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Instant Pot BBQ Baked Beans

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This homemade FISH STICKS recipe is baked instead of fried, making them crispy, tender, & flaky. These baked fish sticks aren't complete without homemade tartar sauce!

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Fish Sticks (Baked)

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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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This is the BEST Turkey Burger Recipe. Turkey Burgers are a delicious and healthy burger option to replace ground beef. They're super juicy and flavorful, and they're easy to cook up on the stove. Try this turkey burger recipe instead of the usual beef burgers. You'll be surprised by how tasty they are!

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Turkey Burgers

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Grilled Chicken Wings

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Smoked Ribs

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Favorite Dinner Recipes

What’s for dinner!? The most common question in America. We have all kinds of easy dinner recipes and ideas ready to make tonight.

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Tuscan Chicken in Parmesan Cream Sauce

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Birria Tacos

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Crock Pot Ribs (Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs)

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Chili Mac (One Pot Recipe)

SUPER EASY Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos make a weekly appearance on our table. All the flavor and none of the stress. ALL THAT MELTED CHEESE! Perfect Chicken Tacos recipe for a crowd on Family Mexican Night!

Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe

Ranch Baked Chicken with Bacon is one of my favorite Chicken Breast Recipes! This Bacon Ranch Chicken is super simple (only FIVE ingredients!), absolutely fool-proof, and has so much flavor. Your baked chicken will come out juicy and tender every single time covered in the easiest and tastiest bacon ranch sauce. Ranch Chicken has never tasted better!

Baked Ranch Chicken with Bacon (Chicken Bacon Ranch)

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30 Minute Meals

Seasoned Chicken Breast (Oven Baked)

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30 Minute Meals

Smothered Pork Chops

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Kentucky Fried Chicken (Copycat Recipe)

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30 Minute Meals

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

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Crockpot Taco Soup

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Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe

Dinner Recipes

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Hi, I’m Becky Hardin. Here at The Cookie Rookie you will find trusted and easy recipes for every occasion. From quick dinners to delicious desserts, I’m here to help teach you how to make delicious recipes without spending hours in the kitchen Let’s cook!

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This Caesar Chicken Recipe (MELT IN YOUR MOUTH and only 4 Ingredients!) is made with only 3 ingredients (say WHAT?!) and is oh so tender and delicious. Easiest tastiest weeknight dinner ever. Made with just chicken, sour cream, creamy caesar, and grated parmesan. It will knock your socks off for both its flavor and how easy it is!

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Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe

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Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe

Easy Restaurant Style WHITE QUESO is our FAVORITE DIP RECIPE EVER. The EASY QUESO RECIPE tastes just like queso dip at Mexican restaurants! I have been waiting my entire life for this cheese dip recipe!

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White Queso Recipe (Easy Queso Dip)

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Potluck Ideas

52+ Potluck Recipes for Summer

These crowd-pleasing potluck recipes are perfect for any occasion. They’re easy to make, delicious, and sure to impress your guests. Whether you’re looking for a salad, side dish, dessert, or appetizer, you’ll find something you love here.

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How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)

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Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)

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Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart

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Favorite Spring Recipes

Spring is a great time to experiment with new recipes that feature fresh, seasonal ingredients. From asparagus to strawberries, there are plenty of delicious options to choose from. So get creative and have fun in the kitchen!

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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

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Skinny Margarita Recipe

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

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Creamy Chicken Soup

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Cabbage Soup Recipe

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Best Potato Salad Recipe

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Hamburger Casserole

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Garlic Parmesan Fries

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Crockpot Beef Tenderloin

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Chicken Salad Recipe

Baked Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders are a fun and easy lunch of dinner perfect for those busy school nights or fun game days! There's nothing better than this EASY Pull Apart Cheeseburger Slider Recipe for feeding a hungry crowd. So much cheese, so little time!

Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe (Baked Sliders)

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These fan favorite recipes never disappoint. Whether they’ve been pinned millions of times on pinterest or have hundreds of user reviews, you can trust that they’re delicious and easy.

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Baked Chicken Wings Recipe (BEST Seasoning!)

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Dressings + Sauces

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

CREAMY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI made with CREAM CHEESE is the ultimate comfort food! Made in minutes and feeds up to 16 people! Freeze some for a delicious meal later. THE BEST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI EVER!

White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese

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Beef Stir Fry

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Burgers + Sandwiches

Air Fryer Hamburgers

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Goulash (American Style)

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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy Restaurant Style WHITE QUESO is our FAVORITE DIP RECIPE EVER. The EASY QUESO RECIPE tastes just like queso dip at Mexican restaurants! I have been waiting my entire life for this cheese dip recipe!

White Queso Recipe (EASY Queso Dip)

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Homemade Dog Treats Recipe (Peanut Butter Dog Treats)

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Oven Fried Chicken Breast

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Cucumber Salad (Cucumber, Red Onion, Vinegar)

This is the BEST TWICE BAKED POTATOES RECIPE and I'm going to tell you exactly how to make it. This creamy, cheesy, crispy Twice Baked Potato recipe is just too good and I can't get enough of it. These potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They are filled with all the best ingredients and they're absolutely filled with flavor too!

Twice Baked Potatoes

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Chicken Recipes

Is there anything better than a delicious chicken recipe? These easy chicken meals are sure to please.

This Caesar Chicken Recipe (MELT IN YOUR MOUTH and only 4 Ingredients!) is made with only 3 ingredients (say WHAT?!) and is oh so tender and delicious. Easiest tastiest weeknight dinner ever. Made with just chicken, sour cream, creamy caesar, and grated parmesan. It will knock your socks off for both its flavor and how easy it is!

Baked Caesar Chicken (4 Ingredients)

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of my favorite fall soup recipes. It's creamy, it's delicious, and it's filled with all of my favorite Tex-Mex ingredients. This easy soup recipe is perfect for any night of the week, and it's so easy to save and reheat later!

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken

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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

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Breaded Chicken Thighs

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Chicken Enchiladas

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Chicken Stir Fry

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Cashew Chicken

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40 Clove Garlic Chicken

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Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast

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Beer Can Chicken

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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken Recipes

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garlic butter steak bites with potatoes in skillet

Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Bites is the ultimate easy dinner recipe. Kids and adults alike all love this simple skillet meal that's sure to please.

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stovetop burger

Stovetop Burgers are easier than you might think! Once we learned How to Cook Burgers on the Stove it’s our go-to easy dinner for anytime of year.

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simple spiced baked chicken wings on platter with ranch

Chicken Wings are a game day staple! This baked wings recipe has the most amazing seasoning consisting of paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Simple but delicious.

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