When your oven is packed with turkey and pies, don’t panic — these Thanksgiving recipes you can make without an oven are your holiday solution. From creamy stovetop sides and Instant Pot mains to slow cooker comforts and flavorful smoker dishes, you can build a full Thanksgiving spread without using your oven. Every recipe is … Read more

Make juicy, tender, and flavorful meatballs every time with this tested and perfected recipe for Air Fryer Meatballs. These homemade meatballs are quick—ready in under 30 minutes—versatile, and freezer-friendly. Serve them as an appetizer, in meatball subs, over spaghetti with marinara, or added to soup. Table of contents What makes these meatballs the best Ingredients … Read more

Just eight simple ingredients come together in five minutes to make this easy, authentic chimichurri sauce. Bright, herb-forward, and versatile, it’s ideal for topping grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables. I add chimichurri to nearly everything I grill. This Argentinian sauce is a quick way to brighten grilled chicken, shrimp skewers, flank or ribeye … Read more

This Blackened Chicken Salad is a simplified copycat of Sweetgreen’s crispy rice bowl that you can make at home in about 30 minutes. It delivers bold, bright flavors and the spicy cilantro cashew dressing is a standout—creamy, tangy, slightly sweet and pleasantly spicy. The combination of smoky blackened chicken, crunchy toppings, and vibrant greens keeps … Read more

The best Loaded Mashed Potatoes combine crispy bacon, melting cheddar, creamy sour cream and bright green onions for a crowd-pleasing side. This Outback Steakhouse-inspired copycat is rich and comforting, simple enough for a weeknight, and special enough for holiday dinners. When I worked at Outback Steakhouse in high school, I fell in love with several … Read more

Make restaurant-style Indian Butter Chicken in just 29 minutes with this easy recipe. This quick version of the classic curry, Murgh Makhani, is rich, creamy and full of flavor—perfect for weeknights. Serve with basmati rice and warm naan to scoop up every last bit of sauce. Table of contents Why you’ll love this recipe Ingredients … Read more

Pop Rocks Watermelon Martini This watermelon martini gets a playful twist with a Watermelon Pop Rocks rim—an ideal cocktail for Halloween parties or any festive gathering. Pop Rocks candy brings a nostalgic, fizzy crunch to this bright and sweet watermelon martini. The combination of vanilla vodka and watermelon-flavored liqueur creates a smooth, dessert-like base that … Read more

This Grilled Chicken Pesto Salad is fresh, flavorful, and ideal for a quick dinner or for meal prep. Juicy grilled pesto chicken is paired with crisp greens, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado to create a satisfying salad that comes together in about 29 minutes. Light but filling, it delivers bright summer flavor in every bite. … Read more

Calling all pickle fans: prepare for a surprisingly delicious twist on pasta night. This Pickle Pasta pairs spaghetti brined briefly in dill pickle juice with a luxuriously creamy pickle sauce. The result is a balanced mix of salty, tangy, and savory flavors, brightened by fresh dill and finished with crunchy toasted breadcrumbs. If you love … Read more

Double the chocolate, double the fun: these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate chips. Quick to prepare and ready in about 30 minutes, they’re a chocolate-lover’s dream. Gooey, chocolate-forward cookies with a tender, chewy center. If you want a chocolate cookie that stays soft and rich with real chocolate … Read more