Cheesy • savory • meal prep
Potato, cheddar & chive bakes
Starbucks-inspired breakfast bakes with potatoes, spinach, eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and chives.
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🍳 Breakfast & brunch
6 recipes warming up the coffee pot
Cheesy • savory • meal prep
Starbucks-inspired breakfast bakes with potatoes, spinach, eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and chives.
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Cozy • spiced • breakfasty
Pears and Medjool dates melt into warmly spiced oats for a soft, sticky-sweet breakfast bowl that feels very cardigan weather.
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Mango • coconut • toasty
Brioche toasts filled with a coconuty yogurt custard, then topped with mango, honeyed coconut milk, sesame seeds, and extra coconut.
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Cherry • sticky • creamy
Buttery date oats turn extra lush with an eggy custard finish, then get spooned under warm cherries and crunchy pistachios.
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Tea • chocolate • make-ahead
Earl Grey-infused milk, cocoa, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup settle into a creamy little breakfast pudding overnight.
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Buttery • flaky • classic
A simple all-butter biscuit with cold milk, tender layers, and a handy buttermilk variation tucked into the notes.
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14 protein-packed bowls causing a scene
Briny • cheesy • meal prep
Salami, mozzarella, artichokes, olives, chickpeas, white beans, and a creamy red wine dressing in one giant happy bowl.
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Spicy • lemony • feta
Chicken, beans, peppers, cucumbers, olives, and feta tossed in a creamy Calabrian chili dressing.
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Snack board • hearty • savory
White beans, butter beans, chicken, salami-ish bits, cheeses, tomatoes, olives, and honey-mustard vinaigrette.
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Grilled • balsamic • mozzarella
Grilled chicken and corn with tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, beans, avocado, and a glossy balsamic dressing.
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Smoky • limey • cheesy
Enchilada-marinated chicken with beans, peppers, cilantro, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and a smoky dressing.
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Crispy • salty • sesame
Spiced chicken and golden halloumi with tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and a sesame white balsamic dressing.
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Charred • smoky • meal prep
Chipotle-marinated chicken, grilled corn, peppers, beans, tomatoes, avocado, and a creamy lime dressing.
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Briny • lemony • feta
Spiced grilled chicken with cucumbers, olives, peppers, beans, feta, parsley, and a creamy lemon dressing.
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Sunny • sweet-savory • meal prep
Honey-mustard chicken with charred corn, peaches, kale, beans, feta, and a bright lemony vinaigrette.
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Smoky • crunchy • ranchy
Chipotle-lime steak with corn, kale, romaine, black beans, pickled onion, tomatoes, cheese, and green goddess ranch.
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Spicy • funky • sesame
Gochugaru-lime chicken with kimchi, edamame, cannellini beans, cucumbers, cabbage, scallions, and sesame-lime dressing.
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Herby • bright • beefy
Steak with herbs, roasted peppers, beans, tomatoes, mozzarella, and a lemony red wine chimichurri-ish dressing.
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Zippy • cheesy • deli-case
Steak with peppers, cucumbers, beans, mozzarella, pepperoncini, parsley, and a bright Italian-ish dressing.
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Cool herbs • feta • steak
Steak, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, herbs, beans, feta, and a creamy lemon-yogurt dressing.
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9 recipes crowding the picnic table
Spicy • creamy • crunchy
Yogurt-marinated chicken, charred corn, quick-pickled onion, rice, feta, and a glossy bang bang sauce.
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Creamy • punchy • crisp
A big bowl of lettuce tossed in a creamy chive-packed dressing that tastes suspiciously like the best chip flavor.
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Raw corn • herby • tart
Raw corn with tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, cilantro, lime, mustard, olive oil, and optional avocado.
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Peachy • creamy • summery
Cherry tomatoes, peaches, cherries, burrata, herbs, pumpkin seeds, and a tangy honey vinaigrette in one very pretty summer bowl.
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Bright • bitter • juicy
Bitter greens with citrus, shallot, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper layered right on the platter.
