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Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

Briefly marinating in a spiced yogurt mixture keeps the chicken in this homemade Indian-inspired recipe tender and juicy, even after charring the exterior for maximum flavor. The star of the show, however, might not even be the chicken. When it comes to Easy Chicken Tikka Masala, it’s all about that creamy, comforting, flavor-packed curry sauce! You…

One Pot Lemony Pasta with Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, and Burrata

This quick One Pot Lemony Pasta with Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, and Burrata is absolutely loaded with bright and comforting flavors. It takes just 40 minutes to make and is the perfect easy date night– or weeknight– dinner. All pasta has the potential to be good pasta. It’s an ol’ reliable weeknight fall back, an “I’ll grab the box…

No-Bake Mint Chocolate Zebra Cheesecake

This No-Bake Mint Chocolate Zebra Cheesecake is just as delicious as it is hypnotically stunning. Be warned: It’s rich, chocolaty, spiked with plenty of mint, silky smooth, and a total ruiner of self-control. This one goes out to all my fellow mint chocolate chip ice cream lovers, thin mint fanatics, and shamrock shake drinkers. It’s the ultimate…

Cajun Shrimp and Corn Cakes

These Cajun Shrimp and Corn Cakes take just 20 minutes to make and even less time to fly off the plate. They’re the perfect treat for seafood lovers, whether they’re served for a Mardi Gras dinner, as a party appetizer, or simply on toasted buns with lettuce, onion, and remoulade. The Mardi Gras celebrations have…

Sheet Pan Chili-Lime Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

When you want a ton of flavor without a ton of dishes, this recipe for Sheet Pan Chili-Lime Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is your answer. Juicy chicken thighs, tender chunks of sweet potato, onion, and bell pepper are all tossed in a spicy, sweet, and citrusy marinade before baking all together for a one pan, healthy recipe. I…

Dreamy, Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

This Dreamy, Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce takes just 5 minutes to make and is perfect for serving on tacos, over salads, with sweet potatoes, or simply with a side of chips for dipping. Let’s be honest, you’re going to eat it on everything. There was a time when I was in an exclusive relationship with guacamole. It was…