Category: Brookes’ Recipes
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Chaos in a Bowl
Listen, I was this close to ordering pizza tonight, but instead, I turned into the Domestic Goddess I never applied to be and made this ridiculously easy pasta salad. Here’s the thing: pasta salad is basically an excuse to throw random fridge contents into a bowl, drown it in dressing, and call it “dinner.” And…
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Easy Greek-Style Ground Turkey Plate — Because Chicken is Gross Right Now
Look, I’m not here to pretend chicken is my bestie these days because it’s definitely not. So I grabbed 3 pounds of ground turkey instead, and honestly? Game changer. I dumped the turkey in the pan, browned that sucker up, and didn’t hold back on Kinder’s Greek seasoning — because bland food can just 🖕off.…
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“Upside-Down Cast Iron Pizza: The Fiasco That Paid Off”
My Friday Night Pizza Ritual… but Make It Upside-Down Friday is pizza night. Always has been. But lately, I’ve been into the drama of an upside-down cast iron pizza. It’s bold, it’s cheesy, it’s slightly dangerous, and yes — it’s worth heating your oven to 500 degrees like a maniac. Here’s how it went down.…
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“These Flatbreads Changed My Mood”
The Chicken Flatbread That Fixed My Life (Briefly) You know when you’re this close to ordering takeout but you also hate spending $17 on cold fries and sadness? Yeah. These spicy, cheesy chicken flatbreads saved me. We’re talking juicy boneless chicken thighs, buttery garlic vibes, melty cheese, and a little crema drizzle like you own…
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🔥 Spaghetti Squash Sheet Pan Chicken (aka: I Didn’t Plan Dinner But Crushed It Anyway)
This was not supposed to be dinner. But Publix had one tiny, lonely-ass spaghetti squash left, and I said, “Fine. Whatever. Let’s make it work.” And guess what? It slapped. Hard. This is now in the weekly rotation. Here’s what I did (don’t blink): 🥴 Grab a spaghetti squash. Mine was baby-sized because apparently we’re…
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Kmart-Style Subs (But Better)
Yeah, remember those cheap but weirdly addictive subs from Kmart? These are those — but homemade, way fresher, and still blessed with that nostalgic gas station sandwich vibe. 🧾 Ingredients 4 submarine rolls 8 slices salami 4 slices bologna (yes, we’re doing this) 4 slices honey ham 4 slices American cheese ¼ onion, thinly sliced…
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🖕Upside-Down Pizza for the Over-It & Overachieving
Aka: The “Yes I Used Jarred Mushrooms, Fight Me” Edition Ingredients: 1 cast iron skillet (because you’re not here to play) Cooking spray or oil (to keep your crust from throwing a tantrum) Jalapeños (fresh or pickled, whatever chaos you’re feelin’) Pepperoni (or whatever meat makes you feel something) Jarred mushrooms (YES. I SAID JARRED.…
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💕 Bless Your Heart Casserole
Y’all, buckle up — here comes your sassy, Southerner from the North, IDGAF recipe intro for Bless Your Heart Casserole. Think Dolly meets cornbread confidence: This here is Bless Your Heart Casserole — cheesy, creamy, unapologetically carby, and just southern enough to make you loosen your bra strap halfway through your second helping. It’s got…
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Quick Chicken curry
Quick chicken curry #chicken #curry #recipe #dinner #easyrecipeRECIPE: 2 1/2-3 lbs boneless, skinless, chicken thighs.2 tbsp cumin1 1/2 tbsp paprika2 tbsp turmeric1 tbsp coriander1 tbsp ginger 1 tbsp tomato paste1/2 tbsp Cayenne pepper (at least add some….)1 tbsp black pepper1 tbsp(ish) salt1/2 cup mayo Add thighs to bowl and add a generous amount of seasonings.…
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No ricotta lasagna!!
In a large pan brown: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 medium onion diced 2 tbsp garlic Season beef with: 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp Italian seasoning Salt and pepper Cottage cheese mixture: 16 oz cottage cheese 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped 1 egg Salt 8oz softened cream cheese…