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This copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch recipe tastes just like the real thing - only better! We use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

A healthy sweet potato black bean rice bowl recipe that's so warm, cozy, and flavorful you'll think you're eating comfort food!

This citrusy yet smokey pineapple mezcal old fashioned is a perfectly balanced cocktail for the transition between summer and fall.

This spicy Szechuan dumpling soup is like a warm hug - savory, a little sweet, and packed with umami flavors for the perfect meal on a cold night.

These crispy, savory air fryer cheeseburger egg rolls are just as easy as they are delicious! Served with an irresistible spicy sriracha mayo dip, they'll be your new favorite game day snack in no time.

These crispy air fryer buffalo chicken taquitos will quickly become your new favorite game day appetizer! Serve them with an easy buffalo ranch dipping sauce for maximum flavor.

These unique burger ideas are some of our most creative, out of the box recipes.

This spicy sausage and pepper pizza is a fiery twist on a classic Italian pie, packed with umami flavors and tons of heat in every bite.

If you're wondering how to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, look no further! We've mastered the art of making grilled cheese down to a science.

An easy prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich with fresh tomato and basil on a baguette makes the perfect picnic lunch! All you need is 6 ingredients and less than 10 minutes for the most delicious Italian sandwich.

This authentic chicken tinga tostada recipe is made easy with our make-ahead slow cooker chicken tinga, canned refried beans, mashed avocado, and queso fresco.

Slow cooker chicken tinga is the best easy meal prep recipe for flavorful Mexican dinners.

Our black bean and rice bake is the perfect vegetarian comfort food dinner - it's packed with nutrients and tons of flavor in every bite! This recipe will become your new favorite meatless meal in no time.

This easy slow cooker tomato soup is made with canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, and butter (no cream) for deliciously simple flavor in every bite.

Our cheesy spinach and artichoke dip is made with 6 main ingredients for delicious and easy restaurant style flavor in under 30 minutes.

A warm caprese pesto pasta with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil is the perfect quick and easy pasta recipe for lunch or dinner.

This cheesy chipotle chicken melt recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients and homemade chipotle mayo for a deliciously warm and comforting lunch!

This California veggie pizza is topped with black beans, corn, red onion, two kinds of peppers, avocado, and cilantro for fun, fresh flavor.

This flavorful Mediterranean chicken and rice recipe makes the perfect healthy, easy weeknight dinner! Serve it with a side of hummus for extra creaminess.

This burger was inspired by blueberry lemon goat cheese for a deliciously sweet and decadent, yet surprisingly fresh, twist on a classic dinner.