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A simple side you’ll turn to again and again.

The best use for leftover chicken.

Tacos are a delicious addition to any weekly meal plan. The varieties of tacos are endless — from chicken tacos, steak tacos, shrimp tacos, and fish tacos — almost anything goes as fillings for tortillas (no matter if they’re corn tortillas or flour tortillas).But do you ever feel stumped on what to serve with tacos? We’ve got you covered with these easy side dishes that are perfect for taco night or to serve alongside a delicious Mexican dinner.

Bonus: They’re 30 minutes or less.

So tender, so fluffy.

Meet your new favorite side.

Simple and flavorful.

From brisket to matzo ball soup, find all the inspiration you need.

You've never seen carrot cake like this before.

Breakfast just got its own special sauce.

Does it live up to the hype? I put my taste buds to the test.

The cream sauce!

Garnishing is when things get real fun.

I make them every week.

Sliced cucumbers can't be boring when they're made to be bright and tangy.

Years ago, when I was just beginning to cook for myself, I felt intimidated by shrimp. Like other crustaceans from the deep, they seemed mysterious, expensive, and exotic. But then I learned that shrimp are incredibly easy to cook.One of my favorite walk-in-the-door meals is shrimp, roasted until hot and juicy, tossed over a bowl of pasta, on top of creamy polenta, or in a hearty kale salad .

Bunches of scallions (or green onions) sometimes languish in my fridge. I know you can keep them fresh for quite a while and even regrow them once they go limp, but still — my crisper drawer can be a dark and scary place. The problem is really that most recipes only ask for one or two scallions at a time — what to do with the rest of the bunch? We’ve got you covered with easy and delicious ways to use up your green onions.