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Save yourself time, money, and hassle with this ready-made meal plan and shopping list to eat better and cook healthier this week! Each tried-and-tested recipe in this weekly meal plan was carefully selected and ready in no time each night. The family-friendly menu this week includes our popular Swedish Meatballs + Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs + Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas + Mississippi Pot Roast + Chicago Deep Dish Pizza + Bonus Chocolate Frosted Dream Brownies + Horchata Mexican Drink ....

Craving pasta with the flavors of the Mediterranean? This Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Basil tastes just like something you would eat while dining al fresco in Italy. Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp Everybody at our house devours this angel hair pasta with shrimp, tomatoes, and fresh basil whenever I make it for dinner. The girls love angel hair pasta and I’m always sneaking the last shrimp from the pan because it tastes so wonderful in the pomodoro sauce made from the fresh tomatoes and basil....

This Basil Couscous Salad with a simple homemade dressing is perfect for baby showers, family get-togethers, potlucks and parties, or almost any occasion. The flavors and textures are perfectly balanced and it is super easy to throw together and double when you need to feed a crowd. Pair it with some grilled chicken or tri tip and dinner is served! My friend Jana brought this salad to our house earlier this summer when we had her family over for dinner and I fell in love....

Beef with Broccoli has savory strips of thinly sliced beef with juicy, flavorful bites of tender-crisp broccoli coated in a silky sauce. It’s an easy at home version of your favorite Chinese takeout classic that is ready in about 30 minutes! If you love copycat takeout recipes that you can make at home, be sure to also try our Sweet and Sour Pork , Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp , and Orange Chicken !...

Butternut Squash Risotto is a fall favorite around here. With slightly sweet and savory flavors and gorgeous orange color, this meatless entree or side dish is a perfect way to enjoy seasonal flavors on a nice Autumn night. If you love comforting Fall dishes, then you’ll also enjoy our Roasted Turkey with Butter Herb Rub and Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings ! Both would pair great with this risotto as a main dish and a dessert....

Chicken Broccoli Pasta combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and pasta in a creamy Parmesan sauce that the whole family will love! Whether it’s a casual dinner at home or a dish to impress guests, this chicken broccoli pasta is sure to be a hit. Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Recipe Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success Cooking Pasta to Al Dente Substitutions and Variations More Creamy Chicken Recipes Chicken Broccoli Pasta Recipe Recipe Years ago Olive Garden had a dish called “chicken con broccoli” which was my favorite thing on the menu....

Broccoli Salad is a potluck classic that is loaded with simple but delicious flavors of crunchy broccoli, crisp bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and red onion! It’s quick and easy to throw together this summer salad and it makes a fantastic side dish for any cookout. I don’t know about you, but whenever I got to a potluck, I always load up on the side salads. They are my favorite part!...

Creamy Pea Salad with bacon, cheese, and an easy homemade dressing is one of the best summer side dishes to take to a potluck or cookout! The slightly sweet peas, salty bacon, and savory cheese make an irresistible combination and is the perfect cool salad to serve at your next barbecue! When the temperatures rise and we don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, side salads are the hero of the day, especially when you are getting ready for a party!...

This Easy Homemade Rye Bread made with caraway seeds tastes delicious and is a wonderful, wholesome change for sandwiches, toast, or just served with butter along with a meal. There is nothing like loaves of homemade bread coming out of the oven. Some of our other favorites are Sweet Molasses Brown Bread , Easy Rosemary Focaccia Bread , and Amish White Bread . You’ll love this Light Rye Bread I am a big-time bread fan, whether it’s a sweet molasses brown bread , a classic loaf of french bread , or a strong caraway rye bread....

These No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars are simple to make, require no oven time, and are a delightful treat for any occasion! They’re a quick and easy dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth and is perfect for peanut butter lovers! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with This Recipe Substitutions and Variations More No-Bake Dessert Recipes You’ll Love Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe Recipe Peanut butter bars have been a favorite for decades, cherished for their creamy peanut butter base and rich chocolate topping, reminiscent of Reese’s peanut butter cups!...

Perfectly rich, fudgy, chocolatey brownies are crowned with generous layer of caramel coconut pecan frosting in this BEST German Chocolate Brownies recipe! They’re really easy to make, great for any occasion, and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Brownies are one of those desserts that EVERYONE loves, right?! Perfect for sharing, try these Easy Caramel Pecan Brownies which have an irresistible crunch, and our Ultimate Butterfinger Brownies are just what every chocolate-peanut butter lover needs!...

