These 30 dinners get all their protein from beans and lentils, with no meat at all, and still land between 20 and 30 grams of protein per serving. Beans and lentils are some of the cheapest protein you can buy. A can of beans costs less than a dollar, and a bag of dried lentils…
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Oat Crumble is baked in small round dishes and made with roasted sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and a crunchy topping of rolled oats and pecans. Each ramekin gets its own crisp, golden crumble, so nobody has to fight over the best corner piece. Individual portions make sense…
These Baked Apples Stuffed with Oatmeal and Nuts are an easy fall dessert made with crisp apples, rolled oats, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. The apples turn soft and syrupy in the oven while the filling bakes into a crunchy, oat-crisp topping. Make them for a cozy weeknight dessert, a slow weekend breakfast,…
These Pumpkin Pecan Date Oat Breakfast Energy Balls are a no-bake fall snack made with rolled oats, Medjool dates, pumpkin puree, toasted pecans, almond butter, and warm pumpkin pie spice. They come together in one food processor, and the dates hold everything together so you don’t need much added sugar. Make a batch on Sunday…
These Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Herbs, Salt & Pepper are an easy side dish made with sweet potatoes, olive oil, a light coating of cornstarch, garlic powder, fresh thyme, and cracked black pepper. They roast up caramelized at the edges and tender inside, with a quick air fryer version too. They’re a good fit…
When you need dinner on the table without spending all day in the kitchen, these 30 easy 4-hour crockpot recipes are perfect for busy days. Each recipe cooks in about four hours, making them a great choice when you start dinner after lunch but still want a warm, homemade meal by evening. Every recipe here…
A good homemade gravy can turn a simple dinner into something everyone wants seconds of. These easy homemade gravy recipes include rich, creamy, savory options for chicken, beef, turkey, biscuits, mashed potatoes, and more. You’ll find classic brown gravy, chicken gravy, turkey gravy, sausage gravy, mushroom gravy, and easy recipes made with pan drippings or…
This Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi is a 3-ingredient recipe made with roasted sweet potatoes, all-purpose flour, and salt rolled into soft, orange pillows. No eggs, no cheese in the dough, and nothing fancy to buy. The roasted sweet potato brings a mild sweetness and a tender bite that plain potato gnocchi can’t quite match. Make…
This Homemade Potato Gnocchi is a classic Italian dumpling made with baked russet potatoes, all-purpose flour, one egg yolk, a pinch of salt, and a little grated Parmesan. The dough comes together in about ten minutes, and the finished gnocchi are soft and pillowy instead of dense or gummy. Make a batch for a slow…
Homemade Christmas candy is one of those holiday traditions that never gets old. These easy Christmas candy recipes are perfect for gifting, filling cookie boxes, setting out at parties, or keeping on hand for a little sweet treat during December. Some of these are old-fashioned recipes that need a candy thermometer, and some are so…