For those days when things just don’t seem to go quite right, there’s comfort food. Whether that means mac and cheese or a giant stack of pancakes, we’ve got you covered.
Rough Day? Make This.
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Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
45 minVegetarianThis Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese is just what your carb-loving soul needs! Macaroni bathed in rich, creamy cheese sauce topped with a flavorful breadcrumb topping and baked to perfection. Yes, please! -
Lasagna
1 hr, 45 minThis classic lasagna is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family, and freezes well, too. -
How to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich
10 minVegetarianEverything you ever wanted to know about making the very best grilled cheese sandwich! Mayo or butter? Open-faced or closed? Lid on or off? There's more to a good grilled cheese than you might think! -
Pot Roast
4 hrs, 10 minGluten-Free, Low CarbCooked low and slow on the stovetop, beef chuck or shoulder roast becomes a fall-apart tender pot roast. Onions, garlic, carrots, and red wine make this a satisfying, flavorful dinner. -
Chicken Pot Pie
1 hr, 55 minThis from-scratch Chicken Pot Pie is adapted from Marshall Field's classic recipe. With a slow-cooked chicken, a creamy vegetable filling, and a handmade pie crust, this pot pie is the ultimate comfort food. -
Classic Meatloaf
1 hr, 30 minBEST Meatloaf EVER! Learn to how to make meatloaf with ground beef, pork sausage, onion, celery, garlic, egg, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Homemade meatloaf is a staple. You'll want to keep this classic meatloaf recipe on hand. -
Apple Crisp
1 hrCrunchy, crispy apple crisp recipe! This is the easiest of the apple desserts. Just bake sliced tart apples topped with a streusel oat topping, with plenty of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Serve with ice cream! -
Eggplant Parmesan
3 hrs, 45 minVegetarianClassic for a reason, Italian baked Eggplant Parmesan is comfort food at its best. Breaded eggplant slices are layered with mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce, and baked until bubbly. -
Loaf Pan Lasagna
1 hr, 5 minThis small-batch weeknight lasagna comfortably serves two and is ready in half the time as a larger batch. Loaf Pan Lasagna is layered with chunky pieces of sausage and rustic-but-quick tomato sauce. -
Classic Patty Melt
50 minSwitch up your burger game and make a patty melt for dinner (or lunch) this week. Layer caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a perfectly thin burger patty between two slices of toasted bread for the BEST HOMEMADE patty melt ever! This recipe serves two, but you can easily scale it up or down. -
Easy Tomato Soup
40 minDairy-Free, Healthy, Vegan, VegetarianThis Classic Tomato Soup is rich with a velvety texture. It’s easy to make with canned tomatoes, and perfectly suited for all of your grilled cheese dipping needs. Better than a can of Campbell's and just about as easy! -
Instant Pot Porcupine Meatballs
40 minGluten-FreePorcupine meatballs are a classic retro dinner, made easier and quicker in the Instant Pot! Ground beef and rice meatballs are served in a simple tomato sauce. (No porcupines!) This is an easy 30 minute dinner. -
Southern Cornbread
35 minThis classic, savory Southern cornbread is just begging for a bowl of chili or a plate of ribs. Made with all cornmeal, straight buttermilk, and no added sugar (like it should be!) in a cast iron skillet, this cornbread is an easy dinner side dish. -
Double Chocolate Cupcakes
40 minMeet your new go-to chocolate cupcake recipe. These cupcakes have it all — moist, rich cake, thick fudgy frosting, even sprinkles on top. They're perfect for birthdays, baby showers, holiday gatherings, and everything in between. -
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
30 minGluten-Free, VegetarianMake mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker for Thanksgiving or just as an easy side dish! They're ready in about 30 minutes, from start to finish and are perfect every time. Add garlic if you like. -
Twice Baked Potatoes
1 hr, 50 minGluten-FreeWhen is the last time you had Twice Baked Potatoes?! Here are two variations on a classic recipe: one with a cheddar cheese and bacon, the other with a blue cheese and chives. These are such a good side dish to a holiday meal or Sunday supper. -
Vegetarian Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
2 hrs, 5 minVegetarianVegetarian Lasagna to feed a crowd! This one is filled with meaty shiitake and cremini mushrooms, spinach, and ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Your vegetarian and meat-eating guests will fight for seconds. -
Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Bolognese
1 hrHealthy, VegetarianVegetarian Bolognese is a rich, luscious won’t-miss-the-meat pasta sauce. Roasting cauliflower and mushrooms deepens the flavor of this satisfying dinner. Double the recipe to eat some now and freeze some for later. -
