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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.

    • Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
      Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
    • Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Legs & Thighs
      Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Legs & Thighs
    • Mini Chili Cheese Dog Sliders
      Mini Chili Cheese Dog Sliders
    • Easy mini corn dog muffins.
      Easy Mini Corn Dog Muffins
    • Quick & Easy Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins
      Quick & Easy Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins
    • Ultimate Easy Giant Strawberry Frosted Pop Tart
      Ultimate Easy Giant Strawberry Frosted Pop-Tart
    • Easy Bacon and Cheese Quiche
      Easy Bacon and Cheese Quiche
    • Easy No-Mess Crispy Oven Baked Bacon
      Easy No-Mess Crispy Oven Baked Bacon

    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.

    • Mini Chili Cheese Dog Sliders
      Mini Chili Cheese Dog Sliders
    • Easy mini corn dog muffins.
      Easy Mini Corn Dog Muffins
    • Cracker Jadk-Style Caramel Corn.
      Cracker Jack-Style Caramel Corn
    • Mini Oven-Baked Crispy Beef & Bean Tacos
      Mini Oven-Baked Crispy Beef & Bean Tacos
    • Ultimate Spicy Chicken & Black Bean Nachos
      Ultimate Spicy Chicken & Black Bean Nachos
    • Easy cheesy chicken cipotle dip.
      Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Dip (Easy Rotisserie Chicken Recipe)
    • Jalapeno popper sausage balls.
      Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls with Jalapeño Ranch
    • Homemade chunky guacamole.
      Easy Homemade Chunky Guacamole

    See more Appetizer Recipes →

    Cool Off With Frozen Treats

    As the summer sun burns brighter and the days grow longer, it's time to turn to the delightful world of frozen treats to beat the heat. Some of my favorite frozen treats include copycat choco tacos, chocolate-dipped no-churn ice cream cones, and no-churn rocky road ice cream. So, prepare yourself to feel the rush of cold sweetness on your tongue, the burst of flavor in your mouth, and the incredible pleasure that comes from savoring the most indulgent of summer's offerings - frozen treats.

    • Hold the Cone
      Hold the Cone Copycat
    • Copycat Classic Orange Julius
    • Disney-Inspired Dole Whip.
      Easy Disney-Inspired Dole Whip
    • Three Ingredient Strawberry Smoothie.
      3-Ingredient Strawberry Smoothie - Quick and Easy
    • Southern Watermelon Granita
    • Mini ichocolate-dipped ce cream bars.
      Mini Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Bars
    • Chocolate cottage cheese fudgesicles.
      Creamy Chocolate Cottage Cheese Fudgesicles
    • Intensely Chocolate Grown-Up Fudgesicles

    See more Frozen Treat Recipes →

    Quick and Easy Recipes

    Discover quick and easy recipes perfect for busy weeknights, last-minute meals, and simple everyday cooking. These fast recipes deliver big flavor with minimal prep and cleanup.

    • Dipping Sausage Balls in Cranberry Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
      Easy Cheesy Sausage Balls
    • Easy make-ahead lazy lasagna.
      Easy Make-Ahead Lazy Lasagna Casserole (A Family Favorite)
    • Shakey's Mojo Potatoes.
      Easy Crispy Mojo Potatoes - Shakey's Copycat
    • Chicken broccoli and rice casserole.
      Easy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
    • Easy Sausage and Cheese Crescent Ring - with Video
    • Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers.
      Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers (Easy and Flavorful)
    • Homemade Vanilla Extract
      Easy Homemade Vanilla Extract
    • Classic Lemon Posset.
      Easy Lemon Posset - Quick and Elegant

    See more Quick and Easy 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.

    • Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap.
      Quick and Easy Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
    • Featured buffalo chicken wonton cups.
      Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
    • Chicken salad with Craisins, pecans, and celery.
      Easy Chicken Salad with Craisins and Pecans
    • Neiman Marcus-Style Chicken Casserole.
      Neiman Marcus-Style Chicken Casserole

    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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