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Over 115 of Our Best Game Day Party Recipes

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Layered Taco Dip with Refried Beans – Favorite Game Day Recipe

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Grandma’s Classic Cut Out Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe

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POPULAR RECIPES

These are some of the most popular recipes that Big Flavors readers have been loving lately.

Plate of maple-balsamic roasted carnival squash with fresh thyme.

Maple-Balsamic Roasted Carnival Squash

2 plates of Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche with forks alongside.

Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche

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Epic Brunch Board on a Budget

Chocolate cookies and chocolate chips on a blue and white backdrop.

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies

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No Mayo Deviled Eggs

Spicy Shrimp + Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry on a platter with green onions on top.

Spicy Shrimp + Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry

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Sausage and Peppers

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Smoked Salmon Roll-ups

BROWSE RECIPES

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A baked tray of keto Roasted Lemon-Rosemary Chicken & Cauliflower

Our Favorite Steak Fajitas: These tender steak fajitas are one of my family's very favorite meals - a perfect Tex-Mex dinner made in a single cast iron skillet.

Overhead view of a plate of sliced pork tenderloin served with rice and beans

Overhead view of prepared ingredients and 3 assembled Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Chimichurri.

Meatless
(Vegetarian and Vegan)

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Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, and Air Fryer

Fork twirling pasta in a bowl of Shrimp + Scallop Linguine with Lemon Caper Butter

FALL FAVORITES

Currently in Season: Popular Winter Recipes

Looking for recipes for the colder months? These recipes have been wowing Big Flavors fans lately.

Plate of peppermint hot chocolate cookies with glasses of milk, marshmallows, and peppermints alongside.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

Spiced mulled wine served in glasses with whole spices and orange slices alongside.

Spiced Mulled Wine – Stovetop, Slow Cooker, or Instant Pot

Platters of Instant Pot herbed pot roast, veggies, and gravy.

Instant Pot Herbed Pot Roast

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FEELING SNACKY?

Appetizer Recipes

Platter of bruschetta with a bowl of the tomato mixture to the side.

Settino’s Italian Bruschetta

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Honeyed Chorizo & Fig Crostini

Platter of Garlicky Goat Cheese + Herb Stuffed Peppadews.

Garlicky Goat Cheese + Herb Stuffed Peppadews

Close-up view of a platter of deviled eggs.

No Mayo Deviled Eggs

Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites

Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites

Dipping a tortilla chip into guacamole.

Dino’s Restaurant-Style Guacamole

A platter full of Italian stuffed mushroom caps.

Settino’s Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Close up of smoked salmon roll-up tortilla bites.

Smoked Salmon Roll-ups

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ACCOMPANIMENT INSPIRATION

Side Dish Recipes

Need recipes to serve alongside the main event? These side dish recipes have you covered!

Overhead view of a dish of Cucumber & Cannellini Bean Salad with Dill.

Cucumber & Cannellini Bean Salad with Dill

Overhead shot of an oval casserole dish full of creamy mashed potatoes sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Overhead view of a bowl of garlicky broccoli rabe.

Garlicky Broccoli Rabe

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SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH

Popular Dessert Recipes

Looking for some delicious ways to start the day? These recipes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or my family’s favorite “breakfast for dinner” nights.

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Classic Dutch Apple Pie

These ricotta cookies are a simple dessert recipe makes oodles of pillowy soft, tender cookies that are sure to be a family favorite! Perfect for cookie exchanges & holiday parties. They've been a family tradition for years!

Ricotta Cookies

A green bundt cake on a plate with a slice placed on a smaller plate with a vibrant green filling.

Bánh Bò Nướng: Vietnamese Honeycomb Cake

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Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake

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RISE AND SHINE!

Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Looking for some delicious ways to start the day? These recipes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or my family’s favorite “breakfast for dinner” nights.

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Our Favorite Buttermilk Pancakes

Platter of challah French toast with bacon, banana, and peanut butter.

Elvis-Style Challah French Toast

3/4 view of a slice of zoodle frittata topped with fresh herbs and a balsamic tomato salad.

Zoodle Frittata

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