Loaves and Dishes

  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Let's work together- Brands
    • Jobs
    • Image and Recipe Use Policy
    • Editorial Policy Page
    • Contact Page
    • Process for Recipe Testing and Fact Checking
    • Copyright
  • Recipe Box
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dish
    • Dessert
    • Resources
  • Collections
    • Cooking Device
      • Air Fryer
      • Crockpot
      • Grill
      • Instant Pot and Pressure Cooker
      • Microwave
      • Smoker Recipes
      • Stove Top and Oven
    • Southern Cooking Recipes
    • Beginner Cook Recipes
      • Easy Comfort Food Recipes
      • Canned Food Basics
    • Holiday Recipes
      • Christmas Favorites
      • Valenites Recipe Favorites
      • Easter Favorites
      • Mother's Day Favorites
      • Patriotic Holiday Favorites
      • Thanksgiving Favorites
    • Preserving Food
      • Canned Food Basics
    • Birthday Dinner Ideas
    • Fan Favorite Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Soups and Stews
  • PODCAST
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Podcast
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Podcast
×
Home

How to Make Packet Gravy Better

December 14, 2022 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

how to make packet gravy better on mashed potatoes

Isn't THICK RICH FLAVORFUL TASTY GRAVY simply the BEST? You MUST know how to make packet gravy better so that it will ooze down the sides of your mashed potatoes, meat and everything else on your plate is superior fashion. … [Read more...]

How to Cook Smoked Sausage in the Oven

December 8, 2022 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

Fresh, savory, flavorful and COOKED TO PERFECTION! If you ever wondered HOW TO COOK SMOKED SAUSAGE IN THE OVEN, I've got the answers for you! It's easy and effortless and almost ZERO cleanup when you do BAKED SMOKED SAUSAGE, is there anything better than that? … [Read more...]

How to Cook Kielbasa in the Oven

December 6, 2022 / By Wendi Spraker

Fresh, savory, flavorful and COOKED TO PERFECTION! If you ever wondered HOW TO COOK KIELBASA IN THE OVEN, I've got the answers for you! It's easy and effortless and almost ZERO cleanup when you do BAKED KIELBASA SAUSAGE, is there anything better than that? … [Read more...]

Smoked Olives Recipe

November 17, 2022 / Updated August 23, 2026 / By Wendi Spraker

green smoked olives recipe

If you need a holiday party trick or a delicious addition to your martinis or just a fantastic snack, this SMOKED OLIVES RECIPE is the one for you! … [Read more...]

How to Make Chocolate Fudge

November 2, 2022 / By Wendi Spraker

how to make chocolate fudge

Easy and Perfect Fudge every single time! No crumbling. No slimy undercooked fudge. I'll teach you this long time family secret recipe from my children's great grandmother when I show you how to make chocolate fudge! … [Read more...]

Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs

October 25, 2022 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

dutch oven chicken things close up

Easy, Delicious and oh so versatile! These Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs will have your family begging for this recipe every week and you'll be so glad to have it in your pocket. Great for company too! … [Read more...]

Italian Chicken Pasta Recipe

October 21, 2022 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

italian chicken pasta ravioli

Red rich sauce, soft fluffy pillows of pasta, cheese and chicken, what could be a more perfect combination? You are going to love how fast and easy this Italian Chicken Pasta Recipe comes together, it is almost a dump and go! … [Read more...]

How to Cook Tortellini

October 5, 2022 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

Spinach Cheese Tortellini in a bowl

Easy, Fast and OH SO Delicious! With this recipe for How to Cook Tortellini, you'll be enjoying packaged tortellini or frozen tortellini in no time at all! … [Read more...]

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • …
  • 91
  • Next Page »

Welcome!

Hi! I'm Wendi and I believe that food made with love and passion has power. It can bring people together AND carry them home. I'll show you how to get amazing flavor from simple dishes. Your family and friends will exclaim, "WOW! Amazing! I NEED this recipe!" Join me and nourish your body and soul.

More about Wendi

Popular

  • Three thick, fudgy chocolate brownies stacked on a plate, showing a dense, moist crumb with chunks of melted chocolate.
    The Best Fudgy Brownies
  • Two golden pumpkin scones covered with vanilla icing and pumpkin spice drizzle on a blue plate.
    Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Scones
  • closeup of meatballs
    How to Cook Frozen Meatballs Recipe (Italian Sauce)
  • sliced carrots in white bowl
    How to Steam Carrots on the Stove

Seasonal

  • crab legs on a table
    Best Way How to Cook Frozen Crab Legs Recipe (Easy)
  • A close up view of party chili
    Party Chili
  • Creamy Artichoke Baked Chicken www.loavesanddishes.net
    Creamy Artichoke Baked Chicken
  • tomato pieces with cheese melted over the top for the Easy Taco Bake Casserole
    Easy Taco Bake Casserole

Wendi Spraker, Amazon International Best Selling Author

book titles Aspire

Footer

↑ back to top
Banner of sites featuring loaves and dishes including MSN, Country Living, People, etc
AS SEEN IN

About

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright
  • Contact
  • Process for Recipe Testing
  • Editorial Policy

Like what you see? Join 10,000 other people who subscribe to Loaves and Dishes!

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

As Seen In

NYC Catering award badge

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2026 Loaves and Dishes