Guiding Stars

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Basil-Beef Stir-Fry(with video)

Put an abundance of summer basil to good use in this fast Thai-inspired beef dinner.

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Lemony Pork Chops over Couscous

Couscous, which cooks in minutes, is a busy home cook’s best friend. Pair it with sweet peas and seared pork for this hearty weeknight dinner that comes together in a flash.

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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Store-bought helpers like rotisserie chicken, precooked rice, and prepared sauce are the key ingredients for pulling off this crowd-pleasing 10-minute meal.

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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Strips

Pulverized pretzels turn into an extra-crunchy coating for baked chicken tenders in this 5-ingredient, kid-friendly dish.

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Baked Salmon with Crispy Kale

Kale becomes irresistible when crisped in the oven, especially if it's paired with spice-rubbed salmon and fresh orange juice like in this easy 5-ingredient sheet pan dinner.

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Grilled Chicken Caprese(with video)

Your favorite Italian salad makes the perfect summer-fresh topping for mild-mannered grilled chicken.

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Fried Sweet Plantains

A family-friendly side popular in the Caribbean and Latin America, fried ripe plantains, also known as maduros, are tender on the inside and caramelized on the outside.

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Zucchini with Corn and Cheese

Sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and fresh summer squash join forces in calabacitas con elote, a vegetarian Mexican dish. Try it as a side or spooned into tortillas as a main.

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Grilled Zucchini with Blue Cheese and Lemon

Crunchy pine nuts and crumbled blue cheese turn grilled zucchini into a sophisticated side dish in less than 15 minutes. Serve alongside grilled pork or chicken.

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Orzo Salad with Zucchini and Tomatoes

This pasta salad features Greek-inspired flavors like olives and dill and can be made up to 1 day ahead. Serve it with grilled shrimp or chicken.

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Salsa

Partially cooking sweet potatoes in the microwave first is the trick to getting them perfectly done on the grill. Pair this flavor-packed side dish with grilled steak or shrimp.

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Frozen Banana-Mango Yogurt Bites(with video)

These refreshing, fruity yogurt bites are a family-friendly frozen treat that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

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Haunted House Dip Platter(with video)

Halloween has never been cuter than this (completely edible) spooky haunted house scene. The black bean dip can be made ahead up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated before assembling.

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Green Chili Pork(with video)

The slow cooker transforms pork shoulder from tough to tender. Combined with a tangy New Mexico–style salsa verde, the leftovers are even better the next day.

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Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

An easy marinade buzzed up in the blender is the key to these tender chicken thighs. Add more chilies or use 1 habañero for even more fiery flavor.

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Linguine with Anchovies and Shallots

Caramelized shallots, anchovies, and spicy red pepper pack a wallop of flavor in this quick weeknight pasta dinner. No shallots? Use 1 small red onion instead.

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Rotisserie Chicken and Spinach Tostadas(with video)

Fast weeknight dinner all-stars like rotisserie chicken and prewashed spinach are the key to this 15-minute meal that the whole family will love.

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Seared Tuna Bowl with Orange Vinaigrette

Fast-seared tuna and quick-cooking couscous come together into a satisfying 15-minute grain bowl.