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Traditional shakshuka gets a meatier makeover when the eggs are replaced with meatballs. A perfect hearty meal for a chilly winter night - just slice up lots of your favorite baguette and let the dipping begin!

A fast and easy dinner that can be made in one pan is just what we all need between the holidays. Brimming with cajun flavor and pasta, chicken, veggies, and cheese, it's a perfect dish for working leftovers and bits of this and that into.

Tangy and complex, this marinated sauce is perfect for bringing extra flavor to everything from homemade bread to your favorite seafood dish. Make a big batch of it to give as gifts, offer at gatherings, and sneak into lazy afternoons between the holidays.

Get spicy, sweet, and tangy all in one with these candied chili peppers that are bright red and perfect for holiday entertaining and gift-giving. Before you know it, you'll be making extra batches for everything from your burgers and stir fries to sweet potatoes and salads.

With Christmas nearly upon us, it's a great time to talk about goodies you can make and either have on hand for quick and easy entertaining or to add a bow to as a last minute gift for visitors or visiting others. 'Tis the season!

Pumpkin, pecans, and chocolate chips combine to make a downright decadent morning muffin that's sure to have you feeling festive without being frazzled as we head into the busiest holiday season of the year.

Muffins are excellent grab and go breakfasts and entertaining must haves. Make a batch or three and freeze them to make sure you have quick brunch sweets and fantastic breakfast and snack options for when things get busy. Busier. The busiest!

A blended potato soup gets a comfort food boost with additions of seared sausage, beans, and spinach. Enjoy a hearty, creamy, downright delicious bowl of everything wonderful about cold weather cooking in one place.

A downright festive breakfast that can be assembled hot from the oven in less than an hour, this sweet apple dutch pancake is perfect for a cold weekend morning. With caramel-coated apples baked in, just add maple syrup and a cup of coffee.

A can of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough is transformed to a quick, easy, and delicious crust for your new favorite apple pie. Traditional apple pie meets cinnamon rolls hot from the oven and the winner is you and everyone around your table.

Continuing with our focus on using hamburger, we take a look at transforming the essence of stuffed peppers into a simple and delicious casserole that requires little hands on effort and so very much joy at the table.

Sloppy joes get a makeover that leaves them inspired by Korean cuisine and ready to be served alongside everything from spicy vegetable salad or dumplings to good 'ol kettle chips or potato salad. Get a quick and delicious twist to an old favorite.

Using sweet roasted kabocha squash gives you a complex vegan curry with a lot of spice tempered with the sweet, mellow flavor of this versatile winter squash. Add a bright condiment of chopped almonds, arugula, and chili paste and sit back and enjoy every bite!

Using leftover rotisserie chicken and broth made with the aforementioned chicken carcass, a fantastic chili-laden soup is sure to bring a lot of pep to your table and soup spoon!

Using leftover rotisserie chicken and broth made with the aforementioned chicken carcass, homemade jambalaya brimming with vegetables, sausage, and loads of flavor can be on the table in less than an hour.

It's time for a fall-inspired week of rotisserie chicken meals that will save you time, money, and effort while giving you and your family absolutely fantastic recipes to make again and again.

Get ready for Thanksgiving with a bevy of menu and recipe ideas early enough to plan the perfect meal. Everything from the main course to sides to desserts and ideas on how to streamline it all are here to help you prepare.

The flavors of fall combine with leftover roasted pork or rotisserie chicken to get dinner on the table in minutes. Everything from apples and pears to sunflower seeds and an easy maple-mustard dressing come together to make a quick and simple meal.

A layered cake featuring lots of tropical flavor is just what we need when the weather turns chilly. Everything from pineapple - cake mix, fruit, and juice - to coconut and more find their way into this coffee cake that's been on an island vacation!

Enjoy a curry-laden soup that's hearty enough to fill you up and warm you heart and soul. Vegan by default, you'll never miss a thing with a bowl of this comfort food.

Turn your favorite appetizer into a main course with this beefed up hummus plate. Extra vegetables plus a fantastically seasoned beef make a dippable dinner a perfect way to end the day.

Skipping involved folding makes traditional enchiladas into a fantastic casserole that will have you going back for seconds. Everything from tender corn to complex roasted poblano peppers plus black beans, tomatoes, and more find their way into this meal that has it all.

Rhubarb and blueberries swimming in a custardy filling over a butter cookie crust is just the treat you need to help pick up your afternoon with a cup of coffee or tea.

Steep some rice noodles while you make a clever sauce - then crown it all with spicy shrimp. This Thai-inspired dish can be as spicy as you'd like it and comes together in a half hour while bringing you a fantastic combination of flavors and textures.

Make breakfast or brunch for a crowd without a lot of fuss. These little eggs cups have a little bit of everything and are like mini frittatas for your morning meal needs.

Panzanella, a popular Italian salad featuring bread, tomatoes, and more, is also an excellent main course meal. This is doubly so when you make it with thinly sliced seared steak, fresh basil, and tangy goat cheese.

A perfect accompaniment for your favorite hot dips, pasta dishes, soups, and more, this bread takes more time than traditional garlic bread, but is absolutely worth the effort. Be the toast of the town at your next potluck, tailgate party, or other fall gathering.

A perfect potluck or game day treat, this dip can be on the table in a little over half an hour and it is excellent served with any number of dippers … even healthy ones! Tweak it to suit your favorite pizza variations and toppings too.

A classic combination of flavors is perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or salad course. Choose the most beautiful, ripest heirloom tomatoes you can find and slices of tender marinated mozzarella to form the foundation and crown it with a scattering of chopped fresh basil.

A classic spicy dish featuring ground beef, green beans, onions, garlic, and Thai basil get extra pep from a lot of saucy ingredients. Everything from fresh ginger and fish sauce to chile-garlic paste and hoisin sauce are in the mix.