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Smoky Southern Lima Beans

Smoky Southern Lima Beans🥗 Side

Buttery legumes gently simmered alongside cured pork, delivering authentic down-home taste and cozy satisfaction.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 120 min cook · 👥 10 servings · 🔥 209 cal
southerncomfort foodbeans
Classic Backyard Hot Dogs

Classic Backyard Hot Dogs🍖 Main

Perfectly grilled beef hot dogs nestled in warm, toasted buns, ready for your favorite classic toppings.

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 10 min cook · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 280 cal
bbqquickcomfort-food
Classic Wedge Salad

Classic Wedge Salad🥗 Side

A timeless dish featuring chilled iceberg lettuce quarters topped with crunchy bacon bits and a rich, from-scratch blue cheese sauce. Ideal for an appetizer or simple dinner option.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 326 cal
saladsidebacon
Hearty Italian Sausage Meatballs

Hearty Italian Sausage Meatballs🍖 Main

Blending ground meat with Italian sausage creates perfectly seasoned, flavor-packed meatballs that emerge moist and tender from the oven. Simple techniques ensure they stay juicy while baking, making this straightforward dish ideal for preparing ahead and storing frozen.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 25 min cook · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 388 cal
Italianbakedfreezer-friendly
Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla

Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla🍖 Main

Golden-brown tortillas stuffed with tender poultry pieces and gooey melted cheese create an irresistible Chicken Quesadilla that's absolutely delicious!

⏱ 2 min prep · 🍳 6 min cook · 👥 1 servings · 🔥 272 cal
Mexicanquickappetizer
Asian-Glazed Salmon Fillets

Asian-Glazed Salmon Fillets🍖 Main

Swiftly prepared fish steaks soaked in an uncomplicated blend of ingredients, then seared in a skillet until ideally cooked.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 20 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 380 cal
seafoodsalmonasian-inspired
Classic Coleslaw

Classic Coleslaw🥗 Side

Our classic coleslaw recipe is not only easy to throw together, but has all of our top tips to perfect this staple summer side dish.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 0 min cook · 👥 9 servings · 🔥 243 cal
coleslawside dishsummer
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Fudgy Chocolate Brownies🍰 Dessert

A supreme chocolate square that outperformed all store-bought alternatives during anonymous sampling sessions! Incredibly dense and moist, featuring a shiny crust and packed with cocoa richness.

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 30 min cook · 👥 9 servings · 🔥 386 cal
dessertchocolatebrownies

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Pan-Seared Scallops over Zucchini Noodles

Pan-Seared Scallops over Zucchini Noodles🍖 Main

Buttery, perfectly seared scallops served over light zucchini noodles tossed in a white wine and garlic reduction.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 280 cal
seafoodketo-friendlyquick
Tender Blueberry Bread

Tender Blueberry Bread🍰 Dessert

This delightfully soft quick bread features just the right amount of sweetness and is studded with berries in every slice. Coating the blueberries in flour beforehand keeps them evenly distributed instead of dropping down while baking.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 65 min cook · 👥 10 servings · 🔥 387 cal
blueberrybreaddessert
Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls🍰 Dessert

These homemade sweet rolls truly deserve their reputation as the ultimate version you'll ever make. Irresistibly tender, pillowy, and deliciously sticky treats are completely within your reach.

⏱ 120 min prep · 🍳 14 min cook · 👥 12 servings · 🔥 372 cal
dessertbreakfastcinnamon rolls
Mediterranean Vegetable Pizza

Mediterranean Vegetable Pizza🍖 Main

This Hellenic-style flatbread features an abundance of leafy greens, marinated hearts, briny black olives, and wonderfully zesty sheep's milk cheese. A tasty vegetarian choice for your weekly pie dinner!

⏱ 20 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 222 cal
vegetarianmediterraneanpizza
Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata🍖 Main

This Lemon Chicken Piccata is a restaurant-quality meal that is easy to make at home! You will love this flavorful white wine sauce reduction sauce that has just the right amount of lemon and butter.

⏱ 25 min prep · 🍳 30 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 303 cal
italianmediterraneanlemon
Creamy Caprese Avocado Salad

Creamy Caprese Avocado Salad🥗 Side

This delightful dish brings together classic Italian ingredients with a smooth, buttery twist, creating a simple yet satisfying meal that's both fresh and effortless to prepare.

⏱ 15 min prep · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 247 cal
saladvegetarianquick
Herb-Infused Lemon Chicken

Herb-Infused Lemon Chicken🍖 Main

Your ultimate weeknight solution: a speedy citrus-seasoned poultry dish that takes just half an hour to prepare and pairs beautifully with any side you choose!

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 14 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 210 cal
quickeasyweeknight
Saffron Basmati Mexican Rice

Saffron Basmati Mexican Rice🥗 Side

Fluffy tomato Mexican rice made with fragrant basmati, warm spices, a subtle saffron bloom, and a bright cilantro-lime finish.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 25 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 220 cal
mexicanriceside-dish
Savory Mexican Rice

Savory Mexican Rice🥗 Side

This zesty grain accompaniment combines aromatic seasonings with rich tomato base, creating an ideal complement to your favorite south-of-the-border entrées.

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 25 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 210 cal
mexicanside dishrice
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Citrus-Marinated Steak Tacos

Citrus-Marinated Steak Tacos🍖 Main

Flame-kissed beef tacos featuring zesty chimichurri, fresh salsa, and tangy pickled vegetables - a mouthwatering choice for backyard cookouts and al fresco entertaining.

⏱ 60 min prep · 🍳 20 min cook · 👥 16 servings · 🔥 202 cal
Mexicangrilledbeef
Almond White Cake

Almond White Cake🍰 Dessert

Delicate and fluffy with stunning appeal, here's the dreamy white cake you've always imagined!

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 35 min cook · 👥 12 servings · 🔥 393 cal
dessertcakewhite cake
Spicy Eggs in Purgatory

Spicy Eggs in Purgatory🍖 Main

A simple, homestyle skillet meal featuring eggs gently simmered in a robust, flavorful, garlic-infused tomato base. Ideal when paired with plenty of crunchy bread for dipping!

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 20 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 245 cal
easyone-panvegetarian

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