It’s no secret Joanna Gaines is a fan of cooking—with her restaurant, a cookbook and a whole line of kitchen goods, Joanna is as comfortable in the kitchen as she is overhauling 100-year-old farmhouses. Our reader-submitted recipes are the perfect way to enjoy some of her favorite foods in your own home.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Joanna has a well-documented love for chocolate chip cookies—they’re even appearing in her new cookbook! Try this version from our readers.
Mac & Cheese
She celebrated the end of a weeklong cookbook photoshoot in the best way: by digging into homemade mac and cheese.
Brownie Pie
Can’t forget dessert! Joanna also celebrated the end of the photoshoot with decadent brownie pie.
Oven-Roasted Vegetables
To balance out her love of sweets, Joanna oven-roasts vegetables at the beginning of every week. Bonus: her kids love ’em!
Cinnamon Rolls
She’s been known to stay up late to whip up a batch of cinnamon rolls, a breakfast treat for Chip and the kids.
Pimiento Cheese Sandwich
Joanna told her Instagram followers a 2:30 a.m. pregnancy craving had her wanting Fruity Pebbles, ranch dressing and a pimiento cheese sandwich, a classic Southern comfort food.
Chicken Spaghetti
She also craved comforting chicken spaghetti, which may have been too complex to whip up for a midnight snack! Try our creamy baked version.
Pecan Pie
As she shared on Instagram, Joanna knows that Thanksgiving calls for stretchy pants—and pecan pie!
Banana Bread
When her kids head back to school, Joanna loves to whip up banana bread for an easy and filling breakfast. Try our best-ever version.
Chicken Potpie
Joanna is including a recipe for chicken potpie in her cookbook, but until you can get your hands on a copy, try this kid-friendly recipe.
Biscuits and Gravy
Joanna spent a whole year perfecting the biscuit recipe for her restaurant, Magnolia Table. Make our own version for a hearty breakfast.
Pumpkin Bread
Joanna knows that October 1st means one thing: pumpkin season! Make this bread year round for a fall-inspired treat.
Doughnuts
Joanna has special memories of whipping up Syrian doughnuts with her grandfather—his recipe can be found on tea towels sold in the Magnolia shop. Here’s a Taste of Home doughnut favorite.
Scalloped Potatoes
Joanna’s new cookbook, Magnolia Table, includes her favorite recipes, including scalloped potatoes. Try our version of the stick-to-the-ribs side dish.
Homemade Candy
Joanna shared her family’s favorite Christmas candy recipes on Instagram, including this holiday classic.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Brussels sprouts with bacon (like this recipe) are found in Joanna’s cookbook, too.
Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers
Another Gaines family fave, dipped Ritz crackers offer that perfect mix of sweet and salty flavors.
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