Tis’ the season for all things gingerbread! This Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal is lightly sweetened, easy to make, and full of holiday flavor that only takes a few minutes to throw together! When you are craving all things gingerbread, make this baked oatmeal for breakfast. Or also consider trying our Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls , Gingerbread Cupcakes , or Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies ! Nothing makes a home smell like the holidays more than the aroma of gingerbread spices!...

A carefully crafted collection of Harry Potter-Inspired recipes with authentic foods and drinks from the books so you can create your own back-to-school feast, end of term banquet, or magical holiday party for any Harry Potter fan. There are quite a few unofficial Harry Potter cookbooks out these days with recipes for some of the more creative, imagined foods like chocolate frogs or cockroach clusters. But as I was recently re-reading the Harry Potter books with my kids, I was inspired to gather together a list of foods for a more authentic Harry Potter experience that focuses on the wizarding fare that even us muggles frequently make and enjoy in the real world, especially ones that we can recreate without a lot of fussy decorating skills....

It takes less than 10 minutes to whip up a batch of homemade buttermilk syrup from scratch and your family will think you are a wizard with magical powers for creating something so delicious. It takes a regular stack of pancakes from ordinary to extraordinary with just 6 simple ingredients. Caramel Buttermilk Syrup If you are tired of plain old maple syrup, you can elevate your pancakes and French toast with a batch of this easy buttermilk syrup that is thick, sweet, and delicious!...

Gourmet Homemade Caramel Apples are easy and fun to make! The sweet, buttery caramel is perfect with crisp, tart Granny Smith apples, and you can decorate them with as many crunchy, chewy, nutty or crispy toppings as you want! What are the best apples for caramel apples? How to Make Caramel Apples Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success How to Store Caramel Apples Decorating Caramel Apples More Caramel Recipes Homemade Caramel Apples Recipe Recipe You know those huge, fabulous gourmet caramel apples at Disneyland?...

This rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate mix is made with simple pantry ingredients like cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and dry milk for the perfect cozy drink all winter long. Keep a jar in your cupboard for easy, from-scratch hot cocoa whenever the chocolate craving hits, or package it up in mason jars for a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and neighbors during the holidays. We don’t live where it snows, but it definitely still gets cold and rainy during the winter season here in the California Bay Area....

Kitchen Sink Cookies (which are sometimes also called compost cookies) are made with a soft vanilla cookie dough base that’s then loaded with chocolate chips, salty pretzel pieces, potato chips, crunchy Graham Cracker pieces, and toffee bits—basically everything but the kitchen sink! These are a HUGE favorite and one that my real life friends and family request over and over because they are just so dang good! What You’ll Need How to Make Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What are the best Add-Ins for Kitchen Sink Cookies?...

These perfectly portioned Mini White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecakes are the most delicious and adorable easy Christmas dessert of them all! These bite-sized handheld treats are perfect for a party and faster and simpler to make than a full cheesecake. Plus no water bath needed! What You’ll Need How to Make Mini Peppermint Cheesecakes Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success How to Store Mini Cheesecakes More Christmas Cheesecake Recipes Mini White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecakes Recipe With real white chocolate swirled into the creamy cheesecake batter, plenty of peppermint chunks throughout, and a rich dark chocolate ganache topping and whipped cream swirl, these mini peppermint bark cheesecakes are guaranteed to be a hit at your next holiday party!...

Roasted Garlic & Rosemary No-Knead Artisan Bread has gorgeous, golden brown crusty exterior and a soft, airy texture inside and is loaded with flavor from buttery, roasted garlic and fresh rosemary! It’s such an easy rustic bread recipe that you will wonder why you haven’t tried making no knead artisan bread before! If you are feeling comfortable with this bread, you might want to move on to another easy bread recipe like my Sweet Molasses Brown Bread , Amish White Bread , or Easy Rosemary Focaccia Bread !...

This Smoked Meatloaf recipe is packed with smoky flavor, tender ground meat, and a tangy BBQ glaze that caramelizes beautifully on top of the meatloaf. Cooked low and slow, this ultimate comfort food turns a traditional meatloaf recipe into the most flavorful meatloaf with a perfect smoke ring in every bite. Meatloaf may be one of the best American comfort foods and I’ll never say no to a thick slice of savory meatloaf with a yummy glaze on top....