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Peppery • juicy • crunchy
Arugula with crispy chickpeas, grapefruit, radishes, shaved Parmesan, pistachios, lemon, honey, and olive oil.
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Savory • glossy • veggie-packed
Chewy crisp-edged tofu and vegetables tossed in a hoisin-soy stir fry sauce with ginger, garlic, and chili heat.
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Crispy • cheesy • taco-night
Black bean, mushroom, and walnut filling tucked into tortillas with cheese, then baked until golden and crunchy.
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Peachy • bright • picnic-ready
Butter lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, peaches, feta, pepitas, and pickled onion with a zippy cilantro-lime dressing.
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16 recipes tucked onto the shelf
Sweet heat • summer dinner
Dark, sticky chicken glazed with chipotle, barbecue sauce, honey, and a bright mango-avocado salsa on top.
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Tangy • briny • sheet pan
Sheet-pan chicken roasted with turmeric and vinegar, then finished with a crushed olive, garlic, parsley, and pan-dripping dressing.
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Roasty • creamy • lemony
Crispy chicken thighs roasted over leeks, then tucked back into creamy lemon orzo with peas, pancetta, and crème fraîche.
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Sticky • savory • buttery
Miso-mirin chicken with crisp edges served over buttery potatoes glazed with lemon juice and soy sauce.
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Lemony • savory • one pot
Chicken thighs baked over rice with caramelized lemon, olives, garlic, shallot, broth, and parsley.
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Quick • tangy • herby
Yoghurt chicken over rice with a parsley-tomato salad, cucumber, dill, sumac, and a pickle-bright yoghurt drizzle.
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Creamy • one-pan • sun-dried tomato
A creamy skillet dinner with chicken, orzo, broccoli, leeks, and sun-dried tomatoes, built to be a whole little supper in one pan.
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Sage • prosciutto • white wine
Thin chicken cutlets layered with prosciutto and sage, then finished in a buttery white wine sauce that tastes far fussier than it is.
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Herby • tangy • sumac
Tender turkey and zucchini patties with mint, cilantro, cumin, and cayenne, served with a bright lemony yogurt-sumac sauce.
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Cheesy • creamy • casserole
A simple layered bake of corn tortillas, turkey or chicken, cheese, green chiles, onion, and a creamy soup-and-buttermilk sauce.
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Mustardy • creamy • French-ish
Golden chicken cutlets finished in a silky Dijon-shallot cream sauce with white wine, broth, and plenty of elegant weeknight energy.
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Flaky • creamy • cozy
A classic homemade chicken pot pie with tender chicken, vegetables, and thick creamy gravy tucked inside a buttery double crust.
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Flaky • creamy • leftover magic
Leftover turkey and vegetables tucked into creamy filling, then capped with a buttery herbed pie-dough lid in little soup bowls.
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Tomatillo • cheesy • cozy
Roasted tomatillo sauce, shredded chicken, cheese, and tortillas baked into a bubbling pan of bright green comfort.
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Brothy • soothing • quick
Warm rice, shredded chicken, bok choy, and spring onions settle into a simple tamari-chili broth for a low-effort comfort bowl.
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Crispy • lemony • chili-swirl
Crispy tamari rice, lemon yoghurt chicken, roasted onions, and a swirly chili yoghurt situation all tucked into one bowl.
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12 recipes glimmering on the shelf
Briny • tomatoey • luxe
A tomato-rich seafood stew with fennel, white wine, cod, shrimp, scallops, mussels, and garlic toasts for full cozy theater.
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Creamy • lemony • one pan
Browned salmon over buttery orzo with caramelized lemon, cream, parsley, and parmesan all in one cozy pan.
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Sticky • gingery • bright
Fragrant ginger-scallion rice topped with sticky salmon and a sizzling spring onion herb oil.
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Sticky • spicy • crunchy
Honey-soy-sriracha glazed salmon over rice with cucumber salad, sriracha mayo, crispy onions, and herbs.