Chicken and Dumplings
1 hrChicken and dumplings is comfort food at its best! Start with a hearty chicken and vegetable stew, then add easy homemade dumplings that cook up light and fluffy. -
Hot Chocolate
15 minHomemade hot chocolate is a dreamy treat on a cold day. Make it with real chocolate, whole milk, and vanilla, and top it with a dollop of whipped cream. -
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
10 minGluten-FreeThis slow cooker taco soup with ground beef is so easy — and SO GOOD! It's perfect for busy weeks with flexible cooking times for any schedule. Serve with tortilla chips, cilantro-lime rice, or cornbread. -
Baked Apples
50 minGluten-FreeClassic baked apples! Filled with pecans, cinnamon, raisins, butter, and brown sugar. -
Turkey Chili (with Leftover Turkey)
1 hr, 30 minGluten-Free, HealthyThis easy Turkey Chili is a great way to use up turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving and Christmas! Make it with shredded turkey (dark or white meat), kidney beans, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. -
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
1 hr, 20 minIt’s pumpkin spice season and that means Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are on your weekend breakfast menu! In addition to being easy-to-make, fluffy, and delicious, these rolls use a whole can of pumpkin puree! It’s about time to make that kitchen smell like fall. -
Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili
8 hrs, 30 minChili season is upon us, and this hearty beef and bean slow cooker chili recipe is an easy way to kick it off! It’s loaded with all the classic chili ingredients plus a pinch of cinnamon to deepen the flavor. Top it off with homemade crispy corn strips.
Baking Therapy
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Apple Crisp
1 hrCrunchy, crispy apple crisp recipe! This is the easiest of the apple desserts. Just bake sliced tart apples topped with a streusel oat topping, with plenty of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Serve with ice cream! -
Peanut Butter Cookies
3 hrs, 40 minThese are the best peanut butter cookies ever! Use your favorite store-brand peanut butter and a combination of white and brown sugar. For the best cookie shape, let the dough chill for at least three hours before baking. -
Pumpkin Bread
1 hrPumpkin bread tastes so quintessentially of the fall, with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and molasses. Plus an optional orange glaze! Use canned or homemade pumpkin purée. -
Southern Cornbread
35 minThis classic, savory Southern cornbread is just begging for a bowl of chili or a plate of ribs. Made with all cornmeal, straight buttermilk, and no added sugar (like it should be!) in a cast iron skillet, this cornbread is an easy dinner side dish. -
Double Chocolate Cupcakes
40 minMeet your new go-to chocolate cupcake recipe. These cupcakes have it all — moist, rich cake, thick fudgy frosting, even sprinkles on top. They're perfect for birthdays, baby showers, holiday gatherings, and everything in between. -
Homemade Apple Pie
2 hrs, 10 minThis is absolutely the best homemade apple pie you'll ever make! It has a flaky, buttery crust and a tender, lightly-spiced apple pie filling. Use a combination of apples for best flavor, and bake until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly! -
Pecan Pie
1 hr, 30 minWith a homemade crust and a sweet pecan filling, this is THE pecan pie for your Thanksgiving table! Make it a day or two ahead, or freeze it for even longer. -
Chiffon Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie lovers, take note! This Pumpkin Chiffon Pie has a gingersnap crust and a light, pudding-like filling. It's a fun and elegant riff on the classic pie, and sure to become a favorite. -
Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
45 minIt’s fall, which means everyone needs a fluffy, light pumpkin cake scented with all those wonderful warming spices like cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg. Finish it with an easy cream cheese frosting, and dessert is ready! -
Mile High Deep Dish Apple Pie
3 hrs, 55 minDeep Dish Apple Pie! This extra thick, mile-high apple pie has a buttery crust double stacked with apples. -
Apple Pie Bars with Crumble Topping
1 hr, 50 minThese apple pie bars have all the sweet cinnamon flavors of an apple pie in hand-held form! They’re easy to make, easy to share, and easy to transform into caramel apple pie bars should you want to make them extra special. If you need to plan ahead these bars are even freezer friendly! Let the fall baking commence! -
Pumpkin Cheesecake
2 hrs, 20 minThis Thanksgiving, make a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert! This cheesecake has all the best parts of pumpkin pie (pumpkin! cinnamon! nutmeg!) combined with the creaminess of cheesecake. Top it with caramel sauce and whipped cream. -
