Cooking Channel's Most Popular Recipes

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Pesto Chicken Penne

Winner, winner… pesto chicken dinner! An easy-to-make pesto adds a bright punch of flavor to this chicken penne that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

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Shrimp Fried Rice

Transform leftovers into sizzling fried rice in less time than it takes for delivery.

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Chili Verde (Colorado Green Chili)

Tender pork shoulder and tart tomatillos give great depth of flavor to this slow-cooked stunner. Amp up the heat with mild Anaheim chiles.

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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Look, ma, no bake! This simple-to-make cheesecake starts with a graham cracker crust and ends with a sweet strawberry topping — absolutely no oven necessary.

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Hotdish (Tater Tot Casserole)

A popular option for potlucks, this creamy casserole features a crisp golden layer of potato tots that gives way to a rich beef filling underneath.

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Rapid Rolls

Honey adds a touch of sweetness to Kelsey's pull-apart dinner rolls.

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Bal's No-Butter Chicken

Bal's recipe for no-butter chicken is a great introduction to Indian cuisine. It's easy to make and is sure to be a hit in your household.

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Skillet Bacon Mac and Cheese

No wonder this dish is on the list: Bacon meets cheesy pasta for perfection.

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Beef Bourguignon

This wonderful, rich stew is a French classic. It gets its flavor from red wine, mushrooms, bacon and onions.

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Louisiana Style Shrimp

If you think you can't make a seafood dish ahead of time, think again. For this dish, the sauce and all the components can be made in advance. Simply reheat, add in the shrimp, and you're ready to enjoy.

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Carmelitas

Homemade salted caramel sauce, pecans, semisweet chocolate and a crumb topping combine to form Kelsey's favorite bar cookie recipe.

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Pommes de Terre a la Boulangere

Laura Calder makes flavor magic, combining a few simple ingredients and slow cooking them to perfection for an impressive side dish.

Get the Recipe: Pommes De Terre a la Boulangere: Potatoes a la Bakery

Oven Roasted Potato 'Fries'

This recipe is a super-easy way to get tasty, crispy fries without using a deep fryer or fussing with a pan of hot oil.

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Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

Kelsey turns her basic dough into an ooey, gooey sweet roll by adding just four ingredients: sugar, cinnamon, pecans and a glaze.

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Crispy Sweet Potato Cakes

Bal's crispy sweet potato cakes are perfect finger food for entertaining.

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Crab Cake Mac 'n' Cheese

Rachael combined her love of crab cakes with her love of mac and cheese to create this flavorful dish.

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Easy Pastry Shop Apple Tart

Crunchy nuts, a simple custard, soft apples and a cookie crust combine for perfection in a pan.

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Hungry Chick Chunky Soup

This slow-cooker soup is loaded with chicken and veggies and guaranteed to satisfy your hunger.

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Chicken South Indian Style

Bal's spicy chicken dish gets its punch of flavor from mustard seeds, curry leaves, onion, garlic and ginger.

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Cauliflower With Sweet Potatoes

Traditionally, this dish is made with regular potatoes, but Bal prefers sweet potatoes because she loves their flavor and texture, and they pair well with the spices.

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