Brown

When it comes to recipes, brown is often associated with comfort food. There are many different brown recipes out there, each with their own unique history.

One of the most popular brown recipes is brownies. Brownies are believed to have originated in the United States in the late 1800s. The first brownie recipe appeared in print in 1896, and it was made with chocolate and molasses.

Another popular brown recipe is beef stew. Beef stew is thought to have originated in the Middle Ages. The first recorded recipe for beef stew appeared in England in the 14th century.

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Recipes

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Brownies

  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • vanilla extract
  • salt you butter
  • egg
  • chocolate
  • butter
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Best Homemade Brownies

  • sugar
  • canola oil
  • dark chocolate chip
  • powdered sugar
  • vanilla
  • water
  • egg
  • cocoa powder
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
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Supernatural Brownies

  • dark brown sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • walnut
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • butter
  • egg
  • bittersweet chocolate
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Crinkle Top Brownies

  • vanilla extract
  • baking powder
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • cocoa powder
  • sweet chocolate chip
  • coffee granule
  • butter
  • egg
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Peppermint Brownie Cookies

  • salt
  • peppermint extract
  • cocoa powder
  • butter
  • dark brown sugar
  • peppermint candy
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • semisweet chocolate
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Fudge Brownies

  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • walnut
  • sugar
  • egg
  • chocolate
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S'more Brownies

  • all purpose flour
  • light brown sugar
  • graham cracker crumb
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • salt
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • marshmallow
  • chocolate
  • egg
  • butter
  • butter
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Best Brownies Ever

  • sugar
  • milk chocolate chip
  • butter
  • milk chocolate chip
  • salt
  • cocoa powder
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
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Brownies

  • burro
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  • cioccolato fondente al
  • farina
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  • uova temperatura ambiente
  • zucchero
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Peanut Butter Brownies

  • BROWNIES
  • cooking spray
  • butter
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • egg
  • TOPPING
  • peanut butter
  • FROSTING
  • marshmallow
  • butter
  • milk
  • cocoa powder
  • confectioners sugar
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Peppermint Brownies

  • BROWNIE BASE
  • nonstick spray
  • light brown sugar
  • semisweet chocolate
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • butter
  • CHOCOLATE GLAZE
  • butter
  • peppermint
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • semisweet chocolate
  • PEPPERMINT FILLING
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • confectioners sugar
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • peppermint extract
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Fudgy Nutella Brownies

  • chocolate hazelnut spread
  • vanilla extract
  • butter
  • espresso
  • salt
  • egg
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • bittersweet chocolate
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Fudge Brownies

  • king arthur vanilla extract
  • baking powder
  • espresso
  • salt
  • king arthur all purpose flour
  • dutch process cocoa
  • butter
  • chocolate chip
  • sugar
  • egg
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Grasshopper Brownies

  • CRÈME DE MENTHE BUTTERCREAM
  • butter
  • peppermint extract
  • salt
  • confectioner sugar
  • cream cheese
  • crème de menthe
  • BROWNIE
  • butter
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • dutch process cocoa powder
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • light brown sugar
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • GANACHE
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • butter
  • bittersweet chocolate
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Brownie Cookies

  • powdered sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • chocolate
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Guinness Brownies

  • nonstick spray
  • espresso
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • stout beer
  • bar bittersweet
  • salt
  • cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • egg
  • butter
  • milk chocolate chip
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Pecan Pie Brownies

  • PECAN LAYER
  • salt
  • light
  • honey
  • salt
  • pecan
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • BROWNIES
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • butter
  • dutch cocoa powder
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • salt
  • chocolate
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Black Bean Brownies

  • butter
  • coffee
  • vanilla extract
  • chocolate chip
  • vegetable oil
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • confectioners sugar
  • cocoa powder
  • egg
  • sugar
  • black bean
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Salted Pretzel Brownies

  • BROWNIES
  • pretzel
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • dutch cocoa powder
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • salt
  • chocolate
  • CRUST
  • graham cracker crumb
  • egg white
  • butter
  • pretzel
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Earlonne’s Chicken and Brown Rice

