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  • Close up of Heart-shaped thumbprint cookies filled with strawberry jam stacked on a plate Heart Thumbprint Cookies
  • Stack of baked ham and cheese Hawaiian roll sliders on a white plate, brushed with butter and topped with poppy seeds. Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Sliders
  • Monte Cristo Sliders dusted in powdered sugar with raspberry jam on the side. Monte Cristo Sliders
  • Chocolate lava cake with molten chocolate center on a white plate with vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries. Chocolate Lava Cake

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  • Stack of baked ham and cheese Hawaiian roll sliders on a white plate, brushed with butter and topped with poppy seeds. Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Sliders
  • Monte Cristo Sliders dusted in powdered sugar with raspberry jam on the side. Monte Cristo Sliders
  • Creamy broccoli cheddar soup ladled from a white bowl, showing a thick, smooth texture with bite-size broccoli pieces and melted cheddar throughout. Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Creamy hashbrown potato soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and sliced green onions in a white bowl Crockpot Creamy Hash Brown Potato Soup
  • Pulled pork sandwich on a soft bun topped with creamy coleslaw, served on a white plate in a bright kitchen setting Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
  • Spoon lifting creamy chicken tortilla soup showing shredded chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and melted cheese in a rich broth Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Overhead view of lobster risotto in a white bowl with lobster pieces, chives, and candles on a marble surface. Creamy Lobster Risotto
  • Creamy white chicken chili in a white ceramic bowl, topped with sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, photographed from overhead on a light marble surface. Creamy White Chicken Chili

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    Chicken Recipes

  • Spoon lifting creamy chicken tortilla soup showing shredded chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and melted cheese in a rich broth Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Creamy white chicken chili in a white ceramic bowl, topped with sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, photographed from overhead on a light marble surface. Creamy White Chicken Chili
  • Chicken pot pie with flaky puff pastry crust in a white ramekin, creamy chicken and vegetable filling visible with a spoon inserted, set on a white marble-style countertop with a striped linen nearby. Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
  • Slow Cooker Massaman Curry | JenniferCooks.com Slow Cooker Massaman Chicken Curry
  • White Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde
  • Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings | Jennifer Cooks Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings
  • Crispy buffalo chicken wings coated in tangy sauce with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on a white plate. Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
  • Pad Thai Recipe | JenniferCooks.com Easy Chicken Pad Thai

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    Appetizer Recipes

  • Stack of baked ham and cheese Hawaiian roll sliders on a white plate, brushed with butter and topped with poppy seeds. Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Sliders
  • Monte Cristo Sliders dusted in powdered sugar with raspberry jam on the side. Monte Cristo Sliders
  • Homemade State Fair Corn Dogs | Jennifer Cooks Homemade State Fair Corn Dogs
  • Classic Lipton French Onion Dip on Jennifer Cooks Classic Lipton French Onion Dip
  • Crispy fried jalapeño poppers with a golden breadcrumb coating and creamy cheese filling in a white serving dish Fried Jalapeño Poppers
  • BBQ Grilled Shrimp on a hot fiery grill | JenniferCooks.com BBQ Grilled Shrimp
  • Small cup filled with deli meat, cheese slices, fresh herbs, red grapes, and rustic crackers - perfect for hand-held charcuterie boards. Charcuterie Cups
  • Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle

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    Comfort Food Recipes

  • Creamy broccoli cheddar soup ladled from a white bowl, showing a thick, smooth texture with bite-size broccoli pieces and melted cheddar throughout. Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Creamy hashbrown potato soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and sliced green onions in a white bowl Crockpot Creamy Hash Brown Potato Soup
  • Pulled pork sandwich on a soft bun topped with creamy coleslaw, served on a white plate in a bright kitchen setting Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
  • Spoon lifting creamy chicken tortilla soup showing shredded chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and melted cheese in a rich broth Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Creamy white chicken chili in a white ceramic bowl, topped with sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, photographed from overhead on a light marble surface. Creamy White Chicken Chili
  • Chicken pot pie with flaky puff pastry crust in a white ramekin, creamy chicken and vegetable filling visible with a spoon inserted, set on a white marble-style countertop with a striped linen nearby. Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
  • No-Bake Sweet and Salty Fritos Bars
  • White Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde

