One-Pan Herby or Spiced Chicken and Rice

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One-Pan Herby or Spiced Chicken and Rice This easy one-pan meal pairs tender chicken with fragrant basmati rice. Inspired by paella and the Arabic dish kebsa, the recipe highlights aromatic spices and fresh herbs. You can choose between a warm North African-style spice blend or a bright, herb-forward version. Both options are simple to prepare … Read more

Velvety Black Bean Soup with Lime and Cilantro

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This creamy black bean soup is rich, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s an easy recipe you can make with canned black beans or with homemade beans for deeper flavor. Whatever you choose, don’t skip the toppings — they add color, texture, and extra flavor that make this soup truly memorable. Caldinho de … Read more

Mexican Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe with Black Beans and Corn

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This cheesy Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna recipe makes the perfect Meatless Monday family dinner! Loaded with fresh vegetables, a homemade enchilada-style sauce and plenty of melty cheese, it’s a comforting, family-friendly casserole everyone will enjoy.

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Family dinners are kind of my thing, and this Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna is one of my favorites for Meatless Monday. The casserole layers tortillas, a flavorful vegetable filling, black beans and a boosted enchilada-style sauce, finished with plenty of shredded cheese. It’s simple to make, easy to portion and works well with toppings like salsa, sour cream, avocado or guacamole for added freshness and texture.

Make-ahead friendly: This veggie taco lasagna can be assembled in advance and refrigerated for a day or frozen for long-term meal prep. That makes it a great option for busy evenings or when you want to ready a comforting dinner without last-minute prep.

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First Teaser Trailer for The Handmaids Tale Season 4 Released

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I can’t stand the wait — honestly, I’m losing it! Hulu recently confirmed that The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 has been delayed until 2021. At the same time, they released the first official trailer for the new season — and it’s both thrilling and heartbreaking. The footage gives us a glimpse of where June and … Read more

Alabama White BBQ Sauce Recipe – Tangy Southern Chicken

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I first learned about White BBQ Sauce while watching television with my husband and was immediately intrigued. Since then I’ve developed many recipes from a simple idea—this Banging ‘Bama White BBQ Sauce is one of my favorites. It’s bright, peppery, and versatile, perfect for grilling, dipping, or marinating. What is White BBQ Sauce? White BBQ … Read more

Sticky Honey Bun Cake with Cinnamon Swirl

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There’s something comforting about a dessert that tastes like it came from grandma’s kitchen — and this honey bun cake captures that feeling. Built on an easy yellow cake mix base, it hides a buttery cinnamon-brown sugar swirl studded with chopped pecans, then finishes with a simple vanilla glaze poured over the cake while it’s … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan 133: Menus and Recipes

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Each Weekly Menu Plan brings together satisfying dinner recipes, complementary side dishes, and a few desserts to inspire your week and make mealtime easier—one recipe at a time. Happy Friday! School is officially out for us today and summer break begins. For our family it’s felt like summer started a bit early—Parker finished his online … Read more

Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe

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Chipotle’s corn salsa is one of my favorite salsas. The sweet, fresh corn balanced with the mild heat of jalapeño, the crunch of red onion and the bright tang of fresh lime and lemon makes each bite irresistible. Even better, you can prepare this copycat version at home in minutes. It’s a simple, versatile recipe … Read more

Baked Chicken Chimichangas with Creamy Cheddar Sauce

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Low-calorie tortillas filled with Mexican-spiced shredded chicken, baked until crisp and finished with a lighter cheesy sauce — all under 300 calories per serving. I recently discovered a great weight-loss focused Instagram account that features many Mexican-inspired recipes. After trying a simple, lighter cheesy sauce inspired by that account, I knew it would be the … Read more

Soft and Chewy Almond Butter Cookie Recipe

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Almond butter cookies are chewy, satisfying, and perfect when you crave something sweet. This lighter, gluten-free version uses pantry staples and comes together quickly—easy to make any day of the week. I love cookies, and I think you can have treats that are both delicious and wholesome. These almond butter cookies are made with rolled … Read more