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Quick and Easy Mains

Quick and easy mains perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a hearty, satisfying meal with minimal effort and ready in no time. Try the Naan Pizzas, made three ways, or enjoy the Quick Vegetable Hash Skillet Dinner for a hearty, flavorful dish that’s perfect for the whole family.

ALL QUICK AND EASY MAINS

  • Baked Spaghetti Squash
    How to Make the Best Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe
  • Easy Paneer Tikka
  • Curried lentil with green mango
    Indian Lentil Curry with Green Mango Recipe (Vegan)
  • moong dal
    Simple Moong Dal Recipe in Instant Pot or Stovetop
  • Easy Red Lentil Dal (Instant Pot)
  • rice and beans in one pot
    Easy Rice and Beans (One Pot)
  • best black bean burger
    Best Vegan Black Bean & Farro Burger
  • vegetable hash
    Quick Vegetable Hash Skillet Dinner
  • Naan pizzas, three ways (30 minute dinner)
  • Khichdi in a bowl
    Instant Pot Dal Khichdi (One Pot)
  • Easy Vegetarian Risotto with Parmesan and Peas
    Easy Oven-Baked Vegetarian Risotto with Parmesan and Peas
  • smokey oregano black beans
    Smoky Oregano Black Beans
  • 5 minute savory tofu
    5-Minute Savory Tofu (You’ll Thank Me for This)
  • Quinoa Lentil Loaf
    Quinoa Lentil Loaf
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Early Summer Recipes

Celebrate early summer with fresh, vibrant recipes made for sunny days and lighter eating—perfect for enjoying the season’s best flavors.

  • refreshing summer drink
    This Cooling Summer Drink is Loaded with Antioxidants
  • Easy Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe - Simple and Delicious
  • Great Grandma Ida Ell’s Swiss Chard Stem Relish (Canning)
  • cold sesame noodles
    Cold Peanut Sesame Noodles
  • Simple Swiss Chard
    Simple Swiss Chard
  • vegetable fritter vertical
    Easy Zucchini Fritters

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Summer Salads

Dive into summer with refreshing, colorful salads bursting with seasonal ingredients—perfect for picnics, barbecues, and light meals.

  • balanced green salad
    Simple Balanced Green Salad
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    Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad

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