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HOW TO: Turkey Bone Broth
Main Dish, Savory, Soup, How To Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 11/24/20 Main Dish, Savory, Soup, How To Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 11/24/20

HOW TO: Turkey Bone Broth

Don’t throw away that turkey carcass! Instead, make Turkey Broth or Stock with the leftover carcass, then use this broth to make Turkey Gravy or Turkey Noodle Soup. Yum!

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How To: Stromboli
How To, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 11/12/20 How To, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 11/12/20

How To: Stromboli

Some people say Brenda makes Stromboli incorrectly since she doesn’t add sauce in the pocket. Either way, it’s delicious.

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How To: Calzones
How To, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 11/11/20 How To, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 11/11/20

How To: Calzones

Brenda Calzones: full of lots of toppings covered in a thick, chewy crust, with beautifully broiled edges.

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How To: Pizza
How To, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 11/10/20 How To, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 11/10/20

How To: Pizza

The Brenda Pizza: A pizza with thick, chewy crust and beautifully broiled edges.

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Pizza Dough
Bread, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 11/3/20 Bread, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 11/3/20

Pizza Dough

This dough tastes amazing when made in a breadmaker, but can also be made by hand.

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Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Berries
Breakfast, Instant Pot, Main Dish, One Pot Wonders Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 10/6/20 Breakfast, Instant Pot, Main Dish, One Pot Wonders Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 10/6/20

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Berries

The secret ingredient for delicious steel cut oats? Pineapple (or apple) juice.

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 10/1/20 Chicken, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 10/1/20

Chicken Tikka Masala

A flavorful and easy main dish that makes amazing leftovers.

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Shepherd's Pie
Beef, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 9/15/20 Beef, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 9/15/20

Shepherd's Pie

Brenda’s take on a meaty, savory comfort-food classic.

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Orange Chicken
Chicken, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 7/29/20 Chicken, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 7/29/20

Orange Chicken

The 2 key ingredients in this simple orange chicken: orange (hence the name) and Chinese Five Spice (a little goes a long way!).

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Engagement Chicken
Chicken, Fan Favorite, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 7/7/20 Chicken, Fan Favorite, Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 7/7/20

Engagement Chicken

This oven-roasted, whole chicken recipe results in crispy skin, juicy chicken meat, and subtle lemon and herb flavoring. It’s a fan favorite that will quickly become your go-to chicken recipe.

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Sausage Gravy
Pork, Savory, Side Dish, Main Dish, Breakfast Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 7/2/20 Pork, Savory, Side Dish, Main Dish, Breakfast Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 7/2/20

Sausage Gravy

This gravy is best when served over Sheryl’s Husband Catching Biscuits with a perfectly poached egg

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Beef Tacos
Beef, Main Dish Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 6/11/20 Beef, Main Dish Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 6/11/20

Beef Tacos

There is no right or wrong way to make a taco. This is Brenda's way.

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BLTs
Bread, Main Dish, Savory, Pork, B's Favorite, Bacon Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 6/9/20 Bread, Main Dish, Savory, Pork, B's Favorite, Bacon Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 6/9/20

BLTs

Fresh ground pepper and mayonnaise are the star ingredients in Brenda’s version of this classic sandwich.

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Blackened Chicken Salad
Savory, Chicken, Main Dish Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 6/4/20 Savory, Chicken, Main Dish Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 6/4/20

Blackened Chicken Salad

Learn how to make your own pan blackened chicken spice rub, how to perfectly cook the chicken in a cast-iron pan, and how to make a delicious salad even the kids will want to eat.

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Tortillas: Tex-Mex style
Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 5/5/20 Main Dish, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 5/5/20

Tortillas: Tex-Mex style

Brenda’s favorite, simple flour tortilla recipe. Inspired by Homesick Texan.

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Cajun Style: One Pot Pasta & Chicken
Chicken, Fan Favorite, Main Dish, Pasta, Savory, One Pot Wonders Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 4/23/20 Chicken, Fan Favorite, Main Dish, Pasta, Savory, One Pot Wonders Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 4/23/20

Cajun Style: One Pot Pasta & Chicken

Two best things about this recipe: (1) it’s a kid favorite, (2) it's easy to cleanup

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Corn Chowder
Main Dish, Savory, Side Dish, Soup, Pork, Bacon Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 4/21/20 Main Dish, Savory, Side Dish, Soup, Pork, Bacon Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 4/21/20

Corn Chowder

Add double bacon to this easy corn chowder recipe for maximum flavor.

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Slow & Steady Style Lasagna
Beef, Fan Favorite, Main Dish, Pasta, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 4/9/20 Beef, Fan Favorite, Main Dish, Pasta, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 4/9/20

Slow & Steady Style Lasagna

Slow & Steady Style Lasanga uses homemade pasta noodles (use Brenda’s Manicotti Crepe Noodles if you don’t own a pasta maker), Brenda’s Spaghetti Meat Sauce, Brenda’s Creamy Garlic Sauce, and lots of love resulting in a savory, flavorful lasagna.

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Quick Lasagna
Fan Favorite, Main Dish, Pasta, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 4/7/20 Fan Favorite, Main Dish, Pasta, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 4/7/20

Quick Lasagna

Brenda has two lasagna recipes: Quick Lasagna and Slow & Steady Style Lasagna. This Quick Lasagna recipe can be easily made with boxed noodles. It can also be made the day before you’re planning to eat it.

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Manicotti Crepe Noodles
Main Dish, Pasta, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 4/2/20 Main Dish, Pasta, Savory Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen 4/2/20

Manicotti Crepe Noodles

Don't have a pasta maker? These Manicotti Crepe Noodles are Brenda's workaround. Get flat, savory noodles that work as a substitute for any noodle recipe.

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