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Recipes you’ll wish you doubled

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Honey BBQ Baked Beans

Looking for the perfect baked beans recipe to steal the show at your next cookout? These honey bbq baked beans are baked to perfection, combining the natural sweetness of golden honey with rich FOND demi-glace + bone broth for a side dish everyone will be talking about. Made with hearty pinto beans, crispy bacon, bell pepper and a bold homemade sauce, this easy baked beans recipe comes together in just one pot and feeds a crowd.

Whether you're serving them alongside pulled pork, grilled ribs, or classic burgers, these sweet and smoky baked beans are the ultimate summer BBQ side dish. They're just as delicious made ahead of time! Skip the canned stuff and try this homemade honey BBQ baked beans recipe that'll have everyone asking for seconds.

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Honey Dijon Chicken Sliders

These honey djon chicken sliders are the kind of easy win you keep in your back pocket for basically everything—game day, busy weeknights, last-minute guests, or when you just want something really good without overthinking it.

We’re talking tender shredded chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet and tangy honey dijon sauce that hits that perfect balance of savory, sticky, and just a little zest. Pile it onto soft slider buns, and you’ve got bite-sized flavor bombs that disappear fast!

They’re simple, fast, and super customizable too. Throw on melted cheese, crunchy pickles if you want extra texture. Either way, these easy chicken sliders come out juicy, messy (in the best way), and totally crowd-pleasing.

If you need a no-stress recipe that still feels like a flex, this is it.

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Street Corn Chicken Poblano Tacos

Bringing two of my favorite Tex-Mex treats together in one dish: elote + chicken tacos. Sweet, smoky street corn meets tender chicken and roasted poblanos, all wrapped in the NEW Siete sourdough tortillas. These tacos are the perfect balance of bold flavors and comfort-food vibes in every bite.

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Curry Chicken Pasta Salad

Inspired by my go-to order at the Eatzi's deli counter, this curry chicken pasta salad is the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and savory, with warm spices and plenty of texture in every bite. It’s an easy, make-ahead dish that’s just as great for weeknight dinners as it is for gatherings and meal prep!

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Spicy Citrus Ginger Noodles + White Fish

My post-holiday cravings can be summed up in this dish: spicy citrus ginger noodles with white fish. This delicious little number is exactly what you need to kick off the year: simple, satisfying, and proof that a great dinner doesn’t need to be complicated!

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Lamb Chops with Mint Dill Chimichurri + Feta Smashed Potatoes

Looking for a standout dish for your holiday dinner table? Juicy, perfectly seared lamb chops are paired with a flavorful mint-dill chimichurri and crispy feta smashed potatoes are perfect for a festive, herb-forward meal. It’s elegant yet comforting and perfect for celebrating with family and friends.

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One Pot French Onion Pasta

Craving cozy comfort food with minimal cleanup? This One Pot French Onion Pasta brings all the rich, caramelized flavor of the classic soup into a creamy, cheesy pasta dish ready in just one pot!

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Bacon + Blue Honeycrisp Salad

Crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and sweet Honeycrisp apples come together in this bold, flavor-packed salad. Tossed with fresh greens and a warm bacon vinaigrette, it’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and crunchy. This irresistible combo makes for a gorgeous side or satisfying main dish.

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Spicy Vodka Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups

Spicy Vodka Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups — ie your new September hyperfixation. I know lasagna can sound like a project, but this roll-up version is way easier — and honestly, more fun. Think vodka sauce meets ricotta chicken, all wrapped in cozy pasta perfection.

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Cucumber Dill Martini

Shake up your date night with this refreshing and herbaceous Cucumber Dill Martini. Crisp cucumber and aromatic dill come together for a garden-fresh cocktail that’s as elegant as it is unexpected!

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Chipotle Ranch Chicken + Rice Stuffed Poblanos

Spice up your weeknight dinner with these Chipotle Ranch Chicken + Rice Stuffed Poblanos: a showstopper dinner for your weeknight rotation and a bold, flavor-packed twist on stuffed peppers! Smoky poblano peppers are filled with a creamy blend of chicken, rice, green chilies and black beans all tossed in chipotle ranch sauce and baked to perfection!

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About Elise

What Would Ina Do?

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Hi! I’m Elise, the personal chef and recipe developer behind Coppedge Kitchen.

Raised on the Barefoot Contessa, I fell in love with cooking for others, and in 2020, followed my signature mantra (What would Ina do?). I left my job in finance, went to culinary school, and began cooking for private clients in my hometown of Dallas, which taught me the real key ingredients— understanding what’s worth cooking on repeat, and how to simplify without sacrificing flavor or health.

My philosophy is simple: do your best to cook with what’s in season, don’t overcomplicate it, and lean into flavor. People crave the kind of recipes that feel effortless but impressive. Like that one dress in your closet that’s guaranteed to make you feel amazing and get compliments on. That, but for dinner!

That’s the heart of Coppedge Kitchen: approachable, show-stopping dinners that build confidence in the kitchen, and bring ease to even your busiest nights. Whether I’m cooking for you or you’re cooking with me, you’ll walk away with something worth sharing, and even passing down.

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