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When the seasons change, so do our menus. Crisp air and crunchy leaves mean it’s time for comforting bowls of seasonal warmth, brightening up those shorter days. Fill your families’ plates with warming goodness with these fall dinner ideas, which are quick, easy, and perfect for weeknights. You’ll love embracing the shift in the season with these dinners. The best thing about fall is how cozy it feels: sweaters, family movie nights, intimate gatherings, and savoring soups, curries, and veggie-packed meals to warm you up from the inside out....

Whipping up this super simple wasabi mayo is a delicious way to add a bunch of flavor to any dish! The deliciously fiery and distinctively pungent flavor of wasabi is mellowed out with creamy, rich mayonnaise, resulting in a perfectly balanced and flavor-packed wasabi mayo – it’s zesty, bold, and creamy, making it super versatile and crave-worthy! Get ready for an easy, flavor-packed wasabi mayo that brings a bold punch with very little effort....

Here’s a wheat berries recipe that’s both filling and full of fall flavor. It’s chewy wheat berries, butternut squash, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, raisins, and pecans tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing. It’s a festive side for dinners, and it’s easy to make, too! I make this wheat berries recipe in the fall and winter when I’m craving something hearty, cozy, and full of flavor. It’s built around chewy wheat berries and loaded with roasted butternut squash, salty bacon, caramelized onion, sweet raisins, and buttery pecans, all tossed with tender greens and a simple homemade dressing....

This heavenly white chocolate cranberry cheesecake decorated with a snowy Christmas scene is simple to make and certain to wow your guests. These white chocolate cranberry cheesecakes combine white chocolate creaminess with a twirl of tart, tangy cranberry and contrast it with the crunch from a buttery crumble base. They bring the wow factor beyond their delectable taste and captivate with their adorable presentation! The cranberries and rosemary garnish are dipped in a simple syrup before being sprinkled with a dusting of sugar to create a snow-coated effect perfect for cozy gatherings....

A White Negroni is a delightful French take on the classic Italian Negroni. The aromatic aperitifs Lillet and Suze are used in place of traditional Campari and Vermouth resulting in a cocktail that is lighter in both color and flavor. With both floral and earthy notes, it makes the most refreshing pre or post-dinner patio drink; perfect for warmer days! The white Negroni is a cocktail created by British bartender Wayne Collins in 2001....

This stunning whole roasted cauliflower is coated in an Asian-inspired mix of miso paste, sesame oil, ginger, and chili garlic sauce and then roasted until it’s dark and delicious. It’s a delicious and hearty vegetarian main or side that’s surprisingly easy to make. Ready in under an hour! This roasted whole cauliflower has a lot going for it. It’s easy to make and it looks beautiful on the table. If this is your first time making a whole roasted cauliflower, you’re in for a treat....

Prepare to be surprised by this creamy cauliflower rice risotto! Made with sauteed riced cauliflower and a lusciously smooth cauliflower cream sauce (dairy-free or regular, your choice!) It has a delicious, zesty, and cheesy flavor, finished with some spinach. It’s a super simple and breezy recipe that everyone will love! This creamy cauliflower risotto recipe centers on a luxuriously creamy sauce flavored with vibrant lemon. When you make a traditional risotto, it’s the starch from the rice that makes it creamy – cauliflower obviously doesn’t have the same effect, so you want to make sure your sauce has that velvety texture that is rich enough to make your risotto comforting and satisfying....

Looking for no cook dinners for summer? These no-cook, coconut curry veggie noodles are refreshing, delicious, and heat-free. The vegetable noodles are smothered in an easy-to-make and velvety coconut curry sauce that softens them while the stove stays off. This 20-minute recipe is your savior on sweltering summer nights. No cook dinners for summer are the saving grace of the season! These coconut curry veggie noodles require NO COOKING! Peel, chop, or spiralize some veggies into noodles then whiz the sauce around in your blender....

This cranberry bourbon sour is a fruity and festive spin on a classic cocktail. It’s made with 100% cranberry juice, which gives it a naturally sweet-tart taste and a ruby red hue. It’s perfect for the holidays, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes! This cranberry bourbon sour tastes familiar and comforting, with a festive, fruity twist that makes it perfect for the holidays. It has the same sweet-tart balance I love in a classic bourbon sour , but finishes cleaner and brighter thanks to cranberry juice....

