Burger bowls may seem all wrong at first glance because many of us grew up eating a classic burger not long after we could chew. So to take that special something that's American tradition that we've eaten for decades and modifying it to something that looks like a salad can just seem so strange. But to that I'd say, wait to give it your final opinion until you've tried them yourself and tasted of their exceptional flavor!

Burger bowls are simply a deconstructed burger made with the best things you get in a diner style burger and then some. The typical bun is traded for golden brown oven fries and it's polished off with a generous drizzle of savory burger sauce. A sauce that's similar to the spread at In-n-Out or Smash Burger sauce - being lightly sweet, slightly tangy, and extra creamy.

It's an exciting new way to switch up the typical piled high burger on a bun, into a piled high bowl spread out into an appetizing blend of colors and a satisfying variety of textures. It's a must try recipe for all burger lovers!

What is Spatchcock Chicken?

Rustic spatchcock chicken is a whole chicken that has had the backbone removed and it's butterflied, then it is turned to the opposite side and breastbone is cracked to flatten the chicken. Then benefit of spatchcock chicken is that since it's splayed flat it cooks quicker and more evenly than a chicken left whole in its more natural rounded form.

Another great thing about this method is that no special ingredients are needed and no roasting pan is required. Just a simple ingredients and a standard baking sheet are used. You could even swap out the fresh herbs for dried if that's what you have on hand (just use 1/3 the amounts).

When roasting a whole chicken I've found I prefer to include vegetables alongside it for two reasons. An obvious reason is that you get a side dish cooked at the same time, and the other benefit is there's far less smoking in the oven. Win win.

This recipe yields tender juicy chicken with highlighting complementary flavors of lemon and herbs. And paired alongside are those golden brown, garlicky roasted vegetables to round it out. It's such a cozy meal in one, and if you want an extra upgrade pair it with simple 1-Hour Dinner Rolls.

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This cozy soup is everything you love about a cheese laden baked potato and more. You get all those layers of flavor built into the goodness of a soul warming, homestyle, sip-able soup.

This soup recipe begins with actual baked potatoes. Many recipes will just go the route of chopping and boiling the potatoes but I prefer the baked method so we can skip the step of peeling and chopping the potatoes, and rather just scoop the interiors out after baking and mash them into the soup. Plus it just feels more authentic if we are going to call it "baked potato soup" lets use the real deal.

The potato skins are chopped up into small pieces (after baking) and then pan fried for extra crispiness. They are a favorite ingredient to the soup among family members, everyone just likes to eat them on their own because they are so good!

Just be sure to load up on all of those various toppings when serving the soup as it will add a lot of the flavor. And don't drain the fat from the bacon as this also builds up flavor and adds richness to the soup.

Creamy Chicken and Corn Chowder

This is the coziest of soups! It’s loaded to the max with delicious, fresh ingredients and it’s that creamy broth and salty bacon that will keep you craving more.

It has a handy shortcut of pre-cooked chicken, which can be from a rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken.

From there it’s just a bit of chopping, sautéing and allowing enough time on the stovetop to simmer to perfection.

Serve it with cornbread or 1-hour dinner rolls for an ideally comforting meal.

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!

Best Potato Leek Soup

Potato leek soup is a popular soup in Welsh and French cuisine. It's made up of mainly fresh potatoes and leeks.

And even though it's smooth and almost sauce-like in consistency, it's still hearty and filling since it is potatoes that build up the base of the soup (and they have a moderate amount of carbs, starchy fiber, and protein - specifically proteinase inhibitor 2).

It is similar to the typical potato soups found in the U.S. and elsewhere but rather it's pureed instead of chunky, and doesn't included meat. Plus it has a chicken broth base and not milk. Then another main difference is of course the use of leeks versus commonly found yellow onions.

This post is sponsored by Danish Creamery. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Perfect Hasselback Potatoes

Side dishes don't get much better than this! A humble bland potato is turned into something flavorful and completely satisfying!

Creamy potatoes are thinly sliced and brushed with the high quality, supremely-delicious Danish Creamery Premium Butter. Then they are baked until they fan open into a beautiful accordion-like shape.

They are easier than they may appear to be and they are perfectly tasty! Plus they pair well with countless main dishes, and there are so many options to switch things up with seasonings.

Sure you could serve a boring baked potatoes but why not surprise everyone and serve an infinitely more dramatic side dish like this? They're queen of potato dishes and they are always a great dinner idea!

One of the secrets to this recipe is definitely the butter. Danish Creamery butter has a pure taste, it's amazingly rich, and it always has a consistently reliable premium flavor!

Danish Creamery has been using the same recipe since 1895, including just two ingredients, high quality cream and a touch of sea salt.

The butter is the perfect highlight to any dish and works wonders on these potatoes!

Dutch Oven Beef Stew

An incredibly delicious traditional beef stew that's likely even better than you remember your family making growing up!

It's made with tender bite size pieces of beef, creamy potatoes, nutritious carrots, and a rich and savory red wine infused broth.

This easy beef stew follows a straightforward prep and finishes with that classic old fashioned flavor.

Beef and onions are browned on the stovetop (tip: nicely browned beef is key to the complex depth of flavor here). Then the liquids and herbs are added and the stew and it's cooked in the oven. Partway through the remaining vegetables are added so they don't end up mushy, and then it's baked once more until everything is tender.

You'll appreciate this mostly hands off version that doesn't need constant tending to on the stovetop, and how the even encircling heat surrounding the pot from the oven ensures a more consistent end result.

Truly it's a recipe to enjoy year round but one that's especially fitting for cool crisp autumn days and blustery breezy winter days. It's a homestyle, soul warming dish that is certain to be a highlight of a long day!

Easy Baked Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

There's something about this time of year, when autumn hits the air, that makes a cozy sheet pan dinner seem just right. It's just hearty, homestyle meat and potatoes goodness.

Not only is this one pan chicken and potatoes recipe undeniably easy, it's also a dinner that's brimming with well balanced, bright and rich flavor.

It's an all in one, no fuss recipe. You just toss the potatoes with a half of a homemade simple lemon dressing, then the toss the chicken with remainder. Spread everything over a baking sheet and roast until it's all cooked through.

You'll love the fresh Greek style flavors found here, and of course that easy clean up too!

If you'd like, you can pair with a steamed vegetable to finish it off (as I've done here). I highly recommend something green for a nice pop of color such as green beans, broccoli or asparagus. Those also happen to pair really well with the lemony drippings from the baking sheet.

And if you do happen to have extra time on your hands, you can never go wrong with buttery homemade dinner rolls to highlight a meal (I stash any extras in the freezer!).

Easy Breakfast Hash

This is a fantastic savory breakfast but also makes an excellent dinner too! It's incredibly easy and perfectly hearty and satisfying.

Truly it's just stick-to-your-ribs good food!

It's also a versatile recipe with lots of options to swap out ingredients (such as using cooked sausage in place of ham) or add seasonings you enjoy (such as cajun seasoning).

It may soon become one of those recipes that you're family enjoys so much you'll have it memorized. And there's really not a whole lot to it, just some basic ingredients you can always keep stashed in your fridge.

If you really want to go all out pair it with buttermilk pancakes - finished with blueberry syrup and whipped cream of course!