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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

These Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are so shatteringly crisp that your guests will hardly believe that they’ve never been battered, breaded, or fried. This healthier and hassle-free recipe is a major must-make recipes for parties, and it’s all thanks to one simple, special ingredient. Alright, internet skeptics. I know the deal, I’m one of you…

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Larb Gai)

Savory, salty, spicy, sweet, and sour– these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps have it all. The classic fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make filling is also known as Larb Gai, and it’s so delicious that you’ll almost forget that it happens to be healthy, too. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE THAI FOOD, BABY The most common question I’m asked…

Crispy Baked Carrot Fries

At only 170 calories per serving, Crispy Baked Carrot Fries are the perfect healthy side dish to satisfy your french fry cravings without the guilt. These surprisingly delicious, seasoned carrot fries are made without the hassle (and excess oil) of deep-frying, and they taste like sweet potato fries! FRIES MADE FROM CARROTS? If you had…

The Best Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies

If you’re looking for the ultimate recipe for soft and chewy sugar cookies, you’ve come to the right place. Not only are these sugar cookies fantastically buttery, tender, and doughy; but they also stay soft for days on end. They’re also incredibly easy to make and require no rolling out! Just like your favorite bakery…

Pretzel Shortbread Cookies

Inspired by the iconic cookies from Philly’s Lost Bread Co., these Pretzel Shortbread Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth mashup that’s half pretzel, half shortbread, and 100% unlike anything you’ve ever tasted. Whatever you think Pretzel Shortbread is going to taste like, you can’t really prepare yourself for your first bite. Or at least that’s what almost every…

Harira (Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup)

Harira is a comforting Moroccan soup that features chickpeas, lentils, and plenty of deep flavors from harissa paste and toasted spices. Typically, Harira soup includes ground meat, but this easy version is vegetarian (and vegan) friendly! Even better– it mostly makes use of pantry staples, so it’s easy to stock up ahead of time and…

Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole

This Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole is a holiday miracle. Cooked in herbed half-and-half and topped with fried sage, you’ll swoon over the crispy-yet-creamy texture as much as all of the avoided last-minute stress. MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE I spend 150% of the holiday season stressed out because time management is not the strong suit of…

Croissant Sausage Stuffing

Forget everything you thought you knew about stuffing. This Croissant Sausage Stuffing– with its ultra-buttery, herbaceous flavors and flaky, fluffy layers– is changing the Thanksgiving game. CROISSANT SAUSAGE STUFFING I’m a carb fiend by nature, so Thanksgiving, with its glorious mounds of mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and (most importantly) stuffing is a day straight…

Perfect Garlic and Herb Roast Turkey

This Perfect Garlic and Herb Roast Turkey recipe is engineered for perfection. Three simple tricks guarantee juicy meat, tons of flavor, and ridiculously crispy skin for a Thanksgiving turkey that’s easy as pie. I’ve made my share of turkeys in the past. Brined, butterflied, tied, trussed, you name it. Two versions — Cider and Sage…

Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo

If you want a comforting fall recipe that doesn’t skimp on the spice, this Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo is for you. This delightfully creamy butternut squash soup gets a huge punch of flavor from spicy, smoky Mexican ingredients. Canned chipotle peppers in adobo and crumbles of Mexican chorizo balance the squash’s natural sweetness,…

Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet with Smoky Maple-Dijon Sauce

In this easy Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet, tender-crisp chicken thighs are nestled into an autumn bounty of sweet potatoes, apples, onion, and bacon, then finished off with a finger-lickin Smoky Maple-Dijon Sauce.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Tiramisu

This easy, luxurious Pumpkin Spice Latte Tiramisu features all of our favorite Fall flavors. With its layers of fluffy pumpkin mousse, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, sweet whipped cream, and plenty of pumpkin spice, it’s a PSL-lover’s dream dessert. I may or may not have gone overboard at the grocery store when stocking up for my Pumpkin Bread…

Moist Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl

This easy recipe produces a moist, fluffy, and flavorful pumpkin bread with ribbons of cinnamon sugar inside and a crisp, craggly cinnamon crust. IT’S PUMPKIN BREAD TIME Oh baby, it’s finally baking season! I decided to welcome it the only way I know how: with 8 loaves of pumpkin bread. I know, I know. I…

Magic Mac and Cheese

Magic Mac and Cheese is a no-boil, no-roux, and no-nonsense recipe for the richest and most flavorful baked mac of your life. While its flavor is deliciously complex, its foolproof method is (truly) simple to cook and customize. Consider this my Mac N Cheese Manifesto. This spring I set out to create the easiest, cheesiest,…

Chili Garlic Noodles with Crispy Tofu

If you’re craving spicy Asian food, these Chili Garlic Noodles with Crispy Tofu are saucy satisfaction in a bowl. Make it a big bowl, by the way, because you’re going to want to load up. The noodles can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature and– bonus– they taste even better when made ahead…

Homemade Falafel (Pan-Fried or Baked)

Learn to make Homemade Pan-Fried or Baked Falafel so authentic that your friends will swear you had it flown in from Lebanon. Whichever method you choose, its vibrant fresh herbs, punchy seasoning blend, and crispy-yet-tender texture will be the star of any sandwich or mezze board. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…