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    Elevated Comfort Food for the Busy Cook

    Here at State of Dinner, you will find from-scratch versions of your favorite comfort food recipes, along with iconic recipes from across the United States.

    Winter Recipes

    These simple recipes will bring you comfort when the weather is chilly and gloomy!

    • 30-Minute Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup
    • Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
    • No Bean Steak Chili
    • Marshmallow Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Oven Pot Roast with Red Wine
    • Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
    • Creamy Knoephla Soup (Potato and Dumpling Soup)
    • Peppermint Mocha Cookies

    Super Bowl Recipes

    Enjoy the big game with these crowd-pleasing finger food recipes!

    • Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Wings
    • Iced Thumbprint Cookies
    • Toasted Ravioli Recipe (Fried, Oven-Baked, and Air-Fried Options)
    • No-Bake Edible Cookie Dough Bites

    Don't Miss These Popular Recipes

    If you are wondering where to start, try one of these well-tested and well-loved reader favorites.

    • Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Orange Glaze Recipe
    • No-Bake Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars
    • Sweet Potato Pie (With Sweetened Condensed Milk)
    • Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe for a Dispenser
    • How to Stabilize Whipped Cream with Cream of Tartar
    • Sour Cream Enchilada Casserole

    Newest Posts

    Hot off the presses, these are our most recent recipes, menu plans, and state dinners!

    • Colorado Pork Green Chili
    • Southern Cornbread Recipe (Without Buttermilk)
    • Easy Cuban-Style Black Beans (Using Canned Beans)
    • Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
    • Vanilla Half Moon Cookies
    • 2-Ingredient Sweet Potato Rolls
    • 5-Ingredient Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
    • Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
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    About Erin

    Welcome! I'm Erin, wife, mom, and lover of great food. I am passionate about cooking mostly from scratch recipes that bring comfort, without spending all day in the kitchen. Most recipes on this site can be made in under 30 minutes! This approach to cooking allows me to provide delicious meals for my family while freeing up time to spend with those I love.

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    Looking for a specific type of dish but not sure where to start? Browse my recipes by the category that interests you.

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    State Dinners

    We are on a journey, exploring famous food from across the United States, and sharing the history with you! Our most recent dinners can be found here. Links to the recipes are included in the post!

    • Famous Food From North Carolina
    • Famous Food From New York
    • Famous Food From New Mexico
    • Famous Food From New Jersey

    See more state dinners→

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