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Tangy mojo pork recipe offers respite from traditional fall flavors
Thanksgiving and the holiday season can be an onslaught of butter, sage and pumpkin pie spice. Give your tastebuds a break with this simple, citrus-forward pork recipe.
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Brief buttermilk brine brings bold flavor to weeknight chicken breasts
A buttermilk brine doesn't take a long time in this recipe for simple, crowd-pleasing chicken.
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Shortcut ingredients streamline family-favorite personal pizzas
Lloyd’s Restaurant and Lounge on DeKalb Avenue is a family-favorite spot for dinner. Here's a quick weeknight twist on one of its go-to pizzas: the Bolognese.
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For stuffed squash in minutes, use the microwave
Delicata squash is key to getting this vegetarian dish prepared quickly.
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Turn to the freezer aisle for quick fried fish sandwiches
Fishing for something different for a sandwich? Try a fried fish sandwich made at home from grocery-bought frozen fish sticks.
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Smart shortcuts for weeknight chicken satay
This satay-style chicken has similar flavors as Thai-style chicken satay skewers but is much easier to make.
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Turn on the oven for quick crispy tacos that don’t fall apart
Using just your oven and a sheet pan, create a delicious Tex-Mex taco night the whole family will enjoy.
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Easy New Orleans barbecue shrimp spices up weeknight dinners
Creole seasoning is a shortcut for this easy New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp recipe.
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Spanakopita inspiration makes moist, tender meatballs
Spanakopita meatballs offer a chance to use Greek flavors in traditional meatballs, using ingredients you likely have on hand.
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A sheet pan makes weeknight gnocchi a snap
One popular preparation in our house essentially amounts to pizza gnocchi — the pasta is roasted with tomatoes and garlic, and topped with melty fresh mozzarella and basil.









