Looking for the ultimate stress-free comfort food? This rich and creamy tomato soup transforms into something extra special with the addition of fluffy, delicious Parker House rolls (bonus points for heating up the rolls!). The soup is made with a flavorful base of vegetable broth and sweet cream, and is chock-full of tomatoes, garlic, and spices. All you have to do is heat it up and serve with rolls on the side for dunking.
Move over margarita pizza, there’s a new slew of toppings in town! You’ll shower crispy flatbreads with shredded mozzarella, then top them with saucy BBQ chicken and smoky bacon. After a turn in a hot oven, all is melty, golden, and right with the world. Drizzle those savory loaded flatbreads with tangy, creamy buttermilk ranch dressing for a simple, satisfying, meal all in 20 minutes.
Spaghetti with tomato sauce is always a recipe for success. Is there anyone who’d turn down a plate of noodles piled high and dusted with cheese? Surely not, although adding some extra meat and veg certainly makes it all the more crave-able. Which is exactly what we’re doing: taking a tried-and-true Italian American classic and adding hearty ground beef and bites of tender zucchini.
Does planning, making, and packing kids’ snacks feel like a part-time (or full-time) job? We feel you, and we’re here to help. This 15-minute snack is perfect for serving now or making ahead—a kid-approved smorgasbord complete with savory hummus, homemade crispy pita chips, sliced cheddar cheese, and cucumber, tomato, and orange slices, plus a sweet treat of waffle sticks. That’s right: We’re thinking outside the lunchbox (so you don’t have to!).
Step aside, side salad—this hearty spinach version is the stuff of lunch dreams. We toss tender fresh spinach with sweet-tart apple slices, smoky bacon, tangy cheddar, chewy dried cranberries, and a creamy honey Dijon dressing. It’s all topped with crunchy walnuts for a bowlful of delicious textural and flavor contrasts that makes a fresh, light lunch idea you’re going to want to make again and again.
Mini flautas are just right for little hands, and they’re on the menu today! You’ll roll tortillas around a savory mix of chicken and guacamole along with our kid-friendly Mexican cheese blend, then bake until golden and crispy. On the side are carrot sticks and Belgian waffle strips to complete the meal. Snacktime always sneaks up on us, so we’ve included a make-ahead pizza popper recipe you’ll assemble from premade biscuit dough, marinara sauce, and melty mozz. Bake until golden brown for a surefire time-saving winner at home or in the lunchbox.
Obsessed with meatballs but ready to break out of your usual routine? This ballin’ dish has just the thing. Here, we’ve ditched marinara sauce and spaghetti for savory-sweet bulgogi glaze and fluffy, ginger-scented white rice. As a bonus, there’s a side of roasted carrots and a drizzle of sriracha crema. Say hasta la vista to pasta and prepare yourself for a flavor explosion.
Goud-a morning! Some days you just need a heartier breakfast to power through your day, and this sandwich will definitely do the trick! Why? It’s filled with crispy pan-fried Italian chicken sausage, nutty melted gouda, fried eggs, roasted bell pepper, and smoky paprika mayo on a fluffy brioche bun. There’s also a side of crispy roasted potato wedges—no sandwich without sides in our kitchens! So pour yourself a cup of coffee (or a mimosa), fortify yourself with this loaded sandwich, then take on your day like you mean it.
Tagine is named for the conical clay vessel it’s traditionally cooked in, but you don’t need one to make this dish! Here, our riff on the dish celebrates hearty veggies, fragrant spices, sweet apricots, and crunchy almonds (and swaps the usual couscous for fluffy basmati rice). On top, there’s two flavorful sauces: lemon cream and chermoula. The chermoula is chock-full of cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lemon, and jalapeño, which adds the perfect punch. The best part? All you need is 30 minutes for this awesome dish to land on your table.
Pineapple salsa is our favorite way to feel warm weather vibes all year round. It’s sweet, juicy, and tangy, making it the perfect complement to crispy spiced barramundi. On the side, there’s roasted green beans and fluffy rice mixed with scallions and a squeeze of lime juice. No matter the temperature, one bite of this delicious dish will make everything feel a whole lot sunnier.