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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!

    Fourth of July Recipes

    Fourth of July recipes are some of my favorites! Grilling meets flavorful fresh sides and no bake desserts. Show up to your 4th of July parties all weekend long with the best food from Shawarma Corn on the Cob to Spicy Watermelon Salad, The Ultimate Pork Burgers and No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie!

    • Shawarma Corn on the Cobb topped with garlic mayo, shawarma seasoning and schug sauce on a serving platter.
      Shawarma Corn On The Cob
    • 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
    • Deviled Eggs with Relish topped with bacon and green onions.
      Deviled Eggs With Relish
    • Spicy Mac and Cheese on a plate, topped with pepper and a fork.
      Spicy Mac And Cheese
    • Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares topped with whipped cream and Nilla Wafers.
      Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares
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    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.

    • Taffy Apple Salad on a spoon with a chunk of Snickers bar and caramel.
      Taffy Apple Salad
    • Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
    • 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
    • The Best Strawberry Jam in a glass jar with a drop running down the side.
      Easy Strawberry Jam (No Pectin)
    • Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak with compound butter and asparagus.
      Juiciest Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
    • A slice of Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake with pistachio crumble on top.
      Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

    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.

    • Mediterranean Citrus Roasted Salmon with Olive Relish on a serving platter with potatoes.
      Mediterranean Citrus Roasted Salmon With Olive Relish
    • Chicken Larb with jasmine rice, Thai chiles, mint, cilantro, basil, cucumber and lime.
      Chicken Larb 20-Minute Meal
    • Chicken Parm Sandwich with Brussel Caesar Salad
    • Red Curry Dumpling Soup with cilantro, limes and chili oil sitting on a cutting board.
      Red Curry Dumpling Soup

    See more dinner recipes →

    Desserts

    Drool worthy recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth!

    • Holiday Candied Nuts featuring cashews and pecans with cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar.
      Holiday Candied Nuts
    • Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper, topped with flaky sea salt and a dish of peanut butter next to them.
      Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
    • A stack of Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies.
      Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
    • Ultra creamy Eggnog Cheesecake topped with eggnog whipped cream and decorated with sugared cranberries and rosemary with a slice cut out so you can see the layers.
      Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe
    • Turtle Cookie filled with homemade caramel in the center and coated in chopped pecans.
      Turtle Cookies With Homemade Caramel
    • Quick Caramel Sauce on a spoon topped with flaky sea salt.
      Quick Caramel Sauce
    • Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies topped with flaky sea salt on a board with parchment paper.
      Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
    • Banana Bread with Streusel Topping topped with maple glaze.
      Banana Bread with Streusel Topping

    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
    • 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

    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!

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    Recent Recipes

    • Mulled Apple Cider in a glass with orange slices, cinnamon sticks and pomegranate.
      Mulled Apple Cider Recipe
    • Walnut Pesto Bruschetta with Burrata on a serving dish.
      Pesto Bruschetta With Burrata
    • Banh Mi with Pork Tenderloin, herbs, spicy mayo and pickled veggies.
      Banh Mi with Pork Tenderloin
    • Banana Coffee Cake with maple glaze being drizzle over the top.
      Banana Coffee Cake

    Recently Updated

    • the best blondies with chocolate, butterscotch, toasted pecans and sea salt sitting on a white surface with a smear of melted chocolate in front of on of the pieces
      Butterscotch Blondies With Pecans + Dark Chocolate
    • Strawberry Compote in a small Mason jar with a spoon in it.
      Simplest Strawberry Compote Recipe
    • Alexia® Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon topped with capers, chive, tomatoes and dill.
      Alexia® Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon
    • Chicken Shawarma Bowl with yellow rice, zhug sauce, tahini sauce, tomatoes and romaine.
      Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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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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    Fourth of July Recipes

    • 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
    • Banana Bars with brown butter frosting that has a bite taken out.
      Banana Bars with Brown Butter Frosting
    • Spicy Guacamole recipe in a bowl with serrano peppers and tortilla chips.
      Spicy Guacamole Recipe
    • 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
    • Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler on a plate topped with cream cheese frosting.
      Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler

    Dinners

    • 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)
    • 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
    • Coq au Vin Blanc on a plate with shallots.
      Coq Au Vin Blanc
    • Reverse sear beef tenderloin sliced on a cutting board.
      Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin
    See more Dinner →

    Sides

    • A spoonful of chimichurri over the top of a small bowl full of chimichurri.
      Salsa Chimichurri
    • Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
    • Peach Burrata Salad in a bowl with honey mustard dressing, spoons and ingredients around the outside of the bowl.
      Summer Peach Burrata Salad
    • Alexia Sweet Potato Fries in the air fryer topped with cilantro garlic aioli and crispy prosciutto.
      Alexia® Sweet Potato Fries In Air Fryer
    • A bowl of Boursin Mashed Potatoes topped with melted butter and fresh thyme.
      Boursin Mashed Potatoes
    • Loaded potato casserole topped with cheddar cheese, butter, bacon and green onion.
      Easy Loaded Potato Casserole Recipe

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