite like the classic iced oatmeal cookie, but things get even better when you add in toffee bits...


    Fried Lasagna

    3 reviews

    One of my favorite dishes at Olive Garden is their fried lasagna. On a whim, I tried to recreate it...


    Copycat Celebration Cheesecake

    1 review

    Both my children were born on the same day five years apart, so I like to make an elaborate dessert...


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    Copycat KFC Coleslaw

    7 reviews

    We love going to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Although we enjoy the chicken, we actually go for the coleslaw. We buy...


    Bourbon and Cornflakes Ice Cream

    1 review

    Humphry Slocombe's Secret Breakfast is a rich vanilla ice cream infused with bourbon. Crunchy golden brown cornflake cookies are swirled...


    Cajun Fries with Malt Vinegar Sauce

    1 review

    Five Guys' fries have tons of devotees—and for good reason. My family is partial to the Cajun fries, specifically, which...


    Juicy Air-Fryer Cornish Hens

    This easy air-fryer recipe will help you put a gourmet meal on the table in 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights!...


    Jerk-Seasoned Air-Fryer Potatoes

    1 review

    As a spicy food lover, this is a simple way to enjoy the Jamaican jerk flavor profile in a meatless...

    Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    1 review

    My husband is not crazy about chicken, but one of his favorite snacks are Jalapeno Poppers, so I created this...


    Frittata Goes to Mexico

    1 review

    I love my air fryer, as you can multitask while you’re air frying. These individual Mexico-inspired flavored mini frittatas are...


    Air-Fryer Southwestern Chicken Enchiladas

    These air-fryer enchiladas are not only quick and easy but a perfect dinner for Taco Tuesday or any day of...


    Air-Fryer Samosas

    These samosas are so easy, they can be frozen and reheated! Depending on the size of your air-fryer, cook in...


    Air-Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits with Spiced Apple Butter

    1 review

    A couple of years ago, one of my friend's parents made pumpkin biscuits for Thanksgiving. I was inspired by the...


    Air-Fryer Honey Brussels Sprouts with Ham

    1 review

    After having caramelized sprouts at my favorite restaurant, I knew that I wanted to enjoy these at home too. It...


    Air-Fryer Cookie Pie

    1 review

    My mom used to make cookie bars for every school even growing up. This is my updated version. It takes...


    Air-Fryer Apple Danish

    2 reviews

    I came up with this quick and tasty treat when my daughter had a sleepover. I whipped these together in...


    Maple Sage Grilled Chicken

    2 reviews

    Maple and sage are reserved for the fall no more! My family devours these sweet and savory chicken fillets in...


    Greek Ouzo Pork Kabobs

    1 review

    Do dinner like the Mediterraneans with these delightfully different kabobs. The ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur, and the tzatziki dipping sauce...


    Grilled Potato and Corn Salad

    1 review

    Corn salad and potato salad are two summer classics. I smashed them together for a crowd-pleasing side that we love...


    Crispy Grilled Wings

    1 review

    My family is full of chicken-wing fiends. If there's ever a wing-eating contest, my husband and daughter are entering. Our...


    Grilled Peach Couscous Salad

    3 reviews

    You'll feel inspired at the farmers market with the recipe for this couscous salad in tow. Grilled peaches and limes,...


    Chorizo Burgers

    2 reviews

    I’ve always enjoyed a hamburger right off the grill, and in the Southwest we enjoy chorizo, so I combined the...