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Greek Salad

A bowl of Greek salad.Make this Greek salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette for a vibrant, refreshing, tangy recipe perfect for a main course or side dish!

Arugula Salad

Baby arugula salad is my go-to when I need a quick side salad recipe for fish, steak, chicken, or pork chops! Arugula Salad This healthy Arugula Salad with shaved parmesan requires no chopping, takes just minutes to whip up, and is so good! I make it a…

Easy Fatayer

Baked fatayer on a plate.If you’re craving ooey-gooey goodness wrapped in an undeniably simple yet delicious crust, this easy fatayer recipe is for you!…

Roasted Asparagus

This quick and easy recipe for oven-roasted asparagus is the perfect spring side dish. This basic recipe can be seasoned many different ways—add lemon juice, garlic, or shaved Parmesan for variations. Roasted Asparagus Roasted Asparagus is a super easy…

Roasted Potatoes with Dill

A handful of cheap ingredients. The exact perfect temperature and timing. And a little patience, please, while spuds are elevated from simple to stellar.

Risotto Primavera

This Risotto Primavera recipe showcases the freshness and variety of spring in a bowl loaded with asparagus, peas, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Risotto Primavera Risotto, a classic Italian favorite known for its creamy texture, is made even more deli…

Old-Fashioned Green Beans

Thousands of readers agree that this recipe for old-fashioned green beans is the best! We use bacon and cook them…
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Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Mac and Cheese with a creamy, cheesy sauce is a classic family favorite! No eggs, just a luscious creaminess with…
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Sesame Sautéed Swiss Chard

Introducing our new favorite way to get our greens in: sautéed Swiss chard seasoned with garlic, sesame, and tamari. These greens are flavorful, tender, and restaurant-quality yet so EASY to make! Just 1 pan, 5 ingredients, and 15 minutes required.
Thi…

Easy Jeera Rice (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

If (like us) you’re a fan of Indian cuisine and find yourself ordering it regularly, then you’ve probably enjoyed jeera rice: the perfectly spiced rice that sometimes accompanies your curry.
While developing a new recipe (coming soon!), we were cravin…

Potatoes Dauphinoise

Potatoes. Cream. Cheese. And a French lineage. We really don’t think comfort food gets any more comfort-y than this.

Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Ham

Ring in the New Year, or enjoy them at any time of year, with this comforting Southern-style recipe for crockpot black-eyed peas with ham! Crockpot Black-Eyed Peas Did you know that black-eyed peas are actually beans, not peas? Either way, they’re an e…

Cheddar Biscuits

The secret to making these EASY homemade Garlic Cheddar Biscuits lighter is Greek yogurt mixed into the dough! They come out golden brown, light, and so flaky! Garlic Cheddar Biscuits These made from scratch, Garlic Butter Cheddar Biscuits are the perf…

Lemon Brussel Sprouts

Crisp-tender Lemon Brussel Sprouts are light and bright, made with shaved brussels sprouts, broth, lemon juice, and zest. Just 5 ingredients! Lemon Shaved Brussel Sprouts This fat-free Brussels sprout recipe is all about texture and brightness, and the…

The Perfect Thanksgiving Salad (15 Minutes!)

Don’t take away our creamy, hearty Thanksgiving classics. But this new salad is amazing alongside them: It’s a fresh, bright, crunchy green salad with sweet, crisp pear or apple, toasted hazelnuts or pepitas, a simple lemon vinaigrette, and optional ve…

Sweet Potato Gratin

This savory Sweet Potato Gratin is inspired by Pommes Anna, a French dish of creamy, thinly sliced potatoes with rich buttery flavor topped with melted Gruyere cheese. Savory Sweet Potato Gratin There’s no milk or cream in this Sweet Potato Gratin, yet…

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Not your everyday mashed potatoes, these are ridiculously rich and comforting thanks to butter, sour cream, Parmesan, and roasted garlic. Leftovers freeze and reheat beautifully.

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows are like personal sweet potato casseroles—the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows These Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are the epitome of comfort and nostalgia, all bundl…

Turkey Gravy

This homemade Turkey Gravy from stock is my mom’s tried and true recipe. It’s a staple on our Thanksgiving table every year. Turkey Gravy Recipe from Homemade Stock My mom has been making this classic Turkey Gravy recipe for forever, and I’m so excited…

Brussels Sprouts Arugula Salad with Pomegranate and Parmesan

This festive Brussels sprouts arugula salad is tossed with pomegranate, Parmesan, avocado, candied pecans and a lemony shallot vinaigrette. Say hello to my favorite new salad of the season. ♡ I’ve been bringing this festive salad to just about every gathering this season and couldn’t love it more. It’s surprisingly quick and easy to throw […]

Cornbread Muffins

Adding fresh corn to cornbread muffins makes them moist and delicious, you’ll never know they’re light! Homemade Cornbread Muffins For years, I tried to make a healthier, low-fat cornbread, but I never liked the results and always gave up. …

Pumpkin Cornbread

I was guessing that pumpkin cornbread was going to be good. But this recipe went far beyond my expectations — we absolutely love it! ♡ Turns out that the sweet and earthy flavor of pumpkin purée complements the classic flavor and texture of cornbread absolutely beautifully. And when made with a rich and nutty browned […]

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