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Spicy Bourbon Glazed Carrots | You'll love these easy glazed carrots made with bourbon, brown sugar and cayenne! They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or holiday feast! | http://thechunkychef.com

Spicy Bourbon Glazed Carrots
June 11, 2017
Copycat Piada Orzo Salad | This orzo salad is a copycat of the one sold at Piada Italian Street Food... it's crunchy, a little sweet, a little savory, and always a hit at parties! | http://thechunkychef.com

Copycat Piada Orzo Salad
May 21, 2017
Summer Fruit Salad with Serrano Mint Syrup | A refreshing fruit salad made with a variety of summer fruits, tossed in an easy simple syrup made with mint and serrano pepper! | http://thechunkychef.com

Summer Fruit Salad with Serrano Mint Syrup
April 30, 2017
Easy Baked Mexican Rice | This foolproof method for cooking rice tastes just like the rice from your favorite Mexican restaurant... full of flavor and cooked to perfectly fluffy perfection! | http://thechunkychef.com

Easy Baked Mexican Rice
April 16, 2017
Tequila Lime Coleslaw with Cilantro | This unique coleslaw recipe combines great Mexican flavors like tequila, lime and cilantro, for a truly crowd-pleasing side dish! | http://thechunkychef.com

5 Minute Tequila Lime Coleslaw with Cilantro
April 9, 2017
Jalapeno Popper Macaroni Salad | Regular macaroni salad, step aside... this creamy jalapeño popper version is full of amazing flavors, packs some spicy punch, and is perfect for any gathering or bbq! | http://thechunkychef.com

Jalapeno Popper Macaroni Salad
March 22, 2017
Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad with Citrus Poppyseed Dressing| Classic broccoli salad is lightened up a bit, yet even bolder in flavor! It's the side dish everyone needs at their party! | http://thechunkychef.com

Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad
March 19, 2017

Cheesy Quinoa and Sausage Broccoli Casserole
November 20, 2016
Mom's Famous Corn Pudding | Family favorite corn pudding that uses everyday staple ingredients and doesn't require a mixer! | http://thechunkychef.com

Mom’s Famous Corn Pudding
November 13, 2016
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions | Not your average side dish, these mashed potatoes are full of amazing flavor combinations. Perfect for your holiday table! | http://thechunkychef.com

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
October 12, 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
Thai Coconut Cashew Rice | This unique rice side dish is packed with Thai flavors and is a mouthwatering side dish to accompany just about any protein you'd like! | http://thechunkychef.com

Thai Coconut Cashew Rice
June 6, 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
Arroz Verde Green Rice | This green rice, or arroz verde, is so rich and full of flavor... not to mention the vibrant green color! You can pair this rice with any main dish! | http://thechunkychef.com

Arroz Verde (Green Rice)
March 30, 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
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
Harvest Israeli Couscous Salad | Israeli couscous is mixed with harvest fruits, almonds and herbs, then tossed with a flavorful maple mustard vinaigrette. Healthy and delicious! | http://thechunkychef.com

Israeli Couscous Harvest Salad
January 15, 2016
One Pan Mediterranean Braised Chicken | Fall in love with Mediterranean flavors with this easy and delicious one pan, one hour, braised chicken with creamy potatoes, roasted olives, bright lemon and fresh herbs!

One-Pan Mediterranean Braised Chicken with Olives
November 23, 2015
Butternut Squash and Gruyere Mac and Cheese | This dish is the ultimate mac and cheese! Pureed savory roasted butternut squash is mixed with an ultra creamy Gruyere and white cheddar sauce!

Butternut Squash, Gruyere and White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
November 11, 2015
Harvest Apple Cranberry and Sage Sausage Stuffing | The ultimate sausage stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving! All your favorite Fall flavors are baked together in a perfectly textured side dish you'll love!

Harvest Sausage Stuffing with Pecans and Cranberries
October 28, 2015
Pumpkin Risotto in Parmesan Bowls | Classic Fall flavors come together in this ultra creamy pumpkin risotto topped with fresh sage and a sprinkle of Parmesan... served in edible bowls!!

Pumpkin Risotto in Edible Parmesan Bowls – #FoodieMamas
October 21, 2015
Classic Dinner Rolls - In less than 1 hour! | The Chunky Chef | Everything you love about the soft, pillowy, classic dinner rolls from scratch, but made in SO much less time. Less than 1 hour is all you need!

Classic Dinner Rolls – made in less than 1 hour!
September 28, 2015
Loaded Beef BBQ Potato Skins | The Chunky Chef | The classic potato skins appetizer gets a BBQ twist! Chipotle beef BBQ on top of crispy and cheesy potato skins - perfect for game day or a great snack!

Game Time Beef BBQ Potato Skins
September 26, 2015

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