Breakfast
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Tall, tender buttermilk pancakes made with pantry staples in about 30 minutes, with tips for a perfectly heated griddle.
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Desserts & Baking
Classic Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy-centered chocolate chip cookies with crisp golden edges. A short chill gives them a thicker shape and deeper flavor.
Dinner
Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta
A silky tomato cream sauce made from pantry ingredients and tossed with short pasta. Dinner is ready in about 30 minutes.
Dinner
One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Crisp-skinned chicken thighs roasted on one sheet pan with baby potatoes, garlic, and lemon. A complete dinner with easy cleanup.
Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals
Dinner on the table in about 30 minutes.
Dinner
Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta
A silky tomato cream sauce made from pantry ingredients and tossed with short pasta. Dinner is ready in about 30 minutes.
Lunch
Vegetable Fried Rice
Better-than-takeout vegetable fried rice with fluffy eggs, broccoli, peas, and carrots. A fast way to turn leftover rice into dinner.
Dinner
Easy Black Bean Tacos
Smoky, well-seasoned black bean tacos on warm corn tortillas with avocado, crunchy cabbage, and lime. Ready in 25 minutes.
Soups & Salads
Greek Chopped Salad
A crunchy chopped salad with cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and feta in a bright lemon-oregano dressing. Filling enough for lunch.
Breakfast Favorites
Pancakes, muffins, and quick breads for slow weekends and busy mornings.
Breakfast
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Tall, tender buttermilk pancakes made with pantry staples in about 30 minutes, with tips for a perfectly heated griddle.
Breakfast
Homemade Banana Bread
Moist, tender banana bread with a golden crust, made in one bowl with very ripe bananas, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon.
Breakfast
Simple Blueberry Muffins
Soft, bakery-style blueberry muffins with tall tops and plenty of berries, made with sour cream for a tender crumb.
Seasonal Collection: Fall Favorites
Cozy recipes for cooler days, featuring apples, potatoes, and warming soup.
Breakfast
Homemade Banana Bread
Moist, tender banana bread with a golden crust, made in one bowl with very ripe bananas, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon.
Soups & Salads
Hearty Vegetable Soup
A filling, plant-based vegetable soup with potatoes, white beans, and greens in a savory tomato broth. It freezes beautifully.
Snacks, Sides & Appetizers
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Golden, extra-crispy roasted potatoes with fluffy centers, finished with garlic and rosemary. A side dish that goes with almost anything.
Desserts & Baking
Homemade Apple Crisp
Warm cinnamon apples baked under a crunchy brown sugar and oat topping. An easy fall dessert that tastes even better with vanilla ice cream.
Comfort Food Classics
Warm, satisfying dishes worth gathering around.
Dinner
One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Crisp-skinned chicken thighs roasted on one sheet pan with baby potatoes, garlic, and lemon. A complete dinner with easy cleanup.
Soups & Salads
Hearty Vegetable Soup
A filling, plant-based vegetable soup with potatoes, white beans, and greens in a savory tomato broth. It freezes beautifully.
Dinner
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy, sharp cheddar macaroni and cheese baked under a crunchy, buttery panko topping. A classic comfort food for a crowd.
Desserts & Baking
Homemade Apple Crisp
Warm cinnamon apples baked under a crunchy brown sugar and oat topping. An easy fall dessert that tastes even better with vanilla ice cream.
Desserts Worth Sharing
Cookies, crisps, and bakes with clear, beginner-friendly steps.
Desserts & Baking
Classic Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy-centered chocolate chip cookies with crisp golden edges. A short chill gives them a thicker shape and deeper flavor.
Breakfast
Homemade Banana Bread
Moist, tender banana bread with a golden crust, made in one bowl with very ripe bananas, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon.
Breakfast
Simple Blueberry Muffins
Soft, bakery-style blueberry muffins with tall tops and plenty of berries, made with sour cream for a tender crumb.
Desserts & Baking
Homemade Apple Crisp
Warm cinnamon apples baked under a crunchy brown sugar and oat topping. An easy fall dessert that tastes even better with vanilla ice cream.
Vegetarian and Plant-Based Meals
Meat-free meals, including several that are fully vegan.
Soups & Salads
Hearty Vegetable Soup
A filling, plant-based vegetable soup with potatoes, white beans, and greens in a savory tomato broth. It freezes beautifully.
Snacks, Sides & Appetizers
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Golden, extra-crispy roasted potatoes with fluffy centers, finished with garlic and rosemary. A side dish that goes with almost anything.
Snacks, Sides & Appetizers
Classic Creamy Hummus
Smooth, creamy hummus made from canned chickpeas, tahini, and lemon in about 10 minutes. A no-cook snack or appetizer.
Breakfast
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Tall, tender buttermilk pancakes made with pantry staples in about 30 minutes, with tips for a perfectly heated griddle.
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Breakfast
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Tall, tender buttermilk pancakes made with pantry staples in about 30 minutes, with tips for a perfectly heated griddle.
Desserts & Baking
Classic Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy-centered chocolate chip cookies with crisp golden edges. A short chill gives them a thicker shape and deeper flavor.
Dinner
Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta
A silky tomato cream sauce made from pantry ingredients and tossed with short pasta. Dinner is ready in about 30 minutes.
Dinner
One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Crisp-skinned chicken thighs roasted on one sheet pan with baby potatoes, garlic, and lemon. A complete dinner with easy cleanup.
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