Slow Cooker Beef Tips
This recipe is from Joanna Gaines Magnolia Table cookbook. Her Beef Tips recipe is the definition of low-effort, high-reward cooking. With just six simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can transform a busy weekday into a cozy evening featuring a classic, home-cooked meal.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 8 hrs
Maple-Mustard Sheet-Pan Salmon
Sheet-pan meals are the ultimate solution for a busy weeknight, and Maple-Mustard Salmon stands out as a sophisticated yet remarkably simple centerpiece. By roasting everything on a single tray, you allow the flavors to mingle while keeping cleanup to an absolute minimum. The magic of this dish lies in the balance of the glaze. The natural sweetness of pure maple syrup cuts through the sharp, vinegary tang of Dijon mustard. This salmon is succulent and flavorful.
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Texas-Style Carrot Soufflé
While visiting my brother in Connecticut, he ordered in from Tejas Barbecue and got this Texas-Style Carrot Soufflé. It was incredibly delicious. So of course, I had to try to recreate it. A Texas-style carrot soufflé is a sweet, fluffy casserole, often served as a holiday side dish or dessert, featuring pureed carrots blended with butter, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. It is baked at 350°F until puffed and golden. The dish is popular for its light texture.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Chicken Piccata Pasta
This Chicken Piccata Pasta features tender, succulent chicken thighs tossed in a vibrant sauce of bright lemon, salty capers, and crisp white wine, all finished with a velvety butter sauce. Serve with a crisp green salad and crusty bread. It’s the pasta night you’ve been waiting for.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Baked Yams with a Parmesan Crust
Baked Yams with a Parmesan Crust are here to bring a savory, salty crunch to your table that’s totally addictive. The yams are pressed into a nutty mixture of freshly grated Parmesan. As they roast, the cheese transforms into a golden, lacy crust, which offsets the creamy, natural sweetness of the yams. It’s an effortless, budget-friendly dish that looks—and tastes—absolutely out of this world.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Tuscan Melting Cabbage
If you’ve ever doubted that a head of cabbage could be the star of the show, Tuscan Melting Cabbage is here to change your mind. You start by searing thick cabbage wedges until they’re deeply caramelized, then nestle them into a rich, savory cream sauce spiked with sun-dried tomatoes and salty Parmesan. A final slow-roast in the oven transforms the cabbage until it's "meltingly" tender and golden. It’s an easy, budget-friendly side dish that tastes absolutely incredible.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Italian Sausage Potato Soup
My daughter Zoe made this Sausage and Potato Soup the other night, and I had to try it. It’s your new weeknight secret weapon. The bold, spicy Italian sausage, tender waxy potatoes, and vibrant spinach deliver deep, slow-simmered flavor in under an hour. It’s a complete meal in a single pot. Serve it with crusty bread for the win.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Creamy Spinach and Broccoli Pasta with Chicken
This is my brilliant friend Sara Tane's high-protein, vibrant Creamy Spinach and Broccoli Pasta with Chicken. It's quick, easy, and so satisfyingly good. You get the rich, velvety indulgence of a creamy sauce paired with a massive hit of greens and lean protein. The secret ingredient is cottage cheese. Using cottage cheese is a total game-changer. Not only does it skyrocket the protein content, but it also creates a surprisingly thick, creamy texture without the need for heavy cream or butter.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Sticky Chicken Thighs
Elevate your weeknight routine with this spicy, sweet, and Sticky Chicken. This one-skillet dinner features succulent chicken thighs coated in a handcrafted spice rub and seared to perfection. Finished with a luscious, glossy honey glaze, it’s a 30-minute meal that perfectly balances heat, honey, and heartiness. Serve it with rice and your favorite vegetables.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
New Orleans Gumbo
Gumbo and Jambalaya always remind me of my aunt Marjorie. She was a fabulous cook
and really inspired me on my cooking journey. She taught me many things, mostly about cooking. She taught me everything she knew about Indian food. She and my uncle lived in India for a year in the early sixties. They lived in New Orleans for well over 30 years and taught me how to make Jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp creole, and the list goes on.... This New Orleans Gumbo is a classic Creole recipe. It’s chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and fresh okra simmered with a dark roux and served over rice.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 10 Servings
