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This collection is designed to help you find dependable recipes you can come back to again and again. Whether you're planning a weeknight dinner or cooking for something more relaxed, these recipes focus on simple techniques and balanced flavors.
If you're short on time, explore our All Categories for proven, repeatable recipes, or browse All Season Recipes for dishes that work year-round. For something quick and simple, start with our One-Pan Dinners.
Bright, fresh, and incredibly easy to pull together, this lemon orzo salad with peas is the kind of dish you’ll come back to again and again. It’s light but still satisfying, with tender orzo, sweet peas, and a simple lemon-parmesan finish that brings everything together.…
A cozy small-batch pasta e fagioli with pancetta, beans, and tender pasta in a rich savory broth — perfect for a comforting dinner for two.
If I’m being completely honest, this isn’t as good as my Spicy Miso Ramen. It’s very good, but I’d always recommend my other recipe if you have the time. If you’re looking for a quick miso ramen made in an Instant Pot, this recipe is…
Sticky Soy Ginger Chicken is a bold, one-pan dinner made with garlic, fresh ginger, and a glossy soy glaze. Fast, flexible, and ready in about 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.
Tender pork tenderloin seared and simmered with sweet peppers, garlic, and tangy pepperoncini. A simple one-pan dinner ready in 35 minutes.
This chicken and rice soup gets everything right—rich broth, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked rice added at the end so it never turns mushy. Simple, comforting, and full of flavor, it’s a bowl you’ll want on repeat.
A fast, one-pan pork fried cauliflower rice made with lean ground pork, fresh vegetables, and simple Asian-inspired seasonings. Light, savory, and perfect for weeknights.
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.
A fast and healthy ground turkey stir-fry with garlic, ginger, and crisp vegetables. High protein, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes.
This one-pan orecchiette pasta is a simple, satisfying skillet meal with Italian sausage, arugula, and parmesan—perfect for busy weeknights.
This pasta puttanesca is fast, briny, and unapologetically bold. Made with anchovies, olives, capers, and tomatoes, it’s a pantry-friendly dinner that delivers big flavor in under 30 minutes.