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A close up of a slice of goat cheese bruschetta. A spoon drizzles balsamic glaze onto the bruschetta, with more slices in the background.

Appetizers

A stack of 9 whole wheat banana pancakes on white plates. A drizzle of maple syrup pours over the pancakes, which are topped with sliced bananas and chopped pecans.

Breakfast

A large skillet on a marble background with chickpea spinach curry being stirred with a wooden spoon.

Main Dishes

Two white plates with sour cream mashed potatoes, topped with a dollop of sour cream and chives. Salt and pepper, pats of butter, forks and glasses are to the side.

Side Dishes

A white bowl of caesar salad on a marble background. The salad is topped with crispy chickpeas, avocado, parmesan and lemon.

Salads

A sheet pan of vanilla almond granola garnished with coconut flakes, with some granola sprinkled around the pan on a marble background.

Snacks

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Drinks

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Desserts

A close up of a slice of goat cheese bruschetta. A spoon drizzles balsamic glaze onto the bruschetta, with more slices in the background.

Appetizers

A stack of 9 whole wheat banana pancakes on white plates. A drizzle of maple syrup pours over the pancakes, which are topped with sliced bananas and chopped pecans.

Breakfast

A large skillet on a marble background with chickpea spinach curry being stirred with a wooden spoon.

Main Dishes

Two white plates with sour cream mashed potatoes, topped with a dollop of sour cream and chives. Salt and pepper, pats of butter, forks and glasses are to the side.

Side Dishes

A white bowl of caesar salad on a marble background. The salad is topped with crispy chickpeas, avocado, parmesan and lemon.

Salads

A sheet pan of vanilla almond granola garnished with coconut flakes, with some granola sprinkled around the pan on a marble background.

Snacks

A tall beer can glass on a marble background. The glass is filled with espresso, and a hand pours in milk from above.

Drinks

A white plate with a chocolate chip muffin, broken in half to show the fluffy inside. More muffins and a jug of milk sit to the side.

Desserts

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Baked Feta Chicken

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Easy Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice

A scalloped cream dish filled with cajun fried rice on a marble background. Another dish of fried rice is to the side, and sliced green onions are scattered around.

Cajun Fried Rice

A close up side view of a serving dish of lemon garlic orzo. A spoon rests in the dish, and a quartered lemon and sprig of parsley are in the foreground.

Lemon Garlic Orzo

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Easy Breakfasts

Breakfast Recipes

A stack of 9 whole wheat banana pancakes on white plates. A drizzle of maple syrup pours over the pancakes, which are topped with sliced bananas and chopped pecans.

Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

A side view of a white casserole dish on a marble background containing fully baked blackberry oatmeal bake. A wooden spoon lifts a scoop of oatmeal back from the dish.

Blackberry Oatmeal Bake

A sheet pan of vanilla almond granola sprinkled with coconut flakes. A wooden spoon with a white handle rests on the sheet pan holding a spoonful of granola.

Vanilla Almond Granola

A grey bowl of vanilla overnight oats on a marble background, garnished with banana, berries, coconut and pomegranate seeds.

Vanilla Overnight Oats

Simple Side Dishes

Side Dish Recipes

Two white plates with sour cream mashed potatoes, topped with a dollop of sour cream and chives. Salt and pepper, pats of butter, forks and glasses are to the side.

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

A close up of a wooden spoon holding a scoop of gouda mac and cheese. A pan of mac and cheese is faded in the background.

Stovetop Gouda Mac and Cheese

A white dish with Mexican brown rice on a marble background. Tomatoes, green onions and limes are to the side.

Instant Pot Mexican Brown Rice

A white bowl with sauteed broccoletti, with two lemons arranged in the bowl and a fork sticking out of it.

Sautéed Garlic Butter Broccoletti

Weeknight Dinners

Quick Dinner Recipes

A wooden spoon scoops a spoonful of ground chicken stir fry, with a skillet of stir fry underneath and bowls of garnish in the background.

Ground Chicken Stir Fry

A close up of a sheet pan with roasted gnocchi, sausage, cherry tomatoes and broccolini. A metal spatula scoops the gnocchi off the pan.

Roasted Gnocchi With Veggies and Sausage

A close up side view of a filet of panko parmesan crusted cod on a white plate.

Panko Parmesan Crusted Cod

A white bowl of chili, with a dutch oven in the upper corner, and a second bowl of chili in the lower corner. The chili is garnished with tortilla strips and cheese.

Dutch Oven Chili

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Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

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