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burrata with crushed cherries and pistachios
Last summer, a friend came to a barbecue and said, “We had soccer and then a birthday party and I had no time to make anything but I brought this” and started unloading items from a grocery bag. There were no clean cooking utensils so she and I proceeded to use our hands to break…
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cucumber crunch salad with tofu
Is it too hot to cook? Does the thought of even turning on the microwave feel like it might tip you too close to the surface of the sun? We are long overdue to talk about my favorite heat wave meal, one I’ve been holding out on you for five too many summers. As the…
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slushy paper plane
A few years ago, Alex and I started batching cocktails and keeping them in the freezer. Batching may sound fancy and professional but at most we were participating in rudimentary math (“one ounce? nah, one cup!”) and advanced laziness (ahem, preparedness). Having cocktails ready to go and super, super cold so that they won’t immediately…
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one-pan ditalini and peas
Until recently, I was fairly ambivalent about one-pan pasta recipes. I appreciate them in a pinch [here’s a longtime favorite; and this is my total comfort food], but I sometimes find that when the pasta is cooked in a sauce the whole time, it doesn’t quite get that al dente definition and structural integrity that…
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Easy Enchiladas
This easy enchiladas recipe is always a hit! Featuring a flavorful homemade enchilada sauce and melty cheese, it’s simple, comforting, and delicious. Jump to Recipe Updated: May 7, 2026 This enchilada recipe is the kind of simple, comforting dish that we all need in our weeknight rotations. The filling is a combo of gooey cheese, black…
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Roasted Delicata Squash
If you’ve never roasted delicata squash, get ready to fall in love! It’s a breeze to prepare, and it has a rich, creamy texture and delicious sweet flavor. Jump to Recipe Updated: Sep 16, 2026 If you’ve never roasted delicata squash before, get ready to fall in love! When winter squash appears at farmers markets…
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
These oven roasted sweet potatoes have crisp, caramelized edges and tender centers. They’re delicious as an easy side dish, in tacos, bowls, and more! Jump to Recipe Updated: Jun 2, 2026 These roasted sweet potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes. They’re easy to make in a hot oven with just olive oil, salt,…