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!
All in Main Dish
How To: Stromboli
Some people say Brenda makes Stromboli incorrectly since she doesn’t add sauce in the pocket. Either way, it’s delicious.
How To: Calzones
Brenda Calzones: full of lots of toppings covered in a thick, chewy crust, with beautifully broiled edges.
How To: Pizza
The Brenda Pizza: A pizza with thick, chewy crust and beautifully broiled edges.
Pizza Dough
This dough tastes amazing when made in a breadmaker, but can also be made by hand.
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Berries
The secret ingredient for delicious steel cut oats? Pineapple (or apple) juice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
A flavorful and easy main dish that makes amazing leftovers.
Shepherd's Pie
Brenda’s take on a meaty, savory comfort-food classic.
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!).
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.
Sausage Gravy
This gravy is best when served over Sheryl’s Husband Catching Biscuits with a perfectly poached egg
Beef Tacos
There is no right or wrong way to make a taco. This is Brenda's way.
BLTs
Fresh ground pepper and mayonnaise are the star ingredients in Brenda’s version of this classic sandwich.
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.
Tortillas: Tex-Mex style
Brenda’s favorite, simple flour tortilla recipe. Inspired by Homesick Texan.
Cajun Style: One Pot Pasta & Chicken
Two best things about this recipe: (1) it’s a kid favorite, (2) it's easy to cleanup
Corn Chowder
Add double bacon to this easy corn chowder recipe for maximum flavor.
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.
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.
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.