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Recipes you’ll wish you doubled
Espresso Orange Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Mascarpone Polenta
These fall-off-the-bone short ribs are braised in espresso, orange, and warm spices for a bold, cozy main that’s perfect for a special occasion. Served over creamy mascarpone polenta, it’s an effortlessly impressive dish that feels fancy but is secretly easy to make ahead (see note)!
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!
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.
Lemon Pepper Beer Braised Chicken Tacos
These lemon pepper beer braised tacos are the most easy, crowd-pleasing tacos of all time and all made in a slow cooker! Whether you're cooking for a crowd or weeknight dinner-you need this recipe!
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.
Filet Mignon with Herby Green Peppercorn Sauce
This filet mignon with herby green peppercorn sauce is a twist on a steakhouse favorite: a creamy, peppery sauce with a fresh, herby kick where classic meets bold in every bite and the perfect dish for date night in!
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!
Peach Basil Ricotta Stuffed Chicken
Stuffed with creamy ricotta, juicy summer peaches, and garden-fresh basil—this chicken tastes like summer on a plate!
Dr. Pepper Gochujang Pork Sliders with Cucumber Slaw
Y'ALL. My southern food addiction is going strong and I had a real flavor epiphany with these Dr. Pepper Gochujang Pork Sliders just in time for the holiday weekend! Let me tell you that this sweet, spicy soda pop umami sauce tossed with shredded braised pork is pure bliss and the perfect thing to kick off your summer festivities!
Calabrian Chili Pasta Salad
It's BBQ season and I have to admit my favorite part of a BBQ are the sides! To me, a pasta salad in the summer is a non-negotiable and this Calabrian Chili Pasta Salad is the perfect way to kick up the flavor a few notches!
Shrimp Boil Inspired Salad
I've been on a real southern cuisine kick recently and with Shrimp Boil season in full force, I just couldn't resist a sheet pan version featuring all the classics: spiced shrimp, andouille sausage, potatoes and corn all tossed with a chopped salad and creamy Old Bay dressing that is finger-licking good!
Creamy Spring Green Tortellini
All the spring green essentials in one skillet and ready in just 20 minutes!
Spring Chicken + Veggies with Tarragon Cream Sauce
We've finally defrosted over here and excited to take advantage of the gorgeous spring produce! This springy take on a classic sheet pan chicken + veggie dinner makes for the most vibrant and comforting meal. And my go-to velvety tarragon cream sauce is here to seal the deal on all things spring!
Sheet Pan Halibut with Pistachio Gremolata
This easy halibut sheet pan dinner is here to squash any cooking scaries you might have when it comes to cooking fish perfectly! Whether you're looking to amp up your date night in or cook for family and friends, this flaky, light halibut paired with fresh asparagus and an herby pistachio gremolata makes for the perfect healthy quick showstopper dinner.
Meal-Prep Friendly Za’atar Chicken Quinoa Bowls
If you are looking for a nourishing, flavor packed lunch to prep for the week ahead, but you're low on time, you've come to the right place! This zesty little number requires ZERO cooking, just assembly!
Beet + Citrus Salad with Fennel + Pomegranate
Happy citrus season to all who celebrate! This little stunner salad was inspired for my love of all the gorgeous oranges in season right now. This super easy showstopper is the perfect thing to make for a fancy night in and packed with citrusy, sweet zesty flavor! Trust me, you’re going to want to show this one off!
Chili Lime Caesar Salad with Creamy Poblano Dressing
A zesty, fresh take on a fan favorite: Caesar Salad with chili lime seared salmon, creamy poblano dressing and tajin spiced panko breadcrumbs! A MUST MAKE this citrus season!
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet
Taking comfort food to the next level with this dairy-free creamy mushroom chicken skillet! This easy, one-skillet dish is so cozy and flavorful and just what you need to add to your weeknight rotation.
Winter Farro Salad
This is my most requested fall/winter catering recipes and a total crowd-pleaser! Inspired by one of my favorite salads of all time, the famous Charlie Bird farro salad, this is my winter-take with juicy pomegranate, fresh mint, toasted hazelnut, creamy feta and apple cider vinaigrette.
Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Tarragon Chive Sauce
Today we are crushing any "overcooking scaries" by making this perfectly cooked pork tenderloin with creamy tarragon chive sauce! I promise this recipe is a game changer for any pork skeptics: so super simple and absolutely freaking delicious.
About Elise
What Would Ina Do?
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.