Cheesy Baked Gnocchi with Marinara Recipe 30 min recipe 4 servings cheesy recipes comfort food dinner easy dinner ideas gnocchi one pan meals pasta recipes vegetarian Apr 16, 2025

Some days, all I want is something bubbling, cheesy, and straight-from-the-oven comforting — but without having to roll out dough or babysit a pot all night. That’s exactly where this baked gnocchi comes in.

It’s soft and pillowy gnocchi tossed in warm marinara sauce, covered in melty mozzarella an...

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Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon Bowls Recipe 30 min recipe 4 servings asian-inspired dinner easy dinner ideas fish recipes healthy meals meal prep salmon recipes sheet pan meals Apr 16, 2025

There’s something so satisfying about building a colorful bowl — grains, veggies, protein, a little sauce to bring it all together. And when it all comes from one sheet pan? Even better.

These sheet pan teriyaki salmon bowls are one of my favorite feel-good dinners. They’re packed with flavor, load...

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Easy Taco Casserole with Doritos Recipe 30 min recipe 6 servings casseroles comfort food dinner easy dinners family friendly ground beef recipes mexican-inspired taco night Apr 16, 2025

Some nights, you just need a dinner that makes everyone at the table say “YUM” in unison — no complaints, no leftovers, just clean plates and happy faces. That’s exactly what this Doritos taco casserole does.

I first made this on a busy weeknight when I had ground beef, a half-empty bag of nacho ch...

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Air Fryer Chicken Parm Recipe 30 min recipe 4 servings air fryer chicken recipes comfort food dinner healthy dinner recipes italian-inspired kid friendly quick meals Apr 16, 2025

Chicken parmesan was one of the first “fancy” meals I ever made at home… but back then, it left my kitchen covered in oil splatters and a stack of dishes I didn’t want to face. Once I discovered how easy it is to make in the air fryer? Total game-changer.

This air fryer chicken parm has everything ...

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Baked Feta Pasta Recipe 30 min recipe 4 servings comfort food dinner easy dinner recipes feta cheese one-pan meals pasta recipes vegetarian viral recipes Apr 16, 2025

There are recipes that go viral for the fun of it… and then there are recipes that deserve the hype. This baked feta pasta? Totally earned it. I remember the first time I made it — the whole house smelled like garlic, tomatoes, and bubbling cheese, and the second I stirred that hot, melty feta into ...

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken in 30 Minutes Recipe 30 min recipe 4 servings chicken recipes comfort food creamy sauces dinner easy dinner ideas family friendly one-skillet meals tuscan recipes Apr 16, 2025

This is one of those recipes that feels fancy — like something you'd order at a restaurant with a cloth napkin in your lap — but it's secretly super easy and done in one skillet in under 30 minutes.

I first made creamy Tuscan chicken on a night when I really wanted something comforting, but I didn’...

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One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe 30 min recipe 4 servings chicken recipes dinner easy dinner recipes family friendly healthy meals meal prep one-pan meals sheet pan dinners Apr 16, 2025

Weeknights used to be a scramble in our house — trying to figure out what to make, washing a mountain of dishes after, and still feeling like dinner wasn’t that healthy. That’s why this one-pan honey garlic chicken has been such a lifesaver. It’s simple, full of flavor, and everything — chicken, veg...

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Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger Recipe 30 min recipe 4 servings american classics burgers comfort food dinner easy dinner recipes ground beef recipes skillet meals weeknight meals Apr 16, 2025

Back during the Great Depression, Oklahoma diners had to get creative — meat was expensive, but onions were cheap. So they smashed a handful of thin-sliced onions right into a burger patty and cooked it all together on a hot griddle. The result? Crispy, caramelized onions melted right into the beef,...

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Indiana Sugar Cream Pie Recipe 30 min recipe 8 servings custard pies dessert easy baking holiday desserts midwestern desserts old-fashioned recipes pies vintage recipes Apr 16, 2025

This pie has a quiet kind of charm. No fruit, no fancy topping, no complicated crust — just a creamy, custard-like filling nestled in a flaky shell and dusted with a hint of nutmeg. It’s called Sugar Cream Pie, and it’s been comforting Indiana kitchens for generations.

I first tried it when my neig...

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Classic Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe 24 servings 30 min recipe bourbon recipes chocolate dessert easy dessert recipes holiday treats no-bake southern recipes Apr 16, 2025

Every Christmas, my grandmother would bring out a little tin filled with bourbon balls — nestled in paper cups, dusted with powdered sugar, and so full of rich, chocolatey goodness you had to close your eyes for a second with each bite.

I didn’t know then how Kentucky that tradition really was — bu...

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