Guiding Stars

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Southwestern Bean Salad

Canned corn and beans tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes and bright cilantro makes for an easy and portable salad in no time.

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Grilled Nashville Hot Chicken Drumsticks(with video)

“Music City” is known for its extra spicy chicken. Vinegary hot sauce gets pumped up with seasonings like garlic powder and cayenne for these drumsticks that are grilled instead of fried.

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Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Pancakes(with video)

A gluten-free breakfast that feels seasonal, using ingredients available year-round. Whip these up in under 30 minutes to serve at your next brunch.

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Freezer-Friendly Baked French Toast Sticks

Kids will love dunking these French toast sticks in maple syrup. Make ahead and freeze, then reheat in the microwave for an easy on-the-go breakfast.

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Mini Tater Bite Omelets(with video)

This easy, kid-approved breakfast is also balanced, thanks to protein-packed eggs, nutritious veggies, and hearty potatoes in the form of premade tater bites.

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Grilled Steak and Farro with Herb Sauce

Thin skirt steak grills in under 10 minutes and pairs perfectly with a mint, cilantro, and garlic sauce. Microwave a side of frozen prepared farro for a complete meal in less than 30 minutes.

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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake(with video)

Double the cheesiness in this classic casserole by topping with crushed cheese crackers. This affordable one-pot meal is on your table in just half an hour.

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Sheet Pan Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Carrots

Tender turkey meatloaf becomes a sheet pan dinner with this affordable, satisfying meal. Add the carrots when you brush on the ketchup glaze so they’re perfectly roasted when the meatloaf is done.

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Instant Pot® Lemony Chicken and Potatoes

This paleo-friendly Instant Pot® recipe delivers two meals for the effort of one. Feast on citrusy chicken and potatoes for dinner and use the leftover chicken to top a salad for the next day’s lunch.

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Chickpea and Corn Cakes

Crushed croutons act as the binder for these vegetarian, protein-packed chickpea and corn cakes. Serve over fresh baby spinach and this 6-ingredient dinner is done.

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Crunchy Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Veggies

Crouton-crusted pork chops, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes roast together in this 5-ingredient, one-pan meal for a simple and flavorful dinner.

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Grilled Pork Chops with Sweet Potato Salad

These smoky grilled pork chops pair perfectly with balsamic-tossed sweet potatoes and fresh corn.

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Grilled Pork Skewers with Cauliflower Rice

White balsamic vinaigrette doubles as the marinade for grilled pork skewers and a dressing for quick cauliflower rice in a satisfying low-carb 4-ingredient dinner.

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Baked Beef Chimichangas

Ditch the deep fryer and lighten up classic chimichangas. Kids can help make these family-friendly baked burritos for an easy weeknight meal.

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Honey-Garlic Salmon with Steamed Green Beans

Win the weeknight with a salmon dish that feels fancy but is still quick, easy, and affordable. The best part: the broiler does all the work.

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Rotini with Eggplant and Feta

Serve this vegetarian pasta warm or refrigerate and let the flavors marry for a delicious pasta salad later.

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Spice-Rubbed Grilled Chicken Tenders with Slaw

A pantry-friendly spice rub flavors lean, kid-approved chicken tenders that take minutes to cook on the grill. Dress up store-bought rainbow slaw for a crunchy, colorful side.

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Pasta with Spicy Broccoli

This 5-ingredient, fiber-filled, and oh-so-simple dish could pass as lunch or dinner. Use any pasta shape you like, and any amount of red pepper for heat preference. Serve this up warm or chilled as a pasta salad.