  • salt
  • sour cream
  • garlic powder
  • coriander
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic
  • grain brown rice
  • jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • celery
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • chicken stock
  • butter
  • chicken leg
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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

  • salt
  • poblano pepper
  • monterey jack cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • butter
  • jalapeño
  • green chile
  • onion
  • hash brown potato
  • bacon
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Vegan Brownies With Tahini and Halvah

  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • spelt flour
  • baking powder
  • tahini
  • marcona almond
  • salt
  • water
  • vegan halvah
  • almond milk
  • coconut palm sugar
  • olive oil
  • maple syrup
  • cocoa powder
  • white sesame seed
  • date
  • vegan bittersweet chocolate
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Salted Caramel Peanut Brownie Bars

  • CARAMEL PEANUT TOPPING
  • salt
  • sugar
  • peanut
  • light corn syrup
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • CHOCOLATE BASE
  • all purpose flour
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • butter
  • dark brown sugar
  • cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • chocolate
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Hot Brown

  • FOR ASSEMBLING
  • parsley
  • paprika
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • bacon
  • MORNAY SAUCE
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • nutmeg
  • SANDWICH
  • turkey breast
  • sandwich loaf
  • tomato
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Easy Chocolate Brownies

  • brown sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • cocoa powder
  • walnut
  • salt
  • dark chocolate block bar
  • dark chocolate chip
  • butter
  • egg
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Banana Bread Brownies

  • greek yogurt
  • baking soda
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • milk
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • powdered sugar
  • egg
  • banana
  • salt
  • butter
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Super Peanut Butter Filled Brownies

  • sugar
  • semisweet chocolate
  • butter
  • vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar
  • peanut butter
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • semisweet chocolate
  • salt
  • butter
  • chocolate
  • egg
  • heavy cream
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Candy Bar Chocolate Brownies

  • chocolate peanut candy bar
  • sugar
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • water
  • egg
  • cocoa powder
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Black and White Brownies

  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • oil
  • dutch cocoa powder
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • chocolate
  • white chocolate
  • salt
  • butter
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Fudgy Stout Brownies

  • butter
  • espresso
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • stout
  • chocolate
  • cocoa powder
  • dark brown sugar
  • egg
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Easy Pumpkin Brownies

  • baking powder
  • cinnamon
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • salt
  • sugar
  • pumpkin puree
  • butter
  • chocolate chip
  • vegetable oil
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • chocolate
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Coconut Macaroon Brownies

  • COCONUT MOUNDS
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • egg white
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • salt
  • sweetened coconut
  • BROWNIES
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • dutch cocoa powder
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • salt
  • chocolate
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Brownie Trifle

  • coffee
  • fudge brownie
  • english toffee
  • chocolate flavor pudding
  • vegetable oil
  • water
  • milk
  • egg
  • whipped cream
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Chocolate Mocha-Iced Brownies

  • almond
  • coffee
  • chocolate devil cake
  • egg
  • butter
  • espresso
  • butter
  • chocolate syrup
  • light brown sugar
  • almond extract
  • powdered sugar
  • water
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Gluten-Free Fudge Brownies

  • pecan
  • semisweet chocolate
  • sugar
  • king arthur flour gluten purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • butter
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Vegan Mexican Cacao Brownies

  • coconut oil
  • vegan butter
  • almond meal
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • bar chile infused vegan dark chocolate
  • vegan chocolate chip
  • sugar
  • almond milk
  • cacao powder
  • salt
  • tapioca flour
  • baking soda
  • flaxseed
  • garbanzo flour
  • xanthan gum
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Homemade Brownies

  • sweet chocolate chip
  • espresso
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • egg
  • cocoa powder
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Einkorn Brownies with Cocoa Nibs

  • coffee espresso powder
  • butter
  • coconut sugar
  • all purpose einkorn flour
  • cocoa nib
  • salt
  • cocoa powder
  • vanilla
  • egg
  • bittersweet chocolate
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Salted Caramel-Stuffed Brownies

  • brown sugar
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • cocoa powder
  • maple syrup
  • dark chocolate sweet chocolate chip
  • butter
  • egg
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • butter
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Double Chocolate Weed Brownies

