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Coffee Rubbed Filet Mignon (Best Coffee Rubbed Steak)

Lyuba Brooke — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:59:26 +0000

Quick Look: Coffee Rubbed Filet Mignon SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON Why Is My Coffee Rubbed Steak So Good! After 25+ years of cooking hundreds of steaks professionally and at home, I’ve learned (and still learning) many techniques of how to cook the best steaks. I always share them all in my posts. This...

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Coffee Steak Rub

Lyuba Brooke — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:08:26 +0000

Quick Look: Coffee Steak Rub SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON Why Is My Coffee Steak Rub So Good! I’ve tested my coffee rub with many different spice combination and after countless batches, I’ve come to a conclusion that the simplest combination was the best and goes best with the steaks. So I keep it...

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Oaxacan Guacamole

Lyuba Brooke — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:16:15 +0000

Quick Look: Oaxacan Guacamole SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON What Makes This Oaxacan Guacamole So Good This is not your usual guacamole. It’s a simple mashed avocado built on a roasted salsa verde base, and in Oaxaca it’s served as a sauce. Ingredient Notes Full ingredient list is in the recipe card below. How...

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Avocado Dressing

Lyuba Brooke — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:59:56 +0000

Quick Look: Avocado Dressing SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON What Makes My Avocado Dressing So Good Ingredients in Avocado Dressing How to Make Avocado Dressing Equipment matters here. Use a blender or food processor that has a pour opening in the lid. You need to be able to drizzle oil in while the motor...

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Lemon Basil Strawberry Cobbler

Lyuba Brooke — Thu, 07 May 2026 01:41:50 +0000

Quick Look: Lemon Basil Strawberry Cobbler SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON What Makes My Strawberry Cobbler So Good If you love fruit cobblers, you already know the magic of a bubbling, golden-topped pan coming out of the oven. This lemon basil strawberry cobbler is my fresh take on that classic. Key Ingredient Notes How...

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Mexican Style Braised Short Ribs

Lyuba Brooke — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:58:17 +0000

Quick Overview: Mexican Braised Shredded Short Ribs SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON What Makes These Mexican Short Ribs So Good Ingredient Notes and Substitutions How To Make Shredded Braised Short Ribs: Step-by-Step Fist, always prep all your ingredients before cooking. Getting everything prepped before you start means the cooking flows smoothly. Pat dry and...

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Chorizo Quesadilla

Lyuba Brooke — Sat, 02 May 2026 00:47:00 +0000

Quick Overview: Chorizo Quesadilla Recipe SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON What Makes This Chorizo Quesadilla So Good Key Ingredients and Substitutions Substitutions Quesadilla Filling Proportions (per quesadilla) How to Make Chorizo Quesadillas PRO TIP: Want it spicier? Leave the seeds and membrane in the chili peppers and use spicier peppers. Want it milder? Remove...

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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

Lyuba Brooke — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:04:35 +0000

Quick Look: Instant Pot Salsa Chicken • ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes• 🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes (plus pressure build & release)• 🕒 Total Time: ~45 minutes• 👥 Servings: 10–12• 📊 Calories: ~151 kcal per serving• 🔥 Cook Method: Pressure cook the chicken, sauté the vegetables, then combine.• 👩‍🍳 Flavor Profile: Classic juicy salsa chicken,...

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Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

Lyuba Brooke — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:17:57 +0000

What Makes These Deviled Eggs So Good Classic deviled eggs are always great, but sometimes adding fun flavor and texture ingredients to make them bacon deviled eggs or dill pickle deviled eggs takes them to a whole new level. These deviled eggs are: Ingredients Notes and Tips You only need a handful of simple ingredients...

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Hard-Boiled Egg (No-Fail Easy Peel Method)

Lyuba Brooke — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:26:24 +0000

Hard-boiled eggs should be simple … and they are, once you know a few rules. I’ve worked with thousands of eggs between the restaurants and at home, and I’ve read all the science on it too (a little too much actually). You know what I’ve learned? There are too many experts teaching a 20-step system...

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Reuben Stuffed Mushrooms

Lyuba Brooke — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:52:09 +0000

🔍 Quick Look: Reuben Stuffed Mushrooms SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON Stuffed mushrooms are my favorite party appetizer and I make them in so many variation for all my parties. They make a great holiday appetizer since they are bite-sized, easy to make, and can easily be prepped ahead. If you’ve tried my Reuben...

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Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Lyuba Brooke — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:37:17 +0000

If you’ve ever had a dry, flavorless turkey meatloaf, I get it. It’s one of the most common complaints about cooking with ground turkey. Turkey is naturally leaner and milder than beef, which means it needs a little extra love to shine. That’s exactly what I set out to fix with this recipe, and I’m...

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Pistachio Tiramisu

Lyuba Brooke — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:32:34 +0000

This unique Tiramisu is a simple twist featuring real pistachio flavor and a naturally beautiful green color. The egg yolks are properly tempered to a safe temperature, giving you that authentic, rich tiramisu texture you expect. It’s a perfect make-ahead and no-bake dessert that will take less than an hour to prep. What Is Pistachio...

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Shrimp Scampi Meatballs

Lyuba Brooke — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:20:29 +0000

Featured Comment Phenomenal. Imagine the juiciest, tastiest, most high-quality shrimp shumai you’ve ever had and you’ll have an idea of the flavor and texture of these meatballs. I made them about one hour ago and came right back to write a review. Since my husband does not eat mayonnaise, I had to replace it with...

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No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Parfait

Lyuba Brooke — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:46:56 +0000

Why This Cheesecake Parfait Is A Perfect Easy Dessert There’s nothing quite like a rich, creamy cheesecake desserts, but sometimes you just don’t want to turn on the oven. These cherry cheesecake parfaits give you all the indulgent flavors of a traditional cheesecake in an easy, no-bake format that’s ready in under an hour. Key...

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