Easy Recipes for Every Meal

Jenny deRemer

Mar 24, 2025

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Start strong with Tailgater Frito Pie with Cowgirl Chili or go all in on comfort with Slow Cooker Cheddar Soup. Meat lovers, rejoice—Smoked Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Crockpot Country Style Pork Ribs are bringing the bold, smoky flavors. If breakfast is more your style, the Cheddar Bay Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Eggs will have you setting that alarm early. And because no Southern feast is complete without a little sweetness, Rum-Soaked Southern Coconut Pecan Cake and Baked Apple Roses are here to steal the show. So, loosen that belt, grab a plate, and dig in—this is easy cooking at its finest!

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Beer Braised Beef Brisket

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A bowl with beer-braised beef brisket, pickle slices, onion rings, and two pieces of white bread sits on parchment paper.
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Get ready for fork-tender Beer Braised Beef Brisket that practically falls apart. This Beer-Braised Brisket serves up juicy, slow-cooked meat in a rich, stout-kissed onion gravy.

To learn more: Beer Braised Beef Brisket

Tailgater Frito Pie With Cowgirl Chili

A close-up of cheesy nachos topped with jalapeños, diced tomatoes, and green onions, showcasing a savory blend of colors and textures.
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Tailgater Frito Pie with Cowgirl Chili transforms humble snack chips into a game-day masterpiece, smothered in hearty chili con carne for the ultimate crowd-pleaser!

To learn more: Tailgater Frito Pie With Cowgirl Chili

Beef and Broccoli (Slow Cooker)

A close-up of tender beef slices and vibrant broccoli pieces in a flavorful sauce, creating a delicious stir-fry dish.
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Crockpot Beef and Broccoli is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal—tender, flavorful, and so easy, you’ll be making it on repeat!

To learn more: Beef and Broccoli (Slow Cooker)

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

Close-up of a beautifully sliced roast with crispy bacon layers and savory glaze, showcasing succulent meat and herbs.
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Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin brings bold flavor with smoky bacon and sweet maple, creating the perfect balance of savory and sweet in every bite!

To learn more: Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

Herb Crusted Pork Loin with Zinfandel Reduction

Slices of grilled meat, medium rare, arranged on a plate.
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My tender, juicy Herb-Crusted Pork Loin with Zinfandel Reduction hits all the right notes—savory, subtly sweet, and packed with bold flavor in every bite!

To learn more: Herb Crusted Pork Loin with Zinfandel Reduction

Cajun Steak with Grilled Patatas Bravas

Sliced, juicy beef topped with onions, accompanied by crispy roasted potatoes and a creamy macaroni and cheese dish.
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Cajun Steak with Grilled Patatas Bravas brings bold flavors to the table fast, making it a weeknight winner the whole family will love!

To learn more: Cajun Steak with Grilled Patatas Bravas

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

A bowl of flavorful chicken curry with peas and vegetables, served alongside fluffy white rice and naan bread on a wooden table.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry delivers tender chicken, fragrant spices, and creamy coconut milk for a comforting, flavor-packed meal the whole family will crave!

To learn more: Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

Baked Apple Roses

A close-up of a flaky pastry topped with sliced red apples, dusted with powdered sugar, alongside a rustic rose-shaped pastry.
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Baked Apple Roses transform leftover apple slices into delicate, cinnamon-sugar pastries—simple to make, gorgeous to serve, and impossible to resist!

To learn more: Baked Apple Roses

Rum Soaked Southern Coconut Pecan Cake

A close-up of a slice of moist, brown cake topped with a glossy caramelized topping and chopped nuts, served on a white plate.
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Rum Soaked Southern Coconut Pecan Cake takes a simple boxed mix and elevates it with coconut rum, creating a rich, nutty Bundt cake that’s effortlessly indulgent!

To learn more: Rum Soaked Southern Coconut Pecan Cake

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Plated chicken thighs coated in a glossy sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions, served over a bed of fluffy white rice.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs simmer low and slow in a sweet-savory Asian-inspired sauce, creating irresistibly tender, flavor-packed bites every time!

To learn more: Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Insanely Delicious Cinnamon Roll Cake with Apples and Pecans

Close-up of warm, golden-brown apple pieces topped with chopped pecans and drizzled in creamy icing.
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Insanely Delicious Cinnamon Roll Cake with Apples and Pecans turns refrigerated cinnamon rolls into a gooey, fall-flavored treat perfect for breakfast or coffee breaks!

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Strawberry Poke Cake with Fresh Strawberries (No Jello)

A close-up of a glazed bundt cake topped with fresh strawberry slices, showcasing a moist texture and rich icing detail.
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Strawberry Poke Cake ditches the usual gelatin for fresh strawberry purée, making each bite even more flavorful and irresistibly juicy!

To learn more: Strawberry Poke Cake with Fresh Strawberries (No Jello)

Crockpot Whole Chicken

Close-up of sliced, seasoned turkey breast, featuring golden-brown crust and tender meat, accompanied by a slice of lemon and carrot.
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Crockpot Whole Chicken makes dinner effortless, with lemon, garlic, and herbs infusing juicy, fall-apart meat—plus, the potatoes cook themselves!

To learn more: Crockpot Whole Chicken

Cheddar Bay Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Eggs

A close-up of a golden, baked casserole with fluffy, cheesy topping, served in a decorative red and white dish, ready to be served.
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Cheddar Bay Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Eggs is a cheesy, savory delight that turns sausage and eggs into the ultimate morning comfort food!

To learn more: Cheddar Bay Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Eggs

Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Casserole Recipe

A plate with scrambled eggs and a piece of meatloaf topped with melted cheese and herbs.
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Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy Casserole layers fluffy biscuits with creamy, savory sausage gravy—so irresistible, you’ll be back for seconds (or thirds)!

To learn more: Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Casserole Recipe

Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs

A close-up of tongs lifting a tender piece of meat from a rich, red sauce, garnished with parsley in a white serving dish.
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Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs deliver fall-apart tender, juicy perfection with zero hassle—just set, forget, and enjoy every melt-in-your-mouth bite!

To learn more: Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs

Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

Close-up of glazed chicken wings garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, showcasing a glossy, spicy marinade.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks soak up a rich honey garlic marinade, blending sweet, savory, and smoky flavors for fall-off-the-bone tenderness every time!

To learn more: Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

Crockpot Meatloaf

A close-up of a slice of meatloaf topped with shiny red ketchup glaze, garnished with parsley, served with green beans.
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Crockpot Meatloaf serves up classic, juicy beefy goodness with zero fuss—just set it, forget it, and enjoy pure comfort on a plate!

To learn more: Crockpot Meatloaf

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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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