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Cauliflower rice bowls are a filling, low-carb, vegetable-and protein-packed weeknight dinner for two. The cauliflower is mild, so it doesn’t compete with the garlicky shrimp in this dish.

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Got broccoli? This is the perfect veggie side dish for every occasion! Use it as a layer in veggie bowls or serve it with nearly any meat or seafood main.

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The most foolproof way to grill the best steak? It's not complicated—it's about small details, like a picking the best cut, air-drying in the fridge, and making an herb butter sauce for basting. Fire up the grill!

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For casual family dinners, backyard BBQs, or camping trips, these Easy Steak Fajitas are always a hit. Cook the veggies in foil packet while the seasoned steak grills alongside. Everything can be assembled ahead, and dinner is ready in 10 minutes!

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Simplify dinner by using a different cooking technique or tool! Dust off that slow cooker, break out that new air fryer, or transform your favorite sandwich into a casserole.

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Make your next brunch extra festive with this bright, cheery Pineapple-Mango Mimosa. It’s great made with Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine, but your favorite bubbly will do!

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Wondering what oil to use for making your favorite fried chicken or doughnut recipe? Here's our top pick!

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This veggie-packed lo mein is a filling, super fast, super easy noodle stir fry. It uses staple vegetables like cabbage and carrots, with bell peppers for a pop of color. Use what you have on hand — lo mein is a great mix and match meal.

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This family favorite chicken salad is made with celery, bell pepper, green olives, apple, lettuce, and mayo—plus a secret ingredient that makes all the difference!

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Bake your way through this tasty collection of banana bread recipes! Satisfy your chocolate cravings with Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, head to the islands for Jamaican Banana Bread with rum-soaked raisins or make swirls of cream cheese in our rich Cream Cheese Banana Bread! Time to bake and find a favorite!

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Steak Salad makes a quick and easy midweek meal. Made with thin slices of pan-seared steak served over arugula and lettuce greens toss with a lemon vinaigrette. Round it out with goat cheese, scallions, avocado, and bell pepper.

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Don’t let leftover ricotta go to waste! It’s a tasty addition to many of your favorite recipes. Try it in pancakes, pound cakes, pasta, pizza, and more!

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The perfect recipe for your next weekend dinner! A spring risotto that's comforting and hearty yet fresh and vibrant, this one's sure to be in your family's rotation for years.

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Leave the take-out menu in the drawer and make easy Singapore Noodles with Shrimp at home. This easy noodle stir-fry comes together in about 30 minutes.

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No need to knead! Only five minutes of hands-on time will yield a delicious, crusty, bakery-style loaf of bread. A long, slow rise builds flavor and texture so all you have to do is pop it in your Dutch oven, bake, and enjoy!

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These are the best pan fried pork chops! Simply seasoned bone-in chops are treated with an extra special thyme and cherry pan sauce to make weeknight dinner seem like a weekend affair! On the table start to finish in 45 minutes.

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Cook with a worldly mindset and try some of the fusion dinner ideas lined up for this week’s meal plan! Explore different flavors and cuisines all from the comfort of your own kitchen. Finish the week off with baking project: Tres Leches Cake.

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What's the best position for your oven rack when baking a batch of cookies or roasting a turkey? Does really matter? (Spoiler alert: Yes!) Here's everything you need to know.

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This banana bread is tender and flavorful, with cinnamon, nutmeg, and—the Jamaican essential spice—pimento (aka allspice). But the most memorable part? The plump, rum-soaked raisins speckled throughout every slice.

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It is hard to believe these fudgy, dark, and dense brownies are vegan and gluten free, but they are! You can also make them all in one bowl — so easy!

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