recipe index

Comfort Food

One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta | Everything you love about pepperoni pizza, in a fun, kid-friendly pasta dish, made in one pot, in 30 minutes, and loaded with gooey cheese! | https://thechunkychef.com | #pasta #pizza #onepot #weeknightmeal #30minutemeal

One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
October 22, 2017
Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread | In true homestyle fashion, this jalapeño cheddar cornbread is baked in a cast iron skillet with bacon drippings for extra flavor!  Soft inside, with a mouthwatering crunch on the outside, this cornbread is the one you've been looking for! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #cornbread #homemade #jalapenocheddar #castiron #homestyle

Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread
October 18, 2017
One Pan Apple Glazed Chicken Thighs | Crispy, yet juicy chicken thighs, cooked in a sweet apple and herb sauce, in one pan, and ready in just 30 minutes!  It's the perfect weeknight meal! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #chickendinner #weeknightmeal #quickmeal #30minutemeal #apples #onepan #onepot

One Pan Apple Glazed Chicken Thighs
October 17, 2017
Copycat Skyline Cincinnati Chili | Unique and flavorful, this regional chili is rich, meaty, packed with spices, and can be served in so many ways!  Try Cincinnati's spin on chili! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #dinner #cincinnati #chili #copycat #homemade #easyrecipe

Copycat Skyline Cincinnati Chili
October 11, 2017
Classic Beef and Bean Slow Cooker Chili | Make classic beef and bean chili the easy way... in the slow cooker!  Come home to a big bowl of comfort food, or serve this chili at a game day party! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #chili #slowcooker #crockpot #gameday 

Classic Beef and Bean Slow Cooker Chili
October 8, 2017
One Pot Philly Cheesesteak Pasta | Great Philly cheesesteak flavors are mixed with creamy pasta in this one pot meal that's ready in 30 minutes!  An easy dinner your family will love! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #cheesesteak #pasta #onepot #easydinner #comfortfood

One Pot Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
October 4, 2017
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread | Perfectly spiced and moist, this chocolate chip pumpkin bread is the most amazing pumpkin bread you'll ever have! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #pumpkinbread #pumpkin #chocolate #bread #Fall #dessert

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
October 1, 2017
Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs | The perfect appetizer for a party or game day... with just 3 ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep!  Pop it all in your slow cooker and enjoy! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #appetizer #meatballs #party #easyrecipe #crockpot #slowcooker

Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
September 26, 2017
Meatball Sub Bubble Up Bake | This bubble up bake tastes just like a great meatball sub and a casserole, made in one pan!  Sure to be a weeknight favorite with both kids and adults! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #ad #bubbleup #bake #meatball #sub #onepan #comfortfood 

Meatball Sub Bubble Up Bake
September 24, 2017
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder | Creamy, cheesy and hearty, this slow cooker ham chowder is the perfect way to use up any leftover ham!  Perfect for a busy weeknight meal! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #chowder #soup #ham #leftover #slowcooker #crockpot

Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder
September 17, 2017
Hearty One Pot Chicken Stroganoff | Great classic stroganoff flavors with savory chicken, made easy in one pot!  Dinner is ready in 30 minutes, which is perfect for weeknights or back to school! | http://thechunkychef.com

Hearty One Pot Chicken Stroganoff
September 13, 2017
Creamy Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Dip | Creamy, cheesy, and oh so addicting, this bacon cheeseburger dip is just like your favorite gooey cheeseburger... but in a party-ready dip form! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #gameday #party #appetizer #dip #cheeseburger

Creamy Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
September 10, 2017
The Ultimate Hashbrown Casserole | This classic side or potluck dish is made with no "cream of" soups, and is perfect for any occasion! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #side #dish #potluck #hashbrown #casserole #scratch

The Ultimate Hashbrown Casserole
September 6, 2017
Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies | Mouthwatering, and incredibly simple to make, these little smokies are loaded with sweet, savory and spicy flavors!  Perfect for game day, tailgating, a party, or a fun night at home! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #party #appetizer #gameday #lilsmokies #bacon

Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
September 4, 2017
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta | Great chicken parmesan flavors combine with pasta in this one pot meal that's ready in 30 minutes! | https://thechunkychef.com | #dinner #chicken #easyrecipe #weeknight

One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
August 30, 2017
Ginger Honey Roasted Pork Tenderloin | Perfect for a busy weeknight, this pork tenderloin is loaded with amazing flavors and ready in less than 30 minutes! | https://thechunkychef.com | #dinner #pork #roasted #easyrecipe

Ginger Honey Roasted Pork Tenderloin
August 27, 2017
Homemade Artisan No-Knead Bread | Perfectly crusty on the outside, with a soft fluffy inside, this no-knead bread is perfect with any dinner! | https://thechunkychef.com

Homemade Artisan No Knead Bread
August 23, 2017
One Pot 10 Minute Shrimp Scampi | This shrimp scampi has all the classic garlicky flavors, is made in one pot, ready in 10 minutes, and is perfect on it's own or over some pasta!  Perfect for a busy weeknight! | http://thechunkychef.com | shrimp | scampi | easy | dinner | one pot | quick

One Pot 10 Minute Shrimp Scampi
August 7, 2017
Cheesy Garlic Crescent Rolls | Soft, buttery crescent rolls are baked with gooey mozzarella cheese, and brushed with an insanely flavorful garlic and herb butter!  Ready in less than 20 minutes! | http://thechunkychef.com

Cheesy Garlic Crescent Rolls
August 2, 2017
Grilled Bratwurst with Spicy Peach Salsa | No more boring brat toppings here... serve up your traditional grilled beer brats with this habanero peach salsa and prepare to be amazed!  Plus, tips for how to serve these brats when grilling isn't an option. | http://thechunkychef.com

Grilled Bratwurst with Spicy Peach Salsa
July 30, 2017
Homemade Chili Mac Bake | Hearty, cheesy, and comfort food the whole family will love!  Perfect for a busy weeknight, and leftovers are just as amazing! | http://thechunkychef.com

Homemade Chili Mac Bake
July 23, 2017
Cheeseburgers with Bourbon Bacon Jam | The only thing better than a juicy cheeseburger on a toasted bun, is a juicy cheeseburger topped with homemade bourbon bacon jam! Regular condiments are a thing of the past! | http://thechunkychef.com

Cheeseburgers with Bourbon Bacon Jam
July 12, 2017
Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob | This foolproof method for cooking corn on the cob is easy, perfect for any kind of weather, and produces the juiciest, perfectly cooked ears of corn ever! | http://thechunkychef.com

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
July 9, 2017
Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Casserole | A rotisserie chicken, creamy salsa verde sauce, plenty of gooey cheese and crunchy tortilla chips... it's the perfect casserole that's easy to prep ahead for a weeknight dinner! | http://thechunkychef.com

Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Casserole
July 5, 2017

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