The Recipe Critic

Skip the packets! This homemade brown gravy is rich, savory, and so easy to make! You don’t need any meat drippings, just a few pantry staples and 10 minutes. Pour it over mashed potatoes, steak, or anything that needs a little extra gravy goodness!

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This green bean casserole combines fresh green beans, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and Parmesan with a creamy sauce and crispy fried onions. A can of cream of mushroom soup keeps things simple, so you get all that extra flavor without making every part from scratch!

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I learned how to make pommes puree (French mashed potatoes) in culinary school, and I’ve never gone back! They’re so smooth, rich, and buttery. In fact, my son asks for them with steak almost every week. He even helps me make them!

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French onion soup meets meatloaf, and oh my goodness, it’s SO good! This crockpot French onion meatloaf combines caramelized onions, savory beef, and gooey melted Swiss cheese. Every bite bursts with that rich French onion flavor!

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You know that famous sweet potato casserole from Ruth’s Chris Steak House? You can make a delicious copycat right at home! Creamy sweet potatoes topped with a buttery brown sugar pecan crumble. It’s practically dessert in disguise! And I’m here for it!

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