amandaformaro
I’m Amanda Formaro, home cook and baker behind the scenes of Amanda’s Cookin’. I've been baking, cooking, and creating recipes for my family and friends for over 30 years! I provide a mix of recipes from scratch and semi-homemade for all cooking and baking levels.
Brownie Trifle
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Using boxed brownie mixes and instant chocolate pudding makes prepping this brownie trifle a breeze.
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Chicken with Onion Thyme Sauce
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Chicken with onion thyme sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal made with caramelized onions and a gorgeous pan sauce spooned over tender chicken breasts.
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Sugar Crusted Plum Muffins
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A perfectly spiced muffin base begs for fresh chopped plums and a cinnamon sugar crust! These plum muffins will be your new favorite way to bake with stone fruit.
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole
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Each forkful of king ranch casserole is loaded with pulled chicken and soft tortillas smothered in a creamy sauce and shredded cheese.
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Bang Bang Shrimp
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Bang bang shrimp brings the heat AND the flavor. All you have to do is dunk, fry, then toss in spicy mayo sauce. That's it!
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Texas Roadhouse Rolls
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These copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls are just like the original - soft, fluffy, square... and the best part is that they're really easy to make with everyday ingredients.
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Shallots and Candied Pecans
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Sweetness from the candied pecans, salty smokiness from the bacon, sharpness from the shallots, and all the nutrients and nutty flavor from the Brussels sprouts all wrapped into one incredible side di
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Caramel Apple Dump Cake
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Soft bits of cake and tender spiced apples greet your tastebuds with each bite. Caramel apple dump cake couldn't be easier and quicker to prepare with the help of a cake mix and apple pie filling!
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Korean Short Ribs
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Korean short ribs (kalbi/galbi) highlights the tender, juicy nature of barbecue beef short ribs and elevates them with a flavor-packed marinade boasting Asian flair.
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
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Sweet and sour chicken is as iconic as it is comforting with savory-sweet flavors and extra crispy chicken!
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Banana Trifle
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This no bake banana trifle is easy to whip together with only 6 ingredients. A cream cheese-vanilla pudding mixture begins the layering succession followed by whipped cream and crushed Nilla wafers.
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Lobster Salad
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Lobster salad is light and refreshing with fresh lobster meat, celery for crunch, and chives for flavor. The creamy dressing is a combination of mayo, horseradish mayo, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Honey Salmon
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The delicate glaze over this garlic honey salmon is unmatched. Honey, Asian sweet chili sauce, garlic, and soy sauce lend all the sweet and savory flavors you could imagine against the flakey tender s
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Pumpkin Dump Cake
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It's really as easy as mix, dump, and bake with this pumpkin dump cake!
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French Martini
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This vibrant French martini recipe is made with only 3 key ingredients. It's simple yet elegant and comes together in a snap with fruity sweetness all throughout.
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Mexican Inspired Sangria
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Mexican Sangria is the perfect sidekick to spicy main courses with a punch of sweet red wine, triple sec, brandy, orange juice, and a splash of club soda.
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Turkey Carbonara
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Turkey carbonara combines a creamy rich sauce with turkey, peas, and bacon making a super satisfying meal that sticks to the ribs and warms the belly.
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