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55 Best Chicken Breast Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:55:04 +0000

Wondering what to make with chicken breast? You’re in the right place! This collection of my best chicken breast recipes is here to inspire you with delicious dinner ideas.

Chicken breasts are a staple in my dinner rotation. They’re incredibly versatile, ready to be cooked in soups, one pot meals, stir fries, casseroles and more. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are an excellent source of lean protein, with about 23 grams of protein per 100 gram (3.5 ounce) serving. They cook quickly, making them ideal for quick and easy dinners, comforting family meals and healthy lunches. With over 55 chicken breast recipes in this roundup, there’s a chicken recipe for every craving in the list below!

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Must-Make Chicken Breast Recipes for Dinner Tonight

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

With it’s creamy, flavor-packed pan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and a quick 30 minute prep time, this Tuscan chicken recipe has everything going for it. Serve it with pasta, rice or mashed potatoes for a comforting dinner the whole family will love.

Baked Chicken Breast

Juicy, flavorful chicken breasts are incredibly easy to make with this baked chicken breast recipe. This simple, versatile recipe is sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation.

Chicken Piccata

Looking for a chicken dish that’s sure to impress but secretly so simple to make? This chicken piccata is it! Tender golden brown chicken breasts are served with a delicious lemon butter and caper sauce. It’s truly irresistible.

Sesame Chicken

No one will be able to resist this sesame chicken! Tender bites of chicken breast are coated in a sticky sweet and savory sesame sauce. This easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes for a quick dinner.

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

The air fryer is a lifesaver for getting quick meals on the table, and it works its magic with this air fryer chicken breast recipe. These chicken breasts are tender and juicy, with the most delicious seasoning rub. Serve them with a few simple side dishes for a healthy, satisfying dinner.

Chicken Kabobs

Bored of your usual chicken dinner ideas? Slice up those chicken breasts and cook them on skewers for a meal that’s jam-packed with flavor. These colorful chicken and veggie kabobs are both fun to eat and fun to make!

These Easy Chicken Breast Recipes are Here to Save the Day

Lemon Chicken

This lemon chicken is fresh, bright and flavorful! You’ll love the short ingredient list and easy preparation. It’s perfect for any night of the week!

Chicken Marsala

There’s so much to love about this easy chicken marsala recipe! Tender chicken cutlets and a flavorful mushroom marsala wine sauce make this dish especially lovely. This easy chicken breast recipe is so delicious served with mashed potatoes.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this crockpot BBQ pulled chicken! This dump and go slow cooker recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of active prep time. Serve it on burger buns with extra BBQ sauce – the whole family is sure to gobble this meal up!

Grilled Chicken Breast

Cooking boneless skinless chicken breasts on the grill is an easy way to get a tasty meal on the table. With the tips included in this recipe, your grilled chicken breasts will turn out tender and juicy, never tough or dry.

Honey Mustard Chicken

A sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce is the perfect complement to boneless chicken breasts. To get dinner on the table fast, the chicken is first is seared in a skillet until golden brown and then baked in the oven.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

When it comes to chicken breast recipes, this honey garlic chicken is the epitome of easy! It’s sweet and tangy and perfect for serving over rice to soak up the extra sauce. You can’t beat this set it and forget it crockpot meal for a minimal effort dinner.

Chicken Fajitas

There’s nothing like a sizzling pan of chicken fajitas to bring everyone to the dinner table! Colorful peppers and onions plus a flavor-packed fajita marinade make this a favorite way to prepare chicken breasts for dinner.

Comforting Chicken Recipes to Feed the Soul

Chicken Pot Pie

This chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food, with its chicken and vegetable filling and flaky pie crust. I love to serve it for Sunday dinner with a crisp green salad on the side.

Chicken Parmesan

It’s easy to see why this chicken Parmesan is one of our favorite boneless chicken breast recipes. Breaded chicken breasts are baked until golden and crispy, then topped with melty mozzarella and marinara sauce. This easy recipe is a healthier take on the classic recipe.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Cajun chicken pasta is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation. It’s creamy, spicy and satisfying. The best part? This one pot meal is ready in only 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Instant Pot butter chicken is a comforting dish made with tender bites of chicken in a creamy curry sauce. The tomato-based sauce is made with garlic, ginger and spices and then finished with coconut milk (or cream), making it luxuriously rich and creamy.

Chicken Enchiladas

This chicken enchilada recipe is a reader favorite! It’s easy to make, has outstanding flavor, and feeds a crowd.

One Pot Creamy Asparagus Chicken Pasta

Here’s another one pot recipe to help you get dinner on your table: asparagus chicken pasta! Sun-dried tomatoes, fresh asparagus and Parmesan cheese make this creamy pasta dish especially delicious.

Cobb Salad

Can a salad be considered comfort food? If it’s this loaded Cobb salad it certainly can! With chicken, bacon, hard boiled eggs, blue cheese and avocado, this salad satisfies.

Dig into these Delicious Chicken Casseroles

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Chicken broccoli rice casserole is a classic, and for good reason. This recipe is special because it’s made from scratch and perfectly seasoned to please both picky eaters and adult palates alike.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Hello comfort food! With pasta, bacon, broccoli and cheese, this chicken bacon ranch casserole is loaded with flavor. It’s make-ahead friendly and feeds a crowd, too.

Chicken Tetrazzini

When cooler days arrive in fall, there’s nothing like a cheesy casserole to make you feel all warm and cozy inside. Pasta, chicken and mushrooms are baked in a buttery, creamy sauce and until hot and bubbly in this chicken tetrazzini recipe.

Chicken Casserole

Chicken, potatoes and vegetables all baked into a cheesy casserole? Yes, please! A crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. This recipe is sure to earn a spot in your collection of favorite chicken breast recipes.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this 4 ingredient enchilada casserole. Enchilada sauce, shredded chicken and melty cheese layered between tortillas – yum!

Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Put your slow cooker to work for you with this cheesy chicken and rice casserole recipe. It’s a comforting meal that’s both delicious and healthy.

Everyone Loves a Tasty Stir Fry!

Kung Pao Chicken

Spice lovers will go crazy for this kung pao chicken recipe! This Chinese stir fry has it all: tender bites of chicken, veggies, a flavor-packed sauce and crunchy, salty peanuts. The best part is that it’s made with ingredients that are easy to find in any grocery store.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet, tangy and saucy is the perfect way to describe this sweet and sour chicken recipe. Savory peppers and onions balance out the tangy-sweet sauce and juicy chunks of pineapple. Add this one to your meal plan; you’ll be glad you did!

Orange Chicken

Simple and delicious is the best way to describe this easy orange chicken recipe. It comes together in just 30 minutes – a weeknight win! Serve it over rice to soak up all of that flavorful sauce.

Chicken Stir Fry

A great chicken stir fry is an essential in any home cook’s recipe collection and this one is sure to become your go-to. Bites of chicken and colorful veggies are tossed in the best homemade stir fry sauce.

Pineapple Chicken

I can’t say enough good things about this pineapple chicken! It’s an easy chicken breast recipe that’s full of flavor, healthy vegetables and lean protein. The sauce for this pineapple chicken is a variation of my easy homemade Teriyaki Sauce, with pineapple juice added for additional sweetness and pineapple flavor.

These Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes are Packed with Flavor

Greek Chicken

If I could describe this Greek chicken in one word it would be FLAVOR! With a simple marinade made with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and seasonings and an easy skillet cooking method, this is one of our very favorite easy chicken recipes.

Burrito Bowl

There’s so much to love about these chicken burrito bowls! With cilantro lime rice, pico de gallo, seasoned chicken breasts and more, everyone can build their bowl just the way they like it.

Teriyaki Chicken and Noodles

Here’s another one bowl meal for you: teriyaki chicken noodle bowls with veggies! This easy dinner idea is colorful, healthy and full of flavor. It’s like a teriyaki chicken stir fry, but with noodles!

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Looking for chicken breast recipes to make in the Instant Pot? Give this Instant Pot chicken and rice a try! Healthy veggies, nutritious brown rice and chicken breasts all cook together in this one pot meal.

BBQ Chicken Salad

In this delicious salad, seasoned grilled chicken, black beans, corn, avocado and crisp romaine lettuce are tossed in a tangy cilantro-lime dressing and drizzled with BBQ sauce. Shredded cheese and tortilla strips add extra flavor and crunch.

Cozy Chicken Soups to Warm You From the Inside Out

Chicken Noodle Soup

There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup to make you feel better, whether you’re under the weather or just tired after a long day. This recipe makes the best chicken noodle soup I’ve tried!

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

You won’t need to chop a thing for this easy crockpot taco soup recipe. Just add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker, let it cook, and come back to a hot, delicious meal ready to enjoy.

Chicken and Dumplings

Tender dumplings cook right on top of a flavorful chicken soup in this chicken and dumplings recipe. It’s perfect for when you crave a comforting, nourishing meal.

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Spicy, flavor-packed chicken enchilada soup loaded up with toppings? Yes, please! This recipe has all of your favorite enchilada flavors cooked into a delicious soup.

White Chicken Chili

No list of chicken breast recipes would be complete without a hearty white chicken chili recipe. You can whip up this savory chicken and white bean chili in well under an hour. Serve it with your favorite toppings and cornbread on the side.

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

The Instant Pot creates amazing flavor with this easy tortilla soup recipe. One commenter declared it the best soup she’s ever made!

Chicken and Rice Soup

This stovetop chicken and rice soup is a one pot wonder. Chicken, rice and vegetables simmer in a flavorful broth until they’re tender. Serve it with some crusty bread for dunking.

The Whole Family Will Love these Chicken Breast Recipes

Teriyaki Chicken

Just look at that gorgeous, saucy chicken! This teriyaki chicken recipe became an immediate favorite with my family, and it’s easy to see why. It’s fast to make and the teriyaki flavor is out of this world.

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Both kids and adults go crazy for these air fryer chicken nuggets! They’re perfectly seasoned, easy to make and so crispy.

Crockpot Sesame Chicken

You can never have too many crockpot chicken breast recipes and this sesame chicken packs in the flavor! It takes just 10 minutes of active prep time to make this sweet-savory shredded chicken.

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Meet my go-to shredded chicken tacos recipe: Instant Pot chicken tacos. It couldn’t be easier. Add just 5 ingredients to your Instant Pot, set it to pressure cook and then come back to the most tender, flavorful shredded salsa chicken. Serve it in soft tortillas with your favorite taco toppings and enjoy!

Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Fire up the grill and put these grilled chicken fajitas on the menu! Grilled peppers, onions and chicken breast make a tasty filling for warm tortillas.

Baked Chicken Taquitos

Crispy rolled tortillas filled with a creamy chicken and cheese filling are impossible to resist! Bake the taquitos right away or freeze them for when you need a quick meal on a busy day.

Don’t Miss these Boneless Chicken Breast Recipes

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Boneless chicken breasts stuffed with a cheesy mushroom and sun dried tomato filling make for an elegant (yet easy!) dinner.

Instant Pot Chicken Breast

Learn how to cook perfectly juicy chicken breasts in the Instant Pot! This delicious recipe includes instructions for how to make a simple gravy from the cooking liquid in the Instant Pot. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Bring on the spice with these buffalo chicken wraps! They’re quick to make and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Crockpot Chicken Breast

Put your slow cooker to work for you with this crockpot chicken breast recipe. It’s a hands-off way to cook seasoned chicken breasts. Serve them with your favorite side dishes or use them in any recipe that calls for cooked chicken.

Poached Chicken

This poached chicken is a simple yet flavorful way to cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Use poached chicken in your favorite recipes that call for cooked chicken breasts or add it to salads or any meal that needs a boost of protein.

Chicken Salad

This collection of chicken recipes would be complete without an excellent chicken salad recipe! This one is packed with flavor and texture and boasts a healthy, creamy dressing. You’re going to love it!

Tips For Cooking Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Pound it! Use a meat mallet (or rolling pin) to pound boneless skinless chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking. This helps them to cook evenly and makes the chicken especially tender. (Just put the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap before pounding to minimize mess.)
Chicken temperature: Chicken breast should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F, as measured with an instant read thermometer in the thickest part of the meat. Using a thermometer is the most accurate way to tell when chicken is done, since the cook time will depend on the size and thickness of the chicken breast, as well as on the cooking method.
Don’t overcook. Overcooking leads to dry, tough chicken.
Meal prep staple. Boneless chicken breasts are perfect for meal prep and make ahead meals. Try these recipes to cook chicken ahead of time so that you can use it to make quick meals: Instant Pot Shredded Chicken, Crockpot Shredded Chicken and Poached Chicken.

You might also enjoy these recipe collections: Crockpot Chicken Recipes and Instant Pot Chicken Recipes.

55 Best Chicken Breast Recipes

This recipe collection features the best chicken breast recipes for delicious, quick and easy meals. From baked chicken breast to casseroles, soups, stir fries and more, here you'll find a chicken recipe for every craving. Start with this easy Honey Mustard Chicken recipe!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian, Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword chicken breast recipes

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 20

Total Time 32

Servings servings

Calories 310kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts about four 6-ounce chicken breasts
salt and black pepper
3 tablspoons olive oil divided
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup smooth Dijon mustard
¼ cup whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
While the chicken browns, make the honey mustard sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, smooth Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, fresh thyme leaves, minced garlic and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Once the chicken has browned on both sides, remove the pan from the heat. Spoon the honey mustard sauce over the chicken breasts in the skillet.
Place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake chicken for 15-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. The center of the chicken should register 165° F on an instant read thermometer.
Serve chicken with sauce, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley, as desired.

Notes

If your chicken breasts are very large or an uneven thickness, you can pound them to thin them out to an even thickness. Or, slice large chicken breasts in half horizontally to get thin chicken cutlets.

Nutrition

Read 55 Best Chicken Breast Recipes for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

50 Easy Lunch Ideas

Kristine Rosenblatt — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:23:46 +0000

Over 50 of the best lunch ideas to make lunchtime easy and delicious! These easy lunch recipes are healthy and so satisfying. Includes meal prep lunches, crave-worthy sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps and more!

Best Lunch Ideas

Say goodbye to boring lunches! Figuring out what to eat for lunch can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re looking for fresh lunch ideas to enjoy at home, packable lunches to take to work, or make ahead meal prep lunch recipes, I’ve got you covered! These mouthwatering recipes are quick, easy and (mostly) healthy. With over 50 lunch ideas in this recipe collection, you’ll be set with a scrumptious mid-day meal idea for every day of the week.

Meal Prep Lunch Recipes

There’s nothing more convenient than a make ahead lunch, and these easy meal prep lunch recipes are both healthy and loaded with flavor.

Southwest Quinoa Salad

This flavor-packed quinoa salad has been one of my favorite lunch ideas for years. It’s super easy to make with quinoa, black beans, corn and a zesty chili-lime dressing. Hearty quinoa packs plenty of plant-based protein to keep you full for hours.

Meal Prep Taco Salads

These meal prep taco salads are quick to assemble and stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days. You’ll look forward to lunchtime when you know these taco salads are ready to go!

Chicken Salad Mason Jar Salads

Salads in a jar are a genius lunch idea that helps meal prepped salads to stay fresh for longer. The dressing goes in the bottom of the jar and then the ingredients are layered for maximum freshness. This healthy chicken salad is crisp and flavorful!

Greek Chickpea Salad

This tasty salad is full of Mediterranean flavors. It features protein-rich chickpeas, salty feta and briny kalamata olives, plus couscous. You’re going to want to make this vegetarian salad on repeat!

Wild Rice Salad with Butternut Squash

You might think of wild rice salad as being more of a side dish than a lunch idea, but I guarantee you that this is one of the most delicious and satisfying lunches you’ll try. This hearty salad has a crave-worthy combination of flavors and textures and it stays fresh for days in the fridge.

Mason Jar Broccoli Salads

Here’s another vegetarian lunch idea for you: healthy broccoli salad layered in a jar to keep everything fresh until you’re ready to eat. The dressing is made with protein-rich Greek yogurt, a healthier alternative to mayo. Chickpeas and kale help to bulk up this salad to make it more filling, while sunflower seeds and apple add flavor and crunch.

