Guiding Stars

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Pork Chops with Cranberry Relish

Keeping the cranberries raw brings bright, fresh flavor to rich pork chops seasoned with earthy rosemary in this easy 25-minute dinner.

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Creamy Garlic-Cauliflower Purée

Steaming the cauliflower in the microwave is the trick to this easy, low-carb twist on mashed potatoes.

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Baked Salmon with Spicy Lemon Butter

This easy seafood dinner tastes much more complex and sophisticated than one would expect from just 5 ingredients. Round out the meal with rice and steamed vegetables.

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Baked Chili Mac(with video)

Family-friendly elbow macaroni is tossed with chili, salsa, and cheese for an easy vegetarian dinner in just 30 minutes.

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Sweet and Spicy Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Crispy Brussels sprouts are tossed with Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and mint for a flavor-packed, easy holiday side with a twist.

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Baked Ziti with Crispy Salami

A simple but delicious pasta casserole gets a major upgrade when topped with salami that gets crispy in the oven.

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Green Salad with Sweet Mustard Vinaigrette

This easily assembled simple salad with homemade honey-mustard dressing is great for a crowd. Serve as a side dish or topped with grilled chicken for dinner.

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Grilled Korean-Style Chicken

These flavor-packed chicken thighs are seasoned with sesame, soy sauce, and garlic and served in rice-filled lettuce cups for an easy but satisfying dinner.

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BLTs with Lemon-Basil Mayo

Crunchy bacon, crisp lettuce, sweet and tangy tomatoes–what’s not to love about BLTs? Whip up these classic sandwiches with a twist for an easy lunch or light dinner.

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Grilled Steaks with Italian Salsa Verde

This garlicky, Italian-style herb sauce pairs perfectly with tender grilled strip steaks in this quick dinner that takes less than 15 minutes.

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Crab Louie with Asparagus

This New Orleans-inspired salad that makes jumbo lump crab the star is assembled in under 10 minutes.

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Prosciutto and Melon Salad

Savory cured ham and sweet, juicy cantaloupe are the stars of this easy yet elegant salad that’s perfect as a starter or light lunch.

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Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Eggs

Grilling romaine lends a deliciously smoky touch to this hearty, vegetarian salad that gets its protein from budget-friendly eggs and satisfying crunch from garlicky croutons.

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Thai Turkey Burgers

A cucumber salad tossed with a homemade sweet-and-sour peanut sauce brings bold flavor to mild-mannered turkey burgers in this budget-friendly dinner.

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Slaw with Lime Vinaigrette and Tortilla Strips

This lighter spin on coleslaw relies on a homemade dressing for tangy flavor and red, white, and blue tortilla strips for crunch, making it a great summer side dish.

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Gemelli with Grilled Tomatoes and Shrimp

When tomatoes are at their peak ripeness, make a fresh and easy sauce for tossing with grilled shrimp and pasta.

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Guacamole Salad

Make good use of juicy peak-season tomatoes by transforming a fan-favorite dip into a potluck-perfect salad.

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Spanish Tomato Toasts

This easy 5-ingredient recipe—called pan con tomate in Spain—is a great appetizer or snack. Grating the sweet tomatoes makes them perfect for spooning over the grilled bread.