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Everyone has “go-to” recipes…things they make over and over because they’re sooooooooooooooo good. Or maybe you’re like me and you get on a kick and you make that same food over and over because it was so good the first time, you just gotta have it again. Even the best recipes in the world get a little old if you don’t switch things up every now and then.
So, if you’re in a cooking rut I want to make sure and help you dig out. How? Here are ten of my very favorite recipes from other sites…so you can try them too. You MUST try them too – I would not lead you astray.
1. Mini Maple Pancake Muffins from Bakerella.Really, these are AWESOME. Then again, Bakerella doesn’t put anything out that’s not awesome. Sometimes it takes a bit of conversion for us…like using wheat flour instead of white. These are SOOOOO good and they’re great for little hands. You can eat them plain, or we like to dip them in little bowls of syrup. Pinch bowlswork great for this! I can’t make these often enough.
2. Banana Flax Muffins from Kitchen Stewardship.I love having ways to use up browned bananasand this recipe fits the bill. They have just the right amount of sweet…and they’re full of fiber. I should name myself The Fiber Queen.
3. BLT Quesadilla Wrap from Perry’s Plate. Holy cow. The first time I made these, I was in heaven. I fixed them several nights that same week…and then even fix them during the day for lunch when Barry was gone. You know, these are just so easy SO good. I want one right now – please?
4. Baked Potato Nachos from How Sweet Eats.Theseare fabulous. FABULOUS I SAID! Do not underestimate the power of the potato. These are good for lunch, a meatless dinner, or even a nighttime snack – I’m just sayin’. I’ve made them for me, for my family, and for company. They always get rave reviews. Make them. Right now. I mean it.
5. Alyssa’s Chicken Enchiladas from Tasty Kitchen.Seriously, these are the best enchiladas I’ve ever put in my mouth. I would make them every week if I had a reason too. Company goes NUTS over these. Even my picky Daddy loves these. The goat cheese just really makes these stand out. Think you hate goat cheese? Try these and you’ll probably change your thinking.
6. Cajun Chicken Pasta from The Pioneer Woman.If you follow me on Facebookyou know I’m a fan of this dish. It’s my FAVORITE Pioneer Woman recipe, hands down. It’s what food is really all about. And yes, I have to admit I have a female crush on Ree. But I can accept that. Make this meal. Your family will thank you.
7. Easy Butterscotch Bars from Heavenly Homemakers.If you need something to go with ice cream, this is IT. Holy moly. It’s really easy and it has good, whole foods ingredients. Whole foods CAN be tasty and easy…if you don’t believe me, make these. Amen.
8. Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble from Branappetit. Brandi has GREAT recipes. You should totally subscribe her to blog…I love everything she posts. This is so easy…and you can usually find rhubarb at the farmer’s market if you don’t have some growing at home. Again, another great one to pair with ice cream. If you bake it, they will come.
9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles from The Humbled Homemaker.These things should be illegal. You have two options: you can make them when people are around so you won’t eat them all…or, you can make them when everyone is gone so that you CAN EAT THEM ALL. I aim for the second one. These are a great little snack when you need something quick to grab and go. And trust me…they will go.
10. Polish Mistakes, a family favorite.When I married Barry, his cousin Lori (also my mentor) made these for me…and I’ve been hooked ever since. I did find the recipe online. These are THE party food. The only party food. Amen and amen. If you’re a woman and you want a man to marry you, make him these. He’ll propose immediately.
What is one of your favorite recipes I should try?
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Tamie Mckinney saysI often buy my quinoa at the Bulk Barn.
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- lizzie says
Thank you for the post! I have been in a food rut due to stress. This post has me planning again. Tonight is cajun pasta!
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- Stacy says
You will LOVE it!!!
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- beth lehman says
So many great recipes everywhere on this site! Especially love crock pot ones! Thanks for sharing!
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- Stacy says
You’re most welcome!
