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New to cooking? These tried-and-true recipes will help teach you the fundamentals without compromising any of the flavor! Try my easy lemon blueberry pancakes, Roberta’s pizza dough recipe, or calabrian chili pasta.

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Layers of zucchini slices on pizza topped with golden mozzarella.

Zucchini Pizza with Basil Pesto

A simple savory pizza featuring lots of thinly sliced zucchini, scallions, pesto, and mozzarella layered on pizza dough and baked...

Two crispy tofu cutlets with cherry tomatoes on the top.

Crispy Tofu Cutlets with Jammy Cherry Tomatoes

Thick slabs of extra-firm tofu are breaded and pan-fried until deeply crispy. They're served with a saucy and jammy tomato...

Flatbread pieces with a yogurt sauce and vegetables on a plate with a bowl of za'atar in the background.

Charred Vegetable Flatbreads with Zucchini Yogurt Sauce

These charred vegetable flatbreads make for a light and delicious summer meal or dinner party appetizer. Sliced eggplant and zucchini...

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Rhubarb Vanilla Jam (Small-Batch)

I've been carrying this rhubarb jam recipe in my back pocket for ages, as it's incredibly versatile and uses just...

Two fish tacos with cabbage and mango on a plate with a lime.

Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Slaw and “Elote” Salad

These blackened fish tacos are packed with lots of fresh veggies and make for a delicious summer dinner that comes...

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How to Make Homemade Potato Chips

These crispy, crunchy homemade potato chips will rival any store-bought brand! Thinly sliced russet potatoes are soaked in water, dried...

A bowl of pale green smoked trout dip topped with chives with a chip inside on a platter of crudite.

Creamy Green Goddess Smoked Trout Dip

Meet your new favorite spring appetizer: a creamy, herb-blended smoked trout dip inspired by green goddess dressing. It's lighter and...

Piles of various lettuces, frisee, and endive dressed with salad dressing on a plate set over a woven placemat.

Via Carota’s Green Salad

Via Carota’s green salad is a verdant display of lettuces, frisée, and endive, piled high and dressed with a classic...

A bowl of lemon pesto with a spoon in it.

Lemon Pesto (20-Minute Recipe!)

This bright and citrusy lemon pesto is a luxurious no-cook sauce made from fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts,...

A loaf of whole-wheat bread encrusted in semolina flour in a dutch oven.

Whole Wheat Dutch Oven Bread (No-Knead Recipe)

Homemade bread doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious! This whole-wheat dutch oven bread is made with a 50/50...

A casserole dish with baked chicken thighs coated in a tomato sauce.

Spicy Tangy Baked Chicken Curry

This spicy, tangy Indian-inspired baked chicken curry recipe is an extra-flavorful dinner you will absolutely love! Chicken thighs are coated...

A bowl of spaghetti tossed in carbonara sauce and topped with sage leaves, mushrooms, cheese, and black pepper.

Mushroom Carbonara with Crispy Sage (Vegetarian)

Who knew a meatless carbonara could be so good? This mushroom carbonara recipe is silky and rich, with bits of...

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Pomodoro Sauce (Pomodoro di Sugo)

Looking for a delicious tomato sauce? This traditional Italian pomodoro sauce recipe requires just five ingredients: tomatoes, basil, olive oil,...

A kadai with chickpeas in a tomato sauce topped with onions and fresh cilantro.

Tomato Chickpea Curry

Inspired by my mom's homestyle chhole, this tomato chickpea curry utilizes pantry-friendly ingredients to create a deliciously spiced and satisfying...

A bowl of Greek yogurt ranch with herbs surrounded by crudites on a platter.

Greek Yogurt Ranch (Dip & Dressing!)

This fresh, zippy Greek yogurt ranch comes together in just a few minutes, faster than it takes to head to...

A small dutch oven with basil pesto drizzled in olive oil and topped with a basil leaf.

Pesto alla Genovese (Homemade Basil Pesto)

You'll love this homemade basil pesto recipe, featuring vibrant and aromatic notes of basil, salty cheese, and pine nuts, all...

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Homemade Cultured Butter (Better Than Store-Bought!)

This simple cultured butter is made by slowly fermenting heavy cream and buttermilk at room temperature until thickened, then chilling...

A plate of paccheri pasta tossed in a lemon caper sauce with fresh herbs and garlic chips on top.

Lemon Caper Pasta with Crispy Garlic Chips

This easy lemon caper pasta recipe delivers big on flavor, thanks to a sauce of briny, salty capers, crispy garlic...

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How to Make Garlic Chips (Easy Microwave Recipe!)

Once you discover this easy method for making crispy garlic chips, you'll never go back! Thinly sliced garlic is submerged...

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Garlic Parmesan Sauce (5-Ingredient Recipe!)

Say hello to this delicious and creamy garlic parmesan sauce recipe featuring just five ingredients! Garlic steeps in cream, as...