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This creamy chicken and broccoli pasta bake is the perfect dinner for two with leftovers! It’s ready in just 45 minutes and full of cozy, comforting flavors you’ll want to dig into before it’s even out of the oven.

A creamy, cozy butternut squash and carrot soup you can make in under an hour.

Air fryer cauliflower tacos with a spicy chipotle glaze and fresh toppings are the perfect vegetarian dinner for two! We love making these for a date night at home, paired with a cold margarita.

Make this 5-minute grilled chicken sandwich with sun-dried tomato pesto, mozzarella, and spinach for a satisfying lunch, whether you’re heading to the office or going on a picnic!

This ultra creamy sun-dried tomato pesto will be your new favorite ingredient! It comes together in less than 10 minutes and tastes delicious on absolutely everything, from sandwiches to pasta to grilled chicken.

This fried cauliflower is one of our favorite Spanish style tapas dishes! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and the most craveable way to eat your veggies.

From pasta dinners and pizzas to sandwiches, burgers, and salsas, there are truly so many recipes that taste better during tomato season.

Rich and creamy air fryer twice baked potatoes are easy to make in a small batch, in less time than it takes to bake in a traditional oven! They’re comforting, decadent, and the perfect side dish for any occasion.

This ultra creamy spinach cottage cheese pasta is like a high protein version of mac and cheese or fettuccine alfredo.

These craveable carne asada nachos are loaded with pico de gallo, jalapenos, and avocado crema for fresh flavor in every bite.

This pesto ricotta pizza is equal parts delicious and unique, featuring artichokes, onion, grilled chicken, and balsamic glaze.

Crispy potatoes with ricotta cheese makes for an elegant, upscale small plate that’s perfect for date nights at home and dinner parties.

These oven baked eggplant fries are a crispy and crunchy side dish with delicious garlic parmesan flavor! Make them for a healthier alternative to french fries.

These sweet potato and black bean tacos are the hearty, satisfying taco fix you need when the weather turns colder! A fresh, flavorful, and nutritious vegetarian taco option everyone will adore.

Craving the comfort of a saucy, gooey sub shop sandwich? Try this easy eggplant parm sandwich recipe - it hits the spot every time.

This thick and creamy broccoli cheddar soup comes together in just an hour for a comforting and cozy dinner you’ll be making on repeat this fall and winter.

Shake up taco night with these vegetarian sweet potato taco bowls, packed with nutritious and flavorful ingredients the whole family will love.

These crispy sweet potatoes are savory and slightly smoky thanks to paprika and chipotle powder.

This pasta with zucchini and tomatoes is the perfect summer dinner! Light, fresh, and healthy, and made with just 7 ingredients in about 20 minutes.

Make this super fresh and healthy chickpea avocado salad in just 10 minutes! Serve it as a starter, side dish, or light lunch.