We Voted—These Recipes Came Out on Top

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We voted and you’ll never guess which recipes took first place—but every dish in this lineup came out a winner. From rich and fudgy Flourless Brownies and Salted Brown Butter Coffee Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies to savory stunners like Cilantro Lime Chicken and Shrimp Creole, this list is full of crowd favorites. Whether you’re craving Baked Sausage and Cheese Rigatoni, Pea Salad with Bacon, or the zesty surprise of Chorizo Bolognese Pasta with Burrata, you’re about to meet your next go-to!

Almond Lemon Blueberry Pie Bars

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These Almond Lemon Blueberry Pie Bars are the perfect dessert for using up those fresh summer blueberries! They’re vegan, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making them a guilt-free treat. Plus, they only require 10 ingredients or less to make!
Get the Recipe: Almond Lemon Blueberry Pie Bars

Chorizo Bolognese Pasta with Sourdough Pangrattato + Burrata

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This Chorizo Bolognese Pasta with Sourdough Pangrattato and Burrata is the ultimate cozy December dish. With a rich, flavorful sauce and a crispy, savory topping, it’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting night in. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, making it an easy and elegant choice for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Chorizo Bolognese Pasta with Sourdough Pangrattato + Burrata

Baked Sausage and Cheese Rigatoni

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This Baked Sausage and Cheese Rigatoni is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Sweet Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, and layers of cheese combine in this easy baked pasta dish that will quickly become a family favorite.
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Grilled Huli Huli Turkey Breast

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This Grilled Huli Huli Turkey Breast recipe is bursting with flavor! Inspired by Hawaiian Huli Huli chicken, this turkey is marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled to perfection. Perfect for a summer cookout or a unique holiday meal.
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Shrimp Creole

Shrimp creole recipe over white rice on a white plate
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This Shrimp Creole recipe is a flavor explosion of juicy shrimp, tender vegetables, and rich tomato creole sauce. It’s a quick and easy stovetop dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a Mardi Gras celebration. Serve it over steamed white rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Breakfast Casserole

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This easy breakfast casserole is packed with eggs, veggies, potatoes, and cheese. Prep it ahead of time for a stress-free breakfast or brunch that everyone will love. Plus, it’s gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly!
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Casserole

Cilantro Lime Chicken

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This Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe is inspired by Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice, and it’s perfect for skillet or grilled chicken. The marinade is made with olive oil, lime zest, cilantro, garlic, and cumin to perk up chicken thighs. This recipe is also gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30 compatible.
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Flourless Brownies

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These flourless brownies are rich, fudgy, and intensely chocolatey, perfect for a gluten-free dessert. The recipe is easy to follow and results in brownies with a beautiful crackly top. Plus, a how-to video is included to guide you through each step!
Get the Recipe: Flourless Brownies

Pea Salad with Bacon

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This Pea Salad with Bacon recipe puts a fun twist on a classic side dish. The creamy chipotle dressing pairs perfectly with the salty bacon, sweet peas, and sharp red onion. Serve this as a side dish or appetizer at your next gathering!
Get the Recipe: Pea Salad with Bacon

Salted Brown Butter Coffee Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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These Salted Brown Butter Coffee Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies by Ambitious Kitchen are a delightful treat with nutty brown butter, hints of coffee, and rich dark chocolate chunks. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Salted Brown Butter Coffee Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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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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