The Creamy, Glossy Stovetop Mac and Cheese I Make When I Need a Win
Frankly, I don’t always feel the need for mac and cheese to be taken to another level. Other…
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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The Deep, Glossy Onion Gravy I Make When I Want Dinner to Feel Like a Victory
I have a bit of an embarrassing confession: I used to think that onion gravy was just some…
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Weeknight Ramen Noodle Stir Fry That Tastes Like You Actually Planned Dinner
I have some instant ramen in my pantry just like I have a black T-shirt in my closet:…
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Skillet Ranch Pork Chops With a Tangy Cream Pan Sauce (Weeknight Magic, No Fuss)
I’ll admit I used to roll my eyes at “ranch pork chops.” It sounded like something from a…
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Skillet-Sizzled Southern Buttermilk Cornbread With a Crackly Crust (The Kind You Tear With Your Hands)
I’ll be honest. There is more behind my decision to make cornbread than convenience. I do this for…
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Skillet Pork Chops in Gravy That Actually Stay Juicy (Yes, Even the Lean Ones)
I’ll admit that pork chops aren’t always the most trustworthy food. They are known to go from saying…
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The Cozy, Crispy-Edged Pasta Bake I Make When I Need Dinner to Feel Like a Win
Honestly, the pasta bake deserves more credit than it gets. I do it for that moment when the…
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The Velvety Pink Sauce Pasta I Make When I Want Dinner to Feel Like a Small Victory
To be honest, I used to be wary of pink sauce pasta. It resembled a dish from a…
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Lemon Garlic Chicken With a Glossy Pan Sauce That Makes Rice Behave
I’ll confess: I’ve ruined more lemony chicken than I’d like to admit. Not “inedible” ruined, just… flat. Too…
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Chicken Caesar Pasta: All the Swagger of a Caesar Salad, But Warm, Creamy, and Weeknight-Friendly
I used to side-eye the idea of “salad as pasta.” It felt like one of those internet fads…
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Cheesy Pasta Bake with Meat Sauce That Tastes Like You Tried Harder Than You Did
I have a soft spot for baked pasta because it meets a specific evening requirement: comfort, leftovers, and…
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Sweet Potato Cornbread That’s Plush in the Middle, Crispy at the Edges, and Not a Dessert
I tend to be quite exacting regarding cornbread. I would like a rim that is both crisp and…