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
1 hr, 20 minIt’s pumpkin spice season and that means Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are on your weekend breakfast menu! In addition to being easy-to-make, fluffy, and delicious, these rolls use a whole can of pumpkin puree! It’s about time to make that kitchen smell like fall. -
Applesauce Spice Cake
1 hrWelcome fall with this easy applesauce cake! It's rich, moist, and fragrant with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Top with cream cheese frosting or leave plain. -
Pumpkin Pie Bars with Candied Ginger Whipped Cream
1 hr, 30 minThese easy-to-make and utterly delicious pumpkin pie bars have everything you love about pumpkin pie, but they are easy to eat out of hand, serve at a party, present at a bake sale, or gift to friend. These bar cookies are made extra special with hint of candied ginger whipped cream! -
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie
1 hrThis is absolutely the BEST homemade pumpkin pie recipe! Make it with canned or fresh pumpkin puree and up to several days ahead. Also freezes well! Thanksgiving pie never looked so good or so easy. -
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
47 minThese homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies are the BEST! One special ingredient helps deepens the flavor and gives the chocolate chip cookies a chewier texture. Save this chocolate chip cookie recipe. It's that good. -
Apple Cobbler
1 hr, 10 minBEST apple cobbler! How to make apple cobbler packed with apples, not too sweet, with a ginger cobbler topping. -
Persimmon Pudding Cake
1 hr, 5 minRich and wonderful persimmon pudding cake, made with hachiya persimmon pulp, eggs, butter, milk, vanilla, flour, sugar, spices, and chopped nuts. -
Easy Buttermilk Waffles
40 minHere's a Classic Buttermilk Waffle Recipe! These waffles are light and crispy on the outside, tender in the middle. No mixer required. Make a batch ahead and freeze for easy breakfasts! -
Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
10 minCoconut Chocolate Chip Cookies! Soft and chewy, with shredded coconut and dark chocolate chips. These cookies freeze well and are great for care packages. -
Pear Tarte Tatin
1 hr, 50 minFrench classic, tarte tatin aux poires, upside down pear tart with flakey pastry crust. -
Best Fresh Apple Bundt Cake
1 hr, 20 minSpicy apple bundt cake made with chopped fresh apples, grated coconut, and walnuts or pecans, topped with a sugar glaze. This apple cake is delicious! -
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
1 hr, 15 minChocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread! Made with pumpkin puree and warm fall spices, sprinkled with chocolate chips. Great for an afternoon snack with coffee! -
Sausage Rolls
1 hrSausage Rolls are a must-have for potlucks, Game Day parties, and holiday gatherings. Made with pizza dough and fresh sausages, they're like grown-up pigs in a blanket!
Comforting Casseroles
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Eggplant Parmesan
3 hrs, 45 minVegetarianClassic for a reason, Italian baked Eggplant Parmesan is comfort food at its best. Breaded eggplant slices are layered with mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce, and baked until bubbly. -
Loaf Pan Lasagna
1 hr, 5 minThis small-batch weeknight lasagna comfortably serves two and is ready in half the time as a larger batch. Loaf Pan Lasagna is layered with chunky pieces of sausage and rustic-but-quick tomato sauce. -
Vegetarian Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
2 hrs, 5 minVegetarianVegetarian Lasagna to feed a crowd! This one is filled with meaty shiitake and cremini mushrooms, spinach, and ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Your vegetarian and meat-eating guests will fight for seconds. -
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower
50 minLow CarbLow carb and utterly delicious, this quick and easy cheesy cauliflower casserole makes a decadent holiday or weeknight dinner side dish. Keep it simple with tender florets and a rich cheese sauce, or load this cauliflower bake with bacon and minced chives. -
Root Vegetable Skillet Pot Pie
1 hr, 35 minVegetarianHere's a rustic, vegetarian take on traditional pot pie! This weeknight dinner is prepped, cooked, and served all in one skillet. It's perfect for feeding a crowd and saves time on dishes and clean up. -
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
1 hr, 35 minHomemade chicken pot pie is comfort food at its best. This easy-to-make version lets you prep the pie and make the gravy while the chicken roasts in the oven. Make it even easier on yourself by using frozen vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and store-bought puff pastry rather than pie dough. -
Chicken Pot Pie
1 hr, 55 minThis from-scratch Chicken Pot Pie is adapted from Marshall Field's classic recipe. With a slow-cooked chicken, a creamy vegetable filling, and a handmade pie crust, this pot pie is the ultimate comfort food. -
