Recipe Roundups & Menu Ideas

Or how to cook an amazing breakfast without a recipe.

Ten downsized meals that won't leave you with leftovers for days.

In an ideal world, I would cook a hot, fresh meal every single night, but we all know that just isn't a reality.

After breaking the fast, enjoy these extra-hearty main dishes, side dishes, starters, and desserts with your family and friends.

When you're ready to turn up the temperature, here are 17 delightfully spicy recipes that will set your tastebuds on fire — in a good way, of course.

A bag of frozen veggies = endless dinner opportunities.

Not sure what to make? These simple meals are weeknight-approved.

You're welcome.

Lean on one of these pantry recipes for dinner this week.

Everyone knows that staying in on Valentine's Day is way better than going out, right?

Vegetarian dinners can be just as satisfying and filling as dishes that contain meat. You're sure to find a few new vegetarian recipes to add to your weekly rotation in this mix.

Freezer meals are the superheroes of busy weeknight dinners. They swoop in when you’re in a tight spot, like when you’re just back from vacation and don’t have time for the grocery store, or when you come home late from work and would rather hang out with your family than cook. Freezer meals save the day.

Step away from the stove.

Or just make enough that you won't have to cook for a few days.

No time, no meat, no problem.

We've got you covered for Meatless Monday and beyond.

Fast and filling meatless meals that'll leave you satisfied.

The simplest and most delicious ways to make veggies the star of the dinner table.

There are nights when it feels like making even a 30-minute dinner recipe is a challenge. And on those nights you might be tempted to order takeout — but there’s a better option! If you have just 10 minutes (or less!), it’s possible to get an inexpensive, filling, and (most importantly) tasty meal on the table. Don’t believe us? These seven recipes are proof.

Quick meals to the rescue.

These one-pot meals are both easy and wholesome.

Anytime you're cooking on vacation, the name of the game is easy as can be.

Try one of these five ways to use up a little or a lot of half-and-half.

It's the transformative ingredient you didn't know you needed.

It's the secret to moist cakes and tangy frozen treats.

You'll quickly fall in love with these sweet and savory spreads.

From roasted broccoli to sautéed bok choy and everything in-between.

It's finally soup season.

Here are 15 of our favorite easy side dishes for a prime rib roast dinner.

These quick and easy recipes are the perfect complement.

Classic corn on the cob is just the beginning.

No matter what kind of meat you're cooking for dinner, there's a place on the plate for these simple sides.

Sauces are the magic touch that makes vegetables more satisfying, and grains even more exciting. Here are 16 easy sauces to learn, memorize, and enjoy.

Besides spaghetti because, duh.

These salads, savory tarts, and more are a welcome addition to the spread.

Do you ever struggle to use up the milk in your fridge? Sometimes we buy milk for a recipe or a weekend brunch, and then it lingers in the fridge, half-used, with the expiration date barreling down upon our guilty heads. It’s a sad waste to pour sour milk down the drain, and we’re here to tell you that you never need to do that again.

Set yourself up for a great week ahead.

Here's how I round out pasta night.

All have less than 20 grams per serving.

Here's a game plan that won't leave you hungry!

Your go-to list for getting ahead.

Whether you're fully meat- and dairy-free, or just looking to switch things up in the kitchen, we've got ideas for you.

Here's how to please a crowd with a sparely equipped vacation kitchen and avoid washing too many dishes.

If you got to spend three hours having true fun in the kitchen, what would you make?

Many of them can do double duty as either breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner, and all are kid-friendly enough for even the pickiest eaters.

You definitely have time to make a one-minute tomato sandwich.

For those times when a crisp, refreshing salad just won't cut it.

Fun and festive for a spring Sunday.

Soups, smoothies, and more!

Watch this video and choose which recipe to make first!

It's capable of a lot more than you think.

Recipes, ideas, and suggestions for turning your pantry staples into complete and filling meals.

Who’s ready to keep the oven and stove off in this too-warm spring? It’s Memorial Day and summer is here. Well, you’re in luck — these 20 recipes don’t require one bit of cooking. In addition to keeping the kitchen just a little bit cooler, no-cook dishes always have a way of offering something for everyone — from vegetarians and vegans to people avoiding gluten, dairy, and nuts.

It seems these days a quick meal is less than 30 minutes — thank you Rachael Ray. But there are nights, now and then, when even 30 minutes can seem like a luxury. With 30 minutes we could cook a 3-course meal, do some laundry, run the dishwasher and whittle a horse from a spare piece of wood. In the real world, when you’re dashing from one evening activity to another, dinner sometimes needs to come together in 10 minutes or less.

All our favorites in one place.

The Greek lemon potatoes are a must-try.

Thanksgiving menu: complete.

Take it from me: a longtime food-bringer and mom of two.

Whether you want a recipe that can be made a full day ahead or just an hour ahead, there's something here for you.

Cooking isn’t only about the food, or the eating, or the pleasure of the table. It’s also about the smells! Certain foods offer up delicious aromas that can make your whole house smell amazing. Last weekend we asked our Twitter friends to tell us which recipes they love to smell cooking. There were some nearly universal favorites — fresh bread, beef stew, cinnamon rolls, anything with onions.

These will keep you from hanger attacks later.

These are the ridiculously easy and comforting dinners we all deserve this week.

There’s no wonder why Japanese is one of the most beloved cuisines in the world. Besides being responsible for sushi, Japanese cuisine also commands a deep understanding of umami — or deeply satisfying, savory flavor. What’s more, it’s a cuisine that’s full of simple, accessible recipes, going far beyond the expensive raw fish or days-long ramen recipes by which it can be commonly defined.

No-bake pumpkin cheesecake, anyone?

We've got classic, bacon-wrapped, and everything in between.

Your whole crew will love these.

We make these year after year after year.

They're pretty pear-fect.

Roasted cauliflower tacos? Yes, please.

Pass the veggies, please!

Your Dutch oven can do a lot more than braise meat.

There’s something about having your parents in town — especially your in-laws — that steps up the need to prepare impressive meals. Maybe it’s the desire to prove that you know what you’re doing in the kitchen. These recipes are destined to wow any dinner guest that sits at your table, and if that just so happens to be your mother-in-law, all the better.