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Start with new potatoes, super-sweet onions, sliced lemons, and aromatic sprigs of lemon thyme. Roast them all together on your sheet pan until they’re tender, then add the chicken pieces. Continue roasting, and wait until everything is close to done before scattering the asparagus all around the pan. It’s a clever way of making an entire meal at once, and you don’t even need a sauce because you’ll have chicken juices in the pan to spoon over the meat....

After a bit of prep, dinner cooks in the oven so most of the time is hands-off, and you’re free to hang with your kids or finish up odds and ends before sitting down to dinner. This is weeknight recipe I’m sure you’ll add to your dinner rotation. Mini meatloaves, which bake faster than a traditional meatloaf, are cooked on a sheet pan along with mustard glazed potatoes and broccoli....

In reality, many aspects must be taken into consideration. This is where a solid meal plan comes in handy. I like to plan meals on Sundays so I can get ideas from the rest of the family. (Though I know they will always say “pizza!”) It also gives me a chance to take a good, hard look at the upcoming week’s schedule and see what meals I realistically have time to cook....

I sear the outside, just before putting it in the slow cooker, so you still get the crispy caramelized outside with tender, moist meat. The cooking liquid made from a combination of juice from the pork, honey, and balsamic vinegar can be spooned over the pork just before serving or reduced and thickened to create a sweet and tangy glaze. What Is Pork Loin? It’s important to understand the difference between a pork loin and a pork tenderloin to make this recipe....

For this quick vegetarian version, I used cubes of extra-firm tofu lightly pan-fried to create a beautiful, crispy, golden crust. The inside remains soft and the contrasting texture is lovely! I finish it off with fresh, colorful vegetables like shiitake mushrooms, sugar snap peas, and chopped bell peppers. A sweet and spicy orange sauce adds a burst of flavor that coats all of the ingredients. Meatless meals just got more exciting!...

Taco soup has all of the flavors of your favorite beef taco with hearty add-ins like beans, chiles, corn, and chunky tomatoes. With 90% of the ingredients coming from the pantry, taco soup can act as a “break in case of emergency” dinner. What Is Taco Soup? Taco soup is a beef-based soup that’s simmered with a homemade taco spice blend. Fire-roasted tomatoes and green chiles add a hint of smoky spice to the soup, and the addition of black beans and corn make it a one-pot meal....

Creating your own pizza doesn’t require much in terms of specialty equipment. Aside from a well-calibrated oven or grill, you’ll just need a high-quality pizza stone to ensure even heat distribution and your preferred level of char. That’s why we choose Lodge’s Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Baking Pan as our top choice; the cast iron allows the pie to cook evenly every time. Don’t think of pizza stones as a unitasker though—they come in handy for making bread and other baked goods, and some can also be used as a griddle....

A few things to consider: If it’s your first time buying a major appliance, check out stores with high customer service standards or retailers whose websites include helpful buying guides, tips, and how-tos. Buying more than one appliance? Look for bundling options to save money and create a seamless look. If you’re on a budget, look for deals, promotions, and sales being offered; many websites also have a “top deals” or “close-out” section....

Aprons come in many different shapes and sizes, with common styles including bib, crossback, and half aprons. When buying an apron, take note of the type of material, dimensions, and any additional features like pockets. The aprons highlighted below were chosen after consulting reviews and product information across a variety of retailers, then put to the test in my home kitchen while making dozens of dumplings. They were then reviewed and ranked according to criteria like design, performance, and how easy they were to clean....

“The perfect sized paring knife is anywhere from 2.5 to 4 inches,” says Jessica Woodford, personal chef and founder of Cooking by Jessica. “Use your hand size to determine which size to get. I have one 2.5-inch and one 4-inch paring knife and I use both for different jobs.” “I wouldn’t use a paring knife for mincing or cutting larger items,” Woodford says. “Paring knives are great for those smaller items or jobs that need excellent attention to detail....

Tongs generally come in small (6 or 7 inches), medium (9 to 12 inches), and large (12-plus inches) lengths. They’re typically built of two handles attached at one end with a spring and have scalloped grippers at the other end. Kitchen tongs can be made out of stainless steel, and some have silicone or nylon tips over the grippers. Most have some closure mechanism for easier storage, either hanging or in a drawer....

This recipe is for canned beans, a “quick” version of baked beans using three different types of beans—kidney beans, black beans, and cannellini beans. My father adapted this recipe from one in an old issue of Bon Appétit magazine years ago. It has a tangy, rich flavor from the vinegar, molasses, and bacon and is a cinch to put together. A great side for pork or steak. Alternatively, cook in a slow cooker 4 hours on high, or 8 on low....

The History of Pound Cake Perhaps pound cake feels so lived-in because it’s an old recipe with simple ingredients that’s been passed verbally from one cook to the next. The cake actually predates its American arrival in Amelia Simmons’ 1796 cookbook, American Cookery, which is recognized as the first American cookbook. This revolutionary book was the first on record to incorporate locally available foods such as turkey, cranberries, and corn. It also included a very simple recipe for pound cake, which acquired its name because the baker needed 1 pound each of eggs, flour, sugar, and butter to make it....

Ginger and spice and everything nice, that’s what gingerbread cookies are for! And if you happen to be dairy-free, you’re still invited to the party this year. VIDEO! How to Make Vegan Gingerbread People These warmly-spiced, festive cookies are made without eggs or butter and, instead, feature Extra Light Olive Oil from Filippo Berio. The flavor of the oil is subtle and light, and take it from us, you’re going to start to use it in all your favorite baking recipes!...

Remove the chops from the pan and place into a high-sided baking dish or roasting pan. (If your pork chops are very thin and have cooked through at this point, skip the oven step and tent them loosely with aluminum foil while making the sauce.)

Nutmeg is one of these special spices. While there’s a clear line between the perfect amount of nutmeg and way too much (it can be overpowering if used in excess), when done right, nutmeg makes whatever food it’s in taste warm and almost woody, sort of like the scent your clothes carry after a bonfire. Chances are you already have this spice in your cabinet, but may only break it out here and there, so here’s everything you need to know about nutmeg and how to cook with it....

One such go-to move is a corn on the cob bar. Yes, it is just what it sounds like, and yet, it’s so much more. High summer corn on the cob is grilled in the husk and served with a bevy of toppings and sides so that everyone can assemble the cobs of their dreams. The idea all started when I wanted to make elotes for a group of friends one July night....

If you’re a vegetarian, or just really like eating that way often (like I do), it can be especially easy to fall into the same defaults: breakfast-for-dinner, soup, pasta, tacos. Many of the recipes below do align with those fallback meals—nothing wrong with what works!—but these recipes are also creative and different enough to break you out of whatever rut you might be in. We’ve also thrown in a few additional vegetarian recipes that maybe you haven’t thought of yet!...

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this week I’m motivated to make lighter meals that are simple, satisfying, and nourishing. It’s a fitting segue to next week’s feast. I gathered five weeknight vegetarian meals that are substantial enough to hold their own from a slurp-worthy noodle soup and a roasted vegetable soup brimming with flavor to a cheesy casserole that won’t bog you down. New to Meal Planning? Start here!...