Football season is finally here! Game day food should be easy, fun and good enough that everyone keeps wandering back for another plate. That’s exactly what The Game Day Spread is all about — simple recipes with big flavor that don’t require spending the whole day in the kitchen. For Week One, we’ve got a…
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Chicken Shawarma
Chicken shawarma is one of those dinners that packs in so much flavor without being complicated. The warm spices, tender chicken and cool garlic yogurt sauce are so good tucked into a soft pita with fresh veggies. I especially love giving the sliced chicken a few extra minutes in the skillet at the end. Those…
Turkish Pasta with Spiced Beef & Garlic Yogurt
Turkish pasta has quickly become one of those meals I completely understand the hype around. Bowtie pasta is layered with warmly spiced ground beef, cool garlic yogurt, fresh tomatoes and a buttery paprika drizzle. Every bite has a little something different, and the contrast between the warm pasta and cool yogurt sauce makes it especially…
High Protein Sweet Potato & Beef Bowl
Sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese and avocado come together in one seriously satisfying bowl. A little hot honey adds that sweet-and-spicy finish that works so well with the smoky Southwest seasonings. Plus, you get a nice balance of protein, carbs and healthy fats all in one meal. I love bowls like this…
Greek Chicken Pita Wraps
These Greek Chicken Pita Wraps are loaded with juicy seasoned chicken, crisp veggies, salty feta and creamy tzatziki, all wrapped up in warm, soft pita bread. The chicken cooks quickly in a skillet with lemon, garlic, oregano and paprika, making this an easy dinner that still has plenty of fresh flavor. I love these for…
Tex-Mex Migas
Crispy corn tortillas, fluffy scrambled eggs, peppers, tomatoes and plenty of melted cheese come together in one skillet for an easy breakfast that’s full of Tex-Mex flavor. The tortilla strips are fried until golden first, then folded into the eggs at the end so you get a mix of crispy edges and softer pieces in…
Easy Pumpkin Spice Blondies
Soft, gooey and full of cozy fall flavor, these Pumpkin Spice Blondies start with chocolate chip cookie mix and a can of pumpkin. A little melted butter, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice make them extra rich without turning a simple recipe into a project. Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 (17.5 oz) bag…
Stars Hollow–Inspired Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts
Pop-Tarts just had to make an appearance in my Gilmore Girls–inspired recipe series. They’re such a fun part of the show, and this homemade brown sugar cinnamon version has all that nostalgic toaster-pastry goodness with an easy homemade twist. I’m keeping these simple with refrigerated pie crust, so there’s no need to make pastry dough…
Stars Hollow–Inspired Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
There’s something about coffee cake and a hot cup of coffee that feels right at home in Stars Hollow. This easy cinnamon streusel coffee cake is my first recipe in a little Gilmore Girls–inspired series, filled with cozy recipes and fun foods inspired by one of my favorite comfort shows. The cake is soft and…
Chicken & Rice Casserole
This easy Chicken & Rice Casserole is made with tender chicken and rice baked together in a simple, savory sauce with cream of chicken and cream of celery soup. A little garlic and seasoning add plenty of flavor, and a layer of melted Colby Jack on top brings everything together without making the casserole too…
