The Dude Cooks - Recipes and Cooking Tips

06/02/2026

These 12 deliciously homey casseroles evoke all the nostalgic vibes of Grandma’s kitchen, and they’re budget-friendly.

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These 12 deliciously homey casseroles evoke all the nostalgic vibes of Grandma’s kitchen, and they’re budget-friendly.

06/02/2026

From comfort foods like chicken pot pie to dinner party standouts, these vintage slow cooker recipes have stood the test of time and remained classics for a reason.

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From comfort foods like chicken pot pie to dinner party standouts, these vintage slow cooker recipes have stood the test of time and remained classics for a reason.

06/01/2026

Which one is the perfectly cooked hot dog?

05/31/2026

These tender slow cooker steak bites come together in 15 minutes before simmering in a rich maple-Dijon Worcestershire sauce. Get restaurant-worthy flavor with effortless Crockpot ease.

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05/31/2026

Canned mushrooms - Yum or WTF?

Honestly I don't cook with canned mushrooms, I grab fresh, but are they an option in your kitchen?

Canned mushrooms are cheap, convenient, and versatile. Here's why you should keep them on hand and how to use them.

05/30/2026

Everything goes in one pan. The pasta cooks right in the sauce and the starch it releases thickens everything naturally. No boiling a separate pot, no draining.
🍝 ONE-PAN PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
INGREDIENTS
1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
12 oz linguine or spaghetti
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
Fresh basil and parmesan to finish
INSTRUCTIONS
Brown the sausage in a large deep skillet over medium-high, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan cook onion until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook one more minute.
Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Add the dry pasta directly into the liquid. Push it down until submerged. Return sausage to the pan.
Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring every 2 minutes, for 9-11 minutes until pasta is cooked and sauce has thickened.
Finish with fresh basil and parmesan. Serve straight from the pan.
The pasta starch does the work here. Don't add extra liquid or you'll end up with soup instead of sauce.
What do you think — would you try this? 👇

05/28/2026

Which one has to go?

Out of this whole tray of BBQ, what is the one thing that you could do without being there?

05/27/2026

You get invited over for someone's place for pizza and a movie night. You're excited. You show up. The smell hits you before you even sit down.

Then they pull THIS out of the oven. 🍕🔥

You staying or leaving?

And before you answer — does it matter who invited you? 👀

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05/26/2026

A bone-in pork chop with a hard sear in butter. No sauce needed, no complicated technique. Just a properly cooked piece of meat.
🍳 CRISPY PAN-FRIED PORK CHOPS
INGREDIENTS
2 bone-in pork chops, at least 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, smashed
Fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Pull your chops out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Cold meat straight into a hot pan cooks unevenly.
Pat them completely dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Get your cast iron hot over medium-high. Add butter and let it start to foam.
Lay the chops in and don't touch them for 4 minutes. You want a deep golden crust before you flip.
Flip once. Add garlic and thyme to the pan. Tilt and baste with the butter for the next 3-4 minutes.
Pull them at 140°F internal temp and rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
Thick chops only. Thin pork chops overcook before they get a crust and that's where they get their bad reputation.
What are you serving with yours? 👇

05/26/2026