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Overhead shot of creamy Tuscan chicken in a cast iron skillet

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Two fried salmon patties on a white plate with leafy greens, tartar sauce and a lemon wedge

Salmon Patties

Hot toddy in a glass mug garnished with star anise and a clove-studded lemon wheel

Hot Toddy

A piece of toasted rye bread being dipped into a dish of hot Reuben dip

Reuben Dip

30 Minute Meals

Overhead shot of creamy Tuscan chicken in a cast iron skillet

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Two fried salmon patties on a white plate with leafy greens, tartar sauce and a lemon wedge

Salmon Patties

Lettuce wraps with ground chicken on an oval white plate

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken in tomato cream sauce in a skillet beside a red and white striped napkin

Chicken in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

Appetizers

A piece of toasted rye bread being dipped into a dish of hot Reuben dip

Reuben Dip

Overhead view of Black-Eyed Pea Salsa in a white bowl with tortilla chips

Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

A shrimp cheese ball on a platter with a cheese spreader, crackers and grapes

Shrimp Cheese Ball

Collard egg rolls on a plate with sweet chili sauce

Collard Green Egg Rolls

Beverages

Hot toddy in a glass mug garnished with star anise and a clove-studded lemon wheel

Hot Toddy

Overhead view of an eggnog white russian garnished with nutmeg, a star anise and cinnamon stick

Eggnog White Russian

3 peppermint pina coladas in glasses rimmed with crushed candy canes

Peppermint Piña Coladas

Cranberry Jello Shots

Breads

Sliced cranberry apple bread on a black wire cooling rack

Cranberry Apple Bread

A loaf of glazed strawberry pecan bread on a black wire rack beside a sprig of fresh mint.

Strawberry Pecan Bread

A slice of lemon blueberry bread on a round white plate with a sprig of mint, a white cup of coffee and 3 forks.

Lemon Blueberry Loaf Bread

Glazed cinnamon rolls in a cast iron skillet beside a stack of small round white plates, cinnamon sticks, a vase of pink tulips and a gray striped kitchen towel.

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Breakfast

Front view of a slice of ham, asparagus and mushroom quiche on a round white plate with a garden salad.

Ham, Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche

A slice of lemon blueberry bread on a round white plate with a sprig of mint, a white cup of coffee and 3 forks.

Lemon Blueberry Loaf Bread

Glazed cinnamon rolls in a cast iron skillet beside a stack of small round white plates, cinnamon sticks, a vase of pink tulips and a gray striped kitchen towel.

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Cranberry Pistachio Granola

Cranberry Pistachio Granola

Condiments & Sauces

DIY pumpkin pie spice in a spice jar with a measuring spoon in the jar

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Taco seasoning in a spice jar with taco shells, lettuce and a tomato in the background

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Overhead image of whipped strawberry honey butter in a pint mason jar with a spreading knife

Whipped Strawberry Honey Butter

Homemade Tartar Sauce is so easy to make with staple ingredients... you'll never want store-bought again!

Tartar Sauce Recipe

Dog Food & Treats

Cheddar Garlic Dog Biscuits

Cheddar Garlic Dog Biscuits

Homemade Pineapple Molasses Dog Treats

Pineapple and Molasses Dog Treats

Simple Dog Biscuits

Banana PUPcakes

Healthy Options

Lettuce wraps with ground chicken on an oval white plate

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Baked asparagus with garlic on an oval white plate

Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Shrimp tacos with cilantro lime slaw in a taco holder tray

Shrimp Tacos

Overhead view of Cucumber tomato salad in a round white serving bowl

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Instant Pot

A bowl of rice topped with Italian Pot Roast and gravy cooked in the pressure cooker

Instant Pot Italian Pot Roast

Overhead view of a rack of ribs, 3 ears of corn on the cob and baby red potatoes on a white oval serving platter

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Black-eyed peas and ham in a white bowl with a spoon and a slice of cornbread.

Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Ham

$So incredibly moist and tender, this Instant Pot Turkey Breast (and gravy!) is prepared in a fraction of the time than traditional baking.$

Instant Pot Frozen Turkey Breast

Meats

Overhead shot of creamy Tuscan chicken in a cast iron skillet

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Lettuce wraps with ground chicken on an oval white plate

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A roasted turkey on a white platter garnished with kale and fruit

Herb Butter Roasted Turkey

Hamburger steak patties with gravy, mushrooms and onions in a skilletwith a wooden spatula

Hamburger Steak and Gravy

Pasta

Baked pumpkin mac and cheese in an oval white baking dish

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Pizza pasta casserole in a white baking dish

Easy Pizza Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Casserole in a white baking dish with a serving spoon

Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Closeup of Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in a clear glass bowl

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Pizza

Pizza pasta casserole in a white baking dish

Easy Pizza Casserole

2 flatbread margherita pizzas on top of brown parchment paper

Margherita Naan Pizza

These Pizza Zucchini Boats are so easy to make, low-carb and amazingly delicious. Customize them with your favorite pizza toppings for a healthier pizza night!

Pizza Zucchini Boats

Portobello Caprese Pizzas

Portobello Caprese Pizzas

Recipe Roundups

25 Holiday Cocktails

25 Fun & Festive Holiday Cocktails

17 Feel-Better Soup Recipes

17 Feel-Better Soup Recipes

20 Healthy Recipes To Start The New Year

20 Healthy Recipes To Start The New Year

22 Recipes Using Leftover Turkey

22 Leftover Turkey Recipes

Sandwiches

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches - Incredibly tender, savory and flavor-packed french dip sandwiches prepared in your pressure cooker!

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese

Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese

Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

Seafood

Two fried salmon patties on a white plate with leafy greens, tartar sauce and a lemon wedge

Salmon Patties

A shrimp cheese ball on a platter with a cheese spreader, crackers and grapes

Shrimp Cheese Ball

Overhead view of shrimp, corn and zucchini stir-fry over rice in a bowl with chopsticks

Shrimp, Corn and Zucchini Stir-Fry

Shrimp tacos with cilantro lime slaw in a taco holder tray

Shrimp Tacos

Side Dishes

Creamed spinach in an oval white serving dish beside a denim cloth napkin

Easy Creamed Spinach

Collard egg rolls on a plate with sweet chili sauce

Collard Green Egg Rolls

Collards and ham hocks in an oval slow cooker

Slow Cooker Collard Greens and Ham Hocks

Cream cheese mashed potatoes in a white bowl

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker

Collards and ham hocks in an oval slow cooker

Slow Cooker Collard Greens and Ham Hocks

Balsamic beef stew in an oval slow cooker with a ladle

Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Stew

Three chicken fajitas on a white plate beside a lime wedge

Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas

Applesauce in a mason jar beside fresh apples with a slow cooker in the background

Slow Cooker Applesauce

Snacks

Overhead view of peach salsa in a white bowl on a white plate with tortilla chips

Peach Salsa

Cranberry Pistachio Granola

Cranberry Pistachio Granola

These 5-ingredient mini cupcake pizzas are an easy appetizer or dinner ready in just 20 minutes!

Mini Cupcake Pizzas

Cheesy Lemon Pepper Veggie Flatbread - An easy and delicious appetizer perfect for summer entertaining!

Cheesy Lemon Pepper Veggie Flatbread

Soups & Stews

Loaded baked potato soup in a round white bowl beside 2 spoons

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Creamy turkey and mushroom soup in a white dutch oven with a ladle

Creamy Turkey and Mushroom Soup

Cajun Chicken Stew in a white Dutch oven with a ladle

Cajun Chicken Stew

Cream of mushroom soup in a white bowl on a plate with a spoon and a slice of French bread

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Sweets

Cranberry Jello Shots

Sweet Potato Soufflé in an oval white baking dish

Sweet Potato Soufflé

Sugared cranberries in a white bowl beside 2 mini pine cones

Sugared Cranberries

Oatmeal Lace Cookies on a white oval serving platter

Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Vegetarian

Overhead view of Black-Eyed Pea Salsa in a white bowl with tortilla chips

Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

Creamed spinach in an oval white serving dish beside a denim cloth napkin

Easy Creamed Spinach

Sugared cranberries in a white bowl beside 2 mini pine cones

Sugared Cranberries

Cream cheese mashed potatoes in a white bowl

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

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