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Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette - this incredibly easy to make salad dressing is deliciously tangy, nicely balanced with sweetness, and has a complex, rich flavor. It's the perfect compliment to a simple green salad. Easy Balsamic Dressing This classic balsamic vinaigrette is a must in your recipe collection. It takes just a few minutes to make, only needs a handful of ingredients, and it's one of the most flavorful dressing recipes. Plus it's a hundred times better than anything you'll buy in a bottle on the shelf. For a slightly thicker, refreshingly cold dressing just prepare an hour or two ahead to allow some time for it to chill in the fridge. Serve it over a classic crisp green salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, or over a spinach salad with strawberries and feta. You can't go wrong with either one! from Cooking Classy

Homestyle Braised Chicken Thighs with Vegetables - It's such a cozy dish made with tender potatoes, nutritious carrots, protein-rich chicken thighs and a simple pan gravy. It's a dinner everyone can agree on! What is Braised Chicken? The method of braising chicken is first browning it in a braiser , saute pan or pot then it's submerged in some sort of liquid such as wine or broth. From there it's either simmered low and slow on the stove or oven baked until chicken is cooked through and tender. Here I've used a few not so traditional changes, such as not fully submerging the chicken in liquid and baking the dish uncovered. Why do this? Because why make chicken thighs with skin if the skin is not going to be deliciously crispy? It's perfect this way, trust me! This is a simple, one pan, deliciously seasoned dinner that you'll want to make time and time again all year round! from Cooking Classy

This Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta is delicious classic comfort food fit for any day of the week! It's made with tender linguine pasta, savory shrimp, and both are tossed in a rich, vibrantly lemony, cream-based parmesan cheese sauce. If you enjoy this recipe also be sure to try out my ever so tasty Shrimp Scampi recipe too! The Best Shrimp Pasta! This dish is much like fettucine alfredo but with a lemon and shrimp upgrade. It delivers outstanding flavor and you'll find it to be perfectly hearty! It's easy to make and destined to impress even picky eaters. All you'll need to finish the meal and make it a hassle free dinner is to pair it with steamed or roasted broccoli or asparagus. This is my idea of the best shrimp pasta recipe , try it an let me know if you agree! from Cooking Classy

The easiest Chocolate Cake recipe you'll ever make and it only needs a few simple ingredients! Plus the cake batter is made in one bowl and no mixer is required. Homemade Chocolate Cake I think most of us could agree that chocolate cake is easily one of the best kinds of cake but sometimes there can be extra steps that actually aren't all that necessary (like boiling water and using a mixer). This recipe has streamlined the process and the prep couldn't be faster, and yet you still end up with one of the best chocolate cakes you'll taste! It's perfectly chocolatey with rich depth, it has a heavenly texture with a fluffy crumb, and the fudgy decadent ganache frosting is the crowning finish. Of course it's perfect for birthdays and holidays but with its simplicity it also makes an amazing weekend treat. It will be savored down to the last crumb! from Cooking Classy

Flavorful Kale Pesto - a delicious spin on pesto made with fresh earthy kale and parsley, rich olive oil, bright lemon, and bold parmesan and garlic. It's a healthy Italian inspired sauce and there are countless ways to use it! Kale pesto is a nice alternative to change things up from making the traditional herby basil pesto . I love to have both in the rotation. It's the perfect pasta upgrade, and you can make it year round since there's usually an abundance of high quality fresh kale at the grocery store available throughout the entire year. Plus it's a less expensive option to basil pesto. If you haven't had it before I think you'll truly be amazed at how delicious it is. This kale pesto recipe is proof that fresh kale can create some incredible dishes. The key is to just use a balanced blend of ingredients to highlight the kale and tone down some of its boldness (such as lemon and parsley). This is just simple ingredients, maximum flavor, and it's...