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Easy Make-Ahead Salmon Escabeche with Olives
Salmon Escabeche is a boldly flavored sweet and sour seared fish that cures in olive oil and vinegar for a few hours or up to overnight, so plan in advance.
Creamy One-Pot Orzo with Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This one pot creamy orzo with chicken and sun-dried tomatoes is the type of comforting dish I crave after a long day. Packed with tender chicken, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a velvety, cheese-infused sauce, this meal is both indulgent and wholesome.
Greek Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Whenever I want to feel like a culinary genius, I make Greek meatballs with roasted red pepper sauce. These baked turkey meatballs are packed with bold Greek flavors and paired with a rich, flavorful roasted red pepper sauce. This dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser—and it's Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 compliant!
Tandoori Salmon Rice Bowls
These 20-minute Tandoori Salmon Rice Bowls are boldly flavored, quick-to-make, and completely delicious. You all have been loving them, and it's easy to see why!
Red Wine Braised Beef
This red wine-braised beef is the ultimate comfort meal for a chilly night, featuring deep flavors, a melt-in-your-mouth texture, and a savory aroma that fills the kitchen as it slow-cooks. I love serving it over creamy mashed potatoes or polenta, with crusty bread on the side to soak up the extra sauce.
Braised Short Ribs with Bourbon
Braised Short Ribs with Bourbon is a rich, cozy meal. Bone-in beef short ribs are braised in bourbon, red wine, and beef broth, resulting in an impossibly tender texture with a lightly sweet smoky flavor from the bourbon.
25-Minute Anchovy Chicken (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
Melissa Clark's Anchovy Chicken is a flavor-packed, Whole30-friendly weeknight dinner that my family can’t get enough of. The anchovies melt into a savory, garlicky sauce (no fishy bites here!), while red pepper flakes add just the right amount of heat. It’s the ultimate guilt-free comfort meal—gluten-free and dairy-free!
Smothered Chicken with Mushroom Gravy
This homemade smothered chicken with mushroom gravy is easier than you think to make, but tastes luxurious and expensive and is oh-so delicious.
Oven Cajun Turkey Breast
This Cajun turkey breast is versatile and packed with flavor—it can be prepared in a slow cooker or roasted in the oven. Save your oven space for other dishes and let your turkey slow cook to juicy perfection, or follow the included instructions for oven roasting!
Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Schnitzel
This Chicken Schnitzel is one of our family's favorite dinner recipes! Slice and pound out chicken breasts to make cutlets, then dredge in a mixture of breadcrumbs, panko, and sesame seeds.
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic Anchovy Sauce
Picture a golden-brown, crispy cauliflower brushed with a rich tomato-garlic mixture, sitting atop a fluffy bed of whipped ricotta, and drizzled with a savory, aromatic sauce made with garlic, anchovies, shallots, and pine nuts.
Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Schnitzel
This Chicken Schnitzel is one of our family's favorite dinner recipes! Slice and pound out chicken breasts to make cutlets, then dredge in a mixture of breadcrumbs, panko, and sesame seeds.
Grammy’s Ground Turkey Chili
Grammy's Turkey Chili recipe has been a staple in our home for as long as I can remember! This is a ground turkey chili, but it is absolutely loaded to the brim with vegetables. Serve over white rice with sour cream, shredded Cheddar, cilantro, and raw onion. Great for meal prep and game days alike! Gluten-free, dairy-free.