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    Quick & Easy Recipes

  • Stack of baked ham and cheese Hawaiian roll sliders on a white plate, brushed with butter and topped with poppy seeds. Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Sliders
  • Monte Cristo Sliders dusted in powdered sugar with raspberry jam on the side. Monte Cristo Sliders
  • Creamy broccoli cheddar soup ladled from a white bowl, showing a thick, smooth texture with bite-size broccoli pieces and melted cheddar throughout. Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Creamy hashbrown potato soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and sliced green onions in a white bowl Crockpot Creamy Hash Brown Potato Soup
  • Spoon lifting creamy chicken tortilla soup showing shredded chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and melted cheese in a rich broth Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Creamy white chicken chili in a white ceramic bowl, topped with sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, photographed from overhead on a light marble surface. Creamy White Chicken Chili
  • Overhead view of two ribeye steaks searing in a black cast iron skillet with melted garlic herb butter, rosemary sprigs, and coarse seasoning bubbling around the edges. Cast Iron Steak
  • A full sheet pan dinner with bratwurst, sauerkraut, sliced onions, and crispy roasted potatoes, ready to serve Sheet Pan Bratwurst with Sauerkraut

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    One-Pot Meals

  • Creamy broccoli cheddar soup ladled from a white bowl, showing a thick, smooth texture with bite-size broccoli pieces and melted cheddar throughout. Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Pulled pork sandwich on a soft bun topped with creamy coleslaw, served on a white plate in a bright kitchen setting Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
  • Spoon lifting creamy chicken tortilla soup showing shredded chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and melted cheese in a rich broth Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Creamy white chicken chili in a white ceramic bowl, topped with sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, photographed from overhead on a light marble surface. Creamy White Chicken Chili
  • Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Soup Slow Cooker Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup
  • Slow Cooker Massaman Curry | JenniferCooks.com Slow Cooker Massaman Chicken Curry
  • Overhead view of beef stew in a white bowl, showing chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and rich gravy, garnished with a parsley leaf and placed on a yellow cloth. Classic Beef Stew
  • Pork Carne Guisada

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    Slow Cooker Recipes

  • Creamy hashbrown potato soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and sliced green onions in a white bowl Crockpot Creamy Hash Brown Potato Soup
  • Pulled pork sandwich on a soft bun topped with creamy coleslaw, served on a white plate in a bright kitchen setting Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
  • Slow Cooker Massaman Curry | JenniferCooks.com Slow Cooker Massaman Chicken Curry
  • Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Soup Slow Cooker Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup
  • Pork Carne Guisada
  • Overhead view of beef stew in a white bowl, showing chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and rich gravy, garnished with a parsley leaf and placed on a yellow cloth. Classic Beef Stew
  • Slow Cooker Creamy Tarragon Chicken
  • Slow Cooker San Francisco Chops

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    Dessert Recipes

  • Close up of Heart-shaped thumbprint cookies filled with strawberry jam stacked on a plate Heart Thumbprint Cookies
  • Stabilized Whipped Cream | JenniferCooks.com Stabilized Whipped Cream
  • Slice of sour cream coffee cake with cinnamon streusel and vanilla glaze on a white plate Sour Cream Coffee Cake
  • Three-layer red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, shown with one slice lifted to reveal bright red cake layers and white frosting. Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Chocolate lava cake with molten chocolate center on a white plate with vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries. Chocolate Lava Cake
  • Decorated Valentine's Day sugar cookies on a white plate with heart designs, royal icing details, and pink and red accents on a marble countertop. Sugar Cookies for Valentine's Day
  • Close-up of a gold spoon lifting thick homemade vanilla bean paste from a glass jar, with visible vanilla seeds and whole vanilla pods on a marble surface. Vanilla Bean Paste
  • Pineapple Upside Down Sheet Cake on Jennifer Cooks Pineapple Upside Down Sheet Cake

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    About Jennifer Cooks

    I'm Jennifer Locklin, author and owner of Jennifer Cooks. I am a trained chef and passionate about good food, cooking for family and friends, and creating recipes that form lasting memories from one generation to the next.

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