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Air Fryer Sweet Potato

By popular request: air fryer sweet potatoes! I’ve gotten a lot of questions about how to cook a sweet potato in the air fryer, so today, I’m finally sharing my go-to air fryer sweet potato recipe. It’s super simple. I use the same me…

Steel Cut Oats

Steel cut oats are a delicious, healthy breakfast! If you haven’t tried them, take this recipe as your sign to buy a bag. Steel cut oats are creamy and nutty, and they pair well with so many flavorful toppings. Bonus: these oats reheat perfectly,…

What is Tempeh (and How to Cook It)

Tempeh is one of my favorite sources of plant-based protein. I love its earthy, nutty flavor and firm texture. But most of all, I love its versatility. It can crisp up into tasty vegan bacon, fill out a stir fry, crumble into a substitute for ground me…

Waffle Recipe

This waffle recipe is one of the best breakfasts for lazy weekend mornings. I love it because it’s super simple. This waffle recipe calls for basic pantry ingredients and comes together in a matter of minutes. It’s also delicious. These hom…

French Toast

This French toast recipe is one of my favorite things to make for brunch. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a holiday or a regular old lazy weekend morning: just thinking about French toast makes my mouth start watering. What could be more cra…

Easy French Lentils

French lentils hold their shape when cooked, making them perfect for salads and side dishes. Here’s a basic recipe for…

The Best Green Beans Ever

Making the best green beans ever is easy! With just 4 ingredients, these buttery green beans are ready in 20 minutes or less.
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Easy Turkey Gravy

Make the ultimate turkey gravy in just 10 minutes using either pan drippings or broth, with fresh herbs for the perfect homemade flavor.
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How to Boil Shrimp

Here’s how to boil shrimp: our step-by-step guide is perfect for shrimp cocktail and comes out tender and juicy every…

Hummus Dressing

Did you know you could make salad dressing out of hummus? This quick and simple hummus dressing hack is perfect…

How to Make Gravy: The Ultimate Guide

Make gravy of any kind in this easy-to-follow guide for using broths, stocks, or pan drippings to make perfectly delicious homemade gravy. It only takes 10 minutes!
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Homemade Ranch Dressing

Our kiddo loves this homemade ranch dressing…and honestly, I do too! It has a delicious creamy texture and tangy, savory flavor. Keep it on the thicker side to use as a dip with veggies, or thin it out to drizzle over salads and pizzas (if ranch …

Creamy Mushroom Gravy

This easy mushroom gravy gets a flavor boost from Worcestershire sauce and combines milk and broth for a creamy, delicious sauce ready in 25 minutes.
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Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin puree is super easy to make and tastes better than canned. Use it in all your fall baking recipes. You can even freeze it for later!
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Best Garlic Bread Recipe

What’s better than homemade garlic bread? If you ask me, not much. Crisp around the edges, soft and buttery in the middle, and packed with rich flavor from garlic and herbs, this Italian-American staple is comforting and delicious. It’s als…

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Butter

This luscious cinnamon cream cheese butter is made with just 5 ingredients and is so good you’ll wan to spread it on everything!
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Air Fryer Baked Potato

In the last year or so, this air fryer baked potato recipe has become my favorite way to cook baked potatoes. Don’t get me wrong—I still love my oven baked potato recipe. But more often than not, I only make one or two baked potatoes at a time. W…

How to Make Browned Butter

Browned Butter has a deep, caramelized, toasty flavor that enhances any recipe it’s added to. Stick with us for steps on how to easily make your very own Browned Butter at home.
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Homemade Pizza Sauce

Making pizza sauce from scratch is simpler than it might seem. You don’t need any fancy ingredients or even very much time. My easy pizza sauce recipe calls for 8 pantry staples and comes together in 5 minutes—no cooking required! I could be bias…

Homemade Pizza Dough

Homemade pizza dough is the secret to great homemade pizza. If you’re new to working with yeast, the idea of making your own pizza dough might be intimidating, but I think you’ll find that it’s really simple. Anyone can master it! I&#…

25 Easy Vegetable Side Dishes

Vegetable side dishes are often my favorite part of dinner. No offense to the main course, but I find that vegetable side dishes are what make the meal fun. They add a pop of color, fresh flavor, and variety to the table. Even basic roasted broccoli is…

Homemade Applesauce

This homemade applesauce recipe is a staple in our house year-round, but especially during apple season. It’s an easy way to use up a surplus of too-soft or overripe apples, and as it cooks, it fills your house with the aroma of fresh apples and …

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