Breakfast Casserole with Butternut Squash and Kale
1 hr, 25 minVegetarianThis breakfast casserole is the perfect fall dish. Earthy sage balances butternut squash between layers of crusty bread, eggs, kale, and cheese. Assemble it the night before and bake the next day to serve for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. -
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole
2 hrs, 40 minGluten-FreeSlow cooker chicken and rice with onions, peas, and tomatoes—but no canned soup, please! This one's unique thanks to the combination of cumin and cinnamon. -
Four-Cheese Lasagna with Fresh Pasta
40 minVegetarianFour-cheese lasagna! Ricotta, Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Fontina make this filling for this rustic, free-form lasagna. Fresh pasta sheets are best, but no-boil dry noodles can also be used. -
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
1 hr, 15 minBuffalo Chicken Lasagna! Two great dishes, together at last. Creamy blue cheese sauce and spicy chicken layered with lasagna noodles. Perfect for game day and potlucks. -
Cauliflower Gratin
1 hrVegetarianCheesy cauliflower gratin with nutty Gruyere cheese, sautéed leeks, and butter toasted breadcrumb topping! -
Chili Mac and Cheese
55 minChili mac and cheese! Take two comfort food favorites and combine them into one cheesy skillet. Not too spicy, so perfect for a family meal (add hot sauce if you like heat!). -
Chicken Noodle Casserole
1 hr, 10 minThis Chicken Noodle Casserole is sure to hit the spot, especially if you’re looking to feed a family, satisfy that comfort food craving, or have leftovers to last the week. No canned cream of anything in this casserole. It’s from scratch and 100 percent delicious. -
Cauliflower Pasta Bake
1 hr, 20 minVegetarianCauliflower Pasta Bake with crispy, crunchy Ritz cracker topping! It's like grown-up mac and cheese. Made with roasted cauliflower, onions, Parmesan, and Gouda. So good!
Quick Comfort
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Crispy Hash Browns
20 minGluten-Free, VegetarianWhat's the secret to the crispiest hash browns ever? Press out as much extra moisture as possible after grating and before frying. Here's how you can make them perfectly browned and extra crispy, every time. -
Easy Tomato Soup
40 minDairy-Free, Healthy, Vegan, VegetarianThis Classic Tomato Soup is rich with a velvety texture. It’s easy to make with canned tomatoes, and perfectly suited for all of your grilled cheese dipping needs. Better than a can of Campbell's and just about as easy! -
Salmon Patties
25 minHealthyHow to make salmon patties with cooked salmon, bread, green onion, dill, bell pepper, egg, lemon, and paprika. These easy salmon cakes make a perfect midweek meal. -
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
30 minGluten-Free, VegetarianMake mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker for Thanksgiving or just as an easy side dish! They're ready in about 30 minutes, from start to finish and are perfect every time. Add garlic if you like. -
Tuna Patties
20 minQuick, easy, delicious tuna patties! Best thing you can make with canned tuna. Kid-friendly, Budget-friendly. -
How to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich
10 minVegetarianEverything you ever wanted to know about making the very best grilled cheese sandwich! Mayo or butter? Open-faced or closed? Lid on or off? There's more to a good grilled cheese than you might think! -
Creamed Spinach
25 minCreamed spinach is easy to make and comes together in minutes. A rich sauce gets a flavor boost from Dijon mustard. Serve this simple vegetable side dish alongside roast chicken, steak, or pork loin. -
Chicken Tikka Masala
35 minGluten-FreeThis easy stovetop Chicken Tikka Masala tastes just like your favorite Indian take-out and is ready in under an hour. Leftovers are even better the next day! -
Chinese Orange Chicken
35 minDairy-FreeGet the best of Chinese Orange Chicken takeout at home! This recipe is loaded with sweet citrus flavors, sesame seeds, and scallions. It’s surprisingly easy to make. All you need is a large skillet. And don’t skip the orange zest in the sauce—it’s the most important piece! -
Classic Cheese Ball
20 minThis super easy cheese ball recipe is a holiday classic! Form cream cheese, cheddar, and some simple seasonings into a ball and roll it in crunchy pecans. Serve with crackers and sliced vegetables. -
Air Fryer Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
40 minHealthy, VegetarianYou’ll return bite after bite to this plate of Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower! The air fryer makes quick work of the cauliflower, turning it crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Tossing it with buffalo sauce brings some massive flavor to the appetizer! -
Classic New England Lobster Rolls
