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Plating Pixels is where comfort food meets smart cooking. Here you’ll find easy, affordable weeknight meals and carb-conscious comfort food.
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Hi! I’m Matt
Welcome to Plating Pixels, where comfort food meets smart cooking.
Here you’ll find easy, affordable weeknight meals, cost-conscious comfort food with low-carb options, party appetizers, cocktails, and the occasional decadent dessert.
Every recipe is fully tested, uses simple ingredients, and is designed to help you cook better without spending more. You’ll find hundreds of approachable recipes here, many inspired by tried-and-true family recipes, comfort-food cravings, and seasonal favorites.
Cooking should feel doable, delicious, and affordable; and I’m here to help. Together, let’s stretch our budget, without stretching our belts.
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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Instant Pot corned beef is my favorite way to make a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner at home. Using an Instant Pot to cook corned beef is guaranteed to create…
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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Homemade Coleslaw
These pulled chicken sandwiches are an affordable way to turn shredded chicken breast into a quick and easy meal that’s loaded with flavor. Tender pulled chicken breast is coated in…
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BLT Salad with Chicken
This BLT salad with chicken is a fresh, budget-friendly way to turn the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato combo into a satisfying and filling salad. This BLT salad uses simple…
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Easy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
These easy chicken quesadillas are crispy on the outside, loaded with melty cheese, and ready in minutes. Quesadillas are perfect for using leftover chicken to create quick, easy meals the…
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Easy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
These delicious, easy Chicken Enchiladas are made with tender shredded chicken, flour tortillas, canned green enchilada sauce, and gooey melted cheese. If you’ve never made enchiladas at home or have…
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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken (Juicy, Easy & Meal-Prep Friendly)
This Instant Pot shredded chicken recipe is the easiest, most affordable way to cook perfectly tender chicken in minutes. It turns simple chicken breasts into juicy, restaurant-quality shredded chicken that’s…
Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal? My delicious chicken recipes are sure to impress.
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