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  • Overhead shot of a bowl filled with pasta and a foil pouches of pasta
    By Patterson Watkins 15 hours ago

    Foil Packet Summer Pasta Recipe

    Freshly grated corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and salty prosciutto come together to create a bright summery sauce in our easy grilled foil packet pasta recipe.

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  • soup with spoon in bowl
    By Miriam Hahn 4 days ago

    Creamy Corn Chowder Recipe

    Charred corn adds a subtle smoky sweetness and jalapeños add a slight kick of heat to our summery, rich, and satisfying corn chowder recipe.

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  • Loaded sweet potatoes with ras el hanout beef and lemon yogurt on serving platter
    By Julie Kinnaird 4 days ago

    Loaded Sweet Potatoes With Ras El Hanout Beef And Lemon Yogurt Recipe

    In this satisfying recipe, tender sweet potatoes are filled with a savory mix of ras el hanout ground beef and harissa and topped with a cooling lemon yogurt.

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  • Grilled mushroom tacos with salsa macha crema on serving platter and plate
    By Julie Kinnaird 8 days ago

    Grilled Mushroom Tacos With Salsa Macha Crema Recipe

    Marinated oyster mushrooms are grilled to smoky, crispy-tender perfection and paired with a simple slaw and a salsa macha crema in our vegetarian taco recipe.

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  • 1-wok sesame chicken on serving platter with garnishes, rice bowls, and vegetables
    By Julie Kinnaird 11 days ago

    1-Wok Sesame Chicken Recipe

    With our easy better-than-takeout sesame chicken recipe, the crispy, sticky, sweet, umami flavor of ever-popular sesame chicken is only a wok away.

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  • Sambal matah-ish grilled pork chops on serving platter and plate with garnishes
    By Julie Kinnaird 13 days ago

    Sambal Matah-Ish Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

    Pork chops brined in an umami-rich broth are quickly grilled and paired with a fruity relish and spicy sambal-style mix of lemongrass, peanuts, and chiles.

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  • serving spoon dishing out pizza rice
    By Miriam Hahn 18 days ago

    One-Pan Veggie Pizza Rice Recipe

    This hearty, family-friendly one-pan pizza rice dish is packed with melty cheese and fresh veggies, and is perfect for a crowd-pleasing weeknight meal.

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  • Overhead shot of several Chicago-style hot dogs and toppings
    By Patterson Watkins 20 days ago

    Chicago-Style Hot Dog Recipe

    Enjoy classic Chicago-style hot dogs — including those essential toppings like sport peppers, pickles, tomatoes, and relish — in this easy at-home recipe.

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  • Summery hot-smoked salmon salad on serving platter with wooden servers
    By Julie Kinnaird 25 days ago

    Summery Hot-Smoked Salmon Salad Recipe

    This bright, hearty hot-smoked salmon recipe features roasted potatoes, pickled mustard seeds, and plenty of veg in a salad that's a festival of summer flavors.

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  • elote pizza and slice
    By Miriam Hahn 27 days ago

    Elote (Mexican Street Corn) Pizza Recipe

    This smoky, tangy, a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet, and altogether punchy and bold pizza is a fun and cheesy riff on elotes (Mexican street corn).

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  • Overhead image of several hoagie rolls stuffed with chopped Italian sandwich ingredients
    By Patterson Watkins 29 days ago

    Chopped Italian Sub Sandwich Recipe

    This chopped Italian sub is loaded with meats, cheeses, and jarred peppers, all cut up into a cohesive mix, tossed with hoagie dressing, and stuffed into buns.

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  • Cottage cheese lasagna in pan with piece cut and served in bowls
    By Julie Kinnaird 1 month ago

    Cottage Cheese Lasagna Recipe

    With an flavorful, meaty tomato sauce, plenty of melty mozzarella, and tangy, protein-packed cottage cheese, this lasagna might become a family favorite.

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  • open face portobello burger with green sauce
    By Miriam Hahn 1 month ago

    Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe

    This meat-free portobello mushroom burger recipe features a marinated and seared portobello mushroom "patty," caramelized onions, and bright herby sauce.

