recipe index

Comfort Food

Meatball Parmesan Bake | Melt in your mouth homemade meatballs coated in marinara sauce, topped with Italian cheeses and baked to bubbly perfection! | http://thechunkychef.com

Meatball Parmesan Bake
October 2, 2016
Brussels sprouts with Toasted Hazelnut Butter | Braised brussels sprouts and shallots are tossed with a savory toasted hazelnut and herb butter and ready to hit your table in less than 30 minutes! | http://thechunkychef.com

Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Hazelnut Butter
September 25, 2016
One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice | Chicken thighs are cooked on top of a homemade dirty rice, which makes for the most flavorful Cajun-inspired dish you've ever had! Plus, all you need is one pot! | http://thechunkychef.com

One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice
September 18, 2016
Applebee's 4 Cheese Mac and Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken | Even better than the restaurant version, this creamy 4 cheese mac and cheese is topped with a sweet and sticky honey pepper chicken | http://thechunkychef.com

4 Cheese Mac with Honey Pepper Chicken
September 8, 2016
Ultimate Grilled Cheese | Gooey Gruyere and white cheddar cheese, savory rosemary butter, and herbed caramelized onions... need I say more? | http://thechunkychef.com

Ultimate Gourmet Grilled Cheese
September 1, 2016
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Taquitos | The pork for these taquitos is simmered in a homemade salsa verde, shredded, piled high with cheese, wrapped up in tender corn tortillas and fried! | http://thechunkychef.com

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Taquitos
August 25, 2016
Chicken and Rice Enchilada Casserole | This hearty enchilada casserole uses leftover chicken for a great 35 minute weeknight meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

Chicken and Rice Enchilada Casserole
August 18, 2016
Deluxe Pizza Stuffed Shells | Classic stuffed shells meet deluxe pizza in this fusion of Italian meals... they're easy to make, freezer friendly, and great for families! | http://thechunkychef.com

Freezer-Friendly Deluxe Pizza Stuffed Shells
August 4, 2016
Garlic Balsamic Caprese Chicken | Juicy caprese chicken, marinated in a garlic balsamic marinade, is baked to perfection with burst cherry tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese, fresh basil! | http://thechunkychef.com

Garlic Balsamic Caprese Chicken
July 18, 2016
Chorizo Potato Hash with Jalapeno Aioli | Kick your breakfast up a notch with this delicious chorizo potato hash, topped with a sunny side up egg and drizzled with a homemade jalapeno aioli! |http://thechunkychef.com

Chorizo Potato Hash with Jalapeno Aioli
July 7, 2016

Monte Cristo Sandwich
June 27, 2016
Cajun Honey Glazed Chicken Bowls | This Cajun honey glazed chicken bowl is packed with bright, fresh ingredients! The chicken is actually cooked IN the marinade, allowing for maximum flavor. | http://thechunkychef.com

Cajun Honey Glazed Chicken Bowls
June 2, 2016
Stick of Butter Rice | Just 4 simple, pantry staple ingredients make up with rice side dish that will blow your mind! Kids and adults alike will be begging you to make it again! | http://thechunkychef.com

Stick of Butter Rice
May 30, 2016
Thai Peanut Chicken Quesadillas | Thai chicken gets a fusion twist in these Thai peanut chicken quesadillas! Loaded with flavor and fun to make, try them tonight! | http://thechunkychef.com

Thai Peanut Chicken Quesadillas
May 19, 2016
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes | Soft and fluffy ricotta pancakes infused with great lemon zest flavor... perfect for a special occasion breakfast, but easy enough to make every day! | http://thechunkychef.com

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
May 9, 2016

Beef Chorizo and Beer Sloppy Joes
April 13, 2016
Florentine Stuffed Chicken | This Florentine stuffed chicken is filled with a deliciously cheesy spinach mixture, and toasted pine nuts, then wrapped in prosciutto and baked! | http://thechunkychef.com

Florentine Stuffed Chicken
April 7, 2016
Bourbon Mustard Orange Glazed Ham | Sticky, sweet, tangy, and full of flavor... this bourbon mustard and orange glazed ham is one that you'll be happy to have as the star of your holiday meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

Bourbon Orange Glazed Ham
March 14, 2016
Roasted-Garlic-Cream-Sauce | Just a few ingredients make up this luxuriously creamy roasted garlic cream sauce... perfect for dipping or swirled with your favorite pasta! | http://thechunkychef.com

Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce
March 1, 2016
Kung-Pao-Chicken-Spaghetti-and-Meatballs | This version of Kung Pao chicken has all the flavors you'd expect from the classic dish, but in a comforting, homestyle spaghetti and meatballs package! | http://thechunkychef.com

Kung Pao Chicken Spaghetti and Meatballs
February 19, 2016
Mongolian Beef | Mongolian beef is such a classic and delicious Asian dish... and easy to make at home! In just 30 minutes you'll have an incredible meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

30 Minute Mongolian Beef with Coconut Rice
February 9, 2016
Pan Seared Steak |Tender steak is pan seared and oven roasted to juicy perfection, then topped with a porcini mushroom and herb compound butter and caramelized onions! |http://thechunkychef.com

Pan Seared Steak with Porcini and Herb Butter
February 3, 2016
Homestyle Cornbread | This homestyle cornbread is a perfect mix of savory southern cornbread and sweet northern cornbread... fluffy and soft, it's the only recipe you'll need! | http://thechunkychef.com

Homestyle Cornbread
January 28, 2016
Caramelized Onion Dip | The ultimate party dip! This onion dip is made with gruyere, white cheddar, herbs, bacon, and rich caramelized onions for a melt in your mouth appetizer! | http://thechunkychef.com

Hot and Cheesy Caramelized Onion Dip
January 25, 2016

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