https://selfmadecook.com/ Easy one-pot Southern and Cajun comfort food — every recipe free to read, plus Kitchen Notes technique articles. en-us https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/copycats-that-beat-the-restaurant-egg-rolls-taco-fries-chop-cheese/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/copycats-that-beat-the-restaurant-egg-rolls-taco-fries-chop-cheese/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTThree restaurant-and-bodega classics rebuilt at home — Southwest egg rolls with avocado sauce, loaded taco fries, and a bodega chop cheese turned into a fried egg roll. Here's exactly what makes each one work. https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/four-wings-one-kitchen-fried-air-fried-smothered-stuffed/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/four-wings-one-kitchen-fried-air-fried-smothered-stuffed/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTFour completely different wing builds from the same kitchen — Flamin' Hot Cheetos wings, Southern smothered wings, hot honey mac-and-cheese stuffed wings, and air fryer honey glazed wings. Here's what each one actually does differently. https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/one-pound-of-shaved-steak-three-different-dinners/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/one-pound-of-shaved-steak-three-different-dinners/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTOne cut of grocery-store shaved steak, three different builds — a one-pot cheesesteak tortellini, cheesesteak spring rolls, and a chop-cheese egg roll spin-off. Here's what changes and what doesn't. https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/the-dish-that-built-this-channel-smothered-chicken-and-rice/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/the-dish-that-built-this-channel-smothered-chicken-and-rice/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe 551,000-view Short that put this channel on the map — the exact browning, roux, and 30-35 minute simmer behind the recipe people keep asking me to re-shoot. https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/what-i-cook-everything-in/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/what-i-cook-everything-in/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe two pans in nearly every SelfMadeCook video: my cast-iron skillet, my Dutch oven, and what I'd buy first, plus the care habits I actually use. https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/the-2-kitchen-mvp-fried-cabbage-southern-way/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/the-2-kitchen-mvp-fried-cabbage-southern-way/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTOne cheap head of cabbage, a stick of butter, and the brown-and-bring-back trick that turns produce-aisle change into a full skillet dinner. https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/the-roux-without-fear/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/the-roux-without-fear/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTA calm walkthrough of the gumbo roux: the heat, the stirring, the color to wait for, when to kill the flame, and how to keep it from breaking. https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/why-i-make-marry-me-chicken-with-skin-on-thighs/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/why-i-make-marry-me-chicken-with-skin-on-thighs/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTMy marry me chicken uses skin-on thighs, not breasts — the seasoning paste, the sear, and the sauce that made it worth the name. https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/sweet-heat-southern-style-swicy-sauce/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/sweet-heat-southern-style-swicy-sauce/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe sweet-and-spicy Cajun honey glaze I build on the stove and in the air fryer — the exact ratio, the timing, and the mistakes that break it. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/meatball-sub/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/meatball-sub/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTA 2022 Instagram reel turned regular: beef-and-chorizo meatballs simmered in tomato sauce, piled onto garlic-butter provolone sub bread. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/juicy-baked-chicken-thighs/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/juicy-baked-chicken-thighs/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThis paprika-rubbed chicken thigh recipe is about as easy as dinner gets: a simple paprika and garlic rub, a… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/air-fryer-breakfast/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/air-fryer-breakfast/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThis is one of my old favorites — I first shared it as an Instagram reel back in 2022, and it still holds up. It's a quick air fryer breakfast for those… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crispy-honey-butter-chicken-bites/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crispy-honey-butter-chicken-bites/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTCrispy honey butter chicken bites from a 2022 Instagram reel: ice-cold batter fries shatter-crisp, then gets tossed in a sweet-salty honey butter sauce. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cheeseburger-egg-rolls/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cheeseburger-egg-rolls/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTA 2022 reel that turns a cheeseburger into a crispy fried egg roll — seasoned beef, cheddar, pickles, and a creamy burger dipping sauce. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/garlic-butter-steak-bites/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/garlic-butter-steak-bites/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBite-sized steak seared hot in a skillet and drenched in melted garlic butter — an easy, no-fuss dinner using any cut of beef you like. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/oven-baked-bbq-ribs/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/oven-baked-bbq-ribs/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTNo grill or smoker needed — just a low oven, a tight double foil wrap, and a sweet-smoky dry rub for ribs this tender. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cheesy-cajun-crab-dip/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cheesy-cajun-crab-dip/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTA 2022 Instagram-reel crab dip still in my game-night rotation: Cajun trinity, cream cheese, a pound of lump crab, and three cheeses baked at 375°F. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crab-stuffed-tilapia/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crab-stuffed-tilapia/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTwo tilapia fillets sandwich a creamy crab-and-spinach filling, pinned shut with toothpicks and deep-fried in a golden cornmeal crust. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-pot-pie/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-pot-pie/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBrowned, seasoned chicken and tender vegetables in a creamy homemade sauce, tucked under a flaky crescent roll crust — the easy route to real pot pie. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/one-pot-chicken-wings-and-rice/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/one-pot-chicken-wings-and-rice/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBacon grease does double duty in this one-pot chicken wings and rice — render it, brown the wings in it, then toast the rice in butter before baking. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-noodle-soup/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-noodle-soup/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTFeeling under the weather? This scratch-made chicken noodle soup started as an Instagram reel — now it's my go-to sick-day pot. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/creamy-baked-ziti/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/creamy-baked-ziti/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTA five-ingredient baked ziti: seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, and tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and baked until bubbly. https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/my-cajun-pantry/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/my-cajun-pantry/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Cajun seasoning, trinity, garlic, oils, and pantry staples I reach for on camera again and again — what each one does and where it shows up. https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/one-pot-weeknight-rotation/https://selfmadecook.com/kitchen-notes/one-pot-weeknight-rotation/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe real system behind my one-pot weeknight dinners: which dishes I rotate, the brown-and-bring-back move, my prep habits, and fixes I learned on camera. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/fried-cabbage-beef-sausage/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/fried-cabbage-beef-sausage/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSouthern fried cabbage in one pot: smoky beef sausage browned first, then tender-crisp cabbage, peppers, and Creole seasoning. About 15 minutes flat. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/flamin-hot-cheetos-wings/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/flamin-hot-cheetos-wings/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTChicken wings coated in crushed Flamin Hot Cheetos, fried crisp, and finished in a hot oven. Hot sauce glues the crumbs on. Done in under 30 minutes. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/egg-fried-rice/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/egg-fried-rice/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTEgg fried rice that beats takeout — crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, and a trio of soy and oyster sauces built in one wok. On the table in about 25 minutes. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/air-fryer-honey-glazed-wings/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/air-fryer-honey-glazed-wings/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCrispy air fryer wings tossed in a sticky soy-honey garlic glaze. A little cornstarch in the rub is what crisps the skin — no deep fryer, no soggy wings. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/puerto-rican-rice/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/puerto-rican-rice/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBacon renders first, the rice toasts in that fat, then broth, pigeon peas, and adobo simmer it tender. A one-pot Puerto Rican side that steals the plate. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/garlic-butter-crab-stuffed-shrimp/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/garlic-butter-crab-stuffed-shrimp/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTButterflied shrimp stand up under a lump crab filling, bake golden at 450, then get a pour of garlic parsley butter. Restaurant-fancy, few ingredients. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/apple-cider-glazed-chicken/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/apple-cider-glazed-chicken/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThin chicken fillets browned, then glazed with apple cider, cider vinegar, sliced apples, and honey. One skillet, under 30 minutes — easy fall dinner. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/beef-chorizo-chili/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/beef-chorizo-chili/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBig-batch chili built on two meats — smoky chorizo plus ground beef — two kinds of beans, and a long low simmer. One pot, served with sweet cornbread. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/grandmas-secret-chicken/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/grandmas-secret-chicken/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTChicken thighs rubbed with brown sugar, paprika, and ranch, seared then baked into their own glossy pan sauce. One pan, made for spooning over rice. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chorizo-creole-dirty-rice/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chorizo-creole-dirty-rice/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTChorizo dirty rice with Creole seasoning, peppers, and onion — the rice toasts in the drippings, then the whole pot finishes in the oven. One pan, no fuss. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/dirty-rice/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/dirty-rice/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTClassic Southern dirty rice with smoky beef sausage, ground beef, and the Cajun trinity, all folded together in one pan. It eats even better the next day. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/red-beans-and-rice/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/red-beans-and-rice/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTAndouille, the Creole trinity, and smoked turkey simmer soaked red beans low and slow until creamy. Mostly hands-off - just spoon it over rice. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cheesesteak-spring-rolls/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cheesesteak-spring-rolls/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTA Philly cheesesteak rolled up and fried crispy — shaved steak, onion, peppers, and melty provolone in a golden wrapper. Party food that disappears fast. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/shrimp-crab-stuffed-salmon/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/shrimp-crab-stuffed-salmon/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTStuffed salmon belongs on everyone's menu, and this version makes a real showpiece dinner. Salmon fillets get deep pockets cut into them and are loaded… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cajun-sausage-rice-skillet/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cajun-sausage-rice-skillet/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTOne skillet, big Cajun flavor: smoky andouille browns first, then rice, tomatoes, and stock finish in the same pan. Prep up front, then let the pan work. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cajun-chicken-stuffed-shells/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cajun-chicken-stuffed-shells/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTChicken and shrimp seared hard for char, folded into a Cajun cream sauce made in the same pan, then stuffed into shells under fresh mozzarella and baked. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/buttery-baked-chicken-veggie-rice/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/buttery-baked-chicken-veggie-rice/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTA whole spatchcocked chicken, butter under the skin, roasted low until it falls apart, beside one-pot buttery veggie rice. Cheap Sunday dinner done right. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-bacon-ranch-sliders/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-bacon-ranch-sliders/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCajun chicken sliders stacked with brown-sugar candy bacon, melty cheddar, and a garlic-butter top baked golden. Homemade ranch on the side for dipping. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/spicy-beef-sausage-ramen/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/spicy-beef-sausage-ramen/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThis is my take-nothing-and-turn-it-into-something hack: a pack of ramen, a couple of spicy beef sausages, and a handful of pantry seasonings turned into… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-spaghetti/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-spaghetti/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCreamy chicken spaghetti with sun-dried tomato sauce, spinach, and Parmesan. The noodles finish cooking right in the sauce so every strand soaks up flavor. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-asparagus/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-asparagus/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCrispy seared chicken thighs finish in a creamy Parmesan sauce with asparagus and cherry tomatoes — one skillet, juicy chicken, and barely any cleanup. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/baked-chicken-and-rice/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/baked-chicken-and-rice/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTChicken thighs seared in cast iron, then baked over rice built right in the drippings. One pan, and the rice soaks up everything the chicken leaves behind. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/shrimp-curry/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/shrimp-curry/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThis is my go-to when I want something that tastes like it took all day but really comes together in one pan in about half an hour. I build the whole… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/salmon-patties/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/salmon-patties/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTNo-can salmon patties: fresh baked salmon in a seasoned mix, breaded in panko and fried crisp. A short chill is what keeps them holding their shape. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crab-stuffed-salmon-bites/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crab-stuffed-salmon-bites/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSalmon squares stuffed with seasoned crab and cooked in the air fryer, then drizzled with lemon garlic butter. Looks fancy, honestly quick and easy. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/shrimp-potato-curry/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/shrimp-potato-curry/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTI'm teaching you how to build this one completely from scratch — no jarred sauce. The base is a spicy puree I blend up fresh in the food processor… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/summer-taco-alternative/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/summer-taco-alternative/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhen summer hits and I want something that eats like a taco night but feels a whole lot lighter, this is what I make. I bake up seasoned chicken, throw… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crockpot-pot-roast/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crockpot-pot-roast/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTChuck roast seared, then slow-cooked with carrots and potatoes until it falls apart in beefy gravy. Set the crockpot and let Sunday dinner cook itself. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/ribeye-lemon-parmesan-cream/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/ribeye-lemon-parmesan-cream/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSeared ribeye, smashed garlicky potatoes, and broccolini under a bright lemon Parmesan cream sauce. My date-night plate for two, short seasoning list. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/balsamic-bacon-brussels-sprouts/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/balsamic-bacon-brussels-sprouts/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBrussels sprouts cooked in bacon grease, finished with balsamic reduction — smoky, sweet, crisp at the edges. The side dish that ends up stealing the show. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/beef-short-ribs-parmesan-pasta/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/beef-short-ribs-parmesan-pasta/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThis is one of those dinners that tastes like I fussed over it all day, but it really comes together in a couple of easy moves. I marinate the short ribs… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/no-boil-lasagna/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/no-boil-lasagna/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSkip boiling the noodles - they cook right in the meat sauce while the lasagna bakes. Faster than the traditional way, richer for it, and less mess. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cajun-fettuccine-alfredo/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cajun-fettuccine-alfredo/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCreamy fettuccine Alfredo with seared Cajun chicken and roasted red peppers. Everything but the noodles happens in one skillet. Date night, done easy. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/butter-garlic-chicken-bites/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/butter-garlic-chicken-bites/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThese are the little crispy chicken bites I make when I want something fast that still feels like a treat. Bite-sized pieces get a flour-and-cornstarch… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/blueberry-havarti-grilled-cheese/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/blueberry-havarti-grilled-cheese/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThis is the grilled cheese I make when I want something a little different — creamy, mild Havarti melted up against a quick blueberry jam I cook down… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/parm-crusted-chicken-spaghetti/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/parm-crusted-chicken-spaghetti/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThis is my from-scratch take on a chicken parm night, and it's the kind of plate that looks like you fussed way harder than you actually did. I fillet the… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/southern-smothered-chicken-and-rice/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/southern-smothered-chicken-and-rice/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe recipe that built my kitchen: chicken thighs browned hard, smothered in a creamy onion-celery gravy, served over rice. Southern comfort, done right. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cajun-gumbo/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cajun-gumbo/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTReal-deal Cajun gumbo with chorizo, chicken, and shrimp in one pot. The dark roux takes 25 minutes of stirring, and pays back every minute in the bowl. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cajun-honey-garlic-chicken/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cajun-honey-garlic-chicken/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCajun heat meets honey sweetness in one skillet. Score the chicken breasts so the garlic-honey butter seeps all the way in, then serve over steamed rice. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/smothered-chicken-wings/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/smothered-chicken-wings/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT"Smothered" is the word that built this channel — and these wings show why everyone is obsessed. Seasoned heavy-handed, dredged, fried golden, then baked… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/creole-stew-chicken/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/creole-stew-chicken/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTOne-pot soul food: drumsticks browned in seasoned flour, then slow-simmered in a Creole tomato broth until fall-off-the-bone tender. Smells like Sunday. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/stovetop-lasagna/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/stovetop-lasagna/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTLasagna flavor in one skillet, no oven, under 30 minutes. Broken noodles simmer right in the sauce and the ricotta goes on at the end like a blanket. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cheesesteak-tortellini-pasta/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cheesesteak-tortellini-pasta/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTPhilly cheesesteak meets cheese tortellini in one pot: shaved steak, peppers, and onions folded into a fresh-grated cheese sauce. A newer favorite of mine. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cheesy-baked-spaghetti/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/cheesy-baked-spaghetti/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSouthern baked spaghetti layered like lasagna, heavy on sharp cheddar, with Creole-seasoned turkey sauce running through it. Wait ten minutes to cut in. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-fajita-pasta/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-fajita-pasta/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSizzling fajita chicken folded into pasta with crisp bacon, peppers, and a Parmesan cream sauce that builds in the same pan. Under 30 minutes flat. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/southwest-egg-rolls/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/southwest-egg-rolls/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTMy Chili's copycat: seasoned chicken, corn, black beans, and smoked pepper jack rolled tight, fried till they sound crispy, dunked in avocado sauce. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/mac-and-cheese-stuffed-wings/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/mac-and-cheese-stuffed-wings/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTDeboned wing flats stuffed with cold three-cheese mac, battered twice, fried, and doused in hot honey. The most outrageous party flex I make. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crispy-taco-fries/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crispy-taco-fries/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTTortilla strips fried into crunchy fries, dusted with lemon pepper, and piled high with seasoned taco meat. One of the fastest recipes I make. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/lasagna-stuffed-garlic-bread/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/lasagna-stuffed-garlic-bread/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTA whole lasagna - meat sauce, ricotta, noodles - layered inside a garlic-buttered loaf and baked until the cheese pulls. My favorite kind of mashup. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chop-cheese-egg-rolls/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chop-cheese-egg-rolls/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe New York bodega chop cheese rolled into an egg roll — seasoned beef, caramelized onion, and sharp cheddar with a burger-style dipping sauce. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/lemon-garlic-butter-chicken/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/lemon-garlic-butter-chicken/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSeared chicken thighs finish right on top of the green beans in a lemon garlic butter. Fancy-dinner looks, one-pan cleanup, about 30 minutes total. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/marry-me-chicken/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/marry-me-chicken/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCrispy seared chicken thighs in a creamy sun-dried tomato Parmesan sauce, built in one cast-iron pan. Looks like date night, cooks like a weeknight. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crab-cake-scampi/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/crab-cake-scampi/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe hidden gem of the whole catalog: the highest engagement rate on the channel from the few who found it — distribution failed this dish, not the… https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/ribeye-potato-egg-skillet/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/ribeye-potato-egg-skillet/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSteak, seasoned potatoes, and over-medium eggs out of one skillet. The microwave par-cook on the potatoes makes it weeknight-fast. Brunch or dinner. https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-fried-steak/https://selfmadecook.com/recipes/chicken-fried-steak/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCube steaks double-dredged, pan-fried, and finished while a Cajun white gravy comes together in the drippings. A Southern classic that beats Grandma's.