Burrito Bowl

Lunch doesn’t get much better than a chicken burrito bowl with beans, rice and pico de gallo! The components for these bowls can be prepped ahead of time to make assembling a quick lunch a breeze. Follow this recipe as is, or swap in your favorite ingredients to customize your bowl.

Wraps and More! You’ll Love These Easy Lunch Ideas

Stuck in a sandwich rut? Try a wrap instead! Here you’ll find easy lunch recipes to keep your tastebuds happy, from wraps and nuggets to fried rice, quiche and more.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

This wrap recipe is super simple to make and loaded with flavor. Spicy buffalo chicken, avocado, crisp lettuce and creamy blue cheese dressing are wrapped up in soft tortillas for a quick and tasty lunch.

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

The air fryer makes the best crispy chicken nuggets, and this recipe is so simple to prepare. You can make these ahead of time and freeze them to reheat later for a quick lunch.

Fried Rice

This easy fried rice recipe is ideal for a fast lunch. Use frozen veggies and leftover rice to save prep time. You can add leftover grilled chicken for extra protein.

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

If it’s low carb lunch ideas that you’re looking for, this cauliflower mac and cheese is just the thing. Cauliflower takes the place of pasta in this creamy “mac” and cheese recipe.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These healthy lettuce wraps are made with ground chicken, cashews and an orange-ginger sauce. Chopped carrot and bell pepper help to bulk up the filling and add more color and flavor.

Hummus Veggie Wrap

These easy wraps are made with hummus, grilled veggies and spinach, plus pine nuts for crunch. Vegetables never tasted so good!

Broccoli Quiche

Possibly the easiest quiche you’ll ever make, this 5 ingredient broccoli cheddar quiche is perfect for serving alongside a salad for lunch. You’ll definitely want a second slice!

Baked Potato

A baked potato (or baked sweet potato!) is an often overlooked lunch option, but load it up with toppings and it’s a completely satisfying meal. Try yours stuffed with chili, taco meat and salsa or broccoli and cheese. This lunch idea is make ahead-friendly, too.

Vegetarian Burritos

These healthy burritos feature pinto beans, avocado and veggies plus a creamy, spicy cilantro-lime yogurt sauce. Who else is ready to dig in?

Flavor-Packed Salads

I adore a big loaded salad for lunch, and here you’ll find my very favorite lunch salad recipes. With so many flavorful add-ins, these salads never get boring!

Farro Salad

This is my go-to meal-sized salad, and it just happens to be vegetarian. With farro, apple, cranberries, feta and almonds in a refreshing lemon dressing, you’ll want to make this farro salad on repeat.

Spinach Salad with Quinoa

Protein-rich quinoa makes this spinach salad especially satisfying. The combination of textures and flavors is completely irresistible!

Taco Salad

This taco salad has it all: seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, crunchy tortilla chips, black beans, corn and salsa. You can add cheese and sour cream or skip them for a dairy-free lunch idea.

Orzo Salad

Here’s another salad that packs in the Mediterranean flavors: orzo salad! Al dente orzo pasta, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, kalamata olives and feta are all tossed in a zippy Greek salad dressing.

Butternut Squash Salad

Looking for a lunch idea with plenty of fall vibes? This butternut squash kale salad is it! Roasted butternut squash, candied nuts, pomegranate seeds and goat cheese are truly irresistible in this colorful salad.

Cobb Salad

Who doesn’t love a classic Cobb salad? This one has all the fixings, including a tangy balsamic dressing. Prep the components ahead of time and then enjoy a lunch that will make your coworkers jealous all week long.

Salmon Salad

Salmon is the perfect healthy protein to keep you full for hours, especially when it’s served in this incredible spinach salad. Add this one to your list of lunch ideas, you’ll be glad you did!

Kale Salad

Fresh, healthy and flavorful, this kale salad has so much to offer. Bulk it up with grilled or poached chicken breast to make it an especially filling lunch idea.

Kale Avocado Salad

Hearty kale, tender quinoa, creamy avocado and sweet blueberries make this kale salad anything but boring. This lunch idea is quick, healthy and delicious!

Crave-Worthy Sandwiches

Sandwiches are a trusty lunchtime standby, and for good reason. Simple to make and endlessly customizable, these delicious sandwich lunch ideas will never get boring!

Chicken Salad

This is the best chicken salad recipe you’ll try! Crunchy celery, sweet grapes and a healthy, creamy dressing will make this your go-to chicken salad. It’s a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken.

Egg Salad

Economical and supremely tasty, this egg salad is a lunchtime favorite! Save time by cooking the hard boiled eggs ahead or make the egg salad ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Comfort food doesn’t get any better than a grilled cheese sandwich, and the air fryer will be your new favorite way to make it! With ooey gooey cheese and toasty bread, this lunchtime indulgence is so worth it.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Simple and delicious, this easy slider recipe features ham and cheese plus honey mustard sauce sandwiched between sweet Hawaiian rolls.

Tuna Salad

Serve this healthy tuna salad in a sandwich, in lettuce wraps, with crackers, or in avocado halves. It will be your new favorite tuna recipe!

Tuna Melt

Fancy up your tuna sandwich by turning it into a tuna melt. Adding cheese, tomato and buttery, toasty bread makes this classic lunch option even more irresistible.

BBQ Chicken Sliders

Leftover shredded chicken? Turn it into these adorable and oh so tasty chicken sliders. Pop them into the oven until the cheese melts and the bread gets toasty, then devour.

Meatball Sub

Got leftover meatballs? A meatball sub is the perfect lunch option! This satisfying sandwich is loaded with flavor.

Pizza and Pasta Lunch Ideas

When you’re craving something hearty and comforting for lunch, pasta and pizza are sure to satisfy.

Pesto Pasta

Cheesy, nutty pesto and pasta are a match made in heaven. Serve it with extra grated Parmesan cheese plus toasty pine nuts for crunch.

Spinach Pesto Flatbread Pizza

Using flatbread for pizza dough is an easy way to make homemade pizza at lunchtime. You’ll love the extra crispy crust and flavorful pesto sauce in this delicious recipe.

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy and comforting. Making it is a breeze thanks to the Instant Pot.

Pasta Salad

I love making a big batch of pasta salad to enjoy for lunches all week. This Italian version has olives, cheese, red onions and a zesty Italian dressing.

Spinach Pesto Pasta

All of you pesto lovers are going to want to make this spinach pesto pasta with chicken. It’s fresh, healthy and make-ahead friendly.

These Cozy Soups are Perfect for Quick Lunches

Soups are the ideal lunch idea. You can load them up with veggies and they’re so satisfying. I like to make a big pot of soup at the beginning of the week and enjoy it for lunches for days. Most soups also freeze well, too, making it easy to add variety to your meals.

Minestrone Soup

This hearty minestrone is my all-time favorite. With vegetables, pasta and beans in a flavorful broth, I could eat this every day.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This broccoli cheddar soup is creamy, healthy and easy to make! When you’re craving comfort food, it’s the perfect way to warm up.

Lentil Soup

With tender lentils, warm spices, veggies and fire roasted tomatoes, this lentil soup is healthy, full-flavored and easy to make.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Cozy and comforting, chicken noodle soup is like a hug in a bowl. What day wouldn’t be better with a bowl of this warming soup for lunch?

Tortellini Soup

With only 15 minutes of active prep time, this tortellini soup is sure to become a favorite! Cheese tortellini, kale and veggies make this soup nice and hearty.

Vegetable Soup

Healthy vegetable soup made with lots of colorful veggies is a perfect satisfying lunch idea.

Tomato Soup

This homemade tomato soup has rich tomato flavor and a luxurious creamy texture. It’s easy to make with just a few pantry ingredients, and the perfect accompaniment to a grilled cheese sandwich.

Asparagus Soup

This simple asparagus soup is one that you’re sure to love. It has a bright, fresh flavor and a luxurious creamy texture, yet it’s made without cream.

Cabbage Soup

If you’ve never tried cabbage soup, you are missing out. Richly flavored and full of healthy vegetables, this simple soup is likely to become a favorite.

Split Pea Soup

Comforting and flavorful, split pea soup is a perfect lunch idea. This one is made with bacon instead of a ham bone, to give you rich flavor with a more accessible ingredient.

More Healthy Lunch Ideas

Here are a few more fresh and healthy lunch ideas to inspire your mid-day meals.

Shrimp Stir Fry

Succulent shrimp, colorful veggies and a flavorful stir fry sauce make for a delicious, healthy lunch.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles

Light and fresh, this easy one pot dish is made with zucchini noodles instead of pasta. Lemon and garlic bring lots of zippy flavor.

Hummus

I love to serve hummus for lunch with fresh cut veggies and pita bread for dipping. It also makes an excellent sandwich spread.

Broccoli Stir Fry

Crisp-tender broccoli, mushrooms and bell peppers star in this easy vegetarian stir fry. Serve it over brown rice for a wholesome lunch idea.

50 Easy Lunch Ideas

Lunch will never be boring again with this collection of over 50 easy lunch ideas! From meal prep lunches to crave-worthy sandwiches, salads, wraps and more, there's a lunch recipe for every craving in this list. Start with this burrito bowl recipe. The components can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for meal prep lunches.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Keyword burrito bowl, chicken burrito bowl, easy lunch ideas, lunch ideas, lunch recipes

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 15

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 499kcal

Ingredients

Pico de Gallo*

¾ pound ripe red tomatoes (plum/roma) 2-3 tomatoes, diced small*
⅓ cup finely chopped white onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt to taste

Cilantro Lime Rice

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup long grain white rice rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups water
zest of 1 lime
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Chicken

1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Remaining Ingredients

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup canned corn drained
1 avocado peeled, pitted and sliced; or guacamole
sour cream, lime wedges optional, for serving

Instructions

Make the Pico de Gallo: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; stir. Set aside.
Make the Cilantro Lime Rice: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and rice and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the water and bring to a simmer. As soon as the pot comes to a simmer, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook at a very slow simmer without lifting the lid for 15 minutes. Then remove the pot from the heat and let the rice rest for 10 minutes with the lid on. Fluff the rice; stir in the lime zest, lime juice, cilantro and salt.
Prepare the Chicken: Meanwhile, combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir or whisk to mix.
Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or between two sheets of parchment paper and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even ½-inch thickness. Rub the seasoning mixture over all sides of the chicken breasts.
Grill chicken on an outdoor grill or oiled grill pan over medium to medium-high heat for 5-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and then chop into bite size pieces.
Assemble the Burrito Bowls: Divide the lettuce evenly between 4 bowls (or meal prep containers). To each bowl, add cilantro lime rice, chicken, pico de gallo, black beans, corn, and avocado or guacamole.

Notes

To save time, instead of making homemade pico de gallo, you can use store-bought pico de gallo or salsa.
When making pico de gallo, remove the core, seeds and juice from the tomatoes so that they don’t water down pico de gallo.
These burrito bowls are perfect for meal prep. The grilled chicken, rice and pico de gallo will stay fresh for about 3 days stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator. You can also prep the lettuce, black beans and corn and store in the refrigerator. It’s best to assemble the bowls right before serving to keep everything fresh.

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10 Easy Salad Dressing Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:31:42 +0000

There’s no better way to elevate your salads than with these homemade salad dressing recipes! Quick to make, healthy and so flavorful, these salad dressings are so much better than store-bought.

Homemade salad dressing is one of the easiest things to make from scratch, and there’s just no comparison with store bought dressing. By making your own salad dressings, you can control the quality of the ingredients and the flavor. Below you’ll find all of my best salad dressing recipes, including tangy vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, and more. These recipes are fresh, healthy, and most take only 5 minutes (or less) to make.

Drizzle these salad dressings over your favorite salad recipes or enjoy them as a dip with fresh cut veggies. Homemade salad dressing keep well in the refrigerator, so make a batch today to enjoy all week long!

Easy Vinaigrette Recipes

Tangy vinegar and smooth, fruity olive oil are the main ingredients in these easy vinaigrette recipes. These are the simplest salad dressings to make and a great place to start if you’re new to making homemade dressing.

Vinaigrette Recipe

Everyone needs a great basic vinaigrette recipe in their collection, and this is my go-to. It’s made with just 4 ingredients, plus salt and pepper. Since the ingredients are pantry staples, you probably have everything you need in your kitchen right now. This vinaigrette is light, smooth, and tangy!

Lemon Vinaigrette

This lemon vinaigrette is bright, tangy and refreshing. It’s amazing drizzled over this Arugula Salad or a simple spinach salad. This recipe is so simple and takes just 5 minutes to mix up.

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Balsamic Vinaigrette

You won’t believe how easy it is to make balsamic salad dressing at home! Like our other vinaigrette recipes, this one is made with just a few pantry ingredients. The rich, nuanced flavor of balsamic vinegar stars in this simple dressing. It’s thick and tangy – the perfect way to level up a basic green salad.

Creamy Salad Dressings

These creamy dressings are full-flavored without being heavy. Plain Greek yogurt is a simple swap that I like to use to lighten up a creamy dressing without sacrificing on flavor. While they are lovely on salads, these recipes are also delicious served as dips for fresh vegetables.

Coleslaw Dressing

One of our most popular dressing recipes, this coleslaw dressing takes coleslaw from good to extraordinary. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week, and can be tossed with fresh cabbage in this Coleslaw Recipe or store-bought coleslaw mix. Make it with mayo or Greek yogurt; it’s delicious either way!

Blue Cheese Dressing

The sharp, salty flavor of blue cheese shines through in this creamy blue cheese dressing. It’s loaded with blue cheese crumbles and delicious served as a dip or salad dressing.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

Unlike store-bought ranch which can be filled with unpronounceable ingredients, this homemade ranch dressing is made with real, wholesome ingredients. A combination of dried herbs and seasonings creates a homemade ranch seasoning blend that delivers loads of flavor to this creamy, tangy dressing.

Green Goddess Dressing

Green goddess dressing is a creamy dressing that’s made with a generous amount of fresh herbs. The herbs give it its signature green color and a robust herby flavor. The ingredients are blended together in a food processor or blender until smooth. Thin it out with a little buttermilk to drizzle over a crisp Green Salad or leave it nice and thick to serve with a crudité platter.

More Favorite Salad Dressing Recipes

Here are a few more must-make salad dressings, including zesty Greek dressing and our favorite Italian dressing recipe. Layers of flavor and simple ingredients make these recipes truly standout.

Greek Salad Dressing

I often keep a jar of this Greek salad dressing on hand in our fridge. It’s quick to make and so flavorful. Olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano and a touch of fresh garlic are among the ingredients you’ll need to make this simple recipe. It’s a must for a Greek Salad but also a great way to dress up an everyday green salad.

Italian Dressing Recipe

This Italian dressing is my go-to for tossing with a Pasta Salad or an Italian Salad. You can also use it as a marinade for chicken. The ingredients are pantry staples, plus you can add Parmesan cheese if desired for an extra pop of flavor.

Honey Mustard Dressing

This bright and tangy honey mustard dressing is a favorite! It’s made with olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. We love to serve this salad dressing with this Salmon Salad. It’s also delicious tossed with a Spinach Salad.

Salad Dressing Tips

Once you learn how to make salad dressing, you’ll always want to keep some on hand in the refrigerator. Follow these tips for the best dressings, every time.

For best results, use a good quality extra virgin olive oil when making vinaigrettes. Since these recipes are so simple, the quality of the ingredients makes a big impact on the flavor of the dressing.
Most homemade salad dressings will last for about a week in the refrigerator. See the individual recipes for more detailed storage instructions.
I like to mix up homemade salad dressing in a mason jar for easy storage. This way, you can simply shake the jar to recombine the ingredients before serving.
Dressings that are made with olive oil may solidify in the refrigerator. This is normal; simply let the dressing sit at room temperature for a few minutes and then whisk or shake to recombine the ingredients.

Whether you love a tangy vinaigrette, a creamy dressing or a zesty Italian dressing, there’s a recipe for you in this collection. Give your favorite a try this week and then leave a comment below to let me know how it turned out!

