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Welcome! I’m Matt Ivan
Welcome to Plating Pixels, a food blog with easy weeknight recipes, healthy comfort food, and decadent desserts. Plating Pixels features hundreds of recipes with easily found ingredients, usually 10 ingredients or less. I love lightened-up and comfort food recipes, so you’ll find plenty of that.
My recipes are a mixture of traditional family favorites, seasonal items, and sure…that sounds tasty…let’s try to make it. The recipes here on the blog are all fully tested, easy to make and of course, yummy.
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Are you looking for juicy, crispy, and tender meat for dinner? This easy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas is loaded with authentic flavor. It’s juicy and fork-tender and finished off in…
Pizza Pinwheels
These delicious pizza pinwheels are the perfect crowd-pleaser! With simple ingredients, they’re quick to prepare—perfect for Game Day snacks or a fun, fuss-free dinner. Who doesn’t love pizza, and even…
Instant Pot Tamales with Chicken
If you’re looking for an authentic recipe for Cinco de Mayo or any gathering where you want to make an impression, these Instant Pot Tamales will surely be a hit! …
Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
Are you craving the mouthwatering flavors of the classic cheeseburger but without the guilt? This Keto Cheeseburger Casserole is a low-carb, high-flavor recipe that offers all the savory satisfaction! Cheeseburgers…
Refrigerated Pickled Radishes
Pickled radishes are an easy way to add flavor, crunch, tanginess, and saltiness to any salad or meal. This method involves soaking thinly sliced radishes in vinegar and salt-based brine….
Oven Dried Tomatoes
Oven dried tomatoes are incredibly easy to make and are just as tasty as the classic sun-dried version! The flavor of the tomatoes is concentrated and enhanced when they’re slow-baked…
Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal? My delicious chicken recipes are sure to impress.
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