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Pasta with Speedy Baked Cherry Tomato Sauce

An irresistibly easy way to use an abundance of cherry tomatoes, this flavorful recipe relies on a short list of pantry staples and makes a super satisfying, versatile meal. ย Weeknight cooking has never been so easy. Once the tomatoes are cut in half, this light, flavorful pasta meal practically cooks itself and offers a fabulous…

Beverages, Cocktails

Honey Deuce

A cocktail version of raspberry lemonade and the official drink of the US Open, you donโ€™t need to be a tennis fan to love this refreshing drink! (Pitcher measurements and non-alcoholic variation included.) People go to the US Open for the tennis. But the official drink of this long-standing tennis tournament lures throngs of fans…

Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast, Side Dishes

Blueberry Lemon Cornbread

This delightful twist on the usual cornbread comes together quickly with pantry ingredients and fresh or frozen blueberries. An easy tip ensures leftovers are never dryโ€”making them perfect for breakfast! Cornbread has long been popular in our house. Partial proof of this statement is evidenced in the multiple cornbread and muffin recipes already on this…

Salads, Side Dishes

Confetti Salad

A big bowl of this colorful salad comes together easily and is perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and at-the-ready meals throughout the week! A fresh, colorful addition to a backyard barbecue or potluck, this vibrant salad is equally well suited to packed lunches and speedy dinners. The recipe has many attributes: filling fiber, plant-based protein,…

Burgers, Main Dishes

Portobello Mushroom Burgers (Roasted or Grilled)

You donโ€™t have to give up beef to love these portobello burgers. A 3-ingredient marinade creates incredible flavor, and theyโ€™re simple to cook in the oven or on the grill. You donโ€™t have to give up beef to love these portobello burgers. Theyโ€™re tender, meaty, incredibly satisfying. A simple, three-ingredient marinade heightens the mushroomsโ€™ natural…

Appetizers, Main Dishes, Salads

Vietnamese-Style Cabbage and Chicken Salad

Shredded chicken and cabbage form the base of this crisp, Vietnamese-inspired dish, which is bursting with flavor, texture, and wholesome appeal. Great for meal prep and entertaining. In the mood for a salad that satisfies like a heartier meal? This is your recipe! Shredded chicken and cabbage form the base of this crisp, Vietnamese-inspired dish,…

Main Dishes

A Third โ€“ A Third โ€“ A Third Chicken

Equal parts of three basic ingredients create the most flavorful, versatile marinade. Make the recipe once and youโ€™ll never forget it!   Don’t feel like cooking but still want to eat a delicious meal? Or perhaps company is suddenly coming for dinner?  This is your recipe!  This scrumptious chicken recipe has been passed along to…

Salads, Side Dishes

Best Grilled Caesar Salads

Cool, crisp romaine is quickly seared and then brushed with a classic, creamy Caesar dressing for salad that is sure to become a family and entertaining favorite. For a complete meal, grill salmon, shrimp, chicken, or steak to serve alongside. This is a recipe I lean on when I want a meal that feels effortless…

Appetizers

Perfectly Grilled Shrimp

The simplest of seasonings pair with a clever technique to deliver flavor-packed shrimp that are perfectly seared on the outside and tender and juicy inside. We learn from our mistakes as the saying goes. Though the result of what I gleaned from the following kitchen blunder may not lead to profound, worldly change, it will…

Main Dishes

Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls

Greek Chicken Gyros with all the classic add-ons and a shortcut tzatziki are easy to recreate in your kitchen. Try them bowl-style, stuffed in a pita, or even switch out the chicken with beef, shrimp, salmon, or pork. Last year, a visitor (and close friend!) Christina Phillips Mattson showed us how her Greek family makes…

Main Dishes

Curried Shrimp with Tomatoes

Quick to cook and loaded with flavor, this one-pan meal is delightful served over rice, polenta, or with a piece of crusty bread.   Getting dinner on the table never happened so fast! This one-pan meal relies on a bag of frozen shrimp, tomatoes, and a handful of seasonings that deliver exceptional flavor with incredible…

Desserts, Frozen

Salted Caramel Coffee Heath Bar Ice Cream Pie

Salted caramel and coffee ice cream are piled into a graham cracker crust and studded with crunchy Heath bars for an irresistible flavor combination that is destined to be the dessert of the season! Salted Caramel Coffee Heath Bar Ice Cream Pie. The recipe name is long, but whenever I tried to shorten it, I…

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