Penne Alla Vodka

This penne alla vodka recipe stars a creamy, flavorful homemade vodka sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a comforting weeknight meal!

This penne alla vodka recipe is equal parts quick and comforting. It features a homemade vodka sauce that’s creamy, rich, and full of tangy tomato flavor…but easy to make in 30 minutes with a handful of pantry ingredients. We love to make this penne alla vodka on fall and winter weeknights. It’s so simple, cozy, and flavorful. The next time you’re craving comfort food, give it a try. I think you’ll love this penne alla vodka too! How to Make Penne alla Vodka This penne alla vodka recipe starts with simple ingredients: Ingredients Vodka, of course! You’ll only use 1/4 cup here,…

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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

This air fryer grilled cheese is crisp and golden on the outside and melty in the middle. It's the easiest way to make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich!

Did you know that you can make a perfect grilled cheese in the air fryer? This air fryer grilled cheese sandwich is crisp and golden on the outside and gooey in the middle (I mean, look at that cheese pull!). I started making this air fryer grilled cheese recipe last spring for my son Ollie, and it’s since become my favorite way to make a grilled cheese. Sure, it’s pretty simple to cook one on the stovetop, but using the air fryer is even easier. Here’s why: I use sliced, not grated, cheese. Sandwich assembly is quick and easy! Cleanup is a…

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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is such a fun, underrated vegetable! Here is my favorite way to cook it, along with a few tips and recipes.

I get so many questions about how to cook spaghetti squash, so I thought I’d share my go-to method for roasting it, a few tips, and a couple of my favorite spaghetti squash recipes. How to Cook Spaghetti Squash First thing’s first: place the squash on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut it in half lengthwise. After you slice the squash in half, use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Next, drizzle the insides lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. I find that adding too much oil and too much salt…

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Arrabbiata Sauce

Tired of the same old red sauce? Spice up your next pasta night with this arrabbiata sauce recipe! We love this fiery Italian tomato sauce over penne.

Break out the red pepper flakes—we’re making arrabbiata sauce! This spicy Italian tomato sauce is one of my favorite sauces to serve over pasta. It’s insanely flavorful, with a generous pinch of crushed red pepper giving it a delicious kick of heat. It also happens to be easy to make in 30 minutes with 7 basic ingredients. I love having this arrabbiata sauce recipe in our pasta night rotation—I hope you will too! How to Make Arrabbiata Sauce My arrabbiata sauce recipe has 7 simple ingredients: Canned whole peeled tomatoes – If you can find them, use San Marzano tomatoes for…

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20 Easy Apple Recipes to Try This Fall

These apple recipes include cozy apple desserts, breakfast ideas, and more! They're perfect for making after apple picking or on any crisp fall day.

Have you gone apple picking yet this fall? I haven’t, but I’m already dreaming about all the apple recipes I’ll make once I do. I’ll toss raw apples into fresh fall salads, pile them on my morning overnight oats, and of course make cozy apple desserts like apple cake and apple crisp. In case you’re looking for fall apple inspiration, I’ve rounded up these and more of our best apple recipes below. Some are sweet, some are savory, and all of them are perfect for fall. Make one after a trip to an apple orchard…or on any cool day. Happy apple…

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Protein Pancakes

These protein pancakes are easy to make with 10 simple ingredients. They're a delicious, healthy breakfast...that actually keeps me full till lunch!

Protein pancakes! If you love starting your day with a high-protein breakfast, this recipe is for you. Each pancake contains about 8 grams of protein, which comes out to roughly 24 grams per serving! Ever since I shared this fluffy pancake recipe, I’ve been making pancakes on repeat. They’re one of my kiddo’s favorite breakfasts, and they’re something we like to make together. But as much as I love those regular pancakes, sometimes, I want a breakfast that keeps me fuller longer. That’s where these protein pancakes come in. Made in the blender, they contain no flour and no refined sugar.…

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Enchiladas Verdes

These enchiladas verdes have a zesty green tomatillo sauce and a flavorful veggie filling. Topped with gooey, melty cheese, they're a delicious dinner!

Whenever I see enchiladas verdes on a restaurant menu, I’m tempted to order them. I love a bright salsa verde, so green enchiladas always sound so good. But more often than not, they’re filled with shredded chicken. If I want veggie enchiladas verdes (not traditional, but delicious), I’m better off making them at home. These green enchiladas are my go-to recipe. I smother them in a homemade green enchilada sauce that has a tangy tomatillo base and jalapeños for a spicy kick. They’re stuffed with roasted vegetables and creamy pinto beans and topped off with fresh fixings like avocado, radishes, and…

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Homemade Corn Tortillas

Learn how to make corn tortillas with this easy 3-ingredient recipe! Soft and flavorful, these homemade tortillas are so much better than store-bought.

You can’t fully appreciate corn tortillas until you’ve tried homemade ones. They’re entirely different from the shelf-stable, store-bought kind. Instead of being dry and prone to cracking, they’re soft, bendable, and full of toasty corn flavor. I shared these corn and flour tortillas a few years ago, and ever since then, I’ve gotten tons of requests for a 100% corn tortilla recipe. I’m so excited to finally get this one to you—it’s totally gluten-free and calls for just 3 ingredients. I love making it to use in Mexican dishes like enchiladas and tacos and to pair with refried beans. I…

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Creamed Corn

Learn how to make creamed corn! This easy recipe combines fresh or frozen corn kernels with a cheesy, creamy sauce. It's such a comforting side dish!

Don’t buy creamed corn in a can—this recipe is easy to make from scratch! It calls for 8 basic ingredients, comes together in a single skillet, and tastes SO much better than any canned cream corn I’ve tried. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with crisp, juicy sweet corn, it’s a delicious, comforting side dish. You can make this recipe with fresh or frozen corn, but through September, while corn is still in season, I’ll be making it on repeat with fresh. I love the intense sweetness and satisfying crunch of the peak-season kernels in this dish. That said, if you want…

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25 Best Labor Day Recipes

Celebrate the end of summer with our best Labor Day recipes! They include fun appetizers, picnic salads, grilling recipes, no-bake desserts, and more.

Looking for Labor Day food ideas? You’re in the right place! Below, I’ve rounded up our best Labor Day recipes for an epic end-of-summer cookout. You’ll find easy mains that you can toss on the grill, fun appetizers, seasonal side dishes, and—of course—summer desserts to round out the meal. I don’t know exactly what I’m making for our BBQ yet…but I do know that corn, tomatoes, and peaches will be on the menu. If you ask me, summer food is the best food. Celebrate it this weekend with these Labor Day recipes! Labor Day Appetizer Ideas Corn Salsa Crisp, juicy sweet…

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No Bake Cookies

These 7-ingredient no bake cookies are filled with oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder. They're chewy, fudgy, and easy to make—no oven required!

Who else loves no bake cookies?! Made with simple ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder, these classic treats are chewy, fudgy, and packed with delicious chocolate peanut butter flavor. They’re also easy to whip up on the stovetop—no oven required! I’ve been making this no bake cookies recipe on repeat lately for two reasons. Reason #1: It’s great for making with kids! My four-year-old Ollie loves mixing and scooping the dough. Reason #2: You don’t have to turn on the oven. On a hot summer day, these no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are the best way to satisfy a…

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