10 Easy Salad Dressing Recipes

There's no better way to elevate your salads than with these easy salad dressing recipes! Quick to make, healthy and so flavorful, these salad dressings are so much better than store-bought. Start with this bright and tangy honey mustard dressing recipe.

Course Salad Dressing

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy salad dressing, honey mustard dressing, salad dressing, salad dressing recipes

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 129kcal

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt or fine sea salt
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar with a lid. Whisk or shake until well combined. Taste and adjust ingredients as needed: more apple cider vinegar or Dijon if you want it tangier, more honey if you want it sweeter, more olive oil if it's too tangy, additional salt and pepper as needed.
Dressing can be used immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Whisk or shake to recombine dressing before using.

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26 Best Egg Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

These easy egg recipes include basics like how to make perfect scrambled and hard boiled eggs, plus recipes for quiche, breakfast burritos, and more! Enjoy them for breakfast or brunch, or an easy lunch or dinner.

Eggs are a breakfast staple, a good source of protein, and so versatile! You can boil them, scramble them or poach them. You can turn eggs into a loaded breakfast casserole, a hearty breakfast sandwich or a veggie-filled frittata. Add this to the role that eggs play in baking and dessert recipes, and well, eggs are pretty amazing!

Below you’ll find the best egg recipes, including healthy breakfasts, meal prep recipes, and more. The next time you’re wondering what to make with that carton of eggs, give one of these egg recipes a try!

Basic Egg Recipes Every Home Cook Should Know

You can’t go wrong with the basics! These classic egg recipes are simple to prepare yet so satisfying.

Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs are one of the best comfort foods, and every home cook should know how to make them. Learn the secrets to making the best fluffy scrambled eggs. Serve them alongside toast and fruit, mix in some veggies for an egg scramble, or wrap them in warm tortillas along with salsa and cheese.

Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs make an ideal quick breakfast or snack, but it can be surprisingly tricky to get them just right. With this foolproof method, your boiled eggs will come out perfectly cooked, every time. (And easy to peel!)

Deviled Eggs

No list of egg recipes would be complete without a classic deviled eggs recipe! This easy egg appetizer is always one of the first things to disappear from a spread of snacks at a get-together. This classic recipe requires just a few ingredients and 15 minutes of active prep time. They’re a favorite at Easter and the holidays, but so good you’ll want to make them year round.

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Soft Boiled Eggs

Perfect soft boiled eggs with jammy yolks and firm whites are a real treat. Serve them on avocado toast, with ramen, or add them to a salad.

Omelette

What’s for breakfast? You can’t go wrong with an omelette! This easy egg recipe appears fancy but is actually quite simple to make. And with so many filling options, from simple to extravagant, omelettes never get boring.

Poached Eggs

Have you mastered the art of the perfect poached egg? With this easy poached eggs recipe, you surely will! This is one of the most versatile egg recipes: you can serve a poached egg on toast, over breakfast potatoes, in a grain bowl, in eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce, and so much more!

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Instant Pot fans will appreciate this hands-off way to cook hard boiled eggs. The eggs come out perfectly cooked every time. This is one of the egg recipes I make most often!

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Here’s another way to make hard boiled eggs: in the air fryer! This simple cooking method makes eggs that peel easily and are perfect for storing in the fridge for quick meals and snacks.

Egg Recipes for Brunch

When I’m planning a brunch menu, I always make sure to include at least one savory egg recipe and one sweet item, such as Cinnamon Rolls or a Baked French Toast Casserole. These egg dishes are worthy of a special occasion, and we also make them often on leisurely weekend mornings.

Frittata

How to make a frittata, plus lots of mix-in ideas! My go-to has sautéed veggies, spinach and goat cheese. This basic egg dish is a healthier version of a quiche, yet every bit as delicious.

Breakfast Tacos

I can’t think of anything more fun to serve at a brunch get-together than a breakfast taco spread! Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, pico de gallo, avocado and cheese ensure that these egg breakfast tacos are loaded with flavor.

Breakfast Casserole

This hearty egg breakfast bake is loaded with hash brown potatoes, bacon and cheese. It’s make-ahead friendly to save you time in the morning and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Broccoli Quiche

This broccoli quiche has been one of our favorite egg recipes for years. It’s made with just 5 ingredients and I often save time by using a store-bought pie crust. (You can certainly use a homemade pie crust if you like!) Serve it for breakfast or pair it with a green salad for an easy lunch or dinner.

Crustless Quiche

When you’re craving quiche but don’t want a heavy pie crust, this crustless quiche is the perfect solution! It’s one of our favorite savory breakfast ideas, made with bacon, vegetables and cheese.

Potato Spinach Egg Casserole

This hearty vegetarian breakfast casserole is perfect for brunch! With potatoes, spinach, bell peppers and cheese (I like to use spicy pepper jack) this egg bake is loaded with flavor. It’s make ahead friendly and feeds a crowd.

Egg Muffins

You’ll love the individual serving size of these egg muffins! Cooking eggs in a muffin tin is an easy way to prepare baked eggs for brunch or meal prep breakfasts. My favorite mix-ins for these egg bites are spinach, bell pepper, red onion and feta cheese. This recipe is easy to customize to make other flavor combinations, and I’ve given you some suggestions in the recipe post.

Asparagus Quiche

With fresh asparagus and tangy goat cheese in a creamy egg custard filling, this quiche is hard to resist! It’s the perfect addition to a spring brunch menu.

Make Ahead Egg Recipes

Busy mornings? Prepping breakfast ahead of time can be a game-changer! These meal prep egg recipes freeze wonderfully. They’ll allow you to enjoy a delicious, filling breakfast even on your busiest mornings.

Breakfast Burritos

Those who like a hearty, satisfying breakfast will love this breakfast burrito recipe! It’s one of our favorite egg recipes for making ahead, since the burritos freeze and reheat so well. They’re loaded with sausage, eggs, cheese and veggies to keep you full all morning long.

Breakfast Sandwich

No list of egg recipes would be complete without a delicious breakfast sandwich recipe! This one has an egg and veggie omelet, bacon, cheese and guacamole sandwiched between toasted English muffins. You can make and eat them right away or freeze for later.

Mini Ham Frittatas

With both eggs and quinoa, these individual frittatas are packed with protein! This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham, or you can swap the ham for bacon.

Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

Freezer-friendly vegetable breakfast burritos are a healthy breakfast favorite! These are easy to put together and perfect for meatless breakfasts. If you’re skeptical of the broccoli, don’t be. It works so well here with the eggs and cheese.

Slow Cooker Frittata

This slow cooker frittata is like a Denver omelet, make-ahead style! With ham, cheese, bell peppers and onions, this egg frittata cooks on low in the slow cooker until you’re ready to serve it.

Broccoli Cheddar Mini Frittatas

Looking for a make ahead breakfast that kids will love? These frittatas are made in a mini muffins pan, so they’re the perfect size for little hands. A great alternative to scrambled eggs, you’ll need only a few ingredients for this easy egg recipe.

Not Just for Breakfast

Eggs are typically thought of as a breakfast food, but we love to enjoy them for lunch and dinner, too! While any of the egg recipes above can be served for lunch or dinner, below you’ll find a few that are especially fit for a mid-day or evening meal.

Egg Salad

Looking for egg recipes to use up hard boiled eggs from Easter? This egg salad is just the thing! Try my favorite healthy swap in the creamy dressing. This recipe makes the best egg salad sandwiches!

Fried Rice

Here’s a 20 minute meal for you: fried rice! With scrambled eggs and vegetables, this easy rice recipe can be served as a main course or side dish.

Cobb Salad

I love a loaded salad for lunch or dinner, and this one is sure to satisfy. This classic cobb salad has chicken, hard boiled eggs, avocado, tomato, bacon and blue cheese, all served on a bed of crisp greens and drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing.

Spinach Salad

Make a simple spinach salad even better by dressing it up with bacon and eggs! Adding hard boiled eggs to salads is a great way to boost the protein. This easy salad is a favorite side dish, perfect for serving with almost any meal.

Best Egg Recipes for Easy Meals

This collection of egg recipes includes basics like hard boiled eggs and scrambled eggs, plus frittatas, egg salad and more. Enjoy these delicious egg dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Start with this easy omelette recipe.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword egg recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 9

Servings serving

Calories 176kcal

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1-2 pinches salt to taste
½ tablespoon butter
filling ingredients as desired see notes below, such as cooked vegetables, cheese, fresh herbs, avocado, etc.

Instructions

If you are filling your omelet with vegetables that require pre-cooking (such as onions or bell peppers), sauté/cook those first and then set aside.
Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add a pinch or two of salt, and whisk vigorously, until the eggs are completely combined and uniform.
Heat the butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, use a small spatula to spread it out over the bottom and sides of the pan.
Pour the eggs into the skillet and let cook for 1 minute, without disturbing them. Once the eggs start to set around the edges, use a small spatula to carefully lift one edge of the omelet a bit, tilting the pan, so that the wet eggs can run over the edge and underneath the omelet. Repeat this a few more times, around the edges of the omelet, until no more liquid eggs are left on top.
Let the omelet continue cooking until the top is mostly set, reducing the heat to low if you feel that the bottom is browning too much before the top cooks to your liking. If needed, you can cover the pan with a lid to help the top cook through.
Add your desired filling ingredients on one half of the omelet. Fold the other side over to fold the omelet in half. Slide it onto your plate and enjoy!

Notes

Filling Ideas:

Veggie and Cheese: 2 tablespoons each of sautéed red onion, bell pepper and zucchini plus 1-2 tablespoons cheese (shredded cheddar or Monterey jack, crumbled feta or goat cheese).
Spinach Mushroom: 1/4 cup sautéed chopped mushrooms, 1/4 cup spinach (can wilt in skillet if desired), 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese.
Denver Omelet: 2 tablespoons each of sautéed onion and green bell pepper, 1/4 cup diced cooked ham, 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese.
Avocado, Tomato and Cheese: 1/4 avocado (sliced), a few cherry tomatoes (halved), 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives.

Nutrition information does not include omelet fillings since those will vary.

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16 Best Ground Turkey Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:56:07 +0000

These ground turkey recipes are some of our best easy dinner ideas! They’re simple to make, healthy and so delicious!

Ground turkey is one of my favorite proteins to cook with because it’s so versatile. You can turn a pound of ground turkey into savory turkey meatballs, juicy turkey burgers or a comforting pot of turkey chili.

Compared to ground beef recipes, ground turkey recipes are typically leaner but still pack in just as much flavor. When you’re shopping at the grocery store, I recommend choosing ground turkey with a little fat in it for both moisture and flavor. I like to use 93% lean ground turkey. (99% lean tends to cook up too dry.)

The next time you’re wondering what to make with ground turkey, give one of these easy recipes a try. With recipes for pasta dinners, soups, meatloaf, stuffed peppers and more, there’s something for everyone in this collection of ground turkey recipes!

Best Ground Turkey Recipes

These classic dinner ideas are lightened up with ground turkey! Meatloaf, burgers, tacos and more, these ground turkey recipes are loaded with flavor and so satisfying.

Turkey Chili Recipe

Hearty, healthy, and packed with flavor, this healthy turkey chili is our all-time favorite chili recipe! This easy recipe includes directions for making the chili on the stove top, in the slow cooker or in the Instant Pot, so you can choose the cooking method that works best for you. Serve with a side of cornbread for a meal the whole family will love.

Turkey Meatloaf

This comfort food classic is lightened up but every bit as delicious as the original! This ground turkey meatloaf is exceptionally moist and flavorful. Serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans for Sunday dinner.

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Turkey Burger Recipe

No list of ground turkey recipes would be complete without an excellent turkey burger recipe. Juicy, flavorful turkey burgers for dinner? Yes, please! This easy recipe is a favorite year-round, since you can cook the burgers on the grill, on the stove or in the oven.

Ground Turkey Tacos

Need an easy weeknight dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes? Make these turkey tacos! With seasoned ground turkey, black beans, peppers and onions wrapped in warm tortillas, no one will be able to resist these healthy tacos.

Instant Pot Lasagna

Say hello to the best way to make lasagna on a weeknight: Instant Pot lasagna! It’s comforting, cheesy and so good made with either ground turkey or ground beef. Serve it with garlic bread and an Italian salad for a meal that will have everyone going back for seconds!

Easy Turkey Meatballs

These turkey meatballs are every bit as delicious as those made with ground beef, and healthier, too! They’re one of the best foods to meal prep for quick make-ahead meals. You can store baked meatballs in the freezer for up to 3 months or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Turkey Meatballs

These juicy turkey meatballs are one of our all-time favorite ground turkey recipes. They’re quick to make and just as flavorful as our ground beef meatball recipe. Serve them over pasta or zucchini noodles, or turn them into meatball subs.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

These turkey meatballs are made with fresh ginger, hoisin sauce and green onions and served with a simple 3 ingredient sweet and sour sauce. Serve them over rice or noodles, with sautéed veggies or a broccoli stir fry on the side.

Comforting Turkey Soups

When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than a steaming bowl of soup to warm you up! These turkey soup recipes are loaded with flavor and will make your kitchen smell amazing as they simmer on the stove.

Italian Wedding Soup

Here’s a perhaps unexpected ground turkey recipe for you: meatball soup! This hearty Italian wedding soup is filled with meatballs made with ground turkey and Italian sausage. It’s ultra comforting and flavorful, perfect for Sunday dinner!

Turkey Taco Soup

Here’s a 30 minute ground turkey recipe for you: Turkey Taco Soup! With taco seasoning, beans and corn, this full-flavored taco soup recipe is a family favorite. Serve it with tortilla chips or a side of cornbread.

Lasagna Soup

This lasagna soup is the ultimate comfort food. It’s made with ground turkey, whole wheat lasagna noodles and veggies for a soup that’s both nutritious and delicious. Enjoy it with a salad or homemade garlic knots for a complete meal.

Slow Cooker Recipes with Ground Turkey

These crockpot ground turkey recipes are here to save you time on busy evenings! Ground turkey adds lean protein to keep you full in these wholesome make ahead meals.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Cooking this turkey chickpea chili in the crockpot allows the flavors plenty of time to develop, and it also means that come dinner time all you have to do is spoon this deliciousness into your bowl! This chili is loaded with veggies, protein, and just the right amount of spice.

Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

This healthier baked ziti recipe features ground turkey and whole wheat pasta. The pasta cooks right in the slow cooker, so it soaks up the sauce and flavor. This is the best way to make comforting baked ziti on a weeknight!

Slow Cooker Turkey Lasagna

This healthy ground turkey lasagna is packed with sneaky veggies! Shredding and chopping the vegetables up small makes them hardly noticeable – perfect if you’re serving kids who squirm at the sight of too many veggies. Since you prep this dinner ahead in the slow cooker, it’s a favorite for busy nights.

More Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes

When you’re feeding a family, you can never have too many healthy dinner ideas. Add one of these ground turkey recipes to your meal plan this week. They’re quick to make and feature colorful veggies, too!

Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed bell peppers are made with rice, ground turkey or beef, tomato sauce and seasonings. They’re a healthy, delicious dinner that you can make ahead and freeze or bake right away.

BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes

These turkey sloppy joes are packed with a bbq turkey and veggie sloppy joe mixture and served on toasted burger buns. Add some melty cheese and you’ve got a meal that will make the whole family happy!

Unstuffed Bell Pepper Skillet

This saucy bell pepper skillet is an easier take on classic stuffed peppers. This healthy one pot skillet dinner recipe is made with ground turkey, brown rice and, of course, bell peppers! A kid favorite, this hearty skillet dinner is gluten-free.

16 Best Ground Turkey Recipes

These ground turkey recipes are some of our best easy, healthy dinner ideas! Start with these homemade turkey meatballs. They're loaded with flavor and so easy to make. Serve them with spaghetti or make meatball sub sandwiches.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ground turkey recipes, turkey meatballs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings servings

Calories 136kcal

Ingredients

avocado oil or canola oil for greasing the baking sheet
1 egg
¼ cup very finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground turkey*

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450° F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with avocado oil or canola oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, onion, garlic, panko, Parmesan cheese, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir with a fork to mix.
Add the ground turkey and mix until just combined.
Use your hands to shape the meat mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs. Place on the greased baking sheet.
Bake meatballs for 10-14 minutes, until they are cooked through. Meatballs are done when they register 165° F in the center when measured with an instant read thermometer.

