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A beautiful, golden-brown, juicy, pan-seared Pork Chop on a plate, topped with a generous portion of chunky, homemade Golden Apple Sauce.
Dinner

The Best Juicy Pork Chops with Homemade Apple Sauce

A stunning hero shot of the finished Pork Chops and Apple Sauce, highlighting the perfectly seared, juicy pork chop and ...
A beautiful, rustic bowl of homemade, creamy Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel in a rosy-pink cream sauce.
Dinner

The Best Creamy Sausage and Fennel Pasta

A stunning hero shot of the finished Sausage and Fennel Pasta, highlighting its thick, creamy, rosy-pink sauce and its hearty, ...
A beautiful, rustic cast-iron skillet of homemade, golden-brown Apple Cider Chicken in a glossy pan sauce.
Dinner

The Best Cozy & Easy Apple Cider Chicken (One-Pan!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Apple Cider Chicken, highlighting the golden-brown chicken, the tender apples, and the rich, ...
A beautiful, golden-brown, homemade Walnut-Crusted Chicken breast, sliced to show the juicy interior and drizzled with a glaze.
Dinner

he Best Crispy & Juicy Walnut-Crusted Chicken

A stunning hero shot of the finished Walnut-Crusted Chicken, highlighting its crispy, golden-brown exterior and its tender, juicy interior ...
A beautiful platter of homemade, golden-brown, and flaky Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts with gorgonzola cheese.
Dinner

The Best Easy & Elegant Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts

A stunning hero shot of the finished Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts, highlighting their puffy, golden-brown pastry and their savory, cheesy ...
A beautiful, rustic cast-iron skillet of homemade, golden-brown Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken in a luscious cream sauce.
Dinner

The Best Easy & Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken (One-Pan!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken, highlighting the golden-brown chicken and the rich, creamy lemon-thyme ...
A beautiful, rustic stack of three crispy, golden-brown homemade Zucchini Sweet Potato Fritters with a dollop of yogurt sauce.
Dinner

The Best Crispy Zucchini Sweet Potato Fritters

A stunning hero shot of the finished Zucchini Sweet Potato Fritters, highlighting their super-crispy, golden-brown exterior and the tender, colorful ...
A beautiful, golden-brown, homemade Chili Cornbread Casserole in a cast-iron skillet with a perfect scoop removed to show the chili.
Dinner

The Best Easy One-Skillet Chili Cornbread Casserole

A stunning hero shot of the finished Chili Cornbread Casserole, highlighting its thick, golden cornbread topping and the rich, hearty ...
A beautiful, single fillet of homemade, baked Maple Sesame Salmon, covered in a glossy glaze and a thick crust of sesame seeds.
Dinner

The Best Easy & Healthy Maple Sesame Salmon

A stunning hero shot of the finished Maple Sesame Salmon, highlighting its flaky texture, the glossy glaze, and the beautiful, ...
A beautiful, golden-brown, homemade Stromboli on a cutting board with a few perfect, cheesy slices cut. SEO Filename: best-easy-homemade-strom
Dinner

The Best Easy Homemade Stromboli Recipe

A stunning hero shot of the finished Homemade Stromboli, highlighting its golden-brown crust and the cheesy, swirled, meat-filled interior of ...
A beautiful, golden-brown homemade Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie with a flaky crust and a perfect, creamy slice removed.
Dinner

The Best Cozy & Classic Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie

A stunning hero shot of the finished Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie, highlighting its flaky, golden-brown crust and the thick, ...
A beautiful, rustic casserole dish of homemade, creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with a large, cheesy scoop being lifted out.
Dinner

The Best Creamy & Healthy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

A stunning hero shot of the finished Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, highlighting its incredibly creamy, orange-colored sauce and the ...

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Kickstart your day with easy, delicious, and wholesome breakfast ideas. From quick bites to hearty meals, find recipes to fuel your morning!

A perfect, golden-brown, crispy and fluffy homemade Savory Protein Waffle topped with a fried egg and hot honey.
Breakfast

The Best Crispy & Fluffy Savory Protein Waffles

A stunning hero shot of a perfect Savory Protein Waffle, highlighting its crispy exterior, deep pockets, and delicious savory toppings ...
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A tall, perfect stack of fluffy, golden-brown Apple Pie Protein Pancakes with a chunky, syrupy apple topping.
Breakfast

The Best Fluffy & Healthy Apple Pie Protein Pancakes

A stunning hero shot of a perfect stack of Apple Pie Protein Pancakes, highlighting their fluffy texture, warm color, and ...
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A beautiful glass jar of thick and creamy, high-protein Cookie Dough Overnight Oats with a spoon.
Breakfast

The Best High-Protein Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

A stunning hero shot of the finished Cookie Dough Overnight Oats, highlighting its thick, creamy, dough-like texture and delicious chocolate ...
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A tall, perfect stack of fluffy, golden-brown Pumpkin Protein Pancakes with melting butter and maple syrup.
Breakfast