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  • Bread loaf next to bread slices with butter
    By Miriam Hahn 1 month ago

    Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread Recipe

    Our Dutch oven no-knead bread recipe relies on pantry staples for an easy-to-make, perfectly crusty everyday bread that pairs well with just about any meal.

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  • Potato salad in bowl garnished with dill
    By Katie Rosenhouse 2 months ago

    Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

    Our old-fashioned potato salad recipe is a classic: rich, creamy, slightly tangy, and perfect for pairing with any BBQ, brunch gathering, potluck, or picnic.

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  • Shrimp lo mein served in bowl
    By Katie Rosenhouse 2 months ago

    Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe

    Fresh veggies and aromatics add a refined homemade touch to a fun and satisfying takeout-style shrimp lo mein, for a 30-minute meal the whole family will love.

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  • Loaded barbeque pork belly baked potatoes side shot close up
    By Patterson Watkins 2 months ago

    Loaded BBQ Pork Belly Baked Potatoes Recipe

    Scratch-made BBQ pork belly burnt ends are the star of the show in our over-the-top cheesy, smoky, and twangy fully loaded BBQ baked potato recipe.

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  • Chorizo street tacos on board
    By Katie Rosenhouse 2 months ago

    Chorizo Street Tacos Recipe

    Our chorizo street tacos are perfect for a weeknight, special enough for a small gathering of friends and family, and they come together in under 30 minutes.

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  • Argentinian picadillo beef-stuffed bell peppers on serving platter and plate
    By Julie Kinnaird 3 months ago

    Argentinian Picadillo Beef-Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

    Argentinian-style beef is combined with Castelvetrano olives, sweet golden raisins, and a tender hard-boiled egg in our picadillo beef-stuffed peppers.

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  • Plated and halved Frito pie burritos
    By Patterson Watkins 3 months ago

    Super-Stuffed Frito Pie Burrito Recipe

    These super-stuffed Frito pie burritos are positively loaded with goodies like chili con carne, Fritos, rice, cheese, and a plethora of fresh toppings.

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  • Dynamite shrimp tacos on serving platter and plates with garnishes
    By Julie Kinnaird 3 months ago

    Dynamite Shrimp Tacos Recipe

    Our dynamite shrimp tacos feature crispy shrimp tempura wrapped up with a creamy, explosively flavorful sauce and topped with crunchy, colorful garnishes.

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  • Slow cooker barbacoa tacos on platter and serving plate with garnishes, chips, and beer
    By Julie Kinnaird 3 months ago

    Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos Recipe

    Our classic barbacoa sauce is made with beef in a marinade of Guajillo chiles, citrus juices, and warm spices and cooked till perfectly tender in a slow cooker.

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  • vegetarian gyro bowl
    By Miriam Hahn 3 months ago

    Vegetarian-Friendly Gyro Bowl Recipe

    Herby marinated and baked tofu is paired with crunchy veggies, olives, feta, and a homemade tzatziki sauce in our fresh and flavorful vegetarian gyro bowl.

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  • jammy eggs with scallion drizzle and crispy garlic final plate
    By Patterson Watkins 3 months ago

    Jammy Eggs With Scallion Drizzle And Crispy Garlic Recipe

    Eggs with custardy yolks are the star of the show here, but they get an assist from a punchy condiment speckled with tingly Sichuan pepper and crispy garlic.

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  • Spicy baked tteokbokki with burrata on table with garnishes and wine
    By Julie Kinnaird 4 months ago

    Spicy Baked Tteokbokki With Burrata Recipe

    Our spicy baked tteokbokki features chewy rice cakes encased in a sauce made with gochujang and gochugaru, all of which is balanced with creamy burrata.

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  • Filipino pork adobo over rice in serving bowls with garnishes
    By Julie Kinnaird 4 months ago

    Filipino Pork Adobo Recipe

    In our classic low-and-slow cooked FIlipino adobo recipe, pork is braised in a piquant bath of vinegar, soy, garlic, and bay leaf until fall-apart tender.

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  • Slow cooker Easter ham with apricot and Kahlua on platter with baby vegetables
    By Julie Kinnaird 4 months ago

    Slow Cooker Easter Ham With Apricot And Kahlua Recipe

    Our easy yet impressive slow cooker ham, with a sweet and savory glaze of apricot preserves, Kahlua, and spices, is a show-stopping holiday meal.

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