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.

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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.

Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler with Delicious Mardi Gras Recipes

Here, you’ll find a wide assortment of Mardi Gras-themed recipes that are perfect for breakfast, like pancake day pancakes; brunch, like classic eggs benedict; lunch, like shrimp po’boy; dinner, like cajun chicken fricassee or shrimp étouffée; and so much more.

These Mardi Gras-themed recipes are tried and true and will likely become your favorites.

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Get Ready for Game Day

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 everyone, young and old.

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Celebrate Love with Irresistible Valentine’s Day Delights

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to whip up something special in the kitchen that shows how much you care. Whether planning an intimate dinner, a festive gathering with loved ones, or a cozy night in, creating culinary magic can make the day even more memorable. From sweet treats that melt hearts to savory dishes perfect for sharing, there’s something enchanting about crafting homemade creations that speak the language of love.

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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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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!