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- dontwastethecrumbs says
Stacy,
I just swiped three of your recommendations for our meal plan this month – pancake muffins, quesadillas and the PW pasta (DH actually picked that one out, looking over my shoulder). Thanks for all the links – can’t wait to stuff my face!
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- Stacy says
That pasta is the BEST of ALL TIME!
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- Hannah says
This was a great post. I love hearing peoples top 10 tried and true type recipes, then you know you are really getting something good. I pinned a few to try later, thanks so much!
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- Stacy says
Right! I love reading recipe reviews…helps me miss the duds and stick with the spuds – or something like that.
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- Robin says
These look fabulous…the Polish Mistakes crack me up. Around here that recipe is called one of two things…Hanky Pankies or Sh*t on a Shingle. LOL
See AlsoHow To Make Cornpone, A Pioneer RecipePioneer Woman Recipes For Christmas | 25 Of The Best Holiday DishesRee's Mac and Cheese Recipe Is Famous for a ReasonMini Cranberry Blueberry Galette Recipe {gluten-free}Oddly enough, my mom’s side of the family is Polish and i’m surprised i’ve never heard them called Polish Mistakes. Awesome. They are soooo good. Def. a go to for the holidays every year.
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- Stacy says
I wish I had some right now….since Barry is at work, I wouldn’t have to share. LOL
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- Natalie says
Hi Stacy! I noticed you linked up to my BLT Quesadilla! Thanks! I wanted to let you know that I updated the post with new photos. When I did that, the url changed (I didn’t anticipate that…), so here’s the new one if you want to update the link in your list: http://www.perrysplate.com/2012/09/blt-quesadilla-wrap.html Sorry for the hassle!
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- Stacy says
That’s one of our favorite recipes of all time. 🙂 Thanks for the update! I’ll fix it right now.
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- Reagan says
I am so glad to see someone call those Polish Mistakes too! Everyone looks at me like I’m nuts because they call them sausage loaf. In case you didn’t know those freeze really well too!
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- Stacy says
Girl, I wish I had a big ole plate RIGHT NOW! I would eat them all and not share. 🙂
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- Leigh Ann @ Intentional By Grace says
Yes. Cajun Chicken Pasta form Pioneer Woman rocks! Oh yes it does!
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- Stacy says
It’s the BOMB DIGGITY. 🙂
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- Kayla says
So my all time favorite recipe that you HAVE to try is this: BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy BBQ Cilantro Lime Dressing http://www.erinsfoodfiles.com/2011/06/bbq-chicken-salad-with-creamy-bbq-cilantro-lime-dressing.html
To Die for! & Bonus it’s pretty good for you!
Lately I’ve been having trouble getting fresh cilantro. So the last time I needed it for a recipe I tried the stuff in the tube. Its organic and tasted so good. Plus saved a lot of work. It’s a little pricey but anything organic tends to be. I really liked it thought. 😀
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- Stacy says
THANKS!! I pinned that one for sure! 🙂
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- Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says
Great list! I like the potato nacho idea, since I’ve realized that almost all readily available tortilla chips are made with very bad oils. (Doesn’t stop me from eating them entirely… just makes me feel icky when I do, lol!)
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- Stacy says
I could make homemade chips….but it takes a lot of time and effort to get them right. 🙂
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- Christy says
Awesome. I can’t wait to try these. I LOVE finding new recipes. And I love the way you write, Stacy. You always make me laugh! 😉
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- Stacy says
I hope you love them as much as we do!
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- Holly says
The BLT Quesadillas look so delicious!!! I will definitely be trying those.
Thanks.
- Stacy says
You won’t be disappointed!
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- Victoria@snailpacetransformations says
I have to try the first two on your list. My daughter adores muffins and those look like great ones!
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- Stacy says
Man oh man….they ROCK!
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- Donna says
The PW Cajun Chicken Pasta looks great. . Do you use wine or do you substitute something for the wine? I never know what to do when a recipe calls for wine. . .other than skip the recipe.
