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Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan (with Video)

Eggplant Parmesan is the ultimate in Italian comfort foods. It’s layered like lasagna. However, unlike lasagna, Eggplant Parmesan is meatless with crispy breaded eggplant slices taking the place of pasta. Those crispy eggplant slices are smothered in a simple marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Eggplant Parmesan can be made ahead of time and…

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Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup is the perfect solution for the abundance of tomatoes from your garden. It’s super easy to make and is amazing hot, warm and even cold. On these hot summer days, it is refreshing and filling without being heavy. For an extra special treat, top it with homemade cornbread croutons!

Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian Chili (With Video)

This Vegetarian Chili is a healthy and immensely satisfying alternative to meat-based varieties.  Red lentils provide a protein and fiber rich chili that is thick and savory, and a snap to make. As an added bonus, it’s even better as leftovers and freezes beautifully.

Portabella Mushroom Burgers

Portabella Mushroom Burgers are a healthy and delicious alternative to the traditional beef burger. “Meaty” Portabella mushrooms are marinated in an awesome balsamic vinegar marinade and cooked to perfection. Served on a bun with your favorite toppings, these burgers are a perfect solution for a meatless meal. Portabella or Portobello Is it Portabella or Portobello?…

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Cheesy Southern Squash Casserole

Cheesy Southern Yellow Squash Casserole

Cheesy Southern Yellow Squash Casserole takes the lowly squash to new levels with this simple to make recipe. It doesn’t have any eggs, sour cream or mayonnaise often found in squash casseroles. Rather, it’s flavored with just onions, bacon and cheese. 

Mushroom Duxelles

Duxelles

Duxelles, pronounced dük-ˈsel are an intensely flavored mixture of finely chopped mushrooms and shallots. Named after the 17th French Marquis d’Uxelles, Duxelles are easy to prepare. They will take a whole host of dishes to the next level of deliciousness.

Grated Potato Galettes a la Julia Child

Grated Potato Galettes à la Julia Child

Julia Child’s Grated Potato Galettes is a simple, but elegant dish to serve for any occasion. Think of hash browns on steroids! The Grated Potato Galettes from Julia Child’s The Way to Cook are not only absolutely delicious, but also easy to make with a minimum of ingredients.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans

Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans

Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans is an amazing one-pot meal that’s just in time for Cinco de Mayo. It’s a meal in itself and is quite versatile. Dress it up with some shredded chicken, include it in a burrito, or lay enchiladas on top before they’re baked. You’re in for a real treat…

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Julia Child's Ratatouille

Ratatouille à la Julia Child

Ratatouille à la Julia Child is an amazing dish. My inspiration for this dish was Julia Child’s recipe in The Way to Cook. I’ve been making this ratatouille for some time. As always, her recipe and approach never disappoint. It is the perfect vegetarian dish that is loaded with delicious ingredients that are cooked to perfection.

Crispy Cajun Onion Strings with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Crispy Cajun Onion Strings with Spicy Dipping Sauce are as easy to make as they are addictive to eat. The Onion Strings are amazing on their own and delicious when piled high on a juicy burger or as a crunchy topping for your favorite casserole. The Spicy Dipping Sauce is equally amazing and perfect for…

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Southern Black Eyed Peas with Andouille Sausage

Southern Black Eyed Peas with Andouille Sausage

What would the new year be without Black Eyed Peas? It’s a traditional dish served in the South on New Year’s Day, consisting of a savory black-eyed pea mixture served over rice. To jazz it up, I added Andouille Sausage and Louisiana Skillet Cornbread for a true southern dish. I really wanted to add collard…

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Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites

Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites

If you like loaded potatoes and Hasselback Potatoes, you’ll absolutely love Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites. They are a mini version of the ever popular Hasselback Potatoes all dressed up with traditional loaded potato fixins. They make the perfect appetizer to serve at your holiday party, or anytime for that matter. They’re equally good as a…

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I'm Chula King, the food blogger, award-winning photographer, and videographer behind Pudge Factor. Pudge Factor features amazing and well-tested recipes from my every day cooking. These recipes run the gamut from simple to sophisticated and everything in between. I not only present awesome recipes with tips and tricks that I've learned through the years, but also process photos from start to finish. For some of the recipes, I include videos detailing the actual making of the dish. Read More…

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Amazing Treats and Dishes for Mardi Gras

Southern Black Eyed Peas with Andouille Sausage

Southern Black Eyed Peas with Andouille Sausage

Ready in minutes and always a crowd pleaser, Classic Shrimp Cocktail is the perfect make-ahead appetizer for your next Mardi Gras or anytime gathering.

Classic Shrimp Cocktail

Mardi Gras Snack Mix

New Orleans Po 'Boy Rolls

New Orleans Po ‘Boy Rolls (Bread Machine)

Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Boursin Grits

Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Boursin Grits

Mardi Gras Munch

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