10 minNothing says summer like a New England Lobster Roll! This classic recipe lets the lobster shine with big chunks of sweet meat, a little mayo, and a touch of lemon. Keep it simple and serve it with a side of chips. -
Best Ever Sloppy Joes
40 minBest Ever Sloppy Joes! These cook in one pot, with ground beef, onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, in sweet-and-sour tomato sauce. Served messy on purpose, over hamburger buns. -
Hamburger and Macaroni
25 minHamburger and Macaroni! Others call it goulash or even American chop suey. Whatever you call it, it's great for a midweek meal. Browned ground beef cooked in a tomato onion sauce, mixed in with elbow macaroni. So good! -
Cheesy Bread
20 minVegetarianA cross between garlic bread and pizza, cheesy bread is a quick, easy, and delicious party snack. -
Fettuccine Alfredo
30 minVegetarianFettuccine Alfredo two ways: with cream and nutmeg, or with butter and Parmesan! Try it both ways and decide which one you like the best! -
Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
20 min20 Min EASY Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta! Swap the shrimp for chicken in this classic recipe. All you need is chicken, angel hair pasta, butter, olive oil, garlic, white wine, lemon, and parsley. Perfect midweek dinner! -
Buffalo Chicken Dip
40 minGluten-FreeBuffalo Chicken Dip! Here's how to make buffalo chicken dip that's cheesy, creamy, and spicy. It's perfect for a Game Day party or tailgate, and ready in just 30 minutes. -
Pasta Skillet with Chicken Sausage, Cheese & Spinach
40 minTry this one-skillet pasta dinner with chicken sausage, cheese, and spinach! Takes only 30 minutes to make. -
Chicken Fried Rice
25 minGluten-FreeChicken Fried Rice! This take-out classic is an easy weeknight meal! It's made on the stovetop with chicken, eggs, onions, carrots, peas, and rice. -
Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella
35 minPasta with a tomato sauce with Italian turkey sausage and smoked mozzarella cheese. -
Cheesy Hamburger Pasta Skillet
40 minCheesy Hamburger Pasta Skillet! Way better than a box mix and just as quick and easy! 1-pot, make it for dinner and have the leftovers for lunch. -
Pasta Puttanesca
40 minPasta Puttanesca is a classic Italian pasta dish that's ready in under 40 minutes! Make it with canned tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, canned anchovies, jarred olives and capers. So simple and so good. -
One-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
45 minGluten-FreeOne-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup! Throw bone-in chicken, rice, and vegetables together in a pot and simmer until they're done. It's the easiest soup ever, ready in under an hour. -
Mom’s Perfect Pork Chops
25 minGluten-Free, Low Carb, PaleoPan-fried pork chops on the stovetop are so quick and easy! Use a homemade dry rub to really bring out the flavor of the chops.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Soup
4 hrs, 20 minDairy-Free, Gluten-Free, HealthySavory mushrooms, a hearty wild rice blend and a bit of herbes de Provence make this Chicken and Rice Soup special. Grab your slow cooker to have it waiting for you at dinnertime—it’s ready in 3 hours. -
Air Fryer Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
40 minHealthy, VegetarianYou’ll return bite after bite to this plate of Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower! The air fryer makes quick work of the cauliflower, turning it crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Tossing it with buffalo sauce brings some massive flavor to the appetizer! -
Quick Kimchi (Mak Gimchi)
2 hrs, 30 minDairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low CarbKimchi is the name given to any number of fermented vegetables in Korea as a means to preserve the fall harvest for the cold winter months. This quick, small batch version is an easy way to learn how to make kimchi. It's usually served as an accompaniment to other dishes providing spicy, salty, sour notes. -
Easy Stuffed Stromboli
55 minThis meat and cheese-stuffed stromboli will feed a crowd! Homemade stromboli with ham, salami, provolone, and mozzarella rolled up in pizza dough. Easy to make, easy to share. -
Easy Buttermilk Waffles
40 minHere's a Classic Buttermilk Waffle Recipe! These waffles are light and crispy on the outside, tender in the middle. No mixer required. Make a batch ahead and freeze for easy breakfasts! -
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
8 hrs, 15 minA simplified version of the classic French beef stew that contains all of the flavors, but none of the fuss, of Boeuf Bourguignon. Slow cooker beef stew made in a rich red wine, bacon, and thyme braise is now weeknight dinner ready! -
Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls
There’s nothing quite like a soft, tender cinnamon roll filled with gooey cinnamon sugar and topped with cream cheese frosting. This gluten free version uses both yeast and baking powder to create a roll everyone will love. -
