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21 Delicious Recipes That Look Like 💩: A Gallery of Ugly, But Amazing Dishes You Will Need to Serve in Dim Candlelight

Some recipes just don’t photograph well. Sometimes it’s the fault of the photographer, but some foods, while delicious, just don’t like being in the spotlight. Check out these delicious recipes that don’t get much love but should! Just close your eyes and hope for the best!

Chocolate Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake

Image Credit: Busy Creating Memories

Someone please tell me how to make Dump Cakes look appetizing! She did a pretty good job with this, but the actually cake looks awful! It sounds promising, though! Recipe: Chocolate Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake

Lasagna Roll-Ups with Cream Cheese and Zucchini

Image Credit: Ginger

This is a great way to use up leftover lasagna noodles! Recipe: Lasagna Roll-Ups

Cornbread made with Indian Corn

Image Credit: Ginger Casa

These turned out really yummy, but they quite literally look like poo! Recipe: Cornbread made with Indian Corn

Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Image Credit: Ginger Casa

Delicious, but not the prettiest meal! Recipe: Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Chili

Image Credit: Ginger Casa

Chili is delicious, but it doesn’t photograph well. Recipe: Chili

Banana Foster Cream Pie

Image Credit: The Spiffy Cookie

This one tastes delicious, but it doesn’t have the best visual appeal. Recipe: Banana Foster Cream Pie

Caramelized Creamy Leek, Onion and Artichoke Tart

Image Credit: Wordly Treat

Might not win a beauty contest, but it sure wins in flavor! Recipe: Caramelized Creamy Leek, Onion, and Artichoke Tart

Schoko schnecken Chocolate Filled German Pastry

Image Credit: Busy Creating Memories

Not much to look at, but wait until you taste it! Recipe: Schoko schnecken Chocolate Filled German Pastry

Eggplant Margherita Puff Pastry Tarts

Image Credit: Babganosh

Recipe: Eggplant Margherita Puff Pastry Tarts

Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Image Credit: A Magical Mess

Has anyone found a way to make meat and gravy look delicious??? Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Chicken Stuffing Casserole

Image Credit: Midwestern Home Life

Casseroles: A little homely, a lot heavenly! Recipe: Chicken Stuffing Casserole

Sage Butternut Squash Pasta

Image Credit: My Suburban Kitchen

This dish looks questionable, but tastes incredible. Recipe: Sage Butternut Squash Pasta

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Image Credit: The Short Order Cook

Maybe you could dim the lights when serving this meal…. Recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Peanut Butter Fudge

Image Credit: Mama Needs Cake

Trust me….this is a taste sensation hiding behind a questionable presentation. Recipe: Peanut Butter Fudge

Green Eggs & Ham

Image Credit: Chef Denise

You’d better get the kids suuuuper pumped for the book before serving this less than appealing dish. Recipe: Green Eggs & Ham

Black Forest Trifle

Image Credit: Nina Kneads to Bake

Another delicious recipe that needs to be eaten by candlelight! Recipe: Black Forest Trifle

Samosa Recipe

Image Credit: Cheap Recipe Blog

Not the prettiest dish, but it’s packed with flavor! Recipe: Samosas

Orange Ricotta Pancakes

Image Credit: Good Life Eats

Looks like a mess, tastes like a masterpiece! Recipe: Orange Ricotta Pancakes

Instant Pot Asian Pork Chops

Image Credit: Instant Pot Cooking

Some things just come out of the Instant Pot looking awful! The sauce on this dish looks divine. Recipe: Instant Pot Asian Pork Chops

White Chicken Chili

Image Credit: Simply Full of Delight

Like the Instant Pot, Crock Pot foods tend to look really, really bad. But the author of the recipe promises it to be a huge hit! It’s also gluten free. Recipe: White Chicken Chili

Cake Pop Maker Spinach & Mozza Egg Bites

Image Credit: In The Kitch

Pretty sure this one takes the cake! Recipe: Cake Pop Maker Spinach & Mozza Egg Bites

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