The Best Fluffy & Easy Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

A stunning hero shot of a perfect stack of Pumpkin Protein Pancakes, highlighting their fluffy texture, warm color, and classic ...
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A perfect, golden-brown, crispy and fluffy homemade Cottage Cheese Waffle topped with fresh berries and maple syrup.
Breakfast

The Best Fluffy & Moist Cottage Cheese Waffles

A stunning hero shot of a perfect Cottage Cheese Waffle, highlighting its crispy exterior, deep pockets, and fresh, healthy toppings ...
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A perfect, golden-brown, crispy and fluffy homemade Cottage Cheese Waffle topped with fresh berries and maple syrup.
Breakfast

The Best Fluffy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles

A stunning hero shot of a perfect Cottage Cheese Waffle, highlighting its crispy exterior, deep pockets, and fresh, healthy toppings ...
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Discover quick, satisfying, and flavorful lunch ideas to power your day. Perfect for work, home, or on-the-go!

A beautiful basket of warm, golden-brown, and fluffy homemade Parker House Rolls, with one broken open to show the soft inside.
Lunch

The Best Classic & Fluffy Parker House Rolls Recipe

A stunning hero shot of the finished Parker House Rolls, highlighting their iconic golden-brown appearance and their impossibly soft and ...
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Chicken Avocado Wrap

Introduction & Inspiration I'm always searching for quick, easy, and healthy lunch ideas that don't skimp on flavor. This Chicken ...
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Shepherd’s Pie

Introduction & Inspiration I love putting a creative twist on classic dishes, and this Corned Beef and Cabbage Shepherd's Pie ...
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DinnerLunch

Chef John’s Corned Beef Hash

Introduction & Inspiration Corned beef hash is a classic dish, and one I often associate with hearty breakfasts and diner-style ...
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Chef John’s Shepherd’s Pie

Introduction & Inspiration Shepherd's pie (or cottage pie, depending on the meat used) is a classic comfort food dish that ...
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Chef John’s Irish Pork Stew

Introduction & Inspiration I love hearty, comforting stews, and this Beef and Guinness Stew, with its promise of tender beef, ...
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Dinner Recipes

Discover quick, satisfying, and flavorful lunch ideas to power your day. Perfect for work, home, or on-the-go!

A beautiful, golden-brown, juicy, pan-seared Pork Chop on a plate, topped with a generous portion of chunky, homemade Golden Apple Sauce.
Dinner

The Best Juicy Pork Chops with Homemade Apple Sauce

A stunning hero shot of the finished Pork Chops and Apple Sauce, highlighting the perfectly seared, juicy pork chop and ...
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A beautiful, rustic bowl of homemade, creamy Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel in a rosy-pink cream sauce.
Dinner

The Best Creamy Sausage and Fennel Pasta

A stunning hero shot of the finished Sausage and Fennel Pasta, highlighting its thick, creamy, rosy-pink sauce and its hearty, ...
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A beautiful, rustic cast-iron skillet of homemade, golden-brown Apple Cider Chicken in a glossy pan sauce.
Dinner

The Best Cozy & Easy Apple Cider Chicken (One-Pan!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Apple Cider Chicken, highlighting the golden-brown chicken, the tender apples, and the rich, ...
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A beautiful, golden-brown, homemade Walnut-Crusted Chicken breast, sliced to show the juicy interior and drizzled with a glaze.
Dinner

he Best Crispy & Juicy Walnut-Crusted Chicken

A stunning hero shot of the finished Walnut-Crusted Chicken, highlighting its crispy, golden-brown exterior and its tender, juicy interior ...
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A beautiful platter of homemade, golden-brown, and flaky Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts with gorgonzola cheese.
Dinner

The Best Easy & Elegant Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts

A stunning hero shot of the finished Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts, highlighting their puffy, golden-brown pastry and their savory, cheesy ...
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A beautiful, rustic cast-iron skillet of homemade, golden-brown Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken in a luscious cream sauce.
Dinner

The Best Easy & Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken (One-Pan!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken, highlighting the golden-brown chicken and the rich, creamy lemon-thyme ...
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Hi! We’re Evelyn and Matt – the team behind CookUpJoy.com. I (Evelyn) am the main voice, cook, and recipe creator here, and Matt is my partner in life, taste-testing, tech support, and everything in between. Together, we’ve built this blog as a place to share the joy we find in everyday cooking.

My love for food started over 27 years ago, when I was just a little girl cooking beside my grandmother. Those early moments sparked something that stayed with me for life – the idea that food is about more than just feeding people. It’s about connection, creativity, and care.

Matt came into the picture with a curiosity for flavor and a practical eye. He’s the one who’s always asking, “Can we make this easier?” or “What if we try it this way?” While I bring tradition and heart, Matt brings balance, simplicity, and a helpful dose of logic to everything we cook and share.

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