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    Easy Delicious Family-Friendly Recipes & Baked Goods

    Prepare delicious dinners and desserts with restaurant flavor that you can make in the comfort of your home! Find dinners, desserts, sides, brunch recipes and breakfast recipes for any occasion. Learn to create meals and desserts packed with flavor!

    Summer Recipes

    Turn up the flavors when the sun is out with these summer recipes! These recipes are fresh, vibrant and packed with seasonal ingredients from Spicy Watermelon Arugula Salad to Chipotle Carne Asada that's perfect for grilling to a cool No Bake Chocolate Pie! These warm weather recipes are perfect for cookouts, backyard BBQ's, picnics, and relaxing summer weeknights.

    • Spicy Watermelon Arugula Salad with a sweet and smoky Chipotle Strawberry Vinaigrette on a large salad platter with serving utensils aside.
      Spicy Watermelon Arugula Salad
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble dessert in cups.
      Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
    • A slice of Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie with Chocolate Ganache and flaky sea salt on a stack of plates.
      No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
    • A slice of No Bake Chocolate Pie on a plate with a fork.
      No Bake Chocolate Pie
    • Marinated olives in a bowl with rosemary and orange peel.
      Marinated Olives
    • Spicy Mac and Cheese on a plate, topped with pepper and a fork.
      Spicy Mac And Cheese
    • Roasted half chicken topped with chimichurri sauce on a sheet tray.
      Roasted Half Chicken With Chimichurri
    • Ribeye Steak Sandwich topped with chimichurri, arugula and melted cheese.
      Ribeye Steak Sandwich With Chimichurri
    See more Summer →

    Trending Recipes

    Stay ahead of the curve with these trending recipes everyone’s talking about! From viral flavors to creative twists on classics, these dishes are sure to inspire your next kitchen adventure.

    • Ribeye Steak Sandwich topped with chimichurri, arugula and melted cheese.
      Ribeye Steak Sandwich With Chimichurri
    • Crack corn salad with bacon, avocado, jalapeno and lime mayo.
      Easy Crack Corn Salad
    • Marinated flank steak sandwich on ciabatta with arugula and blue cheese wrapped in deli paper.
      Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich
    • A pork burger on a brioche bun with special sauce, onion, pickle and lettuce.
      The Ultimate Pork Burger Recipe
    • Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread half sliced on a platter.
      Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread
    • Tomato Galette with a slice taken out of it.
      Heirloom Tomato Galette
    • Tomato Pie with basil leaves and no mayo.
      Southern Tomato Pie Without Mayo
    • Peach Cobbler recipe with cake mix in a baking dish topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream.
      Peach Cobbler With Cake Mix

    Dinner Recipes

    Discover easy and delicious dinner recipes that bring everyone to the table! From comforting classics to flavorful new favorites, there’s something for every night of the week.

    • Banh Mi with Pork Tenderloin, herbs, spicy mayo and pickled veggies.
      Banh Mi with Pork Tenderloin
    • Chicken Shawarma Bowl with yellow rice, zhug sauce, tahini sauce, tomatoes and romaine.
      Chicken Shawarma Bowl
    • Braised pork shoulder on a plate shredded into larger chunks.
      Juicy Braised Pork Shoulder
    • Thai Green Curry with shrimp, rice and eggplant in a bowl.
      Easy Green Curry Shrimp (Thai Shrimp Curry)

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    Desserts

    Drool worthy recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth!

    • Banana Bread with Streusel Topping topped with maple glaze.
      Banana Bread with Streusel Topping
    • Banana Coffee Cake with maple glaze being drizzle over the top.
      Banana Coffee Cake
    • A slice of carrot cake with a ton of cream cheese frosting.
      Almond Carrot Cake
    • Soft Molasses Cookies with chewy crackly tops.
      Soft Molasses Cookies

    See more desserts →

    Side Dish Recipes

    Delicious flavorful side dishes to have alongside your main dish.