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Briny • buttery • bread-dunking
Fresh clams steamed in white wine, butter, garlic, herbs, and a little cream, with sauce that absolutely demands crusty bread.
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Sticky • sweet-savory • speedy
Pan-fried shrimp tossed in a glossy honey garlic glaze with just enough crisp-edged coating to make it feel delightfully takeout-ish.
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Buttery • lemony • crumbly
Tender cod baked with white wine and lemon, then topped with buttery Ritz-panko crumbs, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest.
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Miso • scalliony • bright
Salmon baked under miso butter, then finished with a warm scallion, shallot, garlic, lemon, and herb salsa for a glossy little supper.
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Lemony • herby • parchment
Fish fillets bake in parchment with lemon, olive oil, thyme, and green olives for a clean, elegant little dinner packet.
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Smoky • citrusy • saucy
Sweet-smoky salmon gets plated over rice with juicy orange slaw and a creamy cilantro-jalapeño aji verde.
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Briny • citrusy • slow-roasted
Tender low-roasted salmon with shallots, orange and lemon zest, finished with a glossy herb-and-olive salsa verde.
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Buttery • miso • elegant
Sweet-savory marinated black cod, cooked until silky and lightly charred, with that famous Nobu-style glaze.
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18 recipes warming on the stove
Brothy • gingery • eggy
A speedy miso-ginger broth with kale, soft egg ribbons, poached eggs, rice, and chili crisp for a very nourishing bowl.
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Creamy • potatoey • hearty
Italian sausage, potatoes, onion, celery, broth, and half-and-half turn into a rich cold-weather soup that means business.
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Lemony • creamy • pantry-friendly
A bright chickpea soup with rice, carrots, dill, spinach, miso, nutritional yeast, and plenty of lemon.
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Silky • classic • cozy
A simple, creamy French-style soup with leeks, Yukon Gold potatoes, broth, thyme, and a little cream to make it lush and comforting.
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Brothy • gingery • spicy
A light but punchy soup with ginger, garlic, cabbage, carrots, lime, scallions, and chili crisp chicken meatballs.
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Sweet • silky • melty
Roasted honeynut squash soup with coconut milk and stock, plus a golden chicken grilled cheese for dunking.
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Briny • lemony • hearty
A rich fish chowder with fennel, potatoes, kale, white wine, clam juice, cream, and a bright lemon finish.
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Silky • herby • dairy-free
Coconut milk gives this chicken soup a lush texture, with carrots, celery, onion, herbs, and tender chicken throughout.
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Herby • savory • stuffing-coded
Mushrooms, leeks, fennel, celery, beans, rosemary, and sage turn into a cozy soup that tastes like holiday stuffing in bowl form.
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Cheesy • quick • classic
A weeknight-friendly broccoli cheddar with onion, celery, carrot, stock, half-and-half, and lots of melty cheese.
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Vegan • silky • lemony
Leeks, Yukon Gold potatoes, cannellini beans, spinach, and a bright lemony herb oil make this plant-based soup feel lush and dinner-worthy.
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Cajun • smoky • slow simmer
A big-pot gumbo with dark roux, smoked sausage, andouille, tender chicken, and the holy trinity, built for rice and unhurried afternoons.
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Creamy • quick • nostalgic
A speedy creamy vegetable soup with broth, mixed vegetables, and half-and-half, ready fast and very happy next to a biscuit.
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Creamy • sausagey • nostalgic
A rich one-pot soup with Italian sausage, potatoes, kale, cream, garlic, onion, and bacon, very much bread-dunking weather food.
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Beefy • cozy • gravy-rich
Chuck roast, onion, celery, carrots, tomato juice, and tapioca turn into a thick, nostalgic stew with very little fuss.
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Creamy • potatoey • mellow
Bacon, mirepoix, potatoes, milk, and a little broth make a simple, homemade potato soup with big comfort-food energy.
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Mushroomy • brothy • cozy
Brown rice noodles, sesame chicken, bok choy, and jammy eggs in a creamy truffle miso broth with shiitakes.
