Our editors sifted through hundreds of recipes to find this year’s best breakfast recipes. From savory scrambles to irresistibly fluffy pancakes, these top-rated breakfast ideas will make you look forward to your morning meal.
When it comes to baking, I love making mashups of different treats, such as s’mores cookies or Oreo brownies. There are so many delicious crossover desserts, and for cheesecake lovers looking for a sweet breakfast, strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls are sure to become a new favorite.
The rolls are made with yeasted dough, just as in a classic cinnamon roll recipe. However, instead of a traditional cinnamon-sugar filling, they’re dressed up with strawberry jam and chopped fresh strawberries for bright and fruity flavor. For the cheesecake component, we spread a dreamy cream cheese glaze over the top and serve the cinnamon rolls warm. They’re the perfect addition to a special occasion brunch spread or lovely for a cozy Sunday morning at home.
Although I grew up in the Midwest, I didn’t hear the phrase “hot dish” until I moved to Northern Wisconsin. This Upper Midwest staple is commonly served at potlucks and church gatherings, where the usual instructions are “bring a hot dish to share.” This church supper hot dish recipe is a classic combination of ground beef, starchy potatoes, chopped vegetables and canned cream of mushroom soup. Crispy chow mein noodles ensure each bite has a toothsome crunch.
Midwesterners love a hot dish, but what’s not to love? It’s a classic budget-friendly potluck recipe that combines meat, potatoes, vegetables and canned soup. The casserole has endless variations: Some contain beef or chicken, the vegetables can be anything (green beans and peas are popular), and the topping is often Tater Tots.
Hot dishes have been around for generations—the first published recipe was in a 1930s-era cookbook—and today these recipes are still a great way to use up leftovers, inexpensive cuts of meat, frozen vegetables and pantry staples like condensed soup. Regardless of what’s on the inside or on top, hearty and filling hot dish recipes are always a popular sight at potluck gatherings.
hicken breast dinners sometimes get a bad rap. Boneless, skinless chicken can sometimes come out dry, and, quite frankly, it can be boring. That’s not the case with Swiss mushroom chicken. With its combination of breaded chicken breasts, sauteed mushrooms, ham, and melted cheese, this chicken recipe is essentially a simplified version of chicken cordon bleu. Instead of stuffing and rolling the chicken breast, you layer the ingredients on top of it. A quick stop under the broiler after pan-frying the chicken ensures that the Swiss cheese melts perfectly. This versatile recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but its flavors also make it a standout choice for serving on a special occasion.
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Grocery shopping can be expensive. Who among us doesn’t know the feeling of coming home, looking at your bill, emptying the bags, and immediately thinking, “Did I even buy something to make for dinner?”
A simple way to cut down on your grocery bill is to keep your pantry stocked with inexpensive, essential items that can mix and match with any number of foods for endless meals.
Cheap doesn’t mean flavorless or flavor-free. No, this list of budget-friendly pantry essentials is designed to pack plenty of flavor and nutrition into everything it helps make. Stocking these wallet-friendly essentials will save you money, and it will also help you be a more agile cook, one that’s ready to adapt at a moment’s notice instead of going out for expensive takeout. Check out our list of must-have, budget-friendly pantry items and how you can use them in everyday meals.
This chicken Florentine casserole is a paradox: it’s cozy, creamy and comforting, but also somehow bright and fresh. It’s inspired by a classic recipe that’s so popular, you’ve probably eaten it without knowing its name.
Florentine sauce might refer to the Italian city of Florence in its name, but it’s actually a French creation. At its simplest, Florentine is a creamy white sauce with spinach, often served with a protein like chicken, fish (like tilapia Florentine) or eggs (for classic eggs Florentine). Variations on classic chicken Florentine abound. This one is a simplified pasta casserole version, which calls for low-key pantry staples (elbow pasta, condensed soup). It’s like mac and cheese meets Florentine with its golden, toasty bread crumb crust. Make this on any busy weeknight—even the kids will eat it up.
Each of our healthy dip recipes uses nourishing ingredients like vegetables, beans, yogurt or olive oil. The dips are light in sodium and saturated fat, too.
For a snack with important components like healthy fats or vegetables, I like to add a dollop of hummus, salsa or guac. Serve healthy dips with a plate of raw cucumbers, peppers and carrots as an easy appetizer or to encourage your kids (and yourself) to eat more vegetables.
Soup is the ultimate make-ahead meal. Because most homemade soups can be stored in the freezer for at least three months, it’s a great dish to make on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy for weeks to come. However, learning how to freeze soup isn’t as simple as tossing your chicken noodle in the icebox.
Here are a few tricks to freezing soup that ensure it’ll taste delicious after it’s thawed.
Freezing soup in one- or two-person portions helps the soup freeze faster. It’s the perfect size for a make-ahead lunch or dinner, too.
We’re firm believers that every season is soup season, especially when it’s so easy to freeze your favorite recipes. The key to freezing soup is to first make sure it’s freezer-friendly, like this list of soups you can freeze. The second step is finding the best freezer containers for soup. Food storage containers that make removing frozen soup a breeze are ideal (you’ll thank yourself later). Bonus points if they freeze more than just soup. Read on for our best picks and check out these genius refrigerator organizing ideas for more tips.
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