12 Delicious Dishes That Are a Breeze to Make

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No time for complicated cooking? No problem! These effortless recipes are designed for busy lives, offering both simplicity and taste in every dish. From quick weeknight dinners to easy lunches and some easy baked goodies in between, these meals ensure you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying great food.

Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Pimento cheese deviled eggs with paprika and chopped herbs on top, displayed on a white plate.
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Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs are a hit at potlucks and holiday gatherings! They’re a fancy appetizer that’s super easy to whip up at home.
Get the Recipe: Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Chicken Francaise

Chicken Francaise
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Tender chicken cutlets are bathed in an incredibly delicious sauce that bursts with fresh lemon and white wine. Silky butter adds a touch of richness, making each bite a flavor explosion. The best part? This one-skillet wonder comes together with simple ingredients and minimal effort.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Francaise

Red Beans And Rice

Red Beans And Rice
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Look no further for the ultimate Red Beans and Rice Recipe! This dish is incredibly rich, hearty, and bursting with flavor. The tender beans are served alongside perfectly cooked rice and savory, smoky sausage. It’s a truly satisfying and delicious meal.
Get the Recipe: Red Beans And Rice

Cajun Crab Stuffed Salmon

Cajun Crab Stuffed Salmon
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This simple Cajun crab stuffed salmon recipe is a tasty and fun twist on salmon! With bold flavors, it feels a bit fancy and is perfect for seafood fans.
Get the Recipe: Cajun Crab Stuffed Salmon

Cake Mix Coffee Cake Recipe

Cake Mix Coffee Cake Recipe
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Nothing beats a Sunday morning like a cozy cup of coffee paired with a delicious coffee cake topped with cinnamon sugar streusel. Treat yourself to this Cake Mix Coffee Cake and see everyone gobble up their breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Coffee Cake Recipe

Wild Blackberry Muffins

Blackberry muffins drizzled with lemon glaze sitting on a gray cooling rack on a dark background.
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Wild blackberry muffins with plump, juicy berries and a light, lemony glaze are a perfect treat for any day of the week. Breakfast, brunch, or even a snack.
Get the Recipe: Wild Blackberry Muffins

Caramelized Onion Mushroom White Pizza

Caramelized Onion Mushroom White Pizza
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A homemade creamy garlic sauce and sweet caramelized onions make this mushroom white pizza to die for! Step by step photos.
Get the Recipe: Caramelized Onion Mushroom White Pizza

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coffee Cake

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coffee Cake
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Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coffee Cake

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Delicious Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms ready to be enjoyed
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Stuffed Mushrooms are cheesy, savory, and so delicious! This sausage stuffed mushroom recipe is the perfect appetizer for holidays or game days.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins

Breakfast pb&j cakes on a tray.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins are the breakfast equivalent of your favorite childhood lunch!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins

Fried Apples Recipe

Tasty Fried Apples Recipe on display
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Fried Apples are so simple yet so flavorful! A few ingredients and a few steps leaves you with this amazing fall treat.
Get the Recipe: Fried Apples Recipe

Steak au Poivre with Creamy Cognac Sauce

Four cooked steak filets in a cast iron skillet, covered in creamy pepper sauce, with a wooden spoon resting in the sauce.
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This classic steak au poivre features a peppercorn-crusted filet seared to perfection, finished with a splash of Cognac and cream for a quick, flavorful meal that’s ready in about 15 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Steak au Poivre with Creamy Cognac Sauce

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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