Hot Chocolate
15 minHomemade hot chocolate is a dreamy treat on a cold day. Make it with real chocolate, whole milk, and vanilla, and top it with a dollop of whipped cream. -
Twice Baked Potatoes
1 hr, 50 minGluten-FreeWhen is the last time you had Twice Baked Potatoes?! Here are two variations on a classic recipe: one with a cheddar cheese and bacon, the other with a blue cheese and chives. These are such a good side dish to a holiday meal or Sunday supper. -
Potatoes Au Gratin
30 minPotatoes Au Gratin is a traditional potato dish baked in a cheesy cream sauce and topped with breadcrumbs. Don’t let the beauty of this classic holiday side dish fool you—this potato recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious. -
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
2 hrs, 15 minHealthyThe BEST homemade chicken noodle soup! This version is made from scratch, so it's light and nourishing. All the goodness from the chicken in one pot of soup. Just what you need to recover from a cold or the flu. -
Classic Cheese Ball
20 minThis super easy cheese ball recipe is a holiday classic! Form cream cheese, cheddar, and some simple seasonings into a ball and roll it in crunchy pecans. Serve with crackers and sliced vegetables. -
Ham and White Bean Soup
3 hrs, 40 minGluten-FreeHearty Ham and Bean Soup, perfect for cold winter days! White beans, ham shanks, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, Tabasco, and herbs make this delicious ham and bean soup a cool weather classic. -
Turkey Chili (with Leftover Turkey)
1 hr, 30 minGluten-Free, HealthyThis easy Turkey Chili is a great way to use up turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving and Christmas! Make it with shredded turkey (dark or white meat), kidney beans, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. -
Leftover Turkey Pot Pies
45 minLeftover Turkey Pot Pies are a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers like turkey, carrots, onions, celery, even pie crust. Make them whatever size you want; we like small ramekins for mini-size portions for the kids! -
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
30 minGluten-Free, VegetarianMake mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker for Thanksgiving or just as an easy side dish! They're ready in about 30 minutes, from start to finish and are perfect every time. Add garlic if you like. -
Creamed Spinach
25 minCreamed spinach is easy to make and comes together in minutes. A rich sauce gets a flavor boost from Dijon mustard. Serve this simple vegetable side dish alongside roast chicken, steak, or pork loin. -
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
35 minGluten-Free, VegetarianWant the creamiest mashed potatoes? Use Yukon Gold potatoes, lots of butter, and cream. This recipe makes the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any holiday in between. -
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower
50 minLow CarbLow carb and utterly delicious, this quick and easy cheesy cauliflower casserole makes a decadent holiday or weeknight dinner side dish. Keep it simple with tender florets and a rich cheese sauce, or load this cauliflower bake with bacon and minced chives. -
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Cheesy Risotto with Leeks and Crispy Sage
40 minVegetarianIf you're looking for a new fall recipe to add to your repertoire, this creamy risotto made with nutty Mimolette cheese, crispy sage leaves, and leeks is just the one! -
Minestrone Soup
1 hrGluten-Free, Healthy, VegetarianMinestrone soup is an Italian classic! This version is made with cannellini beans, chicken stock, cabbage, potato, zucchini, carrots, plum tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. -
Southern Cornbread
35 minThis classic, savory Southern cornbread is just begging for a bowl of chili or a plate of ribs. Made with all cornmeal, straight buttermilk, and no added sugar (like it should be!) in a cast iron skillet, this cornbread is an easy dinner side dish. -
Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili
8 hrs, 30 minChili season is upon us, and this hearty beef and bean slow cooker chili recipe is an easy way to kick it off! It’s loaded with all the classic chili ingredients plus a pinch of cinnamon to deepen the flavor. Top it off with homemade crispy corn strips. -
Root Vegetable Skillet Pot Pie
1 hr, 35 minVegetarianHere's a rustic, vegetarian take on traditional pot pie! This weeknight dinner is prepped, cooked, and served all in one skillet. It's perfect for feeding a crowd and saves time on dishes and clean up. -
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
1 hr, 20 minIt’s pumpkin spice season and that means Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are on your weekend breakfast menu! In addition to being easy-to-make, fluffy, and delicious, these rolls use a whole can of pumpkin puree! It’s about time to make that kitchen smell like fall.
