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Chicken

seasoned cooked steak that is sliced on a plate

Beef

Shaved Brussels sprout salad in a white bowl.

Salads

Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pork

Two white bowls of lemon chicken orzo soup with spoons and crusty bread on the side.

Soups

Blueberry French Toast Casserole {with Vanilla Glaze} in a glass casserole dish

Breakfast

Thanksgiving Made Easy

Simple, make-ahead dishes for a low-stress Thanksgiving.

Autumn Salad tossed with apple cider vinaigrette in a white bowl on a wooden cutting board.

Autumn Chopped Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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Bread Machine Dinner Rolls

Creamy gourmet mashed potatoes with butter pats and chopped chives on top.

Gourmet Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Homemade whipped cream on top of a serving of pumpkin dump cake.

Pumpkin Dump Cake

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Feeding a Crowd

Easy, budget-friendly meals for holiday gatherings, potlucks, and big families.

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20+ Inexpensive, Easy Meals for Large Groups

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Crockpot Ham

Fall potluck meal ideas including chili, casseroles, salads, dessert, and more.

25 Best Fall Potluck Dishes

Large pot of Mexican soup with sliced limes, tortilla chips, and fresh cilantro on top.

Crowd Pleaser Mexican Soup

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Holiday Appetizers

Easy crowd-pleasers for parties, game days, and holidays.

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15+ Easy Christmas Appetizers

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Ham and Cheese Sliders

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese on a plate

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Four bowls of different variations of Honey Whipped Goat Cheese served with sliced baguettes.

Honey Whipped Goat Cheese Dip (4 Ways)

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Cozy Casseroles

Prep these ahead and stick them in the freezer.

Chicken Parmesan casserole in a glass baking dish with a spoon.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken broccoli alfredo bake being served from a glass baking dish.

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake

Baked penne pasta being scooped out of a glass baking dish.

Baked Penne Pasta

A spoon serving chicken stuffing casserole out of a glass casserole dish.

Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

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Soups and Chili

Comforting, freezer-friendly favorites for cold nights.

Boursin chicken and wild rice soup in a pot with a wooden spoon ready to serve.

Boursin Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Gluten-Free)

Tomato bisque in bowls with spoons and croutons on top.

Tomato Bisque

Stovetop Chili with a spoon topped with fritos chips.

The BEST Stovetop Chili

A ladle full of white chicken chili being served from a crock pot.

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Freezer Meals

As freezer cooking experts, the majority of our recipes provide well-tested freezer prep instructions.

Baked healthy meatballs on a platter with pesto in a small bowl.

Baked Meatballs with Sneaky Veggies

A hand holding one half of a Chicken Burrito about to dip it into a small bowl of Cilantro Lime Aioli on the plate.

On-the-Go Chicken Burritos

Chicken spaghetti in a white baking dish ready to serve.

Chicken Spaghetti

Beef taquitos on a plate with a fork and knife.

Beef Taquitos

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Easy Weeknight Meals

For when you need dinner fast but don’t want to sacrifice flavor.

Boursin chicken ready to serve from a cast iron skillet.

4-Ingredient Boursin Chicken

Rigatoni in a creamy tomato sauce ready to serve.

20-Minute Sausage Rigatoni (with Boursin Cheese)

Shrimp scampi pasta served from a skillet with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on top.

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Italian Baked Chicken Thighs on a white platter.

Italian Chicken Thighs

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Cozy Crock Pot Meals

Freezer-friendly comfort food for busy holiday weeks.

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Two pulled pork sandwiches on a plate with a small bowl of BBQ sauce on it as well.

Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Balsamic shredded beef on top of polenta on a white plate with fresh chopped parsley on top.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef

Two bowls of beef bourguignon with texas toast slices on a cutting board.

Crock Pot Beef Bourguignon

More Crock Pot Recipes

Make-Ahead Holiday Breakfasts

Prep the night before and enjoy a relaxed morning with family.

Fully cooked ham and egg cups in a freezer bag.

20+ Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas

Overnight cinnamon roll casserole and a fruit salad ready to be served.

Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole

A slice of breakfast casserole with hash browns being served with a spatula.

5-Ingredient Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns

vanilla glaze being drizzled on top of a blueberry baked french toast casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole with Vanilla Glaze

More Holiday Breakfasts

Desserts and Cozy Treats

Easy sweets for holiday gatherings and cold nights.

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3-Ingredient Hot Chocolate Mix

Pumpkin spice cake mix cookies lined up on parchment paper with icing on top.

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Cookies

Powerball cookies stacked up on a plate.

Powerball Cookies

Snickerdoodle cookies stacked with the top one missing a bite.

Snickerdoodle Cookies

Top Holiday Gift Guides

Our most-loved gift ideas, tested by our own kids and friends.

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Gift Guide: Tween Girls

Gift ideas for boys in elementary school, ages 5-9.

Gift Guide: Boys Ages 5-9

Gift ideas for tween boys.

Gift Guide: Tween Boys (Ages 10-13)

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Two pats of butter and fresh chopped chives on top of gourmet Boursin mashed potatoes ready to serve.

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Stir-fried chicken and veggies on a plate with rice topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Easy Chicken Stir Fry with Frozen Vegetables (30 Minutes)

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