Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

This vegan sweet potato casserole has a crisp maple pecan topping. Seasoned with fall herbs like sage and rosemary, it's a delicious twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish!

This vegan sweet potato casserole has a delicious maple pecan topping that’s seasoned with savory herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme. It’s a wonderful addition to a Thanksgiving table. The cozy sweet potatoes and earthy sage pair perfectly with other classic side dishes like vegan stuffing and green beans almondine. This vegan sweet potato casserole recipe is also great for the holidays because you can make it ahead. Prepare the filling and topping up to 2 days in advance, and store them separately in the fridge until the day of the big meal. Before serving, just assemble and bake! Vegan…

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Best Garlic Bread Recipe

This homemade garlic bread recipe is easy to make and SO delicious. The crispy, buttery slices are topped with flavorful garlic and fresh herbs.

appetizers / side dishes

What’s better than homemade garlic bread? If you ask me, not much. Crisp around the edges, soft and buttery in the middle, and packed with rich flavor from garlic and herbs, this Italian-American staple is comforting and delicious. It’s also very easy to make. I’m sharing my best garlic bread recipe below, along with tips for storing it and making it ahead. If you’re used to eating garlic bread from the grocery store, get ready—this homemade version is on another level. Serve it as a side dish with your favorite pasta recipes, or devour it warm from the baking sheet.…

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Vegetarian Chili

Meet the best vegetarian chili recipe I've tasted! It's thick, hearty, and comforting, filled with flavorful veggies and two types of beans.

fall / vegetarian

This vegetarian chili is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. I make it on repeat throughout the fall and winter because it’s warming, hearty, and flavorful. Made with two types of beans, corn, peppers, and more, it packs in a hefty amount of veggies, but it’s still a hit with meat lovers (just ask Jack!). This easy vegetarian chili recipe calls for a short list of pantry ingredients. To make it, you only need to do a few minutes of hands-on prep. Then, let it simmer away on its own. 30 minutes later, this thick, smoky, spicy veggie chili will…

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Homemade Cornbread

Learn how to make the BEST cornbread from scratch! With a lightly sweet corn flavor and tender crumb, it's delicious alongside a hot bowl of soup.

fall / baking

This cornbread recipe has been a staple in my kitchen for years. I hope it’ll become one in yours too! If my Midwestern upbringing taught me one thing, it’s that there’s nothing better than a slice of cornbread and a bowl of chili on a cold fall night. But I’m not talking about just any cornbread. I’m talking about good cornbread, the kind that’s slightly crumbly, perfectly golden, and right on the line between savory and sweet. This homemade cornbread recipe checks every box. Even Jack, who generally swears off cornbread, is happy eating slice after slice. I’ll always vote for pairing…

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Air Fryer Baked Potato

Learn how to make an air fryer baked potato with flavorful, crispy skin and fluffy insides! Enjoy it with toppings like chives, sour cream, and/or butter.

This air fryer baked potato recipe is a quick and easy way to make a perfect baked potato! Ready in around 45 minutes in the air fryer, the potatoes have crisp, salty skins and moist, fluffy insides. You just need 3 ingredients to make them: olive oil, salt, and (of course) russet potatoes! In this recipe, I use the same method as in my classic oven baked potato recipe. I rub the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt so that they become crisp and flavorful as they cook. I don’t use foil—baking the potatoes bare is…

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Sheet Pan Pizza

This sheet pan pizza is easy and delicious! It has a thick, chewy, and crispy crust with flavorful toppings like fresh veggies, tomato sauce, and cheese.

If you love pizza with a thick and chewy crust, this sheet pan pizza recipe is for you! I bake it in a quarter sheet pan or jelly roll pan, which gives the crust crave-worthy crispy edges and enough height to stand up to ample sauce, cheese, and veggie toppings. It’s perfect for Friday nights, parties, or even game day—any time you want a meal that’s just as fun as it is delicious. The next time you’re in the mood for pizza, give it a try! This homemade sheet pan pizza is even better than delivery. I think you’ll love…

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Homemade Pizza Sauce

Level up your homemade pizza with this easy pizza sauce recipe. Made with 8 simple ingredients, it's quick and flavorful—no cooking required!

condiment / vegetarian

Making pizza sauce from scratch is simpler than it might seem. You don’t need any fancy ingredients or even very much time. My easy pizza sauce recipe calls for 8 pantry staples and comes together in 5 minutes—no cooking required! I could be biased, but I think this homemade pizza sauce is better than store-bought. It’s thick and flavorful, seasoned with fresh garlic and dried herbs. It’s also super affordable. This easy pizza sauce recipe makes a large batch, enough for 5 to 6 pizzas. Make it for your next pizza night, and store any leftovers in the freezer. You’ll love having…

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Delicata Squash with Apples and Sage

This recipe is one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. Sweet, creamy delicata squash plays off crisp apples, earthy sage, and a tangy cider dressing.

This recipe combines some of my favorite fall flavors. Sweet, creamy delicata squash plays off crisp apples, hearty kale, and earthy thyme and sage. I toss in a few pepitas for crunch and drizzle it all in a sweet and tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. Fresh, flavorful, and complex, it’s worthy of a spot on your Thanksgiving table (though if you’re anything like me, you’ll want to make it throughout the fall too). Delicata Squash with Apples and Sage I’m always excited to eat roasted delicata squash, but I especially love it in this recipe. The apples highlight the squash’s sweetness…

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Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

Learn how to make pizza dough! This pizza dough recipe is easy to make with 6 ingredients and yields a perfect soft and chewy homemade crust.

vegetarian / how-to

This easy pizza dough recipe will level up your homemade pizza! Seriously, skip the store-bought crust—this recipe is easy to make with just 6 ingredients. It has perfect crisp edges and a soft, chewy center. Jack and I have been making it for over 10 years now. Take it from us, this is the only pizza dough recipe you need! Even if you’re a beginning baker or you’re new to working with yeast, you can learn how to make pizza dough perfectly every time. I’m sharing step-by-step photos and a video to walk you through the process, along with answers…

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25 Easy Vegetable Side Dishes

These vegetable side dishes are an easy, healthy way to round out any meal! Find tasty recipes for zucchini, green beans, broccoli, and more.

Vegetable side dishes are often my favorite part of dinner. No offense to the main course, but I find that vegetable side dishes are what make the meal fun. They add a pop of color, fresh flavor, and variety to the table. Even basic roasted broccoli is so tasty that I want to eat it straight off the baking sheet! I’m sharing 25 of my go-to vegetable side dishes below. I’ve made all these recipes time and time again. Each one is simple enough to prep for a weeknight dinner, but also flavorful enough to serve at a holiday feast. Try…

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Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

This tortilla soup recipe has a rich, fragrant broth filled with corn and black beans. We love it with crispy tortilla strips and avocado on top!

Tortilla soup is one of my favorite foods. Not just one of my favorite soups (though of course it is), but one of my favorite foods in general. I love how the rich, flavorful broth contrasts with toppings like crunchy tortilla strips and creamy avocado. Now that the temperatures are cooling off for the season, you can bet that I’ll have this tortilla soup recipe on repeat. Tortilla soup (or sopa de tortilla or sopa Azteca) is thought to have originated in central Mexico, though you can find regional variations throughout Mexico and the US today. I can’t claim that…

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