These cranberry pork chops are beautiful and bursting with flavor. Pan-seared pork chops are served in a cranberry sauce infused with orange, maple, fresh rosemary, and ginger. They’re elegant enough for dinner parties, but also easy enough for weeknights. And they’re ready in just 20 minutes! These cranberry pork chops are one of those dishes that feel a little special the moment they hit the table. They’re savory and sweet with bold, festive flavor, and they’re a great reminder that cranberries pair beautifully with more than just turkey....

If cozy had a flavor, it would be this creamy garlic chicken. Juicy seared chicken simmers in a velvety, double-garlic Parmesan cream sauce that’s rich, layered, and absolutely spoon-worthy. When I created this creamy garlic chicken, I wanted it to taste like the coziest kind of home cooking — the kind that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible and has everyone wandering in asking, “Is it ready yet?” It’s rich, velvety, and unapologetically garlicky in the best way....

I’ve cracked the code to the creamiest dairy-free sunflower seed dressing! Using these exact ingredients, you can create a well-balanced dressing with a depth of flavor that hits all the right notes. Plus, it takes mere minutes to make! This sunflower seed dressing is rich and creamy, with a nutty, slightly earthy flavor and just a touch of sweetness. It’s the kind of dressing that feels a little unexpected in the best way....

Is there anything sweeter? Peach pie is one of those delectable summertime treats that you wait all year to devour. This easy peach pie is so simple that you’ll be able to enjoy a slice (or two or three) on many occasions this summer! There’s a fleeting window each summer when peaches are at their absolute best, and I look forward to it all year long. When they’re plump, fuzzy, and perfectly ripe, every juicy bite tastes like pure summer, and this is exactly when I start thinking about peach pie....

Brown butter mashed cauliflower is a tasty alternative to mashed potatoes. It’s roasted cauliflower puréed with garlic and thyme-infused brown butter. It’s perfect for holiday dinners, simple to make, and ready in just 40 minutes! This brown butter mashed cauliflower is buttery, smooth, and very delicious. It’s an easy weeknight or holiday side dish to serve with roasts, stews, and other hearty mains. We love mashed cauliflower because it’s everything we love about mashed potatoes, but without all the peeling and prep....

These gougères are light, airy, and packed with the sharp bite of white cheddar and a hint of thyme! They come out of the oven golden, crisp on the outside, and impossibly fluffy inside. These will be a bit hit at your next gathering! These little airy pockets of cheese aren’t as intimidating as they look – promise! They may have a These little, airy pockets of cheese look fancy, but I promise they’re far less intimidating than they seem....

Grilled chicken wings are hands-down my favorite way to eat wings. The smoky flavor from the grill makes them irresistibly crave-worthy. As someone who has grilled countless wings in her day, I have perfected the sauces and method to make the best wings your gathering will ever see. Grab your tongs, and let’s grill! Is there anything better than digging into a plate of deliciously messy chicken wings with a few good friends?...

When you make honey garlic sauce, you want it to be sticky, garlicky, and finger-licking delicious! I’ve perfected my recipe and ratios to make a well-balanced sauce that’s sweet, savory, and irresistibly sticky. The best part? It only takes ten minutes to whip up this flavor-packed delight! Read on for four pro tips for honey garlic sauce success. This honey garlic sauce is as easy as it gets and delivers that crave-worthy sweet-savory umami flavor everyone loves....

These hot honey chicken bowls are as good as it gets! The crispy, sweet, and spicy chicken contrasts wonderfully with a bowl of rice, coleslaw, sweet pickles, and a drizzle of spicy mayo. You get all the good flavors and textures in every bite. Guys, these hot honey chicken bowls are truly one of my favorite meals right now. The chicken alone is reason enough to make them — bite-sized, ultra-crispy, and drenched in hot honey so it’s sweet, spicy, and completely irresistible....

Kale apple salad is one of our favorite kale salad recipes. The kale is softened with a sweet salad dressing and then mixed with crunchy apples, toasted almonds, and cheddar cheese. It’s delicious! This kale apple salad is the kind of everyday recipe that feels simple but is somehow so satisfying. Crisp apples, toasted almonds, and little cubes of cheddar give it tons of texture and flavor, and the sweet dressing ties everything together in the best way....

These mashed potato cakes are the ultimate way to turn leftovers into something crave-worthy, with crisp golden edges and a soft, creamy center. Rich, cheesy, and perfect for dipping into sour cream, they’re comfort food at its very best. Is there a better way to use leftover mashed potatoes? I honestly don’t think so. These mashed potato cakes fry up with deeply golden, crisp edges that give way to a soft, creamy center that’s everything you want from mashed potatoes—only better....