    • Harissa Hummus in a bowl surrounded by pita pieces.
      Harissa Hummus
    • Arugula Pear Salad in a bowl topped with nuts and sherry dressing.
      Arugula Pear Salad
    • A slice of Blueberry Cornbread on a plate topped with honey butter and honey drizzling over the top.
      Blueberry Cornbread With Honey Butter
    • Sourdough stuffing with herbs in a baking dish.
      Sourdough Stuffing

    See more side dishes →

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    About Krista

    I have been cooking since I was 4 years old in the kitchen with my mom. Since then I started working in restaurants, butcher shops, retail prepared foods and attended culinary school. I am currently working as a chef and creating restaurant flavored dinners and desserts for you to cook in your own home!

    Learn more about me →

    Recent Recipes

    • Alexia® Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon topped with capers, chive, tomatoes and dill.
      Alexia® Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon
    • Ultra smooth and creamy hummus in a bowl drizzled with olive oil, dusted with paprika and topped with chickpeas for garnish surrounded by warmed pita triangles.
      Easy Hummus and Pita
    • Marry Me Chicken Tortellini in a bowl topped with basil.
      One Pan Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
    • Marry Me Chicken Orzo in a pot with a wooden spoon.
      Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo

    Recently Updated

    • Strawberry Compote in a small Mason jar with a spoon in it.
      Simplest Strawberry Compote Recipe
    • Coq au Vin Blanc on a plate with shallots.
      Coq Au Vin Blanc
    • Molasses crinkle cookies on a wire rack.
      Molasses Crinkle Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies with raspberry jelly in the center.
      Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

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    Welcome to In Krista's Kitchen where you'll find delicious dinners and desserts with restaurant flavor that you can make in the comfort of your home. You can find dinners, desserts, sides, brunch recipes and breakfast recipes for any occasion. I'm here to help you create meals and desserts packed with flavor! These recipes range from easy to slightly more experienced home cooks. I'll give tips and tricks and am always available through email to answer any cooking questions you have!

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    Summer Recipes

    • Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares topped with whipped cream and Nilla Wafers.
      Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares
    • Strawberry Galette cut into triangles with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
      Strawberry Galette
    • Truffle burger topped with Velveeta cheese and truffle aioli on a cutting board.
      Wagyu Truffle Burger
    • Strawberry Crunch Crumble in a small dish topped with freeze dried strawberry slices.
      Strawberry Crunch Topping Recipe
    • A spoonful of chimichurri over the top of a small bowl full of chimichurri.
      Salsa Chimichurri
    • Chimichurri Salmon on a plate with roasted corn, tomatoes and basil.
      Chimichurri Salmon
    See more Summer →

    Dinners

    • A pork burger on a brioche bun with special sauce, onion, pickle and lettuce.
      The Ultimate Pork Burger Recipe
    • Loaded Steak Nachos recipe topped with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and jalapenos.
      Loaded Steak Nachos Recipe
    • Falafel on a pita with schug sauce, tomatoes, feta and cucumber.
      Falafel Pita
    • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in a bowl on a small cheese board.
      Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
    • Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme with cheese sauce, ground beef, tomato and lettuce.
      Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe (Copycat)
    • Creamy Lobster Pasta recipe in a large bowl.
      Creamy Lobster Pasta
    See more Dinner →

    Desserts

    • Christmas Crack with Pretzels topped with flaky sea salt.
      Christmas Crack With Pretzels
    • Apple Cranberry Crisp in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a fork.
      Apple Cranberry Crisp
    • Pecan Pie Cobbler on a plate with a scoop of ice cream and jar of cinnamon sugar to the side.
      Pecan Pie Cobbler
    • Sweet Potato Pound Cake topped with marshmallow glaze on a cake tray.
      Sweet Potato Pound Cake
    • Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker crust in a pie dishes with a few slices removed.
      Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
    • Pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting.
      Pumpkin Bread With Cream Cheese Frosting
    See more Desserts →

    Sides

    • Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with parmesan cheese on a plate with a fork.
      Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
    • Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole in a skillet with a spoon.
      Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
    • Garlic Chili Oil on a plate with a spoon.
      Garlic Chili Oil
    • Kale Apple Salad with goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, red onions and vinaigrette.
      Harvest Kale Apple Salad
    • Peach Mango Salsa in a bowl on a cutting board.
      Peach Mango Salsa
    • A bowl of green beans stewed with bacon, tomato and onion with a spoon in it.
      Green Beans With Bacon Recipe

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