Creamy Acorn Squash Pasta That Tastes Like Autumn Got Its Act Together
To be completely honest, I used to walk by acorn squash thinking it was just a decoration. Pretty,…
Dinner
Family-friendly dinner recipes that make weeknights easier and more delicious. Discover comforting classics, one-pan meals, hearty mains, and simple dinner ideas everyone will enjoy.
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Baked Spaghetti That Eats Like Lasagna (But Won’t Make You Wash Four Pans)
I’ll admit something slightly embarrassing: I used to think baked spaghetti was just leftover pasta wearing a cheese…
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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers That Actually Hold Together (and Taste Like Dinner, Not a Chore)
For years, I turned down stuffed bell peppers. I thought they were just sad, floppy veggies with a…
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole That Tastes Like the Classic (Without the Frying, Splatter, or Drama)
I love chicken parmesan. I don’t love the part where my stovetop looks like it lost a small…
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Chicken Alfredo Bake That Feels Like Cheating (In the Best Way)
I love eating Alfredo’s but it makes my life more difficult. I get to stand over a hot…
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Crock Pot Pork Chops That Stay Tender (With a Peppery Onion Gravy You’ll Want on Everything)
I will admit that my kitchen has a complicated relationship with slow cookers and pork chops. One careless…
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The Pioneer Woman Meatloaf, Revisited: A Saucy, Weeknight Loaf With Real Backbone
I can admit that I used to see meatloaf as a form of punishment. Gray, dry, and reminiscent…
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Ina Garten’s Roast Chicken, the Version That Makes Your Kitchen Smell Like You Know What You’re Doing
I admit that there are times when I want to ‘cook’ just to do it for fun. Ina…
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Creamy Copycat: Olive Garden–Style Alfredo Sauce You Can Make in 15 Minutes
Restaurant Alfredo gets treated like a guarded secret, but the truth is almost disappointing: it is butter, cream,…
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Silky Noodles in Peanut Sauce That Taste Like Your Favorite Takeout (But Smarter)
This is true: peanut noodles are one of my laziest-dinner go-tos. I can still boil noodles and whisk…
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Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala With a Sauce You’ll Want to Spoon Over Everything
I’m going to be honest here, I used to think chicken tikka masala was some kind of a…
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Soft Homemade Flour Tortillas That Stay Tender (Even the Next Day)
I’ll admit I used to buy flour tortillas without thinking, until the day I tried rolling a store-bought…