Main Dishes
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Citrus Herb Salmon & Green Beans in the Pressure Cooker (A Healthy Dinner in Minutes!)
A light, flavorful salmon dinner with tender green beans, sweet peppers, and a bright citrus herb butter. A light, flavorful salmon dinner with tender green beans, sweet peppers, and a bright citrus herb butter. If you’re looking for another delicious way to prepare salmon, this Citrus Herb Salmon & Green Beans recipe is one of…
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Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato & Kale Risotto in the Deluxe Multi-Cooker
Love restaurant-style risotto but not the constant stirring? This short-cut method changes everything! If you’ve ever ordered risotto at an Italian restaurant, you know just how comforting and delicious it can be. Creamy rice, tender chicken, savory Parmesan, and rich flavors in every bite. The problem? Traditional risotto requires a lot of attention and nearly…
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Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Quinoa Veggie Burgers (Freezer-Friendly and Delicious!)
Looking for a veggie burger that actually holds together, tastes amazing, and freezes beautifully? You’ve found it! I’ve tried a lot of veggie burgers over the years, and one of the biggest complaints is that they fall apart. Not these. They’re packed with wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes, quinoa, black beans, oats, and spices, and…
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Julie’s Homemade Pizza
Pizza night is always a favorite at our house! There’s just something special about homemade pizza. The smell of the dough baking, the bubbling cheese, and all your favorite toppings coming together on a crispy crust make it worth the little bit of planning ahead. My homemade pizza dough costs very little to make and…
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Power Cooking: 5 Freezer Meals in About 30 Minutes!
Cook one big batch of protein and turn it into five completely different freezer meals — all in a single prep session. Using ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or veggie crumbles), you’ll stock your freezer with tacos, sloppy joes, beef stroganoff, chili, and Italian beef, all ready for busy nights ahead.
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Air Fryer Salmon & Crispy Broccoli (An Easy Weeknight Dinner in About 15 Minutes!)
Need a quick dinner that still feels fresh and flavorful? These barbecue salmon bites paired with crispy roasted broccoli come together in about 15 minutes right in the air fryer. A simple two-ingredient sauce does double duty as both a marinade and a dipping sauce — and the caramelized “burnt broccoli” just might steal the…
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California Rolls at Home (A Fun DIY Family Dinner Idea!)
Sushi night doesn’t have to be intimidating — and no raw fish required! These homemade California-style rolls with smoked salmon, cucumber, avocado, seasoned rice, and a simple garlic mayo sauce are as fun to make as they are to eat. Set out all the fillings, let everyone build their own, and dinner becomes an activity…
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Homemade Pizza in the Deluxe Air Fryer & Oven (Crispy Crust Every Time!)
Homemade pizza night just got even better. Using a preheated pizza stone in the air fryer oven, you get a beautifully crispy, golden crust with melty cheese and bubbly toppings — and it’s ready faster than delivery. Use whatever toppings you have on hand, making it a great way to clean out the fridge and…
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Healthier Sesame Orange Chicken (Better Than Takeout!)
All the sweet, savory, citrusy flavor of your favorite takeout orange chicken — made at home with smarter ingredients and fresh orange zest that makes the sauce taste bright and vibrant. It’s budget-friendly, great for meal prep, and pairs beautifully with jasmine rice and crispy broccoli for a complete weeknight dinner.
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Marry Me Butter Beans on Toast (A Cozy Plant-Based Recipe Everyone Loves!)
Don’t let the name fool you — this plant-based recipe is rich, creamy, and absolutely packed with flavor. Butter beans simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast create a savory, almost cheesy sauce that’s stunning spooned over crispy sourdough toast. Simple pantry ingredients, cozy comfort food, and bonus: leftovers turn into soup…
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How to Roast a Whole Chicken (and Stretch It Into Multiple Meals!)
Roasting a whole chicken is one of the easiest, most budget-friendly meals you can make — and one chicken can feed your family dinner, stock the freezer with leftover meat, and produce a rich homemade broth from the bones and pan drippings. Simple seasoning, one baker, and you’ve got comfort food that keeps on giving…
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How to Make Smash Burgers at Home (Crispy, Juicy, and So Easy!)
Those crispy, lacy-edged diner-style burgers you love? You can make them at home in under 20 minutes. The secret is simple: a screaming hot griddle, loosely packed 80/20 beef, and one firm smash that creates that irresistible caramelized crust. Melty American cheese, toasted buns, and your favorite toppings — better than a drive-through run every…