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- Stacy says
I keep a bottle of white wine just for recipes, but any time you see that in a recipe you can always substitute chicken broth. 🙂
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- Stacy says
does the chicken broth make it taste a lot different? If you’ve done it both ways, which do you like more?
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- Stacy says
Nah, it doesn’t effect the taste that much. And if you’ve never had it otherwise, you won’t know. 🙂
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- Deb says
Oh man, I love finding new recipes to try! My dream is to someday get paid to read food blogs all day. These all look awesome.
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- Stacy says
Man, wouldn’t that be an awesome job? 🙂
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- Holly says
I think I need to cook up these recipes one by one….
I love PW’s Olive Cheese Bread, too-and Paula Deen’s Pine Bark around the holidays.Reply
- Stacy says
Anything that PW makes is amazing!
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- Susan says
For an easy crockpot dinner, one of our “go to” recipes is Goop! I know it sounds awful, but its yummy and has a mexican flair. Boil several chicken pieces, cut up meat and place in crock. Add 1-2 cans black beans and a few handfuls of frozen or canned corn and dump salsa over all (be generous with salsa). Cook on low all day, or high a few hours. In last hour or so of cooking, stir in 1 x 8oz block of cream cheese, chopped up. Serve over pasta, rice or in wraps. Very versatile and my family of 10 loves it! If you don’t have time to boil chicken and its early enough in the day, you can put frozen chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock and then chop it up when its all cooked at dinner time.
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- Stacy says
Sounds super delish! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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- Kayla says
I’ve heard this recipe called Santa Fe Chicken. Same ingredients and made in the crock pot. I love it. But my hubby can’t eat it. We’re not sure if its the beans or the cream cheese.
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- Stacy says
Dude – cream cheese and I are tight.
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- Jen says
Thanks for the link back, the my Grandmother gave me the recipe for the Polish Mistakes, they are a crowd pleaser for sure! 🙂 Cheers!
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- Stacy says
No kidding….I could eat an entire batch myself – and then visit the ER. Ha!
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- Erin@TheHumbledHomemaker says
These all sound so yummy–and thanks for linking to my truffles! I’m the same way…I end up eating most of them here myself!! 🙂
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- Stacy says
Girl, you’re never supposed to tell on yourself!
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- Rosy says
Thank you so much for sharing this. I find myself in a rut all the time. I love the Baked Potato Nachos idea. 🙂
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- Stacy says
Those are DIVINE!
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- Mindy says
I love you Stacy! And I love this list 🙂 I just made the Mini Maple Pancake Muffins and they’re a keeper for sure. I’m going to work my way down your list until I’ve tried everything on it 🙂 Thanks!
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- Stacy says
Oh my gosh! I love those…wish I had some right now. PS – I pinned a bunch of your recipes this morning. 🙂
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- sherrie says
my go to recipes have to be butterfinger cookies found here: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/butterfinger-cookies
(i add about 3/4 cup of semi sweet chips and i use REAL butter and creamy pnut butter)
not so excited about cooking real food. my homemade lasagna is prob my favorite for a crowd. i’ve found your crockpot spaghetti sauce makes the BEST lasagna ever. 🙂Reply
- Stacy says
That’s a good one – I like that it makes a good bit so that I can freeze it. 🙂
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- Danielle says
I want to try the enchiladas, but I need a substitute for the goat cheese. I am highly allergic to goat’s milk. 🙁
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- Stacy says
I’d just switch out any cheese that you like. 🙂 I’ve made them without the goat cheese when I didn’t have any on hand..they’re just as delish!
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- Marama says
I know that you can get cow’s and sheep milk feta – they don’t have quite the same taste, but you still get the same effect with them.
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- Stacy says
<3 feta!!!!
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- brandi says
thanks for linking!! that crumble is one of my favorites!
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- Stacy says
Mine too…but you know that now. LOL
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