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Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
January 27, 2026

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

A fresh-from-the-orchard apple cider doughnut with a steaming cup of coffee on the side is the idea of the perfect fall treat. Each cinnamon sugar-coated bite takes you back to orchard visits with your family: crisp air, colorful leaves and bakery bags full of warm …

Sweet Treat
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Chili Bake
January 26, 2026

Chili Bake

This chili tortilla bake is a weeknight workhorse that doesn’t taste like Tuesday. It’s assembled in minutes, bakes up bubbly and golden, and feeds a hungry crowd without fuss. Leftovers reheat beautifully, and the whole thing has the just-slightly-messy comfort food appeal that turns a regular dinner …

Dinner & Lunch
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Cornbread Taco Bake
January 25, 2026

Cornbread Taco Bake

Like a taco bowl, but bigger, this cornbread taco bake features a cheesy cornbread topping layered over a savory casserole of taco-seasoned ground beef, corn and peppers. Also like tacos, this casserole can be easily customized.

Prep:20 min
Cook:25 min
Yield:6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
  • 1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, water, green pepper and taco seasoning. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
  2. Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions for cornbread. Stir in half the onions. Spread over beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onions. Bake until cheese is melted and a toothpick inserted into cornbread layer comes out clean, 3-5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 541 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.

Dinner & Lunch
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by CookDiaries
Biscotti With Pistachio
January 24, 2026

Biscotti With Pistachio

Foolproof, easy biscotti recipe with pistachios and cardamom. Just as they should be, these are perfectly dense, crunchy (but not too hard) Italian biscotti! Prep – 15minutes minsCook – 1hour hrServes – 24 biscotti cookies Ingredients Instructions  Notes Nutrition Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 14.3gProtein: 1.6gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 76.7mgPotassium: 17.9mgFiber: 0.3gVitamin A: 256.2IUCalcium: 17.1mgIron: 0.6mg

Biscotti
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by CookDiaries
Hamburger Macaroni Casserole
January 23, 2026

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

If you’re looking for a hearty dish that can feed a crowd, hamburger macaroni casserole is a great bet. It’s two layers; a bottom layer of creamy macaroni with a beefy tomato layer on top. It’s all crowned with a layer of grated cheddar cheese …

Pasta
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by CookDiaries
Poor Man’s Meal
January 22, 2026

Poor Man’s Meal

The phrase “poor man’s meal” came about during the Great Depression, when many families struggled to put food on the table. While there are many variations of the recipe, all typically feature a combination of potatoes, onions and some type of inexpensive meat. This poor man’s meal recipe, which is baked in the oven rather than made on the stovetop, features a rich and savory sauce made with cream of mushroom soup.

Prep:20 min
Cook:1 hour 15 min
Yield:6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • Minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Season with pepper and garlic powder. Layer the beef, potatoes and onion slices in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Combine soup and milk; pour over all.
  2. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 272 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.

Dinner & Lunch
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by CookDiaries
Pistachio Tiramisu
January 21, 2026

Pistachio Tiramisu

This dreamy pistachio tiramisu has light, creamy layers of pistachio mascarpone cream and coffee-soaked ladyfingers. A layer of crunchy chopped pistachios on top adds even more nutty flavor. Prep – 40minutes minsChill Time – 6hours hrsServes – 9 Ingredients Instructions  Notes Nutrition Calories: 468.3kcalCarbohydrates: 32.7gProtein: 11.2gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 187.6mgSodium: 141.5mgPotassium: 131.2mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 12.8gVitamin A: 968.8IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 99.9mgIron: 1.6mg

Desserts
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by CookDiaries
Taco Pasta
January 20, 2026

Taco Pasta

This dish is a welcome change from boring taco Tuesday. I’ve taken all the flavors of tacos and created an easy pasta dish. Kids love the taste, and I love how quick and easy it is to put together in the electric pressure cooker. To …

Pasta
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Chicken Bog
January 19, 2026

Chicken Bog

Chicken Bog is a South Carolina tradition with lots of variations—think herbs, spices and fresh veggies—but the standard ingredients remain sausage, chicken and rice.

Prep:20 min
Cook:10 min
Yield:8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 ounces smoked sausage, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 2 cups uncooked converted rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 rotisserie chicken (about 3 pounds), meat removed and shredded
  • Thinly sliced green onions, optional
  • Hot sauce

Directions

  1. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add onion and sausage; cook and stir until sausage is lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Press cancel.
  1. Stir in 4 cups broth, rice, salt and pepper. Lock lid and close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Rice should be tender.
  2. Select saute setting; adjust for low heat. Stir in chicken and remaining broth. Cook until chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with green onions. Serve with hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 409 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1275mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.

Chicken
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Instant Pot Clam Chowder
January 18, 2026

Instant Pot Clam Chowder

This Instant Pot clam chowder brings the best flavors and tastes of the New England coast to your kitchen with minimal effort. Not only is it incredibly simple to prepare, requiring only 20 minutes of prep time, but it also takes the hassle out of standing …

Soups & Salads
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by CookDiaries