![Cooking Chris](https://cookingchris.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Cooking-Chris-495x400.jpg)
Welcome to my kitchen!
I’m Chris, a home cook who loves to experiment with flavors and create recipes with ingredients made from scratch. Cooking is more than just a hobby for me; it’s a journey in discovering new recipes and putting my own spin on classic dishes.
This blog is my online outlet where I share the recipes that are too good not to make again. I believe in keeping things simple and practical, so you’ll find easy-to-follow instructions along with photos to guide you every step of the way to making your own delicious dish.
For me, every meal is a chance to try something new, and I hope to inspire you to do the same. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, I aim to make Cooking Chris a helpful resource for anyone looking to make delicious, homemade meals. So, grab your apron, and let’s start cooking together!
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Lemon-Herb Chicken Salad
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Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Sauce
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Barbecued Chicken Drumsticks
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Savory Sage Sausage Country Gravy
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Taco Pasta with Fresh Jalapeno Salsa
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Scrambled Eggs with Tomato Basil Salsa
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Spicy Jalapeno Pepper Jack Hot Dogs
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Texas Style Smoked Brisket
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Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs with Rice
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Pork and Apple Kabobs with Honey Mustard Sauce
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Thai Chicken Basil Pizza
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Savory Sausage Pancakes
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Parmesan Basil Scrambled Eggs with Cherry Tomatoes
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Ground Beef Stroganoff
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Dark Chocolate Smokehouse Almond Rocks
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Salmon Piccata with Rice and Honey Buttered Carrots
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Big Mac Rotini Pasta
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Strawberry Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bake
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Sage Sausage and Olive Pizza Pinwheels
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Herbed Chuck Roast with Vegetables and Buttered Noodles
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Cinnamon Pecan Rolls
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Crispy Golden Cod Fish Sticks
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Gingerbread Bundt Cake
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Jalapeno Shrimp Stir Fry
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Fresh Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
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Pork and Pear Stir Fry
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Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice
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Beef Enchilada Casserole
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Buffalo Chicken Soup
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Garlic Butter Cod with Thyme Seasoned Rice
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Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Sweet and Sour Pork Chow Mein
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta
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Golden Honey-Butter Cornbread
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Smoked Salmon Jerky
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Honey BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza
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Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies
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Thai Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
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Cranberry Pecan Quick Bread
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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
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Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
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Cinnamon Glazed Apple Fritters
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Cashew Crowned Cinnamon Ginger Pecan Cookies
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Spicy Sesame Chicken Stir Fry
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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Burgers
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Hearty American Goulash
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Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes with Buttered Pecans
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Sausage and Pepperoni Nacho Supreme
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Spicy Korean Steak Tacos
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Tomato Basil Bisque
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Homestyle Chicken and Brown Rice Soup
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Herbed Mayo Biscuits
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Sweet Heat Beef Jerky
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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Smoked Paprika Pork Chops with Bacon Broccoli Mashed Potatoes
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Chicken Bacon Caesar Zucchini Chip Salad
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Bacon Wrapped Rosemary Chicken Ranch Spinach Salad
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Asian Sirloin Tips with Garlic Noodles
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Lemon-Thyme Chicken Salad
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
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Baked Beans with Bacon and Jalapeno
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Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
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Chocolate Cashew Ice Cream
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Glazed Meatloaf with Mashed Red Potatoes and Green Beans
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Hot Curried Pork Stir Fry with Soba Noodles
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Gingersnap French Toast
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Almond Flour Biscuits with Fried Eggs and Rosemary Country Gravy
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Garlic Soy Beef Jerky
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Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Curried Chicken Salad
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Asian Beef with Snap Peas and Wide Egg Noodles
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Cheesecake with Glazed Fruit Topping
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Peppered Beef Jerky
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Sweet Heat Scallops with Cilantro Lime Rice
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Beef Barley Vegetable Stew
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Curry Ginger Pork Noodle Stir Fry
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Pan Seared Rosemary Garlic Lemon Salmon with Wild Rice Blend and Green Beans
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Kung Pao Chicken
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Fried Cajun Cod and Tartar Sauce
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Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Penne Pasta
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Cauliflower Kick Cheddar Soup
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Cajun Fried Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl
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Bacon Wrapped Rosemary Chicken Breasts
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Pork and Fried Egg Salad with Yogurt Avocado Lime Basil Dressing
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Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Lemon Cream Sauce
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Almond Flour Biscuits with Sage Sausage Gravy
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Almond Flour Biscuits
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Grilled Steak and Eggs
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Cajun Onion Chicken Burgers with Yogurt Avocado Garlic Lemon Sauce
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Buttered Lemon Garlic Rosemary Cornish Hens
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Avocado Scotch Eggs with Yogurt Cream Sauce
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Honey Lemon Nut Broccoli Salad
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Guacamole
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Smoked Honey Butter Pulled Pork
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Smoked Honey BBQ Baby Back Ribs
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Cilantro Lime Rice
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Cilantro Lime Marinated Pork Tenderloin
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Peach Basil Red Onion Salad
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