This microwave spinach artichoke dip is creamy, cheesy, and ready with almost no cooking. It stirs together in one bowl and warms in the microwave, so it is great for last minute gatherings. Chopped artichoke hearts and spinach are folded…
This smoked salmon dip is a creamy, bright spread that blends in seconds in a food processor. Cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise make it silky, while fresh dill and lemon keep every bite fresh and light. There is no…
These sesame crusted tofu steaks have a crunchy black and white sesame coating, a golden pan fried crust, and a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce poured over the top. They are simple to make with everyday ingredients and come together in…
This baked cinnamon rice pudding is rich, creamy, and gently spiced, with tender rice, plump raisins, and a swirl of cream stirred in at the end. The oven does most of the work. You warm sweetened milk on the stove,…
This rotisserie flavored chicken bake gives you the savory taste of a rotisserie bird with a fraction of the work, using bone in thighs, thin sliced potatoes, and a creamy Parmesan milk. The chicken is rubbed with paprika, thyme, and…
Spaghetti alla puttanesca is a bold, salty, garlicky pasta that goes from empty pantry to finished plate in about 30 minutes, with a sauce built on anchovies, olives, capers, and canned tomatoes. The sauce simmers while the pasta boils, so…
Chicken chorizo paella is a one pan Spanish style rice dish packed with seared chicken, smoky chorizo, peppers, and peas, and it comes together in about 40 minutes. You do not need a special paella pan or saffron. A wide…
Jamaican rice and peas is a creamy, fragrant side dish of long grain rice and red kidney beans simmered in coconut milk with thyme, allspice, garlic, and a whole scotch bonnet chili. This version skips the stovetop watching. The pot…
Cheese garlic herb quick bread is a savory loaf made without yeast, swirled with rosemary, parsley, and garlic and studded with melty pockets of cheddar. You stir it together in two bowls, layer it into a pan, and bake it…
Roasted vegetable lasagna layers sweet butternut squash, zucchini, and onions with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, a simple tomato sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella. It is a meatless dinner that still feels satisfying, thanks to oven roasted vegetables…
