The Country Cook
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Hi there! I'm Brandie Skibinski, the recipe developer, creator, and foodie mastermind behind this comfort food blog! Here on The Country Cook, you will find simple recipes with easy-to-find ingredients. My goal is to share approachable, family-friendly recipes that anyone can cook.
The Country Cook
12h ago
Pierogi Casserole transforms store-bought pierogies into a delicious, layered casserole with a creamy cheese sauce and sliced kielbasa. A family favorite meal!
AN EASY, LAYERED DUMPLING CASSEROLE
If you love pierogies, you’re going to love this multi-layer casserole that can transform frozen dumplings into a mouthwatering, belly filling dinner! I love how simple this is to toss together and toss it into the oven. It’s comfort food to the max!
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Can I speed this up by thawing the pierogies first?
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The Country Cook
2d ago
This Easter Hot Cross Buns recipe is even better than the traditional one. The mini chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness in each bite!
AN EASTER FAVORITE BAKED GOOD
Hot Cross Buns, with their pillowy soft texture and unique look, are not just a delightful Easter favorite– they are a longstanding, comforting tradition with family and friends. These semi sweet buns are perfect to bake up this weekend for Easter breakfast or brunch! This particular recipe is a twist on the original recipe and one that is a huge hit with the younger folks!
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The Country Cook
2d ago
Pepperoni Chicken is an easy dinner recipe that’s ready in only 35 minutes made with tender juicy chicken, sauce, melty cheese and pepperoni.
A PIZZA INSPIRED CHICKEN RECIPE
Pepperoni Chicken is a simple, comforting weeknight meal option! This one was a huge hit with the family. If you like chicken and you like pizza toppings – this one is for you. I think it’s a super kid-friendly dish (and kid at heart dish) and it won’t take you forever to make and dirty up a bunch of dishes!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
What else can I add to this chicken?
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The Country Cook
5d ago
These Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Ranch Celery Slaw are so easy to make with just chicken, buffalo wing sauce and an optional (but oh so good) slaw topping!
A FLAVORFUL, SIMPLE CHICKEN SLIDER RECIPE
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are incredible hand held smaller sandwiches that pack a lot of flavor! I thought I’d make a little twist on the usual Buffalo Chicken Wings. I wanted to have all the flavor of our favorite chicken wings, but maybe turn it into something a little more filling and a bit more cost effective. Even though the ranch celery slaw is optional, I think it really make ..read more
The Country Cook
6d ago
This delicious Lasagna for Two recipe is made with tender lasagna noodles, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and a combination of cheese and seasonings!
A SCALED DOWN PASTA DINNER RECIPE
Transform your favorite lasagna recipe into a smaller portion where you can serve just a few rather than a a whole army of people. While I know it is fairly easy to cut most recipes in half to serve a smaller amount of people, sometimes it’s nice to have the work done for you so you don’t have to think about it, right? This delicious homemade lasagna recipe is easy to customize to your tastes. Also, if you’re ..read more
The Country Cook
1w ago
50 tried and true Easter Recipes to grace your holiday table! Whether you need an appetizer for a potluck or you have to whip up an entire meal, all the recipe inspiration you need is right here!
THE BEST EASTER RECIPES
Easter is right around the corner! I always look forward to this special holiday. Glazed Ham is usually the main dish at our Easter dinner, and of course, my favorite Pineapple Casserole and Dinner Rolls! Today I am sharing 50 of the best recipes to make for your Easter celebrations! All of these recipes are guaranteed winners and would be fantastic at your Easter me ..read more
The Country Cook
1w ago
These Southern Baked Beans are the best homemade baked beans you will ever make! An easy, delicious side dish for any cookout or BBQ!
A DELICIOUS HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS RECIPE
I worked on this baked bean recipe for a few years before first publishing it in 2011. It is still my absolute favorite way to make baked beans. Everyone asks me to bring this to the cookout! I love a good thick, flavorful sauce with a good smoky bacon flavor. These Southern Baked Beans are pretty simple to make and I promise everyone will be asking you for the recipe after they try them!
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The Country Cook
1w ago
These Cinnamon Streusel Muffins turn a boxed cake mix into moist muffins all topped off with a cinnamon crumb topping! Made in just 30 minutes!
FLUFFY CINNAMON SUGAR MUFFINS
You will love these quick and sweet Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. They’ll be warm and ready to eat in just under 30 minutes. These muffins are made with a simple cake mix base, but don’t let that fool you – they turn into beautiful and delicious muffins. If you like easy shortcut recipes things like my Bisquick Coffee Cake, or Apple Streusel Muffins, you are going to adore these!
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The Country Cook
1w ago
OLD-FASHIONED SALISBURY STEAK
Our most popular recipe from the last Weekend Potluck was this Old-Fashioned Salisbury Steak from Quiche My Grits. Our featured recipes include: Easter Bark from Kippi at Home, French Coconut Pie from Savor the Best and Mandy is sharing her amazing recipe for Southern Style Smothered Cabbage and Potatoes!
HOW DO I SEE THE WHOLE RECIPE? READ THIS PLEASE!
Just click on any of the photos below to take you to the full recipes! Also, when you scroll down to the bottom of this post, you’ll see a bunch of little thumbnail photos of recipes that your favorite food blogge ..read more
The Country Cook
1w ago
Ready in just 40 minutes and using only 3 simple ingredients, these BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs are so flavorful and finger-licking good!
A 3 INGREDIENT CHICKEN THIGH RECIPE
We all know and have seen grocery prices have been on the rise. And we also know that when the prices go up, they never come back down. So, for those of use who are meat eaters, we have to find ways to save money on meat and even shop differently than we used to (is anyone else getting much more hardcore about couponing?) Chicken thighs (while not exceptionally cheap) are still cheaper than chicken breasts. So I’m going to s ..read more