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Easy Shepherd’s Pie
1 hr, 5 minGluten-FreeAmerican favorite shepherd's pie recipe, casserole with ground beef, vegetables such as carrots, corn, and peas, topped with mashed potatoes. -
Lasagna
1 hr, 45 minThis classic lasagna is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family, and freezes well, too. -
Baked Ziti
1 hr, 5 minBaked Ziti - classic Italian American comfort food of pasta baked with sausage, tomato sauce and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses. So EASY and so good! -
Corned Beef and Cabbage
2 hrs, 40 minHere's the BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage for your St. Patrick's Day Party! We give you 2-ways to make it—boiled in spiced water the traditional way or baked with cloves and sweet hot honey mustard. Either way is delicious. -
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
35 minGluten-Free, VegetarianWant the creamiest mashed potatoes? Use Yukon Gold potatoes, lots of butter, and cream. This recipe makes the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any holiday in between. -
Cheesy Potato Casserole
1 hr, 5 minVegetarianCheesy Potato Casserole without the canned cream of anything soup. This recipe relies on simple ingredients in your pantry to make a quick and easy cheese sauce. It sounds fancy, but don’t worry. It’s easy! -
Apple Crisp
1 hrCrunchy, crispy apple crisp recipe! This is the easiest of the apple desserts. Just bake sliced tart apples topped with a streusel oat topping, with plenty of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Serve with ice cream! -
Eggplant Parmesan
3 hrs, 45 minVegetarianClassic for a reason, Italian baked Eggplant Parmesan is comfort food at its best. Breaded eggplant slices are layered with mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce, and baked until bubbly. -
Tuscan Chicken Pasta Skillet
1 hr, 5 minHealthyThis quick and easy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Skillet is a one-pot noodle dish made with simple, yet flavorful ingredients. Marinated chicken breast is tossed with tender spaghetti, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and herbs. It’s the perfect easy weekday meal! -
Loaf Pan Lasagna
1 hr, 5 minThis small-batch weeknight lasagna comfortably serves two and is ready in half the time as a larger batch. Loaf Pan Lasagna is layered with chunky pieces of sausage and rustic-but-quick tomato sauce. -
Classic Patty Melt
50 minSwitch up your burger game and make a patty melt for dinner (or lunch) this week. Layer caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a perfectly thin burger patty between two slices of toasted bread for the BEST HOMEMADE patty melt ever! This recipe serves two, but you can easily scale it up or down. -
Crispy Hash Browns
20 minGluten-Free, VegetarianWhat's the secret to the crispiest hash browns ever? Press out as much extra moisture as possible after grating and before frying. Here's how you can make them perfectly browned and extra crispy, every time. -
Easy Tomato Soup
40 minDairy-Free, Healthy, Vegan, VegetarianThis Classic Tomato Soup is rich with a velvety texture. It’s easy to make with canned tomatoes, and perfectly suited for all of your grilled cheese dipping needs. Better than a can of Campbell's and just about as easy! -
Garlic Bread
18 minHere's how to make the BEST garlic bread! Two classic garlic bread methods: toasted and crisped under the broiler, the other soft from being wrapped in aluminum foil and heated in the oven. -
Instant Pot Porcupine Meatballs
40 minGluten-FreePorcupine meatballs are a classic retro dinner, made easier and quicker in the Instant Pot! Ground beef and rice meatballs are served in a simple tomato sauce. (No porcupines!) This is an easy 30 minute dinner. -
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
1 hr, 10 minThis is the best broccoli cheese casserole ever. No exaggeration. It's made with just broccoli florets, bacon, cheddar cheese, milk, cream, and eggs. -
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
3 hrs, 50 minGluten-Free, VegetarianSlow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are so easy and they free up some much-needed stovetop space for Thanksgiving and other holidays! -
Southern Cornbread
35 minThis classic, savory Southern cornbread is just begging for a bowl of chili or a plate of ribs. Made with all cornmeal, straight buttermilk, and no added sugar (like it should be!) in a cast iron skillet, this cornbread is an easy dinner side dish.
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