EVERYDAY RECIPES FROM SIMPLE TO SOPHISTICATED

PudgeFactor® contains an amazing collection of tried and true recipes that run the gamut from simple to sophisticated and everything in between. Here, you'll find old standards, southern favorites, and international fare with step-by-step photographs and instructions.

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New Bites on the Block: Our Most Recent Recipes

We are always experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and are excited to share some of our favorite recent recipes. These recipes are all easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether you're cooking for a weeknight meal, a special event, or to satisfy a craving.

Celebrate Halloween with these Spooktacular, easy to make treats

Get ready to celebrate spooky season with fun, festive, and frightfully delicious recipes! From sweet Halloween treats and party appetizers to ghoulishly creative main dishes, you'll find plenty of inspiration to make your Halloween extra special. Whether you're hosting a haunted house party, packing school snacks, or looking for easy make-ahead desserts, these recipes are tested, family-friendly, and sure to impress both kids and adults.

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Cheer Your Favorite Team With These Game Day Treats

Get ready to elevate your game day experience with our ultimate collection of mouthwatering recipes! Whether you're cheering for your favorite team from the comfort of your living room or hosting a lively tailgate party, these dishes are designed to impress and satisfy every palate.

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Casseroles: One Dish, Endless Delights

Casserole recipes often come to mind on busy days or times when having something made ahead is available for dinner. Casseroles can be one-dish meals like my all-time favorite lazy lasagna, three-cheese baked ziti, or easy chicken rice and broccoli casserole. Casseroles can also feature impressive side dishes like my popular twice-baked potato casserole, easy make-ahead zucchini gratin, or cheesy southern yellow squash casserole.

Whatever the occasion, these casseroles and more will keep you coming back for more.

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Top Tips

If you're going to make these fantastic recipes, make sure to follow these top tips!

If you don't have a kitchen scale, get one. They are relatively inexpensive, and I use mine daily.

Always weigh your ingredients, especially flour and sugar. This introduces a lot of variability in recipes. As an added benefit, you'll have fewer things to wash if you weigh your ingredients-put your mixing bowl on the scale, zero the scale, and add the ingredients until the desired weight is achieved.

My recipes use the following weights: One cup of flour = 5 ounces or 142 grams; one cup of granulated sugar = 7 ounces or 198 grams; one cup of brown sugar (light or dark) packed = 7.5 ounces or 213 grams; one cup of shredded or grated cheese = 4 ounces or 116 grams.

Oven time and temperature are based on a conventional (non-fan) oven.

The prep times provided in the recipes on this website are estimates based on our cooking experiences. However, actual prep times may vary significantly due to various factors, including, but not limited to, experience and skill level, kitchen equipment, ingredient preparation, multitasking ability, and interruptions. Please use these times as a general guide and adjust according to your pace and circumstances. We hope you enjoy making and sharing these recipes!