  • Weed brownies
  • cannabutter
  • molasses
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • dark chocolate
  • nut
  • cocoa powder
  • salt
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • Cannabutter
  • cannabis flower
  • butter
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Pork Chop and Hash Brown Casserole

  • celery soup condensed cream
  • garlic powder
  • milk
  • sour cream
  • black pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • french fried onion
  • butter
  • hash brown potato
  • cheddar cheese
  • pork chop
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
butter
egg
sugar
all purpose flour
vanilla extract
cocoa powder
chocolate
baking powder
water
bittersweet chocolate
powdered sugar
heavy cream
vegetable oil
vanilla
walnut
espresso
onion
dark brown sugar
olive oil
semisweet chocolate
light brown sugar
milk
chocolate chip
dutch cocoa powder
coffee
green onion
black pepper
baking soda
garlic
sweet chocolate chip
egg white
sweetened condensed milk
bacon
sour cream
dark chocolate chip
peppermint extract
brown rice
graham cracker crumb
marshmallow
oil
milk chocolate chip
peanut butter
confectioners sugar
parsley
pepper
russet potato
cornstarch
cilantro
cheddar cheese
canola oil
nut
cocoa
cacao nib
nonstick spray
coconut sugar
cream cheese
bay leaf
thyme
carrot
celery
pecan
pretzel
garlic powder
grain brown rice
jalapeño
hash brown potato
kale
tahini
almond milk
maple syrup
peanut
pecorino romano cheese
brown sugar
soy sauce
ginger
milk chocolate
banana
cinnamon
coconut oil
salt you butter
maraschino cherry
miniature marshmallow
mandm
raisin
reese
coffee granule
peppermint candy
gluten powdered sugar
burro
cacao amaro
cioccolato fondente al
farina
nocciole intere spellate
sale fino pizzico
uova temperatura ambiente
zucchero
cooking spray
peppermint
chocolate hazelnut spread
refined coconut oil
dairy chocolate chip
almond flour
coconut flour
dark cocoa powder
king arthur vanilla extract
king arthur all purpose flour
dutch process cocoa
shortening
dutch process cocoa powder
confectioner sugar
crème de menthe
stout beer
bar bittersweet
clarified butter
tomato puree
beef stock
black peppercorn
light
honey
hot sauce
sweet potato
dark soy sauce
oyster sauce
beef broth
black bean
mexican cinnamon
pequen chili powder
celery soup cream
chicken soup cream
bread crumb
coriander
onion powder
smoked paprika
cayenne pepper
chicken stock
chicken leg
poblano pepper
monterey jack cheese
green chile
dijon mustard
hash brown
gruyère cheese
mozzarella cheese
spelt flour
marcona almond
vegan halvah
coconut palm sugar
white sesame seed
date
vegan bittersweet chocolate
bittersweet
red beet
light corn syrup
nonstick oil spray
amaretto liqueur
bittersweet chocolate chip
paprika
turkey breast
sandwich loaf
nutmeg
tomato
dark chocolate block bar
light agave syrup
virgin coconut oil
grapeseed
tofu
rice krispies cereal
greek yogurt
dark
soy milk
chocolate peanut candy bar
white chocolate
evaporated milk
stout
pumpkin pie spice
pumpkin puree
coffee powder
hazelnut liquor
sweetened coconut
fudge brownie
english toffee
chocolate flavor pudding
whipped cream
brown jasmine rice
coconut milk
coconut
almond
chocolate devil cake
chocolate syrup
almond extract
red chard
mushroom soup
hashbrown
bacon lardoon
shallot
king arthur flour gluten purpose flour
vegan butter
almond meal
bar chile infused vegan dark chocolate
vegan chocolate chip
cacao powder
tapioca flour
flaxseed
garbanzo flour
xanthan gum
potato
coffee espresso powder
all purpose einkorn flour
cocoa nib
dark chocolate sweet chocolate chip
cannabutter
cannabis flower
molasses
dark chocolate
celery soup condensed cream
french fried onion
pork chop
yukon gold potato

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • butter

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 34%

Common Ingredients

  • butter 20%

Usual Ingredients

  • russet potato 16%
  • black pepper 13%
  • olive oil 11%

Rarey Ingredients

  • egg 8%