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6 recipes hanging out near the roast pan
Nutty • limey • cozy
Tender sweet potatoes with tahini-lime butter, soy, sesame oil, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds.
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Creamy • mushroomy • crispy-topped
Caramelized onions, browned mushrooms, tender green beans, and a light creamy gravy tucked under a glorious layer of crispy fried onions.
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Harissa • lemony • crispy-edged
Roasted leek streamers rubbed with harissa and olive oil, finished with chopped lemon and flaky salt for a wildly good little side.
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Crispy • tangy • savory
Crisp-edged Brussels sprouts finished with golden garlic and a glossy balsamic-lime-soy dressing that makes them feel a little restauranty.
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Creamy • tangy • vegan
A rich ricotta-style spread made with soaked cashews, lemon, pickle juice, nutritional yeast, miso, and garlic for all sorts of pasta and toast schemes.
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Tomatoey • fluffy • classic
Toasted long-grain rice simmered with tomato sauce, bouillon, carrots, peas, and optional serranos until fluffy and savory.
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1 recipe simmering in the little sauce pot
🍝 Pasta & noodles
24 recipes twirling happily
Lemony • creamy • speedy
Fresh gnocchi tossed with crab, cherry tomatoes, wine, crème fraîche, lemon, and chives.
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Sweet corn • silky • luxe
Fresh pappardelle with sweet corn, lobster, pancetta, white wine, crème fraîche, chives, and pecorino.
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Homemade ravioli filled with lobster, ricotta, Parmesan, lemon, and garlic in a creamy tomato-white wine sauce.
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Tiny • cozy • buttery
Tiny pasta simmered in stock and stirred with butter, parmesan, lemon, and pepper until creamy and soothing.
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Creamy • mushroomy • elegant
Arborio rice with white wine, thyme, broth, Parmesan, and plenty of browned mushrooms folded in and piled on top.
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Garlicky • creamy • mushroomy
Fettuccine or linguine in a glossy Parmesan cream sauce with golden mushrooms, garlic, white wine, and broth.
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Spicy • creamy • speedy
Udon noodles tossed with soy sauce, mayo, gochujang, flaky tuna, green onions, and seaweed for an easy pantry noodle bowl.
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Green • creamy • mushroomy
Cavolo nero orzo with mascarpone, buttery mushrooms, parmesan, chili flakes, and a poached egg.
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Tomato • glossy • easy
Cherry tomatoes, garlic, pasta water, basil, parmesan, and lots of black pepper doing magic.
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Savory • miso • one-pan
Ditalini with ground chicken, carrots, white miso, tomato paste, broth, Parmesan, and parsley in a cozy skillet-sauce situation.
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Creamy • garlicky • basil
Crispy chicken thighs over creamy parmesan-garlic pasta with basil and tomato puree, very much a fast comfort-food situation.
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Lemony • briny • elegant
Linguine tossed with littleneck clams, shallots, garlic, white wine, butter, parsley, and lemon for a classic easy pasta night.
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Cheesy • crunchy • holiday-coded
A saucy baked mac with cheddar, gouda, swiss, mozzarella, and a golden garlic-sage breadcrumb top that feels very celebratory.
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Cheesy • one-pot • speedy
Pasta cooked in stock with garlic powder, broccoli, and salt, then stirred with Trader Joe's unexpected cheddar spread for a very fast cozy bowl.
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Buttery • herby • freezer-friendly
Pasta and vegetables tossed with a bright herb butter full of garlic, lemon zest, chili flakes, and whatever herbs are begging to be used.
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Leeky • lemony • dreamy
Buttery caramelized leeks, shallots, garlic, lemon, chives, and parmesan tossed into a rich but quietly elegant pasta bowl.
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Flaky • creamy • comfort food
Chicken, carrots, celery, peas, and thick thyme gravy tucked into a full buttery top-and-bottom crust situation.
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Creamy • mushroomy • cozy
Deeply browned mushrooms and leeks tossed with pasta in a rich coconut-tahini stroganoff sauce finished with dill.