Notes

For best results, use ground turkey with a little bit of fat in it, such as 93% lean. Using 99% lean ground turkey may make the meatballs dry.
Baked meatballs may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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How to Cook Broccoli {5 Easy Ways}

Kristine Rosenblatt — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:43:37 +0000

Learn how to cook broccoli – five easy ways! These broccoli recipes are quick, simple and healthy. Everyone at the table will be asking for, “More broccoli, please!”

Broccoli is one of my go-to side dishes and I cook it at least once a week. It’s quick to prepare, healthy and versatile! Broccoli is a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin C. When you add just a few simple seasonings and cook it the right way (no mushy broccoli here), it’s as delicious as it is healthy.

With these easy how to cook broccoli recipes, you’ll be enjoying broccoli more than ever before!

How to Cook Broccoli

Steamed Broccoli

Steaming broccoli is a great way to cook it if you plan to use it in other recipes or want a simple, fast side dish. Learn how to steam broccoli on the stove so that it’s perfectly crisp-tender with a beautiful bright green color. This method works whether or not you have a steamer basket; all you need is a pot with a lid.

Roasted Broccoli

My personal favorite, roasted broccoli has irresistible golden brown caramelized edges that make it so flavorful. It’s crispy on the edges, perfectly tender in the middle, and so good you’ll want to eat the whole batch straight from the pan! Cooking broccoli in the oven is super easy and this recipe includes how to make basic roasted broccoli plus five flavor variations.

Sautéed Broccoli

Fans of stove top cooking will love this easy sautéed broccoli recipe. It has a delicious crisp-tender bite and is so good seasoned with garlic and lemon. Cooking broccoli in a skillet takes only 8 minutes, and the result is a versatile side dish that goes with almost any meal.

Air Fryer Broccoli

Cooking broccoli in the air fryer gives you the best crispy edges and requires very little oil. This air fryer broccoli is finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a pop of salty, cheesy flavor. You’ll love it! Use fresh or frozen broccoli in this easy recipe.

Instant Pot Broccoli

Cooking broccoli in the Instant Pot is a quick, hands-off way to steam broccoli. You won’t have to watch a pot on the stove (a bonus for us moms who are often taking care of kids while we make dinner). I like to season this Instant Pot broccoli with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and some grated Parmesan cheese. Everyone at the table will be asking for a second helping!

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Storage and Prep Tips

Store raw broccoli in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for about a week. To keep it fresh for longer, don’t wash broccoli until right before you cook it.
Cooked broccoli can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
When you cut broccoli, try to keep as much of the broccoli stems on as possible. The stems are a good source of fiber. (You can use them to make Broccoli Slaw!) If desired, you can use a vegetable peeler to peel off the tough outer layer of the broccoli stalk.
For the best tasting broccoli, cook it until it is just crisp-tender. Bright green broccoli has a fresh flavor and great texture. If your broccoli turns mushy or loses its vibrant color, it is likely overcooked.

Broccoli Seasoning Ideas

A few simple seasonings can add a pop of flavor to your broccoli to make it even more tasty. Here are some ideas:

Simple: A pat of butter or a drizzle of olive oil, plus salt and pepper are easy ways to add flavor.
Cheesy: Sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese or serve your broccoli with cheese sauce.
Olive Oil & Lemon: A simple, yet so delicious combination! Use either lemon juice or lemon zest.
Italian: Drizzle on extra virgin olive oil and then sprinkle on Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Garlic Butter: Spread some garlic butter on broccoli for a buttery, garlicky treat.
Sesame: Try a splash of soy sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Spicy: Sprinkle on a pinch of red pepper flakes, along with your other seasonings of choice.

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How to Cook Broccoli {5 Easy Ways}

Learn how to cook broccoli so that it is crisp-tender and flavorful. This easy, healthy side dish is a family favorite! See the notes section below for broccoli seasoning ideas.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword how to cook broccoli

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 9

Servings servings

Ingredients

Steamed Broccoli

1 ½ pounds broccoli cut into florets

Roasted Broccoli

1 ½ pounds broccoli
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Sautéed Broccoli

1 pound broccoli crowns
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup water
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt or sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste
zest of 1 lemon

Air Fryer Broccoli

1 pound broccoli
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instant Pot Broccoli

1 ½ pounds broccoli cut into florets
1 cup water

Instructions

Steamed Broccoli

Put 1-2 inches of water in the bottom of a pot. Put a steamer basket in the pot. (If you do not have a steamer basket you can cook the broccoli directly in an inch or two of water in the pot.) Bring to a boil on the stove.
Once boiling, add the broccoli to the steamer basket (or right to the water in the pot), cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 3-4 minutes for crisp-tender broccoli or 5-7 minutes for softer broccoli.
Once the broccoli is cooked to your liking, immediately remove it from the heat and take the lid off of the pot. Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the broccoli to a serving dish. Season as desired and serve.

Roasted Broccoli

Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the broccoli and dry it well. Cut broccoli into bite-size florets. Cut larger florets in half or even into quarters if very large. Place broccoli florets on the baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat.
Arrange broccoli so that any flat cut sides are facing down on the baking sheet and so that there is some space between the pieces to allow air to circulate. Sprinkle on salt and pepper.
Roast broccoli in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir/toss broccoli, spread out into an even layer again, and continue roasting for 3-8 more minutes, until tender and browned on the edges.

Sautéed Broccoli

Cut the broccoli into florets. Then cut all but very small florets in half. Quarter any very large florets. Pat dry to remove any moisture on the broccoli.
Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the broccoli to the pan. Use kitchen tongs to turn the pieces so that the flat sides are down against the bottom of the pan. Cook, without stirring, for 3-4 minutes. Then stir the broccoli and continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
Pour in the water and immediately cover the pan. Cook for 2 minutes. Uncover the pan and stir in the minced garlic. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
Sprinkle the salt, pepper and lemon zest over the broccoli. Stir to distribute. Serve immediately.

Air Fryer Broccoli

Cut the broccoli into florets. Cut large florets in half and very large florets in quarters. The pieces should be approximately 1-inch in size. Place broccoli florets in a bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the broccoli. Toss to coat. Sprinkle on salt and pepper and toss to evenly distribute.
Add 1 tablespoon water to the bottom of the air fryer. Place broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer (cook in batches if needed). Air fry at 370° F for 5 minutes. Then toss broccoli and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese. Air fry for 3-5 more minutes, until broccoli is crisp-tender. If cooking a second batch, add another tablespoon of water to the bottom of the air fryer first.
Serve immediately, seasoned with more salt, pepper and/or Parmesan as needed, to taste.

Instant Pot Broccoli

Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot inner pot. Add a steamer basket to the pot. Place broccoli florets in the steamer basket. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the steam release valve to the sealing position.
For crisp-tender broccoli, set the pressure cook time to 0 minutes at high pressure. (If your Instant Pot will not allow you to set a 0 minute cook time, you can set it to pressure cook for 1 minute and then cancel the cooking cycle as soon as the pot reaches pressure. Then immediately quick release.) For softer broccoli, set the pressure cook time to 1 minute at high pressure.
The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure and then the cook time will begin. As soon as the cook time ends, quick release the pressure by carefully moving the valve to the venting position.
Once all of the steam has escaped and the pin drops down, immediately open the pot (to prevent over-cooking). Season broccoli as desired and serve.

Notes

Seasoning Ideas:

Simple: Butter or olive oil, salt and pepper.
Cheesy: Parmesan cheese or cheese sauce.
Olive Oil & Lemon: Use either lemon juice or lemon zest.
Italian: Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil.
Garlic Butter: Serve with garlic butter.
Sesame: Try a splash of soy sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Spicy: Sprinkle on a pinch of red pepper flakes, along with your other seasonings of choice.

Read How to Cook Broccoli {5 Easy Ways} for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

40 Best Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:41:00 +0000

Deciding what to eat for dinner every night when you have a family with young kids is no easy task. You want to cook healthy meals for your family, and you want those meals to actually get eaten, and, better yet, be enjoyed by everyone at the table. These family-friendly dinner ideas are here to help!

Family-Friendly Dinner Ideas for Every Night of the Week!

As a mom of 5 young kids, I know all too well the challenge of feeding a family. Which is why I’ve gone through every single one of the dinner recipes published on Kristine’s Kitchen, in search of the best kid-friendly recipes for dinner.

These dinner ideas are easy, crowd-pleasing meals that are sure to satisfy kids and grown ups alike.

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Family Meals: Chicken Recipes

When it comes to easy weeknight dinners, chicken is always a winning option. These kid-friendly chicken recipes include classic kid favorites like nuggets, comforting casseroles and more.

Chicken Parmesan

A crispy breadcrumb coating and melty cheese make this easy chicken Parmesan a kid favorite. Serve it with pasta and roasted broccoli for an easy, family-friendly meal.

Sesame Chicken

In this quick and easy recipe, tender bites of chicken are coated in a sticky sweet-and-savory sauce. My whole family devoured this chicken – it’s that good!

Baked Chicken Tenders

No list of kid-friendly recipes would be complete without chicken tenders! These bake up crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Serve them with a few dipping sauces and let everyone choose their favorite.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Next up is a super easy crockpot meal: slow cooker honey garlic chicken. This set it and forget it recipe features tender shredded chicken in an irresistible honey garlic sauce. Serve it over rice with Instant Pot green beans on the side.

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

This chicken and rice casserole is deliciously seasoned and easy to eat, no matter your age. It’s made with a simple homemade cream sauce, no canned cream of soups here.

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

These chicken nuggets are one of the meals that my kids request most often. Crispy seasoned bites of chicken that cook quickly in the air fryer – what’s not to love? These homemade nuggets are so much better than anything off of the kids menu.

Baked Chicken Breast

Simple is where it’s at with this baked chicken breast recipe. This fast family dinner idea makes the best juicy chicken breasts. Serve with potatoes, rice or pasta and a veggie for a quick, kid-pleasing meal.

Taco Night

Tacos are one of my favorite go-to family meals because they’re so easy and everyone in the family can fill their tortilla just the way they like it. Here you’ll find classic taco recipes plus new twists on taco night.

Ground Beef Tacos

Everyone loves tacos, and this easy taco recipe is our go-to! Let the kids choose their favorite taco toppings to go along with this seasoned ground beef taco meat and warm tortillas. This 20 minute recipe is one of the best family dinner ideas.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Three ingredients and your slow cooker are all you need to make the best shredded chicken tacos! Prefer to cook in the Instant Pot? Try our Instant Pot Chicken Tacos instead.

Carnitas

This Mexican pulled pork cooks all day in the crockpot until it’s fall-apart tender. The ingredient list is simple yet infuses the pork with flavor. You can serve it as is or pop the meat under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp up the edges. Then serve with warm tortillas, rice and beans.

Baked Chicken Taquitos

These chicken taquitos are one of our favorite kid-friendly recipes. They’re stuffed with a creamy chicken and cheese filling and then baked until golden and crispy on the outside. Serve them with salsa, guacamole or plain Greek yogurt for dipping.

Lentil Tacos

Vegetarian family-friendly meals can be hard to find, and these lentil tacos are one of the best. The lentil taco filling can be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, so you can choose which cooking method works best for your schedule.

Easy Dinner Ideas For Family: Soups

A pot of soup and a batch of warm dinner rolls is a sure-fire way to bring everyone to the table. These family-friendly soups are both healthy and comforting.

Chicken Noodle Soup

A steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food, and this classic recipe is a family favorite. Tender chicken, veggies and noodles in a flavorful broth make this soup especially nourishing.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy broccoli cheddar soup has been a favorite with my picky eaters since they were little. This healthy soup comes together quickly and is perfect for a cold day!

Turkey Chili

This healthy turkey chili is said to have won awards for the best chili recipe. It’s that good. Ground turkey, beans and chili spices make this chili so satisfying. We like to serve it with our favorite cornbread recipe.

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

This flavorful soup is a dump and go slow cooker recipe, with no chopping required. It has a short ingredient list, takes only 10 minutes to prep, and then your slow cooker does the rest. Dinner doesn’t get any easier!

Vegetable Barley Soup

Here’s another meatless meal that everyone in the family can get excited about: vegetable barley soup. Hearty barley makes this vegetable soup especially satisfying and you can feel good about the rainbow of veggies that go into the pot.

White Chicken Chili

This white chicken chili is the kind of belly-warming meal that we all crave on a chilly day. It’s not too spicy so little ones are sure to gobble it up.

You Can’t Go Wrong with Mac and Cheese

When it comes to meals that kids love, mac and cheese is a classic. These homemade macaroni and cheese recipes are so much better than anything from a box.

Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe

Mac and cheese is a crowd pleasing dish, and everyone at the table will agree that this is the best mac and cheese recipe! It comes out of the oven hot and bubbly with lots of ooey gooey melty cheese.

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Meet the creamiest mac and cheese around: Instant Pot mac and cheese. And this recipe couldn’t be easier. It’s ready in 30 minutes, with just 10 minutes of hands-on prep time.

Vegetarian Chili Mac

Sneak some added nutrition (and flavor!) into your mac and cheese dinner with this vegetarian chili mac recipe. This family-friendly dinner is a one pot meal that you can have on your table in just 30 minutes.

Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese

This recipe features shell pasta and broccoli in a creamy homemade cheese sauce. You can even give it an extra protein boost by stirring in some shredded rotisserie chicken.

Whole Wheat Macaroni and Cheese

If it’s a classic baked mac and cheese recipe you’re craving, give this whole wheat mac and cheese recipe a try. Whole wheat pasta provides fiber and a crispy breadcrumb topping makes this comfort food especially irresistible.

Easy Weeknight Dinners: Sandwiches

What’s better than a (sometimes) messy sandwich for dinner? Not much, especially if that sandwich comes with a side of baked French fries. These sandwich dinner ideas are fun to eat and perfect for little hands.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

This is one of our all-time favorite recipes for an easy weeknight dinner. The chicken cooks in the Instant Pot until tender and BBQ sauce adds a kick of flavor. Serve the saucy chicken on toasted burger buns with a side of sweet potato fries.

Turkey Burger Recipe

If your kids are burger lovers, they’re sure to gobble these turkey burgers up! These flavorful burgers are easy to make and you can cook them on the grill, on the stove or in the oven.

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

No list of kid-friendly recipes would be complete without a grilled cheese sandwich recipe. This air fryer grilled cheese is ultra cheesy, extra crispy and ready in just minutes! Pair it with bowls of tomato soup for a meal the whole family will love.

Sloppy Joes

You can’t go wrong with classic sloppy joes for dinner. This made-from-scratch recipe calls for simple ingredients and takes only 25 minutes to make.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Using your slow cooker is the easiest way to make fall-apart tender pulled pork for sandwiches. You’ll only need five ingredients, plus salt and pepper, for this easy make ahead meal.

Pasta Dinners

Pasta is one of my go-to’s when I’m looking for a dinner idea that I know my kids will love.

Stuffed Shells

Four kinds of cheese and marinara sauce make these stuffed pasta shells a kid favorite. Leftovers (if you have any) freeze well for a quick meal later on.

One Pot Pasta with Sausage

Five ingredients, ready in 30 minutes, and only one pot to wash after dinner? Yes, please! This cheesy one pot pasta with sausage is quick, flavorful and comforting.

Baked Spaghetti

This baked spaghetti is one of our favorite ways to cook spaghetti for a family dinner. Ground beef, pasta, marinara sauce and seasonings are topped with cheese and then baked until hot and bubbly. Serve this easy pasta bake with a salad and a side of garlic bread.

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Put your crockpot to work for you with this slow cooker lasagna recipe! You don’t need to boil the noodles ahead of time, just brown the ground beef, layer everything in the slow cooker and set it to slow cook on low. Serve it up with a crisp Italian salad and enjoy!

Caprese Pasta

Fresh flavors star in this easy caprese pasta recipe. Fresh tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella are tossed with al dente pasta for a meal that’s as simple as it is delicious.

Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

This has been one of our most popular family dinner recipes for years, and it’s easy to see why. This slow cooker meal takes just 10 minutes to prep and is full of delicious flavors from salsa, taco seasoning, ground beef and cheese. If you’re more of an Instant Pot fan, make this Instant Pot Taco Pasta instead.

More Easy Family Dinner Ideas

I’ve saved some of the best kid-friendly dinner recipes for last! These recipes are quick, easy and so delicious.

Honey Garlic Salmon

My kids love salmon, and this honey garlic salmon recipe is one of our favorite ways to prepare it. Kids and adults alike will love the sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce that coats the fish. Cooking salmon and roasted vegetables together on one sheet pan means that clean up is a breeze.

Meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs are a classic family-friendly dinner, and this recipe makes the best homemade meatballs. They’re baked in the oven for ease, and cook up juicy and flavorful, every time.

Goulash

Here’s another quick one pot meal for you: goulash. This comforting dinner idea is made with ground beef, macaroni pasta and cheese in a flavorful tomato-based sauce.

Unstuffed Bell Pepper Skillet

Stuffed peppers can be hit or miss with kids, which is why I created this unstuffed bell pepper skillet. Rather than stuffing the meat and rice filling into whole bell peppers, this recipe combines everything into an easy skillet meal. This recipe has been a family favorite for years!

Honey Hoisin Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is an especially kid-friendly cut of meat because it cooks up nice and tender (aka, easy for little ones to eat). This recipe features a flavorful sauce and carrots that cook right in the same skillet as the pork. Serve it with rice for an easy weeknight dinner.

Hamburger Casserole

With pasta, cheese, veggies and tomato sauce, the whole family will love this comforting hamburger casserole. This recipe makes delicious leftovers, too, so you might even get a night off from cooking!

Fried Rice

This 20 minute recipe makes the best fried rice with egg and vegetables. Stir in some cooked chicken or air fryer shrimp to add extra protein, or serve the fried rice alongside simple baked chicken breasts.

Homemade Pizza Dough

Most kids love pizza, and this pizza dough recipe is our favorite way to make pizza at home. You can even roll out small crusts and let everyone make their own personal pizza. Kids will love adding their own sauce, cheese and toppings to their pizza crust!

40 Best Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes

These family-friendly dinner ideas are quick, easy and delicious! Feeding kids can be a challenge, and these kid-friendly recipes are picky eater approved. Start with this easy vegetarian chili mac recipe, a one pot 30 minute meal!

Course Main Dish, One Pot Meal

Cuisine American

Keyword easy dinner recipes for family, easy weeknight dinners, family dinner ideas, family meals, family-friendly dinner

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 447kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 bell pepper chopped small, any color
2 medium carrots chopped into ¼-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon chili powder or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
15 ounce can diced tomatoes
10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies* such as RO*TEL
8 ounces elbow macaroni pasta whole wheat or white
15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
15 ounce can red kidney beans rinsed and drained
2 cups water
2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey jack, mozzarella, or a combination

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet* or pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the pan with the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, pasta, black beans, kidney beans and water. Stir.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook, stirring every few minutes, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in most of the cheese, reserving a little for sprinkling on top. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Serve.

Notes

You will need a skillet or pot that is at least 12 inches wide and 2 inches deep to fit the full recipe.
This recipe makes a chili mac with some spice to it. The spice is not overwhelming, but if your family prefers less spice I’d recommend using mild diced tomatoes with green chilies or subbing with a can of diced tomatoes without green chilies (fire roasted diced tomatoes would be delicious). To make the chili mac spicier, add a small amount of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes along with the other seasonings.
To add meat to this recipe, add ground beef or ground turkey to the pan after sautéing the onion, carrots and bell pepper for a few minutes. Cook the meat, crumbling, until browned and then proceed with the recipe.

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10 Best Pork Chop Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 14:45:46 +0000

Looking for new ways to cook pork chops? Baked, pan fried, grilled pork chops and more, these are the best pork chop recipes to make for dinner!

How to Cook Pork Chops

My family loves pork chops for dinner, and over the years I’ve created a pork chop recipe for every craving. Whether you want to cook your pork chops on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, or in the air fryer, Instant Pot or crock pot, I’ve got you covered with these easy pork chop recipes!

Pork chops are a versatile, family-friendly dinner idea. Cook them the right way and they’ll turn out juicy and flavorful, every time.

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Pork Chop Recipes

Baked Pork Chops

Pork chop recipes don’t get any easier than these baked pork chops! The pork chops are seasoned with a flavorful spice rub and then baked in the oven until perfectly juicy. You’re going to want to make these again and again.

Smothered Pork Chops

When it’s comfort food you’re craving, these smothered pork chops are sure to satisfy. Bone in pork chops are browned in a skillet and smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce. There’s so much to love about this indulgent pork chop recipe.

Pan Fried Pork Chops

Simple yet satisfying, these pan fried pork chops are cooked in a skillet for that crave-worthy flavorful browned crust. They’re finished with a simple pan sauce made from butter and fresh thyme. These pork chops are perfect for a weeknight dinner and so good served with mashed potatoes.

Grilled Pork Chops

Just look at those flavorful grill marks! These grilled pork chops are incredibly juicy, and so flavorful thanks to the best marinade. You’ll want to make this pork chops recipe all summer long!

Pork Chop Marinade

No list of pork chop recipes would be complete without a go-to pork chop marinade. This simple marinade infuses pork chops with incredible flavor. It’s made with just six ingredients and can be used to marinate pork chops for grilling, baking or air frying.

Air Fryer Pork Chops

If it’s healthy pork chop recipes that you’re looking for, then these easy air fryer pork chops are for you. They’re juicy inside, deliciously seasoned on the outside, basically pork chop perfection! Serve them with a few healthy sides like this kale salad and devour!

Crock Pot Pork Chops

These slow cooker pork chops are a lifesaver on busy days! There’s nothing better than getting dinner prepped early in the day and then letting the crockpot do the rest of the work. These tender pork chops are cooked in a rich and flavorful mushroom gravy. You’re going to want to make this pork chop recipe on repeat!

Stuffed Pork Chops

This is a secretly easy meal that’s sure to impress. Boneless (or bone in) pork chops are stuffed with a flavorful breadcrumb stuffing made with apple, onion, celery and fresh herbs. While this recipe exudes fall flavor vibes, it’s so good that we make it year-round. Add them to your list of pork chop recipes to make this week!

Instant Pot Pork Chops

A quick cook time, juicy pork chops, sweet and savory honey garlic sauce… this pork chop recipe has it all. These Instant Pot honey garlic pork chops are sure to be met with rave reviews around your dinner table. As one reviewer commented, “Sauce was incredible!” It’s no secret that Instant Pot recipes are some of my favorites for getting quick meals on our table, and this pork chop recipe is one of the best.

Breaded Pork Chops

One of the best pork chop recipes for a quick and easy dinner, these breaded pork chops are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and then baked in the oven. Keep this recipe in your back pocket for busy days!

Pan Seared Pork Chops

Ready in less than 30 minutes, pan seared pork chops are a tasty answer to the “What’s for dinner?” question. These chops are served with a honey mustard sauce that’s so good you’ll want to eat it with a spoon! Serve green beans and roasted potatoes on the side for an easy, healthy dinner.

How to Make Juicy Pork Chops

Follow these tips to ensure that your pork chops turn out incredibly juicy and tender, every time.

Choose thick-cut pork chops whenever possible. They’ll be less likely to dry out when cooking.
Bone-in pork chop recipes vs. boneless pork chop recipes: Follow the tips in the recipe you’re making. As a general rule, bone-in pork chops will be more juicy than boneless because the bone helps to keep the meat from drying out. Boneless pork chops cook more quickly.
Don’t overcook them! Overcooking pork chops is a sure-fire way to dry them out. How long to cook pork chops is going to depend on your cooking method and the thickness of the pork chops.
Use an instant read thermometer to check when pork chops are done. The internal temperature of pork chops should be 145 degrees F after cooking, according to the USDA.
Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat; otherwise the juices will run out all over the plate or cutting board.
Use a pork chop marinade or pork rub to add flavor.

Once you’ve mastered these pork chop recipes, try out other cuts of pork for dinner with these delicious Pork Recipes.

Best Juicy Pork Chop Recipes

The best pork chop recipes, including these pan fried pork chops. How to cook pork chops that are juicy and flavorful.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword how to cook pork chops, pan fried pork chops, pork chop recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 538kcal

Ingredients

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
2 bone-in pork chops at least 1-inch thick, see note for boneless
1 teaspoon fresh thyme

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne.
Place the flour in a wide, shallow dish.
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub the seasoning mixture over the pork chops. Coat pork chops in the flour and add them to the hot pan. (Cook in batches or use two pans if they won't all fit in the pan at once.)
Cook the pork chops for 2 minutes on each side to get a nice golden brown sear. Then reduce the heat to medium, flip and continue cooking for 5-10 more minutes per side, or until the pork chops register 145° F in the center when measured with an instant read thermometer. Be careful to not overcook them as this will dry them out. (If your pork chops are thin they will likely cook in less than 5 minutes per side.)
When the pork chops are almost cooked through, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the fresh thyme to the pan. Allow the butter to melt. Remove the pan from the heat. Spoon the butter and thyme sauce over the pork chops.
Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Two large bone-in pork chops will provide 2 large servings or 4 smaller servings. You can use 4 pork chops to serve more people. You may need to cook them in two batches if they won’t all fit in the pan.
To use boneless pork chops, keep a close watch on them so that they don’t overcook and dry out since boneless chops cook faster. Using thick cut pork chops (at least 1-inch thick) also helps to prevent them from drying out.

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29 Best Air Fryer Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:56:00 +0000

This recipe collection features the best air fryer recipes for easy, delicious meals. Here you’ll find air fryer chicken recipes, easy air fryer meals, healthy air fryer vegetables, and more! These easy air fryer recipes are perfect for beginners to air frying.

Best Air Fryer Recipes

Air fryer recipes can help you to get fast, healthy meals on your table without a lot of effort. My air fryer has quickly become one of my most used kitchen appliances. Every time I cook with it, I’m impressed with the flavor and crispiness of air fried food!

I’m excited to share with you my favorite tried and true air fryer recipes, the ones that I make again and again for my family. These recipes are easy, tasty and most of them require just a few simple ingredients. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

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What is an Air Fryer?

An air fryer is a versatile kitchen appliance that can air fry, roast, bake, broil, crisp, dehydrate and reheat foods. An air fryer has a heating element that radiates heat and a fan that circulates hot air around the food in the air fryer basket. The hot air circulation allows you to use less oil and still get deliciously crispy foods. To help you get started with air fryer cooking, I’ve written a beginner’s guide about How to Use an Air Fryer.

Why Air Fryer Recipes?

Crispy foods! The hot air circulation in an air fryer helps to make the crispiest foods. From Air Fryer Fried Chicken to crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, there’s so much to love about crispy air fryer foods. You’ll also love how meats and fish cook up especially tender and juicy in the air fryer.
Easy to use. Right out of the box, you’ll find that most air fryers are easy to use. Plus, it’s easy to check on food during the cooking process. You can simply pull out the basket to take a peek.
Quick cooking. Air fryers cook food quickly, making them perfect for weeknight cooking. They reach cooking temperature much faster than it would take to preheat your oven. The air fryer recipes below are simple, with fast preparation times.
Easy clean up! Air fryer baskets typically have a nonstick coating that makes clean up a breeze.
Use it year round. Your air fryer won’t heat up your kitchen, so it’s perfect for making light summer meals and winter comfort foods.

The Best Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

These air fryer chicken recipes are some of my most popular, and it’s easy to see why. Chicken is a dinnertime staple, and it cooks up perfectly juicy and tender in the air fryer.

When you need a foolproof way to cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Air Fryer Chicken Breast comes to the rescue! This easy air fryer chicken recipe makes perfectly juicy and flavorful chicken breasts, every time.

With a delicious seasoning rub, these Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a weeknight staple. They cook up juicy and flavorful, with the best crispy skin. This is one of our go-to air fryer recipes for an easy dinner.

Satisfy your fried chicken cravings in a healthier way with Air Fryer Fried Chicken. This recipe will wow everyone at the table. It’s incredibly crispy, perfectly seasoned and easy to make.

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a kid favorite that adults happen to love, too. If you’re looking to make the crispiest healthy chicken tenders, then this is the recipe for you. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and watch them disappear!

Kids and adults alike will go crazy for these Air Fryer Chicken Legs! Chicken drumsticks cook up juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. You will love the delicious seasoning, too!

These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are simply the best! They’re crispy, perfectly seasoned and remarkably easy to make. This is one of our favorite air fryer recipes for lunch or dinner.

Easy Air Fryer Meals

The air fryer recipes below are some of my favorite quick and easy meals. From pork to salmon, steak and shrimp, there’s plenty of dinner inspiration for every night of the week!

It’s easy to cook pork chops in the air fryer! My go-to Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe has a delicious seasoning and makes perfect juicy pork chops. The recipe includes cook times for both boneless and bone-in pork chops.

This air fryer recipe is one of my very favorites! You’ll love the caramelized crust and moist, flaky interior of this easy Air Fryer Salmon.

Learn how to cook a perfect Air Fryer Steak. Easy enough for any night of the week, this juicy steak is even better served with a pat of garlic butter.

This Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin turns out perfectly tender and flavorful, every time! It cooks up quickly in the air fryer for an easy weeknight dinner.

Air Fryer Hamburgers are a family favorite! They cook up juicy and flavorful and are so easy to make.

Air Fryer Shrimp is a quick meal that you’ll want to have in your back pocket. Shrimp cooks incredibly fast in the air fryer, and this easy air fryer recipe features a flavorful Cajun-inspired seasoning. Cook from fresh or frozen.

Air Fryer Vegetables are Crispy and Delicious!

You will love these easy options for healthy air fryer side dishes. These air fryer vegetable recipes are here to help you round out your meals. But watch out, these healthy air fryer recipes are so tasty they just might steal the show!

These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are seasoned with garlic and Parmesan and have the most delicious crispy edges. We usually polish these off straight from the air fryer basket – they’re that good.

A few simple tips will have you making the best Air Fryer Broccoli. It’s perfectly crisp-tender and extra delicious with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Air Fryer Cauliflower has browned, crispy edges and a simple garlic and Parmesan seasoning. It’s a healthy side dish that’s unbelievably addicting!

Air Fryer Asparagus is my favorite fast way to cook asparagus. It’s tender on the inside and crispy on the ends. Serve it with a squeeze of lemon juice, some sliced almonds or a sprinkle of Parmesan or crumbled goat cheese. When spring arrives, this is one of the air fryer recipes you’ll turn to first!

Air Fryer Zucchini is an easy, healthy side dish. It takes just minutes to prep and is seasoned with Italian seasonings and Parmesan cheese.

Potato Air Fryer Recipes

Potatoes are classic comfort food and the air fryer makes the best potatoes! Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the center, you will love these air fryer potato recipes.

Craving the perfect baked potato? An Air Fryer Baked Potato has the crispiest skin and is perfectly soft and fluffy in the center. This is one of the first air fryer recipes we tried, and it did not disappoint. Pile on your favorite toppings (bacon, anyone?) and enjoy!

These Air Fryer French Fries were one of the first recipes that got me hooked on air frying! They’re so crispy and made with just 3 simple ingredients, including only a tablespoon and a half of oil.

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges, seasoned to perfection and topped with Parmesan cheese, make a delicious appetizer. These potato wedges are definitely deserving of a spot on our list of best air fryer recipes. The always disappear quickly!

An Air Fryer Sweet Potato is a real treat! Making baked sweet potatoes in the air fryer is fast and easy. They come out perfectly soft and creamy inside, and the skins crisp up nicely in the air fryer.

These Air Fryer Potatoes are oven roasted-style potatoes, only they’re made in the air fryer. They’re an incredibly easy side dish, but watch out, they might all disappear before they even hit the dinner plates!

When you need an almost no effort side dish, these Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are the perfect solution. They cook up hot and so crispy in the air fryer. This recipe includes cook times for different fry shapes, including waffle, crinkle cut and sweet potato fries.

