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Pull Apart Cheese Bread

October 21, 2019

Pull Apart Cheese Bread

Pale green speckles of green onion and parsley brighten molten rivers of garlicky cheddar and mozzarella cheese that’s been melted over a loaf of bread in this easy pull-apart cheese bread recipe.

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Holly Erickson & Natalie Mortimer

Welcome to The Modern Proper. We're glad you're here! We believe in sharing life through great food at our own tables. Let's change the way people think about hospitality—one delicious meal at a time.

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black plate with homemade jalapeno poppers

Jalapeño Poppers

These spicy jalapeño poppers filled with crispy bacon, cream cheese and parmesan are so simple and craveable you’ll be looking for any excuse to make them. (Spoiler alert: you don’t need one!)

speckled ceramic bowl of homemade tikka masala soup topped topped with fresh cilantro

Tikka Masala Soup

We took classic Indian chicken tikka masala and turned it into a soup that is the definition of cozy. Slurping encouraged.

Cheesy lasagna soup with ground beef in a black bowl with a spoon.

Lasagna Soup

Loaded with sausage and beef, plenty of herbs and garlic, and topped with a lava flow of mozzarella cheese, lasagna soup is easier to make than its oven-baked counterpart, and just as delicious.

three open faced shrimp melts topped with fresh tomato slices and fresh chives on a tray surrounded by potato chips

Shrimp Melt with Capers and Old Bay Seasoning

Shrimp melts are everything you love about tuna melts, but better because—duh—they’re made with shrimp. And capers. And Old Bay seasoning.

black bowl filled with award winning chili and topped with grated cheese, cilantro and diced avocados

Award Winning Chili

Beef, pork, three kinds of beans and spices to spare conspire to make this hearty, stick-to-your-ribs chili your family’s new game day go-to.

crispy chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet with kale and white beans

One-Pot Braised Chicken with Kale and White Beans

Crispy seared chicken thighs get a slow braise alongside kale and creamy white beans. The whole healthy mess is finished with briny capers and fresh tarragon in this easy one-pot chicken dinner.

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20 Best Mushroom Recipes

This list of the 20 Best Mushroom Recipes will inspire you to get into the kitchen and get cooking with all of your favorite fungi.

Cast iron skillet of hasselback potatoes topped with garlic herb butter

Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Herb Butter

Crispy potatoes drizzled in a garlicky herb butter and topped with parmesan cheese—Hasselback potatoes are a total scene-stealer of a side dish, in the best way.

honey, chili sauce, bouillon, mustard, mayonnaise, soy sauce, fish sauce, essential condiments for your pantry

Pantry Essentials: Condiments

From classics like mayo and mustard to modern standards like tamari and sambal oelek, today we’re sharing a list of the essential condiments that every well-stocked pantry should have.

skewered salmon bites on a tray topped with wasabi mayo and fresh cilantro

Salmon Bites with Wasabi Mayo

Salmon bites with wasabi mayo is a recipe that transforms one of the worlds’ healthiest foods into a supper that’s as fun to eat as it is good for you.

bowl of easy turkey pumpkin chili topped with cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, avocados and pumpkin seeds

Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Turkey pumpkin chili has all of the autumnal flavors you crave—smoky, meaty, a little spicy, and (duh) pumpkin-y—plus, it’s fast! Only 40 minutes from prep to table.

one pot chicken and stuffing casserole in a large braising pan with a wooden spoon

One Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole

Crispy bites of Italian sausage finish this classic stuffing recipe. Nestle some chicken thighs into the stuffing as it bakes, and voila—a one-pot chicken stuffing casserole that everyone will love.

large pot of Hungarian mushroom soup with a ladle

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Earthy mushrooms are the savory stars of this creamy, pungent, satisfying Hungarian mushroom soup.

brown butter sage cauliflower gnocchi with butternut squash

Brown Butter Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi

The heavenly combination of nutty brown butter and sage is a classic gnocchi sauce that tastes absolutely divine on Trader Joe’s frozen cauliflower gnocchi.

slow cooker butter chicken in a bowl over white rice with naan and fresh cilantro

Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken

This butter chicken—chicken simmered in a velvety, tomato-tinged, Indian-spiced cream sauce—is a cozy autumn dish that is made easy with the help of your slow-cooker.

Apple, spinach, quesadilla with caramelized onions on a white plate next to apples and a blue linen

Apple, Caramelized Onion and Spinach Quesadilla

We’re all in for apple season this year! We're adding them to everything, including this cheesy apple, spinach and caramelized onion quesadilla.

salmon chowder in a bowl with crusty bread

Salmon Chowder

Made with fresh salmon, salty bacon and hearty potatoes this creamy and buttery salmon chowder is the ultimate comfort food.