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Pumpkin • creamy • holiday-coded
Jumbo shells stuffed with pumpkin-tofu ricotta, topped with garlic béchamel, and baked with sage until bubbling and cozy.
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Lasagna • squash • sage
Layered with marinara, butternut squash, mushrooms, crispy sage, and lemony tofu ricotta for a very cozy pan of comfort.
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Lentil • rich • pantry-friendly
Red lentils and walnuts melt into a rich tomato sauce with herbs, broth, and balsamic for a deeply satisfying pasta night.
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Buttery • mushroomy • glossy
Chanterelles melt into brown-edged butter and starchy pasta water, then cling to silky noodles with parmesan, parsley, and black pepper.
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Green • lemony • silky
Rigatoni gets coated in a bright green sauce of peas, spinach, basil, tahini, lemon, and garlic with seeds on top for crunch.
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Miso • creamy • pantry
Pasta gets swirled with butter, miso, Parmesan, and starchy water into a glossy, salty-silky little comfort bowl.
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5 recipes bubbling away on the counter
Crisp • herby • discard-friendly
Thin buttery crackers made from sourdough discard, perfect for snack boards, soups, or idle nibbling.
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Quick • buttery • breakfast
Fast discard crumpets cooked in rings until bubbly and tender, made for butter and jam to disappear into.
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Chocolatey • chewy • discard
One-bowl cookies with buttery dough, lots of chocolate chips, and just enough sourdough tang to feel clever.
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Blueberry • crumbly • bakery-style
Moist lemon-zested blueberry muffins with a thick buttery crumb topping and plenty of discard-friendly charm.
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Chewy • overnight • seeded
Soft, chewy bagels made with active starter, boiled in honey water, and baked golden with whatever toppings sound right.
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15 sweet little finales waiting patiently
Chilled • citrusy • retro
A bright, old-school lemon dessert with whipped evaporated milk, Jell-O fluff, and a sweet vanilla wafer crumb layer.
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Custardy • cherry • gently fancy
A simple cherry bake with a soft custard batter, a splash of rum, and powdered sugar on top.
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Chocolate • coffee • dramatic
A rich chocolate cake powered by cocoa, coffee, boiling water, vanilla, almond, and a little spooky glamour.
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Banana • cinnamon • cozy
Tender banana bread with brown sugar, buttermilk, cinnamon, and an optional extra banana baked on top.
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Bright • tart • crunchy
Oranges, apples, persimmons or pears with lemon, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional sumac or Aleppo.
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Silky • spiced • holiday
A rich pumpkin pie with brown sugar, warm spices, heavy cream, and a tiny pinch of black pepper for extra cozy depth.
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Fancy • pumpkin • maple
Choux pastries filled with pumpkin custard, then topped with warm maple-bourbon caramel, whipped cream, and pecans.
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Apple • caramel • lattice
A tall, bubbling apple pie with cinnamon-spiced fruit, flaky crust, and salted caramel tucked inside and drizzled over the top.
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Buttery • tender • versatile
An easy all-butter crust with full-fat sour cream, lovely for pies, galettes, and savory pot pies.
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Coconut • toasty • beachy
A coconut-rich pie with a hot water crust and a lightly puffed filling made with coconut milk, eggs, lime, vanilla, and shredded coconut.
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Pecan • bourbon • brown butter
A richer pecan pie with dark brown sugar, golden syrup, nutty brown butter, and a splash of bourbon.
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Apple • cardamom • jewel-toned
Apples cooked in a bright pomegranate sauce with lemon, ginger, and cardamom under a lattice crust.
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Lime • creamy • bright
A fresh lime pie with a graham crust and a tangy whipped topping made with cream and Greek yogurt or sour cream.
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Pumpkin • chilled • fluffy
A chilled pumpkin mousse tart with graham crust, orange zest, whipped cream, and a gentle little banana note.
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A deeply bronzed cheesecake with a soft jiggly center, lovely plain or with berries.
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