Appetizers and Snacks

One of the things that the air fryer does best is make crispy game day snacks and appetizers. Crispy fries and chicken wings are always the hit of the party! You are going to love these easy air fryer recipes.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings are fast to prep and disappear even faster! With its ability to make foods deliciously crispy, the air fryer really is the best way to make wings. You’ll love the seasonings on these!

Air Fryer Onion Rings are the best game day snack food or appetizer. Forget the deep fryer, making onion rings in the air fryer is easy and the results are just as crispy and delicious. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

While I’ll never turn down regular French fries, I have to admit that I am partial to these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries. You just can’t beat the sweet and savory flavor of these ultra crispy healthy fries!

When your garden is bursting with fresh zucchini, what better way to put those green squash to good use than Air Fryer Zucchini Fries? A few simple seasonings and Parmesan cheese with a crispy breadcrumb coating give these zucchini fries the best texture and flavor. Serve them as an appetizer, side dish or snack.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

While these air fryer recipes don’t fit in any of the categories above, that doesn’t mean they are any less delicious!

Air Fryer Bacon is extra crispy, with perfect wavy edges. It’s so easy to make, with no flipping required!

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is extra crispy, ultra cheesy, and completely irresistible. This air fryer recipe is the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich!

Which of these air fryer recipes are you most excited to try first? Let me know in the comments!

29 Best Air Fryer Recipes: Air Fryer Chicken Breast

This recipe collection features the best air fryer recipes for easy, delicious meals! These easy air fryer recipes are perfect for beginners to air frying. Start with this air fryer chicken breast – it's tender, juicy and versatile.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken breast, air fryer recipes, best air fryer recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 17

Total Time 27

Servings servings

Calories 85kcal

Ingredients

2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or between two layers of parchment paper and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness.
Rub the olive oil over the chicken. Then rub the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts.
Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook at 400° for 8 minutes, then flip chicken over and continue cooking for 5-12 more minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165° F at the thickest part of the breast. (The cook time will depend on the size of your chicken breasts.)
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Read 29 Best Air Fryer Recipes for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

50 Best Instant Pot Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:06:00 +0000

The best Instant Pot recipes for easy weeknight dinners! This recipe collection includes chicken, ground beef, pasta and vegetarian instant pot recipes, and more. With these easy Instant Pot recipes you’ll be making delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy.

Best Instant Pot Recipes

Instant Pot recipes can help you to get healthy meals on your table without a lot of effort. I use my Instant Pot many times per week, to cook dinner, to make Instant Pot oatmeal for breakfast, or to cook perfect Instant Pot hard boiled eggs.

When I shared this list of healthy Instant Pot recipes, I never imagined how popular they would become. Today I’m sharing more of the best Instant Pot recipes to give you even more easy meal ideas. These recipes are perfect for beginners and anyone who loves good food.

What is an Instant Pot?

An Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker. It’s a multi-cooker, which means that it has many cooking functions. You can sauté in the Instant Pot or use it as a slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer or yogurt maker. I use the Pressure Cook/Manual and Sauté buttons on my Instant Pot most often.

If you are a new Instant Pot user, I’ve written a beginner’s guide to get you started: How to use an Instant Pot. These top 10 Instant Pot accessories can help you to do things such as cook pot in pot rice and chicken at the same time.

Why Instant Pot Recipes?

Flavor! The number one reason why I love to cook with an Instant Pot is FLAVOR. Something magical happens with pressure cooking: the best flavors develop and meats become incredibly tender. If you need more convincing, try my recipes for Instant Pot chili or cook a rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot. Both are unbelievably tasty.
Hands-off cooking. Another huge benefit of Instant Pot cooking is that most of the cook time is hands-off. Once you get your ingredients in the pot and set it to pressure cook, you won’t have to do anything else until the cook time has finished. There’s no stirring a pot on the stove or checking on food in the oven.
Easy Instant Pot recipes. One of the best things about Instant Pot recipes is that they help to take the guesswork out of cooking. When you follow a good recipe, with tested cook times and methods, it should produce foolproof results. My advice is to experiment with different recipes until you find your favorites. With pressure cooking, your meals can turn out perfect every time.

Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

These easy Instant Pot Chicken Thighs are one of the best Instant Pot recipes for a quick dinner. They cook up perfectly moist and juicy and you can make an easy gravy from the juices in the pot. Cook them from fresh or frozen!

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is warm and comforting, perfect for enjoying at the end of a long day.

This Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is one of our most popular Instant Pot recipes, and it’s easy to see why. This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep and the Instant Pot does the rest. The whole family will love these BBQ chicken sandwiches!

This Instant Pot Whole Chicken recipe is the easiest way to cook a whole chicken! This recipe is foolproof – the chicken turns out moist, juicy and flavorful every time.

Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings is one of the best comfort foods. A flavorful chicken and vegetable soup is topped with tender dumplings, all cooked together in the Instant Pot.

Honey Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Breasts are a quick and easy meal! Serve them over rice or quinoa, with veggies for a wholesome dinner.

Instant Pot Butter Chicken has tender bites of chicken in a delicious curry sauce. This recipe has the option to cook pot in pot rice to serve with the chicken and sauce.

This delicious Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is an easy one pot meal. Load it up with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

This Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms features juicy chicken thighs, mushrooms and orzo pasta. This must-make Instant Pot recipe is always met with rave reviews.

This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice has chicken, vegetables and brown rice. It’s easy to make and won’t take you long to prep.

With just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, these Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are one of the easiest Instant Pot dinner recipes. Serve the shredded salsa chicken in soft tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.

This Instant Pot Orange Chicken has the best sticky-sweet orange sauce. You can even cook the rice at the same time in the Instant Pot!

This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is one of the best Instant Pot recipes for meal prep. Cook your chicken from fresh or frozen, and use it in your favorite recipes throughout the week.

Learn how to cook frozen chicken breasts in your Instant Pot. This Instant Pot Frozen Chicken cooks up moist and juicy.

Instant Pot Pasta Recipes

This Instant Pot Spaghetti is one of the best Instant Pot recipes for beginners. It’s incredibly easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners. The pasta absorbs some of the sauce as it cooks, making it so flavorful!

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy family favorite meal. This one pot recipe has a quick 10 minute prep time.

In this Instant Pot Pasta recipe, penne pasta, Italian sausage and veggies all cook together in marinara sauce in your Instant Pot. It’s one of the best Instant Pot recipes for busy weeknights!

You’ll be amazed at how you can make a delicious Instant Pot Lasagna that cooks right in the Instant Pot inner pot (no special pan needed). This easy Instant Pot recipe is the best way to make lasagna from scratch on a weeknight.

I created this Instant Pot Taco Pasta recipe as a faster version of our favorite Slow Cooker Taco Pasta. Seasoned with taco seasoning and salsa, you’ll love this flavorful twist on pasta with ground beef.

Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes

If you haven’t tried Instant Pot Chili, you are missing out! This pressure cooker beef chili is one of our favorite Instant Pot recipes. It’s richly flavored and so comforting on a cold day.

In this Instant Pot Meatloaf recipe, meatloaf and mashed potatoes cook together in the Instant Pot for a hearty one pot meal. Save this recipe for when you’re craving comfort food!

When you need a family-friendly Instant Pot recipe for dinner, look no further than this Instant Pot Goulash recipe. It’s an easy one pot meal made with ground beef, macaroni pasta and cheese in a flavorful tomato-based sauce.

This Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is a quick and easy one pot meal. Made with ground beef, noodles and mushrooms, this recipe is a comfort food favorite.

These Instant Pot Meatballs cook up nice and tender thanks to the Instant Pot pressure cooker. The meatballs cook in a simple homemade marinara sauce, perfect for serving with pasta.

Classic stuffed peppers cooked in the Instant Pot? Yes, please! Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers are one of our favorite quick Instant Pot recipes.

More Instant Pot Dinner Recipes

Instant Pot Pot Roast is perfect for Sunday dinner. The Instant Pot makes the best pot roast, with tender meat, vegetables and gravy!

Make the most amazing pulled pork sandwiches with this Instant Pot Pulled Pork. The meat is fall apart tender after cooking in the Instant Pot.

You’ll love these Instant Pot Pork Chops with a delicious honey garlic sauce. My kids can’t get enough of these!

This Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin cooks in a honey garlic sauce and is delicious served with potatoes or rice. It’s perfect for quick dinners.

This Instant Pot Beef Stew is a quick and easy version of the classic recipe, with all of the same rich flavors.

Looking for taco Tuesday Instant Pot recipes? These Instant Pot Carnitas are sure to be a winning dinner recipe. This Mexican pulled pork is irresistibly tender and juicy with delicious crispy edges.

These Instant Pot Ribs are so tender they practically fall of the bone!

This Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup is a warm and cozy meal, perfect for the coldest of days. Tender chunks of beef, vegetables and barley make this soup both hearty and nourishing.

Instant Pot Pork Loin is one of our favorite Instant Pot recipes for Sunday dinner. The pork is seasoned and then browned in the Instant Pot before pressure cooking. The best part is the incredible sauce to drizzle over the pork.

Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes

This Instant Pot Pinto Beans recipe is an easy way to cook dry pinto beans. Serve them as a side dish, wrap them in tortillas, or use them in any recipe that calls for cooked pinto beans.

This Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is sure to become one of your favorite Instant Pot recipes during soup season. It’s richly flavored and perfect for serving with a loaf of crusty bread.

This Instant Pot Potato Soup is creamy and so comforting. This easy soup recipe is made with wholesome ingredients. Load it up with your favorite toppings!

If you’re looking for vegetarian Instant Pot recipes for dinner, these Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes fit the bill. These flavorful lentil sloppy joes are easy to make and delicious served on toasted brioche buns.

This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup is so rich and creamy, you won’t believe it’s made without cream. It’s my favorite butternut squash soup recipe!

These Instant Pot Black Beans are so much better than canned beans. It’s easy to cook dry beans from scratch in your Instant Pot!

Healthy Instant Pot Lentil Soup is a favorite for lunch and dinner. Packed full of nourishing lentils, vegetables and spices, this warming soup is so delicious.

Making homemade vegetable soup is so easy in the Instant Pot! This Instant Pot Vegetable Soup is a cozy meal that’s sure to satisfy. Serve it with biscuits or yeast rolls and enjoy.

You’ll Love these Easy Instant Pot Recipes

These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs peel so easily – the shells practically fall off! This is my favorite way to cook hard boiled eggs because it’s so hands-off.

The creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes are Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. They’re so easy to make, and perfect every time!

You’ll love this foolproof recipe for Instant Pot Baked Potatoes. It’s easy to cook perfect baked potatoes in your Instant Pot.

This Instant Pot Rice cooks in just four minutes! Cooking white rice in an Instant Pot is an easy, hands-off way to make perfect fluffy rice.

This Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe is the easiest, most hands-off way to cook steel cut oatmeal. It’s a true set it and forget it recipe! You can make a big batch to reheat for quick breakfasts during the week.

Perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice is a healthy side dish for your favorite meals. The instructions are easy to follow so you can make the best brown rice.

This easy recipe for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob cooks sweet corn until it’s perfectly tender.

This Instant Pot Cheesecake is the best cheesecake I’ve ever eaten. It’s creamy, luscious and flavored with a touch of vanilla. You’ll be amazed at how easy this Instant Pot dessert is, too!

Best Instant Pot Recipes: Pot Roast

The best Instant Pot recipes for easy dinners! This collection of recipes includes chicken, beef and vegetarian recipes, plus more dinner ideas. Start with this comforting Instant Pot Pot Roast recipe.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword best instant pot recipes, instant pot recipes

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1 5

Inactive Time 35

Total Time 2 5

Servings servings

Calories 428kcal

Ingredients

3 pound boneless beef chuck roast
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups low sodium beef broth
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 medium carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ pounds whole baby potatoes
2 tablespoons cornstarch optional, for thickening gravy
2 tablespoons water optional, for thickening gravy

Instructions

Cut the beef roast in half.
Season the beef on all sides with the salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in the Instant Pot using the sauté function until hot.
Place the beef in the pot and brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate.
Add the onion to the pot. Cook until softened and lightly browned, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and turn off the Instant Pot.
Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Stir well and scrape up any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pot.
Put the beef back in the pot. Add the fresh thyme sprigs or dried thyme.
Close the Instant Pot lid and move the steam release valve to the sealing position. Pressure cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. When the cook time ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release any remaining pressure by moving the valve to the venting position.
Open the Instant Pot lid and add the carrots and potatoes on top of the beef. Close the lid, seal the pot, and pressure cook for 5 more minutes on high pressure. Then let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure.
Remove the beef and vegetables from the pot, leaving the juices in the pot. Discard the fresh thyme stems. Use two forks to shred the roast into chunks.
Thicken the juices in the pot (optional): Turn on sauté. Stir together 2 tablespoons each of cornstarch and water and then stir into the liquid in the Instant Pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until gravy has thickened slightly.

Notes

If your roast is larger than 3 pounds, add 10 minutes per pound to the pressure cook time.
To cook pot roast from frozen, skip the step of browning the meat. Pressure cook a frozen 3 pound beef chuck roast for 90 minutes, followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release. Then add your potatoes and carrots and pressure cook for 5 minutes more, plus 10 minutes natural release. If your roast is larger than 3 pounds, add 10 minutes per pound to the first pressure cooking time.

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Read 50 Best Instant Pot Recipes for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

40 Best Casserole Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:52:07 +0000

Need some dinner inspiration? These comforting casserole recipes are sure to satisfy any craving. This recipe collection includes chicken casserole recipes, pasta casserole recipes, ground beef casseroles, breakfast casseroles, and more!

When I’m looking for an easy dinner idea, I often turn to these casserole recipes. These casseroles are some of our favorite tried and true tested recipes, full of flavor and perfect for feeding a family.

Why We Love Making Casseroles for Dinner:

Simple to Make: Easy steps, delicious results.
Full of Flavor: These comfort food recipes will make your tastebuds happy.
Complete Meals: With these one pan dishes, all you’ll need to round out the meal is a salad or some bread.
Make Ahead Dinners: Many of these casserole recipes are perfect for making ahead, then popping in the oven at dinner time.
Family-Friendly: Casseroles are an easy way to feed a crowd, and they’re kid-friendly, too.
Leftovers: Many of these recipes taste even better on the second day.

Chicken Casserole Recipes

These chicken casseroles are some of our most popular, for good reason. Creamy, cheesy, or Mexican-inspired, these recipes are oh so good.

This Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy homemade comfort food. With shredded chicken, potatoes and a crispy topping, it’s sure to become one of your go-to dinners.

With a creamy mushroom sauce and noodles, Chicken Tetrazzini is rich and satisfying. Save prep time by using rotisserie chicken.

One of our favorite dinner casserole recipes, this Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is loaded with flavor! With broccoli, bacon, cheese and pasta, there’s so much to love about this chicken casserole recipe.

Enchiladas are one of our favorite types of casseroles, and your search for the best Chicken Enchiladas recipe stops here. Chicken, black beans and cheese are rolled up in tortillas, smothered with enchilada sauce and baked until hot and melty.

In this Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole, chicken thighs and rice bake together in one dish in the oven. It’s perfect for a simple family dinner!

It doesn’t get any easier than this 4 ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe. It’s one of our favorite ways to use leftover chicken!

This Chicken Tortilla Casserole is a one pot meal that you can have on your table in just 30 minutes. With corn, black beans and spices, this casserole recipe is packed with flavor.

Let your crockpot do the work with this Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole. It’s cheesy, creamy comfort food!

Casserole Recipes with Ground Beef

When you’re wondering, “What’s for dinner?” these ground beef casseroles are the easy answer. From hamburger casserole to squash casserole and more, these casserole recipes are extra delicious.

This Hamburger Casserole features ground beef, pasta, veggies and cheese, baked until hot and bubbly. This easy recipe is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Taco Casserole: Ground beef, taco seasonings, black beans and corn are layered between corn tortillas in this hearty casserole recipe. When it comes to easy casserole recipes, this one is sure to be a family favorite.

This Spaghetti Squash Casserole is a healthy, lower carb dinner idea that’s sure to satisfy. You’ll make this delicious squash casserole again and again.

