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When a box of meyer lemons finds its way to my door, it's time to make … all manner of other deliciousness. That includes lemon-infused vodka, lemon marmalade, and sunshine pie! Get ready for tangy treats with the king of lemons.

A half hour and your favorite skillet will help you put together a fantastic salmon curry that blends the flavors of Thailand and India. Set your rice cooker or Instant Pot up to make white or brown rice while you cook and a delicious dinner will be on the table in no time!

Braising, the act of cooking meat and/or vegetables by heating them slowly with oil and moisture in a tightly sealed vessel, is a rare culinary approach in our busy world. But set aside an afternoon to let your heaviest pot and your oven create the fall off the bone tenderest short ribs you've ever had.

Weekends are about laid back mornings and finding your bliss in breakfast or brunch. Jump on the bowl train with a breakfast bowl featuring your morning favorites: eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, fresh vegetables, and creamy, sharp blue cheese.

Frying capers helps them bloom and bring a briny crunch to classics like Chicken Piccata. The tangy lemon sauce, tender breaded chicken, and light crunch of the capers makes it a perfect dish to serve over pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes.

Fresh fruit and pecans bring lots of flavor and texture to an absolutely divine baked oatmeal. Once you get the hang of the dish, it will become a weekend breakfast staple that's both delicious and nutritious. Even the fussy eaters will be cheering!

Frozen puff pastry and mixed vegetables take an involved comfort food classic and make it a snap. Grab an oven proof skillet and some leftover turkey or chicken, and you're well on your way to a wow worthy meal that only involves about 15 minutes of hands on time to make.

This super speedy veggie salad gets you extra salad dressing for later, which means another salad is even faster! It pairs well with grilled foods, Asian foods (of course), and makes a fantastic light lunch if you add your favorite protein to the mix and enjoy it salad style or tucked into a wrap.

A fun selection of toppings crown a creamy ranch sauce on a tender crust baked in your favorite cast iron skillet. The result? An absolutely fantastic deep dish pizza that blends a super hot oven to get everything ready for a final sprinkle of freshly chopped tomato to bring it all together.

The flavor powerhouse of orange zest and ground cardamom combine to give these gingersnap-like cookies a flavor profile that will be treasured. Whether you are featuring them on a cookie buffet or enjoying them alongside afternoon tea, they are fantastic and easy to freeze and bake on demand.

Cinnamon, cayenne, and chocolate collide in these super simple cookies. Grab a chocolate cake mix and a few other ingredients and have a batch of cookies - or keep the cookie dough balls in your freezer to bake on demand cookies - freshly baked in less than an hour.

The bright tanginess of citrus fruits gets tripled in this perfect stir fry for the edge of spring. Everything from tender pork to fresh broccoli and sweet peppers gets a shot of sunshine alongside a flavor boost in this quick midweek meal.

Grab some day old croissants from the bakery and get ready to make a make ahead morning casserole brings all of your favorites to the table. Everything from bacon and cheese to sun dried tomatoes and baby spinach are showcased in this stunning brunch offering.

Enjoy a menu that embraces our need for warmth and comfort food (winter: baked falafel and seasoned brown rice) with fresh and light ingredients (spring: baby spinach with cucumbers and sliced mini sweet peppers). The result is a bowl meal that is perfect for this time of the year.

Creamy, comforting chicken gnocchi soup is one of those recipes that everyone will think took hours to cook, but under a half hour will get it in your bowl. A perfect blend of comfort food, quick Instant Pot cooking, and even some excellent vegetables will have this one on your regular menu rotation.

Roasted parsnips, onions, and garlic make up the foundation of a creamy soup that's loaded with ham and green onion. Crown it with some grated cheese and your favorite kettle chips for a fantastic soup for those chilly days as winter and spring duke it out.

Canned beans get a clay pot makeover that will have you enjoying them year round. Whether you serve them alongside your favorite grilled foods over over rice as a main course, these smoky, flavorful beans are destined to become a family favorite.

A beautiful savory bundt-shaped pull apart bread brings your favorite flavors of the Mediterranean together to make a dish that's equally at home as an appetizer, snack, or main course. Wow guests at your next potluck gathering with this flavor-studded treat.

Some favorites inspired by Greece find a new, quick bowl meal for you and your family. Use shredded rotisserie chicken, a bevy of fresh vegetables, and flavorful add-ins like chèvre, yogurt sauce, and hummus to crown a foundation of tasty spinach Israeli couscous.

Savory scones and seared salmon make for an untraditional brunch dish that's out of this world. Instead of traditional Eggs Benedict, this Salmon Benedict combines salmon, fried eggs, and hollandaise sauce all on a bed of Roasted Garlic-Spinach-Chèvre Scones. What's not to love?

Get some savory scones on the table for everything from serving alongside eggs and bacon for breakfast to filling with your favorite deli fixings for lunch. Whether you are looking to make a stunning sandwich or have them as a snack with afternoon tea, they are sure to shine.

A quick and satisfying soup is a perfect midweek dinner solution. In less than a half hour, you can have a soup(er) meal that will please everyone at the table, whether it is the star of the show or playing a duet with a salad or sandwich.

Get the fantastic flavor of roasted garlic in next to no time with your air fryer and a sheet of aluminum foil. Before you know it, you'll be dazzling friends and family alike with everything from roasted garlic bread to roasted garlicky chicken to steaks served with melting pats of roasted garlic butter.

Two kinds of sausage plus a bevy of vegetables gives this barley soup all the heartiness you look for in a winter meal. Beyond that, it can be on the table in a half hour if you grab your Instant Pot and get cooking!

Tender udon noodles and thinly sliced beef coupled with a bevy of vegetables make for a quick and delicious stir fry. Get a versatile and simple way to stir fry packed udon noodles that will have you exploring all kinds of options.

This downright beautiful stir fry is also exceptionally versatile. Packed with spicy ground pork and vegetables in a rainbow of colors, you can serve it over rice, tossed with thick udon noodles, tucked into lettuce wraps, or bundled into rice wrappers.

An Instant Pot makes a healthy rice pilaf a snap by letting you mix together your ingredients and while your rice cycle is running, prepare a lightly seasoned shredded carrot mixture to give your pilaf a little color and crunch.

Baked sweet potato fries bring a spicy-sweet side to the table. Boasting smoked paprika, spicy sriracha, and sweet maple syrup, they are perfect alongside your favorite burger and any other dish fries like to hang out with.

A crunchy granola featuring your favorite nuts and seeds can find its way to your favorite breakfasts, snacks, and desserts. Everything from pepitas and sunflower seeds to almonds and pecans get a coconut oil and maple syrup treatment before becoming your new favorite.

Just a handful of ingredients and a couple of lemons can get you downright delightful lemon bars. So simple and delicious, these are my go-to lemon dessert and pair well with everything from coffee in the morning to tea in the afternoon to a scoop of ice cream after dinner.