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This Big Mac Sauce Recipe is a copycat of the popular burger from McDonald's! Made from scratch with pantry ingredients, it's even better than the original.

Use it with burgers, chicken nuggets, fries, even salads! It's the sauce that will take them to a new level of flavor.

When it comes to burgers or sandwiches, it's not all about the patty. Toppings can make a big difference! Like this Big Mac Sauce. It's a copycat of the famous sauce from McDonald's that has fans all over the world. But you can make it in your own kitchen, with ingredients that are probably already in your pantry and fridge! The sauce is creamy, tangy with the perfect amount of pickles and onion for texture. Next time you are grilling burgers, toast the bun first, then spread a generous amount of this sauce before placing the beef patty. Follow with your usual toppings and enjoy!

Make this Blackened Seasoning with simple spices and herbs from your pantry! Use it in recipes that call for blackening, as a cooking method for seafood, poultry, and other meats.

Homemade spice mixes are one of my favorite pantry staples to make. I have quite the collection of spices and herbs and combining them into mixes is not only fun but lets you create your own versions, without any fillers. This Blackened Seasoning, used in Cajun and Creole cuisines, is the newest addition to my collection. Similar to my Cajun seasoning, this one is milder, yet still flavorful. I use it to make blackened salmon or chicken, but you can use it with other meats too.

These easy Shrimp and Sausage Skewers are a simple 15-minute low-carb dinner made on a grill or grill pan. Simple ingredients and lots of spice make these kabobs perfect for busy weekdays!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

One could say that summer cooking is lazy cooking, but I say it's just simplified. I crave light meals, with simple fresh ingredients. No flavor sacrifice here!

These easy skewers with shrimp and smoked sausage are just that. Quick to prep, quick to cook and packed with flavor. You can prep them a day before and cook the next day! I added veggies for texture and color but you can serve them with Dirty Rice or Creamy Polenta.

This easy Dry Rub is perfect for ribs, chicken, wings, or pork. Made from scratch with pantry staples, it's a great spice mix to have on hand during grilling season!

Easy Dry Rub for Grilling

Grilling season is here! I don't know but you but I like to have a blend of spices for grilling meats and veggies, but the store-bought kinds are full of fillers and never exactly what I like in terms of flavor.

The homemade mix is just so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand. Besides, I can adjust it by adding other spices, like crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne if I want more heat.

These Breaded Chicken Cutlets are made with chicken breasts, dipped in flour, egg, breadcrumbs and fried until crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It's a quick and easy dinner idea everyone loves!

Serve them in a bun as a fried chicken sandwich or with sauteed spinach, creamy mushroom sauce or Caesar salad with homemade dressing and croutons for a meal packed with flavor!

This recipe should be in every home cook's collection. It's a basic breaded chicken cutlet, the easiest chicken dinner you can make, and one that everyone loves. It was one of the first dinners I learned how to cook and it's still my go-to when I need easy and not boring.

Breaded chicken breasts, cut into cutlets, can be served with practically any vegetable side dish. You can also layer them with mayo, lettuce and serve in a bun for a delicious fried chicken sandwich!

Turn a simple chicken breast into crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside chicken. It's perfect for a simple dinner or special occasion. Your guests will love it!

This Cajun Shrimp dish is one of the easiest seafood dinners you can make in minutes! Juicy shrimp, seasoned with my homemade Cajun seasoning and sauteed in butter and brown sugar make this one tasty dish.

I always have my homemade Cajun seasoning on hand to make this shrimp dinner and my tasty Dirty Rice dish.

If you made my Cajun seasoning, the first dish I recommend using it with is this Cajun Shrimp. It's very quick and very tasty! Perfect when you need dinner fast but want something delicious. I added brown sugar to balance out the spicy shrimp and along with butter and garlic, it creates a wonderful sauce. Serve it with rice or pasta and a side of veggies (roasted or grilled). This dish is bound to be a hit!