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skillet pierogi with mushrooms

Even though we’re having a relatively warm (and delightful) fall, my cravings for carbs-wrapped-in-carbs, caramelized onions, and earthy skillets of vegetables don’t care. Plus, as we’re in the thick of busy times — thi…

Cornbread Stuffing with Andouille Sausage

A bowl of cornbread dressing with sausage, pecans, and green peppers.This Cornbread Stuffing with Andouille Sausage is the one Thanksgiving recipe my family absolutely refuses to let me skip. I started making it in college after finding a cornbread dressing recipe in one of my mom’s old cookbooks, and I’ve been making my own version since. My daughter is notoriously picky about Thanksgiving dinner but…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

brussel sprout salad with all the ingredients including apples, Brussel sprouts, cheese, and bacon separated in a wooden bowl with words on the photoRoasted Brussels Sprouts Salad is an easy fall salad recipe with crispy roasted Brussels sprouts, fresh apples, crunchy pecans, bacon, and goat cheese tossed with balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a delicious combo of sweet and savory and mix of textures. We enjoy this as dinner with some added protein, as lunch, or as a holiday side…

Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew

a large bowl of cowboy stew made with beef, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, and cornA cross between a chili and a beef and vegetable stew, this Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew is a classic comfort…

Butternut Squash Gnocchi

I make this butternut squash gnocchi recipe every single fall. It’s like autumn on a baking sheet, thanks to the hearty potato gnocchi, butternut squash, earthy sage, red onion, and kale leaves that crisp up beautifully in the oven. I toss it all…

simple chicken tacos

Twenty years ago, I started this website because I wanted a place to share recipes I was excited about, as it’s practically coded into my DNA to be an unfettered yap about the things I love. [This is me.] The larger context was that upon…

French Onion Pasta

This French onion pasta recipe is a perfect cozy dinner for a chilly night. Inspired by French onion soup, it stars rich, savory caramelized onions, tangy white wine, and plenty of Gruyère cheese. The cheese melts into the broth-based sauce, creating a…

20 Vegan Fall Recipes for Cozy Dinners

Square image of 4 different vegan fall dinner recipes with overlay text in the middle, "20 vegan fall dinner ideas".Pull on your coziest sweater and warm up on a chilly autumn night with these 20 Vegan Fall Dinner Ideas! Featuring comforting pumpkin pastas, hearty soups and stews, and seasonal curries, everything you need to enjoy the season is here. Looking for more fall recipes to try? Check out my list of 30+ Vegan Pumpkin…

Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

This Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, cheesy garlic topping for an easy dinner the…
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Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy casserole with lean ground beef, Rotel, Mexican-style corn and crisp tater tots. It bakes uncovered in 20 minutes, or freeze the filling for two months.

Turkish Eggs

I’ve made this Turkish eggs recipe more times than I can count in the last few months. It’s become a breakfast staple in our house, on repeat on busy weekdays and lazy weekends alike. It starts with a base of garlicky yogurt that I top with…

Brown Sugar Italian Chicken

Our Italian Chicken recipe features a tender chicken breast baked in a delicious sweet sauce. This recipe only needs 5 minutes of prep and will be a hit with the entire family.

Spicy Ginger Ground Tofu Bowls

overhead view of a spicy ginger ground tofu rice bowl.Made with crispy ginger-soy sauce-coated tofu crumbles, these Spicy Ginger Tofu Rice Bowls are seriously filling and loaded with bold flavors! Ready in 20 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep. If you love making your easy vegan dinners with tofu, you should also try my Easy Teriyaki Tofu, my takeout-inspired Kung Pao…

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