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    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.

    Our Most Popular Recipes

    Interested in recipes that readers keep coming back to? You'll find our most popular recipes here.

    • Easy Smashed Chicken Caesar Tacos
      Easy Smashed Chicken Caesar Tacos
    • Easy Peasy British Sausage Rolls
      Easy Peasy British Sausage Rolls
    • If you're looking for the ultimate hamburger bun, look no further.
      Homemade Hamburger Buns (Bread Machine)
    • Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies
      Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Copycat beaver nuggets.
      Buc-ee's Copycat Beaver Nuggets
    • Chicken Schnitzel with Mustard Cream Sauce
      Chicken Schnitzel with Mustard Cream Sauce
    • Sprinkling confectioners' sugar on the poffertjes.
      Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes)
    • fried fish in fish batter
      Basic Fish Batter

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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.

    • Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham
      Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham
    • Easy Classic One-Pot Pot Roast
      Easy Classic One-Pot Pot Roast - The Ultimate Comfort Meal
    • Ultimate BBQ Brisket Melt Sandwich
      Ultimate BBQ Brisket Melt Sandwich
    • Easy Butter Swim Biscuits
      Easy Butter Swim Biscuits
    • Easy Classic One-Pot Slow-Roasted Holiday Brisket
      Easy Classic One-Pot Slow-Roasted Holiday Brisket
    • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans.
      Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
    • Easter Morning Sumrise Sparkler.
      Easter Sunrise Sparkler - Easy 3-Ingredient Brunch Treat
    • Easter basket egg salad rolls.
      Easter Basket Egg Salad Rolls - Fun Easter Brunch Idea

    Small Bites, Big Flavor

    These appetizers may be small, but they pack serious flavor. From easy make-ahead options to eye-catching party favorites, every recipe is tested, trusted, and designed to impress.

    • Easy Butter Swim Biscuits
      Easy Butter Swim Biscuits
    • Air Fryer Crispy Reuben Rollups.
      Air Fryer Crispy Reuben Rollups
    • Buffalo Chicken Mini Bread Bowls.
      Buffalo Chicken Mini Bread Bowls
    • Sweet & Salty Buttery Roasted Pecans.
      Sweet & Salty Buttery Roasted Pecans
    • Easy Three Cheese Sausage Balls with Maple Dijon Dip
    • Crunchy Cinnamon Praline Pecans
    • Fried cheese balls.
      Fried Cheese Balls (Crispy, Gooey, and Totally Irresistible)
    • Deviled potatoes.
      Southern Style Deviled Potatoes with a Potato Salad Twist

    See more Appetizer Recipes →

    Turn Up the Flavor: Cinco de Mayo Recipes to Celebrate

    Get ready to celebrate with recipes that deliver big, bold flavor in every bite. From cheesy dips and zesty sides to hearty mains and irresistible party dishes, this collection is designed to make your Cinco de Mayo celebration unforgettable. Each recipe is simple enough for home cooks, but packed with the kind of flavor that feels restaurant-worthy.

    • Dipping Tostidos Scoop in White Queso Dip
      White Queso Dip
    • Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup
      Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup
    • Copycat Chipotle Black Beans
      Copycat Chipotle Black Beans
    • Instant Pot Smashed Pinto Beans
    • Smashed Mexican Black Beans with melted cheese on top
      Instant Pot Smashed Black Beans
    • Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans
      Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans
    • Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders.
      Instant Pot Honey Chipotle Chicken Sliders
    • One-Pot Chicken Fajita Rice.
      One-Pot Chicken Fajita Rice

    See more Cinco de Mayo Recipes →

    Mother's Day Recipes

    Mother's Day is that special time of the year to honor your mother. What better way to show your appreciation than to make her one of these awesome recipes!

    • Sous vide egg bites.
      Sous Vide Bacon and Gruyère Egg Cups
    • Homemade New York Style Bagels
      Homemade New York Style Bagels (bread machine)
    • Classic Lemon Posset.
      Easy Lemon Posset - Quick and Elegant
    • Pecan Pie Mini-Muffins
      Southern Pecan Pie Mini Muffins (Quick and Easy)
    • Croque Monsieur and Madame
      Perfect Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame
    • Classic English Lemon Curd.
      Classic English Lemon Curd
    • cinnamon roll pigs in a blanket with maple glaze
      Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket with Maple Glaze
    • Loaded with apples, toasted pecans, pineapple and coconut, these moist Apple Mini-Muffins are delicious for breakfast or an anytime snack!
      Apple Mini-Muffins

    See more Mother's Day Recipes →

    About Chula and Susan!

    Welcome to PudgeFactor®.

    It's great to have you here. We are a mother-and-daughter duo who love to cook and share our culinary creations with you.

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    Recently Updated

    We're always improving.

    • Dipping Tostidos Scoop in White Queso Dip
      White Queso Dip
    • Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham
      Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham
    • Easy Classic One-Pot Pot Roast
      Easy Classic One-Pot Pot Roast - The Ultimate Comfort Meal
    • Ultimate BBQ Brisket Melt Sandwich
      Ultimate BBQ Brisket Melt Sandwich

    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!

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