Stephie Predmore
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Stephie grew up helping her mother in the kitchen, where she learned that cooking with fresh ingredients instead of relying on prepared foods really isn't that difficult or time consuming - and the results always taste better! After college, she started her blog, Stephie Cooks, as a way to share her recipes with her friends and encourage them to start cooking as well. Outside of the kitchen, she's an avid reader, mother of two cats, shoe addict, and lover of mildly-trashy reality TV. Her recipes feature ways to spruce up some of those "old school" recipes with fresh ingredients - no canned soup needed.
Stephie's Recent Posts
Chicken Pot Pie for Two
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Chicken pot pie for two is made with a creamy filling and topped with buttery puff pastry. And it’s perfectly portioned for just two people!
Texas Roadhouse Rolls
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Stephie Cooks
Texas Roadhouse rolls you can make at home! We love that Stephie used one of her great-grandmother's recipes for inspiration.
Walking Tacos
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Walking tacos are perfect for game day. Sure, they're great at the football concession stand of your local high school, but make them at home too!
Applebee's Blondie Recipe
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Applebee's blondie recipe may be a bit dangerous to have, but throw caution to the wind! Maple and butter and blondie - what could go wrong?
Weekly Meal Plan: Deliciously Vegetarian
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Going vegetarian isn't just good for you, it's good for the planet. Try it for a week - our plan is so delicious, you won't miss the meat!
Date Night Menu Done Right
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Stephie Cooks
Our date night menu makes date night in a breeze. Chill the glasses, cue the soft tunes, and get to snuggling.
Weekly Meal Plan: Gluten Free
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Our gluten free menu plan is a great jumping off point if you'd like to try the diet, or if you have a gluten-free pal visiting. The recipes are tasty, and before long you'll see being gluten free is easier than you thought.
Homemade Ranch Dressing
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Homemade ranch dressing mix is probably one of the easiest things in the world to make. You'll be making this stuff at least once a week!
Homemade Hamburger Helper
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Homemade hamburger helper is simply irresistible. Especially when it's made in gorgeous Le Creuset Stainless Steel pans!
Bisquick Banana Bread: Easy Breakfast
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Bisquick Banana Bread is so easy to make! Add pecans, walnuts, or even sunflower seeds for a customized quick bread all your own.
Chopped Recap: All-Burger Meal
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Chopped went all-American this week. The contestants were tasked with coming up with some impressive burgers.
Chopped Recap: Hoofin’ It
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What were the contestants tasked with cooking on Chopped this week? Read on for a recap.
Gluten Free Meatballs
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Gluten free meatballs made with ricotta. You're gonna love 'em.
Chopped Recap: Waste Not
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Waste not, want not. That was the theme on Chopped this week, as recapped and reviewed here.
Chopped Recap: Tapas Time
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Chopped was all about Tapas this week. We're hungry just thinking about it! Read on for a recap.
Chopped Review: Teen Talent
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Teens to center stage on Chopped this week. What did they make? Who came out on top? Find out now!