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This kung pao spaghetti might be even better than the CPK original. I don’t take that claim lightly. Tender spaghetti and juicy stir-fried chicken get tangled up in a glossy, sweet-spicy soy-chili sauce. Every strand gets coated, then showered with crunchy roasted peanuts and green onion right before it hits the table. It’s saucy, a little messy, and impossible to eat quietly...

I always end up ordering Domino’s stuffed cheesy bread as a “just one more thing” add-on to my pizza order, so I created this copycat version at home. It’s pizza dough folded over melty mozzarella, brushed with garlic herb butter, topped with more cheese, and baked until golden. In about 30 minutes, you get crispy edges, a soft pull-apart center, and strings of cheese in ever...

If you’re craving tacos but want something you can eat with one hand, these Loaded Taco Hot Pockets are exactly what you need. I dreamed these up on a night I didn’t feel like setting out a whole toppings bar, and now I make them on purpose. Buttery biscuit dough wraps around seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, cheddar, and cream cheese, so every bite tastes like taco ni...

This is the homemade SpaghettiOs recipe you’ve been craving, the one that tastes like the can you grew up on, minus the tin flavor and mystery ingredients. It all comes together in one skillet with tender anellini pasta and a rich, tangy tomato sauce finished with a splash of heavy cream. Just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes on the stove, and you’ve got a big bowl of pure n...

If you’ve ever ordered the Freckled Lemonade at Red Robin, you know it’s one of those drinks that’s impossible to stop sipping. This easy copycat recipe combines sweet, juicy strawberries with tart lemonade for a refreshing drink that’s perfect for summer. With just three simple ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep, you can make a whole pitcher at home for barbecues, birt...