Cheesy, saucy Beef Enchiladas are perfect for feeding a crowd. Top them with sour cream, chopped onions and avocado for an irresistible dinner. If you have leftovers, they reheat well for lunch or dinner the next day.

This Mexican Casserole is inspired by our favorite Mexican flavors and features ground beef, rice, sweet potatoes, black beans and enchilada sauce. Serve it with a spoonful of pico de gallo and enjoy!

Pasta Bake Recipes

Combine pasta + casseroles and what do you get? Pure comfort food. These pasta casserole recipes are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Baked Spaghetti is a simple casserole recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Marinara sauce, noodles, ground beef and cheese are baked until hot and bubbly.

Our all-time best Lasagna Recipe always has a place on our list of favorite casserole recipes. If you haven’t tried it yet, what are you waiting for?

This Chicken Florentine Pasta Bake requires a bit of prep work, but it’s well worth it. This recipe feeds a crowd so you’ll likely have leftovers to enjoy for a few days.

No list of casserole recipes would be complete without a classic Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe. Ours has an easy homemade cream sauce, egg noodles, and a crispy breadcrumb topping.

Layers of noodles, veggies, sauce and cheese make this Vegetable Lasagna truly irresistible. It bakes up saucy, bubbly and full of flavor.

This classic Baked Ziti is a favorite main dish casserole, perfect for Sunday dinner. Italian sausage and three kinds of cheese make this hearty pasta bake incredibly flavorful. It’s one of the most comforting casserole recipes!

Stuffed Shells, made with spinach and four cheeses, are a comforting pasta casserole. The recipe includes instructions for making the shells ahead of time and freezing them for an easy meal later on.

When you’re looking for a simple weeknight dinner, look no further than this Baked Mac and Cheese recipe. It’s easy to prepare and so comforting.

Growing up, this Macaroni Pasta Bake was one of my favorite dinners that my mom made. She taught me how to make the recipe and I’ve been making this macaroni casserole ever since. Cheesy, saucy pasta baked together with ground beef is a crowd-pleasing, no fuss dinner.

Butternut Squash Lasagna is a fall favorite baked casserole recipe. Roasted butternut squash, spinach and three cheeses make this decadent lasagna incredibly satisfying.

Vegetarian Casserole Recipes

When you’re looking for a meatless meal, these vegetarian casseroles are sure to satisfy. Veggies are the star in these flavorful casserole recipes.

This easy Eggplant Parmesan recipe is simple to prepare and so delicious. It’s baked until hot and bubbly, with an irresistible golden brown cheesy crust.

Broccoli Rice Casserole can be served as a meatless main dish or a side dish. Broccoli and rice are coated in a homemade cheese sauce and topped with more cheese before baking in the oven.

In this Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese, healthy cauliflower stands in for the pasta and it’s so creamy-cheesy-good, you won’t miss the noodles one bit!

Looking for full-flavored healthy casserole recipes? This Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole is made with protein-packed quinoa, sweet potatoes, black beans and enchilada sauce. It’s comfort food that you’ll feel good about eating.

This Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese is a luxuriously creamy macaroni and cheese casserole with broccoli.

Our collection of vegetarian casserole recipes includes this delicious Kale and Mushroom Lasagna. Cremini mushrooms and kale make this cheesy vegetarian lasagna hearty and flavorful.

Breakfast Casserole Recipes

Switch up your breakfast routine with one of these hearty breakfast casseroles. These make-ahead friendly recipes are perfect for the holidays or a weekend breakfast.

This savory Breakfast Casserole is made with bacon, hash brown potatoes and cheese. It’s easy to make and includes a make ahead option.

Looking for easy holiday breakfast casserole recipes? You can make this Baked French Toast Casserole ahead and refrigerate overnight or bake it right away. Everyone will go crazy for the irresistible cinnamon sugar topping!

Here’s a vegetarian egg casserole for you: Potato Spinach Egg Casserole. This hearty breakfast casserole recipe is filled with vegetables, potatoes and pepper jack cheese.

This festive Cranberry Orange French Toast Casserole is perfect for the holidays! Prep it the night before, refrigerate overnight, and bake it in the morning.

Make breakfast easy with this Baked Oatmeal casserole. It’s healthy and make-ahead friendly!

Side Dish Casseroles

These side dish casseroles are some of our favorites for the holidays and everyday.

These cheesy Scalloped Potatoes bake up hot and bubbly with delicious golden brown edges. You won’t believe how easy this potato casserole is to make!

Another of our favorite potato casseroles, Twice Baked Potato Casserole is a crowd pleaser. Creamy potatoes are loaded with bacon, cheese and green onions.

When we have an abundance of summer squash, this Zucchini Casserole is one of our favorite casserole recipes to use them up! It’s seasoned with garlic and Parmesan cheese and topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping.

Corn Casserole is a holiday favorite. You’ll love the creamy texture and subtly sweet flavor.

This classic Green Bean Casserole features a homemade cream of mushroom sauce, fresh green beans and a buttery topping that bakes up golden brown in the oven.

This Sweet Potato Casserole is one of our best side dish casserole recipes. It has creamy sweet potatoes, warm spices and a crunchy pecan brown sugar topping. Baking the sweet potatoes before mashing them brings out their incredible caramelized flavor.

This Broccoli Casserole is made from scratch with fresh broccoli and a homemade cream sauce. This side dish casserole recipe will be the hit of the meal!

40 Best Casserole Recipes: Hamburger Casserole

These comforting casserole recipes are some of the best family dinner ideas. This easy Hamburger Casserole is made with ground beef, pasta, tomato sauce and cheese.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole recipes, casseroles, hamburger casserole

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 20

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 509kcal

Ingredients

16 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion chopped
2 large carrots chopped into ¼-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
1 pound ground beef
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
15 ounce can tomato sauce
15 ounce can diced tomatoes
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain pasta into a colander, rinse, drain well and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and bell peppers. Cook, stirring often, until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes.
Move the veggies to the edges of the pan and add the ground beef. Increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the beef, crumbling, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook, sitrring, for 30 seconds.
Stir in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
Remove the pan from the heat. Then stir in ⅓ of the shredded cheese, followed by the cooked pasta.
Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top of the casserole.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.

Notes

You can substitute your favorite vegetables in this recipe. Frozen veggies such as peas, corn, green beans or carrots can be stirred in along with the diced tomatoes.
Hamburger casserole may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw for 24 hours in the refrigerator before baking. You may have to add 15-20 minutes to the bake time if baking a chilled casserole. Cover it with foil if it is browning too much in the oven.
Store leftover baked casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Read 40 Best Casserole Recipes for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

15 Best Instant Pot Soup Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:50:00 +0000

Easy Instant Pot Soup Recipes. Here you’ll find the best cozy Instant Pot soups to help you get a quick dinner on your table.

The more I use my Instant Pot pressure cooker, the more I love it! I’m constantly amazed at the flavor and ease of Instant Pot recipes.

Soup is one of my favorite foods to meal prep in my Instant Pot. You can cook a pot of soup for dinner and then enjoy the leftovers for quick lunches or dinners over the next few days. Most soups also freeze well, so that you can enjoy a hot homemade meal with almost zero effort later on.

While these Instant Pot soup recipes are developed for the Instant Pot, they should work in any electric pressure cooker.

Serve these soups with a salad and homemade biscuits, dinner rolls or garlic bread.

Best Instant Pot Soup Recipes

You are going to love these easy Instant Pot soup recipes! From chicken noodle soup to creamy potato soup and healthy vegetable soup, there is an Instant Pot soup recipe for every craving on this list.

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup Recipes

Healthy and flavorful, these vegetable soup recipes are some of our very favorite Instant Pot soup recipes. These vegetarian soups will leave you feeling satisfied!

Hearty and filling Instant Pot Vegetable Soup is a delicious vegetarian meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

Making Instant Pot Lentil Soup is a quick and easy way to have a healthy, flavorful dinner on your table.

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is a hearty soup loaded with healthy veggies and beans. We love to serve it with a squeeze of lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a healthy and delicious vegetable packed soup with cheddar cheese. This Instant Pot soup recipe is creamy, cozy and family-friendly.

This Instant Pot Potato Soup recipe is creamy and loaded with chunks of potato. It will quickly become one of your favorite Instant Pot soup recipes!

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup is our favorite creamy fall soup recipe. A personal favorite, this recipe always gets rave reviews!

This Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup recipe is easy to make with just a few ingredients. It’s sure to become one of your go-to Instant Pot soup recipes!

Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipes

A bowl of chicken soup is one of the most comforting foods around. These Instant Pot chicken soup recipes are sure to become fast favorites.

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is my go-to soup on chilly days! It’s the ultimate healthy comfort food.

We can’t get enough of this delicious Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe! It’s one of our favorite healthy Instant Pot soup recipes. This recipe also includes slow cooker instructions.

Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings is the perfect made from scratch comfort food dinner. A thick and flavorful chicken soup is topped with tender, pillowy dumplings. Even the dumplings cook in the Instant Pot!

Did you know you can make bone broth in the Instant Pot? This Instant Pot Bone Broth (or chicken stock) can be used in your favorite Instant Pot soup recipes in place of chicken broth.

Instant Pot Beef Soups

The pressure cooking process makes chunks of beef tender in a fraction of the time. These beef soups and stews are hearty and filled with rich flavor.

This Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup is a healthy, flavorful soup filled with tender chunks of beef, vegetables and barley. Leftovers of this comforting soup reheat well for an easy meal later on.

Instant Pot Beef Stew has tender beef and vegetables in a rich, savory gravy. This classic Instant Pot recipe is the ultimate comfort food.

Instant Pot Chili Recipes

A list of Instant Pot soup recipes wouldn’t be complete without a few Instant Pot chili recipes. When it’s cold outside, nothing hits the spot quite like a steaming bowl of chili. These recipes are easy to make and richly flavored. Serve them with cornbread for a satisfying meal.

This Instant Pot Chili is a classic beef chili recipe, made with ground beef, beans and chili seasonings. It’s a hearty, full flavored and warming meal.

Made with white beans, diced green chiles and chicken breasts, this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a delicious chili recipe made without tomatoes. Pureeing some of the beans thickens the broth and gives the chili a creamy texture, while keeping the recipe dairy-free.

Looking for a vegetarian chili recipe? This Instant Pot Lentil Chili is one of our favorites. It’s a protein-packed meatless chili recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Everyone can add their favorite toppings to their bowl.

Why You’ll Love Cooking Soup in the Instant Pot

You can sauté the aromatics (onions, carrots, celery, etc.) right in the Instant Pot using the sauté function.
If you need to thicken your soup after pressure cooking you can do so right in the Instant Pot using the sauté function.
Instant Pot cooking is hands-off. You don’t have to watch and stir a pot on the stove.
The pressure cooking process develops the flavors of your ingredients quickly. It doesn’t take long to cook soup in an Instant Pot, but Instant Pot soups taste as if they had been simmering for hours!

If you’re new to Instant Pot cooking, take a few minutes to read my Instant Pot instructions tutorial. It’s a helpful quick-start guide with everything you need to know to start cooking in your Instant Pot today.

Be sure to also check out these Healthy Instant Pot Recipes. It’s my collection of the best quick, easy and healthy pressure cooker recipes, all in one place! For more chicken dinner ideas, see my collection of Instant Pot Chicken Recipes.

You might also enjoy these 35 Soup Recipes, with recipes for delicious soups ranging from split pea soup to French onion, wild rice and taco soup, plus lots more.

15 Instant Pot Soup Recipes: Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

This Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is one of the very best Instant Pot soup recipes. It's full-flavored, easy to make, and healthy!

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Italian

Keyword instant pot minestrone, instant pot soup recipes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4

Inactive Time 30

Total Time 54

Servings servings

Calories 286kcal

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion chopped
3 medium carrots chopped
3 ribs celery chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 cups chopped Yukon gold potatoes ½-inch pieces, approximately 2 medium or ½ pound potatoes
1 cup chopped green beans
¼ cup tomato paste
28 ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
¾ cup dry short pasta shapes such as small shells, ditalini or elbow pasta
15 ounce can red kidney beans, cannellini beans or Great Northern beans rinsed and drained
lemon juice, red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot using the sauté function. When the pot is hot, add the chopped onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Turn off the Instant Pot.
Pour in the broth and stir, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add the potatoes, green beans, tomato paste and fire roasted crushed tomatoes. Stir.
Close the Instant Pot lid and move the valve to the sealing position. Set the pressure cook time to 4 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take about 25 minutes to reach pressure and then the cook time will begin counting down.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot on the stove, according to the package directions for al dente. Rinse and drain the cooked pasta.
When the cook time on the Instant Pot ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes by leaving the Instant Pot alone. Then quick release the remaining pressure by carefully moving the valve to the venting position (I use the handle of a long spoon to do this). Once all of the steam has escaped and the pin drops down, carefully open the Instant Pot lid.
Stir the beans and cooked pasta into the soup. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. If desired, serve the soup with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a small pinch of red pepper flakes, to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

You must use a 6 quart or larger Instant Pot for this recipe. The 6 quart pot will be very full, but the soup shouldn’t exceed the max fill line. I do not recommend doubling this recipe as a double recipe will not fit in the Instant Pot.
Leftover soup may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let the soup cool before storing, and refrigerate the soup within two hours of making it.

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Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:45:00 +0000

The best Thanksgiving Side Dishes for your holiday meal, all in one place! These delicious recipes include casseroles, sweet potato recipes, green beans, mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving stuffing, salads and more.

I know I’m not the only one who feels that on Thanksgiving, the side dishes are the best part of the meal. Whether you’re looking for more traditional side dish recipes or want to try something new, you’ll find plenty of easy Thanksgiving dinner ideas below.

With this collection of Thanksgiving side dishes at your fingertips, the hardest part is choosing which ones to add to your Thanksgiving menu this year! You’ll find everything from Green Bean Casserole to Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole and homemade Dinner Rolls in the list below. My personal favorite Thanksgiving side is this Broccoli Casserole, and it’s a reader favorite as well.

Many of these Thanksgiving recipes can be made ahead to save you time on the big day, and all of them are perfect for serving with your turkey dinner.

Here they are, our Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes!

Comforting Thanksgiving Casseroles

Would it be Thanksgiving without some type of casserole on the menu? I don’t think so. Here are our favorite Thanksgiving casserole recipes.

Sweet Potato Casserole: In our house, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the sweet potato casserole. This recipe features warm spices, creamy sweet potatoes and a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping.
Green Bean Casserole: This homemade green bean casserole is simply the best. Tender green beans, a homemade mushroom cream sauce and a crispy topping make this casserole truly special.
Broccoli Casserole: Made from scratch, this broccoli casserole always has a place on our Thanksgiving table. It’s creamy and cheesy with a cheesy breadcrumb topping.
Corn Casserole: Another classic for Thanksgiving, this creamy corn casserole is so simple to make! It bakes up moist and tender, studded with kernels of corn throughout.
Broccoli Rice Casserole: This favorite comfort food is made from scratch, without canned cream of soup. Tender broccoli, creamy rice and a luscious cheese sauce make this Thanksgiving side dish especially irresistible.

These Sides Prove that Homemade is Always Best

You can’t beat these from scratch recipes for favorite Thanksgiving sides.

Cranberry Sauce: It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the cranberry sauce, and this homemade recipe is the best! It takes only 10 minutes to make, and has a lovely sweet-tart flavor, with a touch of orange and cinnamon.
Stuffing Recipe: Once you try this Thanksgiving stuffing recipe, you’ll never go back to the boxed mix. It’s intensely flavorful, made with fresh herbs, garlic and plenty of butter. Your guests will be going back for seconds for sure!
Homemade Mac and Cheese: This mac and cheese recipe is exceptionally cheesy, creamy and so easy to make. The recipe is make-ahead friendly to save time on the big holiday.
Instant Pot Applesauce: Looking for a side dish that’s kid-friendly? This Instant Pot applesauce is sure to be a hit! It couldn’t be easier to make – the Instant Pot does most of the work.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese: Comforting mac and cheese deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving menu. This mac and cheese is the creamiest, and incredibly easy to make thanks to the Instant Pot.

