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    Easy Home-Cooked Family-Friendly Recipes

    Welcome to The Short Order Cook. Despite my small stature, I have a big appetite for food. Discover simple & delicious recipes your family will love. I specialize in recipes that reflect my Italian, Hawaiian, & Southern heritage, passed down through generations. Grab an apron, & I'll grab my step stool. Let's cook!

    Trending Recipes

    Most popular recipes & reader favorites. See what is hot & seasonal here.

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      Fudgy Strawberry Brownies
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      Gumdrop Nougat
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    • Strawberry Arugula Salad with macadamia nuts and parmesan.
      Strawberry Arugula Salad

    NOTE: The Short Order Cook tests every recipe & never uses AI to create recipes or images.

    Spring Recipes

    Start the season right with these easy recipes focusing on spring produce. From fresh vegetables to warmer weather cooking. 

    • Chicken thighs in a creamy lemon sauce with fresh sprigs of dill.
      Creamy Lemon Dill Butter Chicken 
    • Platter of spinach salad with blueberries, nuts, & cheese.
      Spinach Blueberry Salad
    • Creamy Pesto Pasta with Fava Beans two bowls filled & topped with parmesan.
      Creamy Pesto Pasta with Fava Beans
    • Loaf of raspberry yellow cake on a cutting board with slices.
      Raspberry Lemon Loaf

    Italian Recipes

    From old-school traditional classics to new Italian-American recipe favorites. These recipes are comforting, delicious, & always a hit.

    • Crockpot filled with Slow Cooked Italian Beef Meatballs & Tomato Sauce
      Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs and Sauce
    • Fried Spaghetti with Eggs featured closeup overhead of bowl filled and topped with parmesan and parsley
      Fried Spaghetti with Eggs
    • Penne alla Vodka with Chicken in a skillet with basil and parmesan
      Penne alla Vodka with Chicken
    • plated cookies ready to eat
      Soft Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies

    Southern Recipes

    All the classic American recipes & those with a new twist. My grandma taught me some of her favorite Southern recipes & now I share them with you. From traditional southern Sunday suppers to sweet treats, enjoy a taste of the South.

    • Graham Cracker Crust Sweet Potato Pie Featured Slice plated with whole pie in background sideview.
      Graham Cracker Crust Sweet Potato Pie
    • Stack of buttermilk marinade chicken tenders battered and fried.
      Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
    • Southern cooked Bacon Fried Corn ready in a cast iron skillet.
      Bacon Fried Corn
    • Old-Fashioned Skillet Peach & Strawberry Cobbler featured with skillet and spoon in top left corner and bowl with cobbler a la mode
      Strawberry Peach Cobbler

    Hawaiian Recipes

    For a tropical taste, try these yummy island-inspired recipes. They may not be 100% traditional but they're our favorite Hawaiian recipes. My Portuguese grandma grew up on Maui & her love of ohana, the islands, & spam lives strong in me.

    • Hawaiian Salmon Poke Bowl with rice avocado cucumber and onion in a bowl and chopsticks to the side.
      Hawaiian Salmon Poke Bowl
    • Two glasses filled with pina colada on the rocks and garnished with fresh pineapple wedges.
      Pina Colada on the Rocks
    • ahi tuna nachos with avocado and wonton chips
      Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos with Wontons
    • Perfectly Crispy and Chewy Mochi Waffles featured two plates angle
      Perfectly Crispy and Chewy Mochi Waffles

    Desserts

    The best desserts to curb your sweet tooth. Easy to make homemade recipes for cookies, brownies, pies, ice cream, candy, plus no-bake desserts.

    • Bowl of Homemade Peaches & Cream Ice Cream ready to eat.
      Peaches & Cream Ice Cream
    • Raspberry Cream Jell-O Pie slice topped with whipped cream.
      Raspberry Cream Jell-O Pie
    • Easy Apricot Galette made with pie crust and fresh fruit on a plate.
      Easy Apricot Galette
    • Plate with a pile of Deep Fried Oreos battered and one open to show gooey cookie center.
      Deep-Fried Oreos

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    Main Dishes

    Savory main course recipes that are family-friendly & easy to make. These comforting recipes include beef, chicken, pork, pasta, vegetarian/vegan, & seafood ideas.

    • Bowl with pepper steak over rice next to Crockpot.
      Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
    • Plate with fresh air fryer chicken tenders with buffalo flavoring & sauce.
      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
    • Caramelized Pear & Gorgonzola Farfalle Pasta in a bowl.
      Caramelized Pear & Gorgonzola Pasta
    • Pork chops in the pan with a creamy dijon sauce and spinach.
      Creamy Dijon Pork Chops
    Angela standing on a stool reaching into a top kitchen cupboard.

    Adventures of a Petite Foodie Mom

    I'm Angela, The Short Order Cook. I have a passion for cooking, food, & travel eats. I'm a former personal chef and caterer. I specialize in tried & true recipes the entire family can enjoy together. With expertise in cooking for others & feeding my own family, I share reliable recipes that are simple to follow for both beginners & experienced home cooks. From comfort food classics to gluten-free to keto, there's an option for all.

    Learn more about me

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    Be the first to try what is hot, new, & exciting! These are the freshest recipes & newest articles on the blog.

    • Bowl with cabbage avocado peanuts and asian coleslaw dressing.
      Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw
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      Best Gelato or Ice Cream Maker for Home Use
    • Italian Green Bean and Potato Salad with red potatoes, fresh herbs, and an oil and vinegar dressing.
      Italian Green Bean and Potato Salad
    • Philly Cheesesteak Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls in a baking dish.
      Philly Cheesesteak Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

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    Hi, I'm Angela I’m Angela, a petite mom that loves to cook, eat, drink, & explore all things food. As a former personal chef & caterer, I specialize in family recipes that taste great & are easy to make. I rely on my trusty stool every day to create & test recipes I know you will love.

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