Guiding Stars

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Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin

No need to choose between sweet and regular potatoes with this creamy, dreamy side dish seasoned with fragrant rosemary and sage.

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Funny Face Breakfast

With this build-your-own breakfast, kids can let their imaginations run wild putting together a morning meal that will put a smile on their faces.

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Fusilli with Quick Veggie-Beef Ragu

A hearty meat sauce doesn’t have to simmer all day. This easy ragu gets fast flavor from garlic and onions and an extra veggie boost from grated zucchini.

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Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Asparagus

Boneless pork chops smothered in a honey glaze and asparagus cook up quickly for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

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Grilled Skirt Steak over Creamy Blue Cheese Slaw

In this satisfying salad, juicy steak, crunchy endive, and rich blue cheese dressing make for a speedy but impressive dinner.

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Spiced Chickpeas and Beef over Couscous

This recipe features earthy spices like cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric. Quick-cooking couscous means this dinner hits the table in a flash.

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Grilled Tuna with Edamame-Broccoli Salad

Pantry ingredients like lemon pepper seasoning, jarred red peppers, and bottled sesame-ginger dressing are the secrets to getting this sophisticated seared tuna on the table fast.

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Grilled Chicken Tenders over Pasta

Whole-grain and butternut squash noodles mingle together in a lighter twist on spaghetti marinara that makes a great base for crowd-pleasing grilled chicken.

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Rainbow Spaghetti with Parmesan(with video)

The kid-friendly combo of spaghetti with butter and cheese gets a colorful upgrade in this quick weeknight dinner.

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Arugula Salad with Beets

The trio of nuts in this simple salad lends crunch while beets bring an earthy sweetness. Serve this alongside pizza, pasta, or any other rich Italian dish.

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Strawberry Salsa(with video)

A combo of sweet and savory with a touch of heat, this salsa hits all the notes. Serve with chips or spoon over grilled chicken or fish.

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Baked Chicken Taquitos

No need to fry these rolled chicken tacos. Let your oven do the heavy lifting to get the tortillas extra-crispy.

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Pineapple-Mango Slushies

One sip of this frozen, tropical drink will transport you to a beachside paradise. Add spiced dark rum or gin for a boozy kick.

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Spicy Marinated Edamame

A quick toss in a flavorful mixture of rice vinegar and pepper puts a different spin on your favorite sushi joint appetizer.

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Strawberry-Kiwi Ice Cubes

Not only do these ice cubes chill your drinks, they also add a pop of color and flavor to lemonade, iced tea, sparkling water, and more.

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Vegetarian Sheet Pan Nachos(with video)

Baking nachos on a large sheet pan means maximum melty cheese coverage of your tortilla chips. Avocado, tomatoes, and herbs lend a pop of fresh flavor.

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Pork Chops with Italian Herb Sauce

This fresh and versatile green sauce pairs beautifully with pork chops, but it’s also delicious spooned over grilled chicken, shrimp, or fish.

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Pork Satay

Asian chili garlic sauce gives these grilled pork skewers a spicy and tangy kick, while sweet peanut sauce helps tame the flame.