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An extra creamy, perfect mac 'n cheese made in your Instant Pot or on your stovetop makes dinner a snap. Serve it with barbecue chicken or ribs and coleslaw for a comfort food meal that has us all looking toward summer eating.

An inspired sweet that's totally totable! Part cookie, part bar, all delicious. These morsels boast a shortbread cookie cup filled with mixed dried fruit and sliced almonds coated in a candied syrup that makes every bite delicious.

Fiery lentils with a creamy texture make a perfect foundation for any number of meals. Everything from broiled salmon to your favorite kebabs and more are just made better when paired with these clever red lentils.

A jar of marinated artichokes and fresh lemons bring a lot to this creamy chicken dish. Serve it over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or even use it as a topping for a clever pizza!

A clever bowl meal with brown rice, spicy caramelized salmon and eggplant, and a simple avocado-cucumber salad brings it all to the table. Toppings of pickled red onion, marinated hot peppers, and a generous drizzle of spicy mayo to round things out.

Some classic bottled sauces, some nice salmon, quick cooking rice noodles, and a bevy of vegetables brings a perfect bowl to your table. Enjoy everything you want on your table as spring makes its appearance outside.

A complex broth gets oodles of noodles, seared venison (or beef or lamb), and loads of veggies and more for a perfect bowl of ramen. Everything from perfectly sliced seared steak and tender ramen noodles to lightly sautéed sugar snap peas and shredded carrot and kohlrabi are in these bowls.

Grab your cast iron skillet and get ready for a fantastic one pan meal that will knock your socks off. Everything from tender chicken thighs and sun dried tomatoes to perfect pasta and wilted kale get bathed in a stunning sauce featuring lemon, butter, and garlic.

Give your favorite version of fried eggs a special presentation that is both delicious and beautiful. A clever salad featuring avocado and cucumber gets nestled alongside a sweet and spicy whipped goat cheese nest for your perfect egg.

Making the chicken for these gyros in the oven on a sheet pan makes for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Then load them up with everything from feta and pickled red onion to cucumbers and tomatoes and dig in.

Chicken pot pie gets a trip to Morocco and a place on your table. Everything from tender chicken and caramelized onions to dried apricots and toasted almonds find a home beneath a crown of crispy phyllo pastry.

Build a simple burrito bowl with a combination of fresh and leftover ingredients for a quick dinner. Everything from chopped cooked chicken and canned green chiles to sautéed onion and tender fresh cilantro make these bowls pop.

A quick oven fried shrimp taco meal is just what we need to get ourselves through the rest of winter. Everything from pickled red onions and sautéed peppers to creamy avocado and fresh cilantro are tucked inside these creative tacos.

A cast iron casserole featuring the flavors and textures of chicken enchiladas is great for dinner and leftovers make for lunches or a quick dinner later in the week. Everything from fresh onions and peppers to tender corn tortillas and smokey chipotles make this meal sing.

A beautiful, colorful salad that brings brightness to your table in the cold of winter is just what the doctor ordered. Everything from tender chickpeas and tangy red onion to sweet tomatoes and marinated artichoke hearts get bathed in a lemon-garlic dressing that will make your heart sing.

A beautifully seasoned stuffed squash meal brings lots of flavor, texture, and color to the table. Ground lamb (or other options) get blended with everything from onion and garlic to sun dried tomato and pomegranate molasses to elevate your dinner plate.

We finish our week of soups with a vegetable and pasta soup flavored with lemon and dill. Not only is it excellent on day one, it makes fantastic leftovers if you are looking for a quick and comforting lunch during the week.

Continuing our week of great soup recipes, we bring you a bowl of squash and lentil soup made with your Instant Pot. Everything from butternut squash and carrots are blended with ginger and lentils before being finished with a swirls of lightly wilted baby spinach.

Combat winter's chill with a bowl of barley soup made with your Instant Pot. Work in a bunch of aromatics, chopped turkey, tender white beans, and fresh escarole or other hearty greens to bring a bowl of comfort to your table.

This fiery deep dish pizza is an excellent way to close the door on winter. Put hot sauce and hot honey on the table for drizzling, pour a glass of your favorite beverage, and dig in. Winter can stay outside!

What's a home cook and/or baker to do when egg prices keep soaring? Fear not! Seasoned Cooking has a full toolbox of options for using fewer or no eggs as needed and planning ahead to make the most of them when you do opt to enjoy them.

Valentine's Day weekend and Meyer Lemon season happening together means working excellent brunch-inspired baked goods into your weekend plans. Whether you are infusing icing with lemon juice, blending entire lemons and working them into batter, or relying on freshly grated zest, these morning treats are perfectly tangy and sweet.

A simple, elegant, and downright delicious side dish suited to any fancy main courses your heart desires. All yours in 20 minutes with your air fryer and four seasonal ingredients - Brussels sprouts, carrots, olive oil, and hot honey.

Special occasions call for special food. Seared beef tenderloin with a homemade compound butter fits the bill. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a specially planned menu from Seasoned Cooking that will have your beloved swooning.

A vegan stir fry brings a lot of flavor to the table using winter squash and tofu. After building a simple sauce, you'll be ready to enjoy it over rice with a garnish of fresh cilantro.

Enjoy a hearty gnocchi meal that can be on the table in less than a half hour. Everything from sun dried tomatoes and garlic to spinach and white beans get treated to a simple and satisfying sauce that brings it all together.

Get comforting bowls of beef stew on the table in an hour when you grab your Instant Pot and all the classic fixings. Everything from tender beef and potatoes to loads of vegetables and sliced mushrooms swimming in a fantastic gravy are ready to ready you for another month of winter.

This simple apple cake feels like a beautiful blend between a classic apple cake and a traditional cinnamon roll. Tender apples get swirled with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar and baked with a batter that is part cake, part biscuit, and part cinnamon roll. What's not to love?

A fun fusion bowl of ramen is just what we need when winter weather gets us down. Everything from a creamy ginger curry broth and tender noodles to simmered bok choy and crunchy carrots and radish plus just about any protein that makes your heart sing can meet you at the table in this bowl.

Another beautiful salad featuring roasted beets, shredded carrots, and toasted walnuts brings color, flavor, and texture to your winter table. Next time you roast a batch of beets, put this clever salad on your menu.