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Smooth Restaurant-Style Salsa You Can Make at Home

Smooth Restaurant-Style Salsa You Can Make at Home

This restaurant-style homemade salsa is bright, savory, and slightly smoky. Blended fresh ingredients and a short simmer create bold flavor that’s perfect for chips, tacos, and weeknight meals.

Herbed Mediterranean White Bean Salad

Herbed Mediterranean White Bean Salad

This Mediterranean white bean salad is fresh, herb-packed, and dressed in lemon, olive oil, and warm spices. Perfect as a side dish, meal prep lunch, or light Mediterranean-style meal.

Italian-Style Deli Olive Salad

Italian-Style Deli Olive Salad

This Italian-inspired olive salad is bold, briny, and perfect for make-ahead meals. Loaded with olives, artichokes, and fresh vegetables in a simple lemon-olive oil dressing.

One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Peppers

One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Peppers

Tender pork tenderloin seared and simmered with sweet peppers, garlic, and tangy pepperoncini. A simple one-pan dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Mushroom Soup without Heavy Cream

Mushroom Soup without Heavy Cream

A rich, savory mushroom soup made without heavy cream. Naturally creamy, deeply flavorful, and perfect for cozy nights.

30-Minute Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

30-Minute Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

This 30-minute Korean ground beef and broccoli is a fast, savory skillet dinner with garlic, soy, sesame, and tender broccoli. Easy, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Foil-Baked Cod with Lemon and Dill

Foil-Baked Cod with Lemon and Dill

A simple foil-baked cod recipe with butter, lemon, and fresh dill. Tender, flaky fish ready in 25 minutes — perfect for oven or grill.

Classic Sloppy Joes, Done Right

Classic Sloppy Joes, Done Right

A simple, nostalgic sloppy joe recipe made with ground beef, onion, bell pepper, ketchup, and mustard. Comfort food done right and ready in 40 minutes.

Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers (Weeknight Easy)

Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers (Weeknight Easy)

Easy weeknight stuffed peppers filled with seasoned beef or turkey, rice, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. A classic comfort dinner that’s simple to prep and perfect for leftovers.

Make-Ahead Ham and Cheese Brunch Casserole

Make-Ahead Ham and Cheese Brunch Casserole

This easy ham and cheese breakfast casserole is a simple, make-ahead egg bake with cheddar, onion, and green pepper. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or weekly meal prep.

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Bowls (High-Protein & Weeknight Easy)

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Bowls (High-Protein & Weeknight Easy)

This Instant Pot salsa chicken is a 30-minute, high-protein dinner made with just a few ingredients. Tender shredded chicken, fresh spinach, and cauliflower rice make it light, satisfying, and perfect for busy nights.

Garden Veggie Cream Cheese Spread

Garden Veggie Cream Cheese Spread

This fresh vegetable cream cheese spread is creamy, savory, and packed with finely chopped vegetables. Perfect for bagels, toast, crackers, or snack boards.

Golden Baked Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Golden Baked Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Rich, creamy mashed potatoes baked with cheddar, topped with toasted panko, crispy bacon, and fresh chives. A comforting, crowd-pleasing side dish.

Baked Ziti with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Baked Ziti with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Some dishes don’t need reinventing. They just need to be done well. Baked ziti is one of those meals. A simple tomato sauce, pasta cooked just shy of al dente, and enough mozzarella to bind it all together into something warm and deeply satisfying. The…

Cozy Chicken Pot Pie with a Flaky Crust

Cozy Chicken Pot Pie with a Flaky Crust

This cozy chicken pot pie features tender chicken and vegetables in a light, savory gravy topped with a golden flaky crust. A comforting classic made simple.

Easy Coconut Chicken Curry (One-Pan, 30 Minutes)

Easy Coconut Chicken Curry (One-Pan, 30 Minutes)

This creamy coconut chicken curry is a rich, flavorful one-pan meal made with garlic, ginger, curry paste, and coconut milk. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.

How to Dry Mushrooms Using a Dehydrator

How to Dry Mushrooms Using a Dehydrator

Drying mushrooms with a dehydrator is a simple, reliable way to preserve flavor and extend their shelf life. This step-by-step guide walks through prep, drying, storage, and everyday uses.

Lighter Sloppy Joe Bowls with Roasted Broccoli

Lighter Sloppy Joe Bowls with Roasted Broccoli

A lighter take on classic Sloppy Joes, served bowl-style over spaghetti squash with roasted broccoli. Cozy, satisfying, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.


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Baked Ziti with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Baked Ziti with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Some dishes don’t need reinventing. They just need to be done well. Baked ziti is one of those meals. A simple tomato sauce, pasta cooked just shy of al dente, and enough mozzarella to bind it all together into something warm and deeply satisfying. The…

Classic Shepherd’s Pie (with Turkey)

Classic Shepherd’s Pie (with Turkey)

A lighter take on classic shepherd’s pie made with ground turkey, vegetables, and herbs, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden and comforting.

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Manhattan Clam Chowder

A traditional Manhattan clam chowder with clams, tomatoes, vegetables, and bacon. This lighter, New York–style chowder is bold, savory, and perfect with crusty bread.