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A beautiful, rustic baking dish of homemade, easy, and from-scratch Green Bean Casserole, with a golden-brown, crispy panko crust and a creamy, bacon-studded interior.
Dinner

Green Bean Casserole (No Canned Soup!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Green Bean Casserole, highlighting its impressive, elegant presentation, its crispy golden crust, and ...
A beautiful, rustic basket filled with homemade, easy, and elegant Parker House Rolls, with a glossy, buttery top and a fluffy, steamy interior.
Dinner

Fluffy Parker House Rolls (An Easy, Classic Recipe!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Parker House Rolls, highlighting their impressive, elegant presentation, their glossy, buttery finish, and ...
A beautiful, rustic platter of homemade, easy, and elegant Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms, with a golden-brown, bubbly mascarpone and sausage filling.
Dinner

Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms (An Easy & Elegant Party Appetizer!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms, highlighting their impressive, elegant presentation, their bubbly golden filling, and their ...
A beautiful, rustic baking dish of homemade, easy, and elegant Sweet Potato Casserole, with a golden-brown, crunchy pecan streusel crust and a creamy, orange interior.
Dinner

Sweet Potato Casserole (with Crunchy Pecan Streusel!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Sweet Potato Casserole, highlighting its impressive, elegant presentation, its crispy streusel topping, and ...
A beautiful, rustic platter with a homemade, juicy, and impressive Thanksgiving Turkey, with a crispy, golden-brown skin and a few thick, moist slices carved from the breast.
Dinner

Juiciest Thanksgiving Turkey Ever (The Secret is Mayonnaise!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Mayo-Roasted Turkey, highlighting its impressive, professional-looking presentation, its shatteringly crisp skin, and its ...
A beautiful, rustic serving platter of homemade, easy, and elegant Roasted Acorn Squash Agrodolce, with a glossy brown butter vinaigrette, dollops of mascarpone, and crispy fried sage.
Dinner

Roasted Acorn Squash Agrodolce (An Easy Showstopper!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Roasted Acorn Squash Agrodolce, highlighting its impressive, elegant presentation, its glossy vinaigrette, and ...
A beautiful, rustic cutting board with a homemade, impressive Holiday Crispy Roast Duck, with a puffy, golden crackling, a glossy glaze, and a juicy, thick slice cut from the breast.
Dinner

Crispy Roast Duck (A Holiday Showstopper!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Crispy Roast Duck, highlighting its impressive, professional-looking presentation, its shatteringly crisp crackling, and ...
A beautiful, rustic cast-iron skillet of homemade, rich, and creamy Steakhouse Creamed Spinach, topped with a pile of a crispy, golden-brown Parmesan frico.
Dinner

Steakhouse Creamed Spinach (with a Crispy Parmesan Topping!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Creamed Spinach, highlighting its impressive, professional-looking presentation, its rich and creamy texture, and ...
A beautiful plate of a homemade, elegant, and crispy All-Crust Scalloped Potatoes, being served with a thick slice of a roasted turkey at a Thanksgiving dinner.
Dinner

All-Crust Scalloped Potatoes (An Easy Sheet-Pan Recipe!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Sheet-Pan Scalloped Potatoes, highlighting its impressive, "all-crust" presentation, its bubbly golden crust, and ...
A beautiful, rustic bowl of homemade, authentic Cioppino, with a rich red broth and a beautiful medley of fresh clams, mussels, and shrimp.
Dinner

Authentic Cioppino (Easy San Francisco Seafood Stew!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Cioppino, highlighting its impressive, abundant presentation, its rich broth, and its beautiful, fresh ...
A beautiful, rustic platter of homemade, authentic Red Chile Pork Tamales, with one unwrapped to show the fluffy masa and the rich, red pork fillin
Dinner

Red Chile Pork Tamales (A Step-by-Step Guide!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Red Chile Pork Tamales, highlighting their festive presentation, their fluffy texture, and their ...
A beautiful, rustic cast-iron skillet with a homemade, impressive, and juicy "Christmas" Porterhouse Steak, with a perfect rosy-pink interior and a festive red and green sauce topping.
Dinner

‘Christmas’ Steak (A Showstopper Porterhouse Recipe!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished "Christmas" Steak, highlighting its impressive, festive presentation, its perfect medium-rare interior, and its ...

Breakfast Recipes

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

A beautiful, rustic oval baking dish of a homemade, golden-brown Cornbread Breakfast Casserole, with a creamy, cheesy, and hearty scoop being lifted out.
Breakfast

Cornbread Breakfast Casserole (with Ham & Kale!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Cornbread Breakfast Casserole, highlighting its beautiful, golden-brown cornbread topping, its rich and creamy ...
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A beautiful, rustic cast-iron skillet of homemade, healthy Sweet Potato Hash, with four perfect, runny-yolked eggs cooked in the hash.
Breakfast

The Best Healthy Sweet Potato Hash (with Eggs!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Sweet Potato Hash, highlighting its beautiful, colorful medley of vegetables and the perfectly ...
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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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Lunch Recipes

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

A beautiful, rustic serving bowl of homemade, easy, and elegant Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes, with a glossy honey-butter glaze and fresh parsley.
DinnerLunch

Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes (An Easy Holiday Side!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes, highlighting its impressive, elegant presentation, its glossy glaze, ...
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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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BreakfastLunch

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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DinnerLunch

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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DinnerLunch

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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Dinner Recipes

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

A beautiful, rustic baking dish of homemade, easy, and from-scratch Green Bean Casserole, with a golden-brown, crispy panko crust and a creamy, bacon-studded interior.
Dinner

Green Bean Casserole (No Canned Soup!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Green Bean Casserole, highlighting its impressive, elegant presentation, its crispy golden crust, and ...
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A beautiful, rustic basket filled with homemade, easy, and elegant Parker House Rolls, with a glossy, buttery top and a fluffy, steamy interior.
Dinner

Fluffy Parker House Rolls (An Easy, Classic Recipe!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Parker House Rolls, highlighting their impressive, elegant presentation, their glossy, buttery finish, and ...
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A beautiful, rustic platter of homemade, easy, and elegant Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms, with a golden-brown, bubbly mascarpone and sausage filling.
Dinner

Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms (An Easy & Elegant Party Appetizer!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms, highlighting their impressive, elegant presentation, their bubbly golden filling, and their ...
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A beautiful, rustic baking dish of homemade, easy, and elegant Sweet Potato Casserole, with a golden-brown, crunchy pecan streusel crust and a creamy, orange interior.
Dinner

Sweet Potato Casserole (with Crunchy Pecan Streusel!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Sweet Potato Casserole, highlighting its impressive, elegant presentation, its crispy streusel topping, and ...
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A beautiful, rustic platter with a homemade, juicy, and impressive Thanksgiving Turkey, with a crispy, golden-brown skin and a few thick, moist slices carved from the breast.
Dinner

Juiciest Thanksgiving Turkey Ever (The Secret is Mayonnaise!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Mayo-Roasted Turkey, highlighting its impressive, professional-looking presentation, its shatteringly crisp skin, and its ...
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A beautiful, rustic serving platter of homemade, easy, and elegant Roasted Acorn Squash Agrodolce, with a glossy brown butter vinaigrette, dollops of mascarpone, and crispy fried sage.
Dinner

Roasted Acorn Squash Agrodolce (An Easy Showstopper!)

A stunning hero shot of the finished Roasted Acorn Squash Agrodolce, highlighting its impressive, elegant presentation, its glossy vinaigrette, and ...
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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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