Potato Side Dishes

Potatoes are a must for a Thanksgiving meal, and with this many tasty options to choose from, you might have to pick more than one!

Mashed Potatoes: A few tips and tricks make this mashed potatoes recipe the absolute best. These creamy, buttery potatoes are delicious as is, but we won’t judge if you pour on the gravy.
Scalloped Potatoes: Looking for an alternative to mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving? These cheesy scalloped potatoes are sure to be a favorite! You can make these potatoes au gratin ahead to save time on the big day.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Take your potatoes to a whole new delicious level with this irresistible garlic mashed potatoes recipe. Roasted garlic infuses these creamy potatoes with flavor.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes: Let the Instant Pot do the work for you this Thanksgiving! These easy Instant Pot potatoes come out perfect every time.
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes: This recipe is the best way to prepare creamy mashed potatoes in advance, which is especially convenient for Thanksgiving dinner. The potatoes cook in the slow cooker – no boiling or draining required.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole: Bacon, cheese and green onions ensure that this potato side dish is loaded with flavor.
Roasted Red Potatoes: Looking for a simple potato side dish this Thanksgiving? These roasted potatoes bake up nice and soft in the center with crispy edges.
Twice Baked Potatoes: Sour cream makes these potatoes extra creamy. You can make them ahead and then pop them in the oven to heat through before the meal.
Roasted Potatoes: Garlic and rosemary give these tender roasted potatoes delicious savory flavor.

Sweet Potato Thanksgiving Side Dishes

The sweet potatoes are one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner. Besides our must-make Sweet Potato Casserole, these are some of our best Thanksgiving recipes. Plus, of course, Sweet Potato Pie for dessert.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes: This Thanksgiving side dish is the best combination of sweet and savory.
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes: A little bit of butter and maple syrup enhance the sweet potatoes’ natural sweet-savory flavor.
Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes: When you want sweet potatoes with a little something extra, these honey roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole: Let the slow cooker do the work for you with this healthy casserole recipe. It’s an easy, make ahead Thanksgiving side dish.
Baked Sweet Potatoes: So simple, yet so delicious!

Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes

We always choose at least one or two healthy vegetable dishes to serve with our Thanksgiving meal. These are some of our easiest Thanksgiving recipes.

Roasted Vegetables: This colorful medley of veggies will brighten up your dinner table.
Glazed Carrots: Carrots are cooked to crisp-tender and then coated in a caramelized brown sugar and butter glaze. Your Thanksgiving guests will love them!
Roasted Green Beans: If you want to serve green beans this Thanksgiving but don’t want to bother with a casserole, these roasted green beans are an easy and healthy option.
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts: A maple balsamic glaze, pecans and cranberries fancy up these roasted Brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving.
Roasted Butternut Squash: A simple yet elegant side dish.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup: This is the best butternut squash soup I’ve tried, and it makes a lovely first course for Thanksgiving dinner. It’s luxuriously creamy and so easy to make.

Roasted Carrots: Simply seasoned with fresh thyme, salt and pepper, these carrots are as delicious as they are easy to make.
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese: This is a great option for a unique side dish this Thanksgiving. It’s creamy and so comforting!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts: Quick to prep and always a favorite. Feeding a smaller crowd? Try these Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts.
Roasted Cauliflower: Simple and delicious! You can’t beat the caramelized edges.
Roasted Delicata Squash: This winter squash needs only a few simple seasonings to make its flavor shine. It’s a beautiful addition to a Thanksgiving spread.

Salad Thanksgiving Recipes

With so many fresh and colorful salads to choose from, you’ll definitely want to include a healthy salad as part of your Thanksgiving menu.

Kale Salad: Our favorite fall salad, this kale salad has crisp apple, crunchy pumpkin seeds and tangy goat cheese, all tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette.
Butternut Squash Salad: Roasted butternut squash, candied nuts and pomegranate seeds make this gorgeous salad one of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes.
Arugula Salad: Fresh pears and nutty Parmesan cheese star in this simple salad.
Broccoli Kale Salad: This colorful salad is packed full of healthy ingredients.

Spinach Salad with Apple: This spinach salad is one of my all-time favorites. The combination of flavors and textures is so, so good. Make it to share on Thanksgiving, and everyone will be asking for the recipe!
Wild Rice Salad: Butternut squash, apple and dried cranberries add color and flavor to this wild rice salad. A tangy vinaigrette dressing brings it all together.
Spinach Salad with Bacon: Bacon and hard boiled eggs make this classic spinach salad something special.

Thanksgiving Bread Recipes

With these amazing bread recipes, you won’t be tempted to pass on the homemade rolls (or biscuits or cornbread) this Thanksgiving. Store-bought doesn’t come close to these homemade recipes.

Honey Yeast Rolls: My personal favorite, these honey yeast rolls are light and fluffy with a delicious honey butter topping. I’ll be making them for Thanksgiving this year!
Homemade Biscuits: They’re tall and buttery, with the best flaky layers.
Dinner Rolls: This is our go-to classic dinner roll recipe. They’re soft, fluffy and buttery. The recipe includes make ahead instructions to save you time on Thanksgiving Day.
Cornbread: This easy recipe is mixed up in just one bowl. It’s fluffy, moist and sweet, perfect for serving with butter and honey.
Drop Biscuits: If biscuits are one of your go-to Thanksgiving recipes, you’ll love this recipe. Even easier than our traditional biscuit recipe, these drop biscuits are tender and buttery.

I hope you enjoy these Thanksgiving sides. These recipes have been well-loved by my family over the years and I hope a few of them will find their way onto your family’s Thanksgiving table. Don’t forget the Pumpkin Pie and Apple Pie for dessert. 🧡

45 Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Stuffing Recipe

The best Thanksgiving Side Dishes for your holiday meal, all in one place! These delicious recipes include casseroles, sweet potato recipes, green beans, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, salads and more. This easy homemade stuffing is made with fresh herbs, onion, celery and plenty of butter!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword stuffing recipe, thanksgiving dinner ideas, thanksgiving side dishes, thanksgiving sides

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings servings

Calories 274kcal

Ingredients

1 pound day old French baguette or French bread* cut into ¾-inch cubes, about 16 cups bread cubes
¾ cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
1 ½ cups chopped celery
3-4 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth plus more as needed
1 large egg

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250° F. Place the bread cubes on two rimmed baking sheets. Place bread in the oven for 15 minutes, stirring and rotating the pans halfway through the cook time, until the bread cubes are dried out but not browned. Remove from oven and set aside. (Alternatively, you can let the bread cubes sit in a loosely covered bowl on the counter for 24 hours to dry them out.)
Increase the oven temperature to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Place the butter in a large Dutch oven or large skillet over medium high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onion and celery to the pan. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 6 minutes.
Add the garlic, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat.
In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the broth and the egg.
If the bread cubes will fit in the pot with the onion, celery and herbs, add them to the pot and stir to combine. If not, place the bread cubes in a large bowl and add the contents of the pot to the bowl; stir.
Pour the broth/egg mixture over the bread cubes and stir. The bread should be moist but not soggy. If it is still very dry, stir in a little more broth, until all of the bread cubes are lightly moistened. If you like your stuffing more moist, you will want to add more broth than the 1½ cups listed in the recipe, as this amount yields a drier stuffing.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and continue baking for 15-25 more minutes, or until stuffing is browned on top and at least 160° F in the center when tested with an instant read thermometer.

Notes

You can also use store-bought stuffing bread cubes, which are already dried out.
Make Ahead Instructions: You can prepare the stuffing up to 2 days ahead and bake it at 350° F, covered, for 30 minutes, or until it reaches 160° F in the center. Cool and then cover and refrigerate. When you’re ready to serve the stuffing, bake it at 350° F, uncovered, until heated through and browned, about 30-40 minutes. If it is browning too much yet not hot in the center, cover the dish with foil.
Alternatively, you can do some of the prep work one day ahead and then mix everything together right before baking. One day ahead: Cube and dry the bread. Then sauté the vegetables, followed by the garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Let the vegetable mixture cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Store the bread at room temperature. The day of: Mix together the bread and the sautéed veggie/herb mixture and then stir in the egg/broth mixture right before baking. Bake as directed in the recipe.

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35 Best Soup Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:11:11 +0000

A steaming bowl of soup is one of the best comfort foods on a cold day. Here you’ll find the best Soup Recipes, including classic soups as well as new favorites!

Something I look forward to most when the weather turns cool in the fall is soup season. When it’s cold and dreary outside, nothing warms you up at the end of a long day quite like a bowl of soup! I’ve created so many homemade soup recipes over the years that I decided to collect all of our favorites together in one place.

Most of these soups come together in one pot for easy dinner prep and clean up. They reheat wonderfully for lunch or dinner the next day, and many of them freeze well too. Hello, cozy comfort food!

Chicken Soup Recipes

Nothing says homemade comfort food like a bowl of chicken soup. These chicken soups are warm and nourishing, filled with chicken and vegetables, plus noodles or rice.

When I’m feeling under the weather, a bowl of this Chicken Noodle Soup always seems to make me feel better. This classic soup has tender bites of chicken, egg noodles and vegetables in a flavorful broth, plus fresh herbs to brighten up the flavors. Also try this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup and Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup.

This Chicken and Rice Soup is made in one pot. As the chicken, rice and vegetables simmer in the broth, the flavors meld together. It’s a delicious alternative to traditional chicken noodle soup.

Vegetable Soup Recipes

Craving veggies? These flavor-packed vegetable soup recipes are full of healthy veggies. They’re one of my favorite ways to eat the rainbow!

Everyone needs a classic Vegetable Soup recipe in their collection, and this is mine. I add both sweet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes for flavor variety. This recipe is great for cleaning out your veggie drawer at the end of the week! Want to make it in the Instant Pot? Try our Instant Pot Vegetable Soup recipe.

Not sure about Cabbage Soup? This recipe is sure to win you over! It has a lovely smoky, savory flavor thanks to earthy thyme, warmly spiced cumin and smoked paprika. The cabbage softens as it simmers in the broth, yet retains some of its bite so that it isn’t mushy. Give it a try – I’m predicting you’ll love it!

When you’re craving a hearty yet healthy meal, this Vegetable Beef Soup is the recipe you need. Lots of fresh garlic, dried herbs, plus balsamic vinegar and tomato paste bring rich, robust flavor.

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45 Best Slow Cooker Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:27:41 +0000

Love crockpot meals? These slow cooker recipes will help you get delicious dinners on your table with minimal effort. From classic comfort foods to crock pot pastas, soups and chicken, you’ll find recipes below to satisfy every craving.

The Best Slow Cooker Recipes

If you’re looking for easy slow cooker recipes, you’re in the right place! Evenings can be busy, and there’s nothing better than having dinner prepped and ready to serve when you’re ready to eat. With these crockpot recipes, you’ll save time making dinner since the slow cooker does most of the work.

Slow cooker recipes can sometimes have the reputation of being lacking in flavor, but not these recipes! Try a cheesy, spicy taco pasta, sweet and tangy honey garlic chicken or rich and comforting slow cooker beef stew. These meals are packed with flavor in every bite!

Slow Cooker Recipes for Comfort Food Classics

These hearty, cozy crockpot meals will warm you up from the inside out. Think pot roast, beef stroganoff and meatballs. Comfort food never tasted better.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Dinner doesn’t get any more cozy or comforting than pot roast. This one cooks all day in the slow cooker until the meat is fall-apart tender, the vegetables are soft and the gravy is rich and flavorful.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops
With a savory mushroom gravy, these pork chops cook up tender and flavorful. Serve them with noodles or mashed potatoes and a vegetable to round out the meal.

Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is one of my family’s favorite cuts of meat, and I love that I can cook it in the slow cooker for a make ahead meal. In this simple recipe the pork cooks with sautéed onions and creates delicious pan juices as it cooks, perfect for spooning over the meat when serving.

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45 Best Salad Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:12:32 +0000

The best Salad Recipes for any occasion! These healthy salad ideas include green salads, chicken salads, summer salads, pasta salads, fruit salads and more. From main dish salad recipes for lunch and dinner to those that are perfect side dishes, these salads are fresh, flavorful and easy to make!

If you’re looking for some salad inspiration to freshen up your dinner plate, we’ve got you covered with these delicious salad recipes! Salads are an easy way to add more fruits and veggies to your meals. And they are so versatile! There really aren’t any rules, but a basic formula for making a salad is to start with some fresh greens or cooked grains (we love quinoa, farro and barley), add in a few vegetables for crunch, maybe some fruit for a bit of sweetness, and finish it all off with a few flavor-boosting ingredients. Our go-to’s are nuts, goat cheese, feta and fresh herbs. Drizzle with salad dressing (each recipe below includes its own dressing), grab a fork and dig in!

Here you’ll find over 45 delightful salads, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Now on to the recipes!

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25+ Best Grilling Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:33:22 +0000

In the summer, there’s nothing better than cooking dinner on the grill and enjoying a meal al fresco. These grilling recipes are flavorful, easy to make and perfect for a casual weeknight meal or a BBQ get together. These tasty grill recipes include grilled chicken, grilled meats, burgers, skewers, grilled vegetables and more!

There are so many delicious mains and side dishes that you can cook on the grill! Not only is grilling easy (and enjoyable – what better way to cook than soaking up the fresh air outdoors!), it also makes foods incredibly flavorful. Hello, tasty grill marks!

This list is full of fresh ideas for what to cook on the grill. I hope it inspires a season of good food, enjoyed in great company! (more…)

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23 Healthy Muffin Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:04 +0000

The best Healthy Muffin Recipes, perfect for when you need an easy breakfast idea or snack. From blueberry muffins to banana muffins and more, this recipe collection includes a muffin for every craving.

When I want to bake something quick, sweet and on the healthy side, muffins are my go-to. I’ve shared so many easy muffin recipes over the years, and I wanted to collect them together in one place to make them easy to find.

Below you’ll find a healthier twist on many classic muffin recipes. These recipes use wholesome ingredients such as whole wheat flour, applesauce and mashed banana to create crave-worthy muffins for every occasion, from a weekend brunch to after school snacks.

These muffins bake up slightly sweet and fluffy, and include a variety of mix-ins. Fresh berries, vegetables (zucchini and carrots!), chocolate chips, peanut butter… you’ll love all of the delicious options in this collection of muffin recipes. All of these muffins freeze well for a quick make ahead breakfast or snack, and you’ll find my tips for storing muffins below. Now let’s get baking! (more…)

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Best Smoothie Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:09:21 +0000

Smoothies are a delicious way to eat more fruits and vegetables, and with just a few minutes of prep time they are perfect for quick snacks and breakfasts. This collection of Smoothie Recipes includes the best fruit smoothie recipes, green smoothie recipes, breakfast smoothies and more!

There is so much to love about smoothies! They’re easy to make, refreshing, and perfect for sipping on the go or as you work. Most smoothie recipes call for just a handful of ingredients, and they can be a great way to add more fiber, protein and other nutrients to your diet. The best part is that you can use up what you have on hand – there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to smoothies, and so many delicious flavor combinations.

To help you get ideas going for your next blended drink, I’ve collected my favorite smoothie recipes below. Whatever you’re craving, whether it be sweet and fruity, chocolate or peanut butter, I have a smoothie flavor for you! (more…)

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Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes

Kristine Rosenblatt — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 14:00:42 +0000

These Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes are quick, easy and delicious! From hearty pastas to chili and meatloaf, there’s something for everyone included in this list of easy ground beef dinner ideas.

Ground beef is a dinnertime staple. It’s budget-friendly, versatile and cooks quickly. These Instant Pot ground beef recipes are some of my favorite family-friendly dinner ideas! You might also enjoy these Instant Pot Beef Recipes, which include recipes for other cuts of beef as well.

Instant Pot recipes are often my go-to’s for getting quick meals on the table. These Instant Pot ground beef recipes are:

Quick and easy to prepare. Once you get everything into the pot, it’s hands-off from there.
Full of flavor. The Instant Pot pressure cooker develops deep, rich flavors in a fraction of the time.
Family-friendly. Everyone at the table can enjoy these easy recipes.

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