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7 Layer Dip

Based on my mom's classic recipe, this 7 layer dip is a perfect party appetizer or game day snack. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping!

...best creamy texture and tangy flavor. The anti-caking agents on pre-shredded cheese give it a drier texture and milder flavor. And fresh garnishes – Diced roma tomatoes, sliced green onions,...

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Pasta Puttanesca

This pasta puttanesca recipe stars a flavorful tomato sauce packed with garlic, olives, and capers. Perfect for weeknights, it's ready in 30 minutes!

...salad on the side. It pairs perfectly with anything green and leafy, like this green salad or this Caesar salad. It would be nice with some simple sautéed broccolini too!...

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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!

...a salad or veggie side dish. A simple green salad, Caesar salad, steamed broccoli, and roasted green beans would all be delicious sides for this recipe. Round out the meal...

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Apple Cider Sangria

I'm making this apple cider sangria for every party this fall! Made with white wine, fresh apples, and warm spices, it's fruity, festive, and serves a crowd.

...need to make it: Dry white wine – I call for pinot grigio specifically because its dry flavor and notes of green apple make it perfect for this recipe. If...

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12 Great Cookbooks to Gift in 2025

Cookbooks make great gifts! Find one for everyone on your list—from the home baker to the salad lover to the person who can't get enough pasta.

...is dedicated to salads, but not the boring kind. These are vibrant, inventive salads that will make you want to head to the farmers market and cook with the season’s...

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25 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes

Ready for holiday baking? Find our best Christmas cookies below! They include easy recipes for sugar cookies, spice cookies, cut outs, and more.

...chewy, flavorful, and easy to make. No stand mixer required! Cranberry Cookies Dried cranberries and pistachios give these soft-baked cookies some red and green holiday flair. Double Chocolate Chip Cookies...

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Sauteed Cabbage

This sautéed cabbage recipe is a delicious, easy vegetable side dish! Cooked with garlic and vinegar, it's tender, caramelized, and deeply flavorful.

...You might be surprised how much you love it! Sautéed Cabbage Ingredients This sauteed cabbage recipe calls for 6 basic ingredients: Cabbage, of course! I especially love green cabbage here....

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A Creamy, Cheesy Dip for Your Super Bowl Snack Table

I’m making this 6-ingredient bean dip for the Super Bowl! Creamy, cheesy, and piled with fresh toppings, it’s always a crowd-pleasing game day snack.

...them even creamier and richer. It’s super tangy, thanks to the sour cream, canned green chiles, and melty cheese on top. It couldn’t be easier to make. Just stir together...

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Lemon Orzo Soup

I love to make this lemon orzo soup on busy weeknights! A cozy, healthy one-pot meal, it has a lemony broth filled with tender orzo and veggies.

...a simple arugula salad or a green veggie like roasted green beans or roasted broccoli. Storage Tips Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to...

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15 Easy Easter Appetizers

These Easter appetizers will be a hit with guests! They include zesty dips, fresh finger foods, and more ideas to add bright flavor to your spring menu.

...table. Best Egg Salad Use up any hard boiled eggs left over from your Easter egg hunt in this bright and briny egg salad! Stuffed into little finger sandwiches with...

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15 Fresh Spring Dessert Recipes

Our best spring desserts! These seasonal sweets include zesty lemon treats, fruity baking recipes, homemade ice cream, and all things carrot cake.

...and leaves? Green cookies, of course! Matcha green tea gives these one-bowl treats a delicious earthy flavor and gorgeous hue. Enjoy them plain, or take them over the top with...

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I'm Jeanine Donofrio, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and recipe developer. I share fresh, delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors.

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