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Easy Recipes for the Busy Home Cook

Top Recipes

  • bang bang salmon in a white plate with fork
    Bang Bang Salmon
  • peach and watermelon salad in a bowl with spoon with sweet basil vinaigrette.
    Peach Watermelon Salad (without feta)
  • sliced cornbread on a wooden board
    Cornbread Recipe Without Buttermilk
  • Pico de Gallo in bowl with a spoon.
    Easy Pico De Gallo (Salsa Fresca)
  • Two parmesan crusted chicken breasts on a plate.
    Easy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
  • Instant pot chicken drumsticks on a bed of mashed potatoes in a plate.
    Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks (with gravy)
  • Slice of vegetable flan in a plate with a fork.
    Vegetable Flan (Easy Crustless Quiche)
  • Irish vegetable soup in a bowl with spoon
    Homemade Irish Vegetable Soup

Air Fryer Recipes

  • Jalapeno poppers in a plate.
    Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers (cheesy, no bacon)
  • Air fried teriyaki salmon over a bed of rice in a plate.
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
  • Air fried salmon with asparagus, broccoli and mushrooms in a plate.
    Air Fryer Salmon and Vegetables
  • close up of honey garlic wings on a sheet pan
    Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings
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Pasta Recipes

  • Elote pasta salad in a bowl.
    Elote Pasta Salad (Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad)
  • Bean pasta salad in an oval platter with a fork and spoon.
    Bean Pasta Salad (with homemade Italian dressing)
  • Sour cream pasta in a plate with a fork.
    Sour Cream Pasta
  • broccoli and kale pasta in a serving platter
    Broccoli Kale Pasta
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Instant Pot Recipes

  • shrimp scampi without wine in a bowl with a fork.
    Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
  • chicken and rice in a plate with a fork
    Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice
  • pumpkin soup in a bowl
    Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup (without cream)
  • Chicken stroganoff in a bowl.
    Instant Pot Chicken Stroganoff (With Egg Noodles)
See more Instant Pot Recipes →

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Recent Recipes

  • Angel hair coleslaw with pineapple in a bowl.
    Angel Hair Coleslaw with Pineapple
  • Three bean salad in a bowl.
    Hearty Three Bean Salad (with pickled onions)
  • cucumber salad with greek yogurt dressing in a plate with fork.
    Creamy Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt Dressing
  • Strawberry cucumber salad in a round plate.
    Strawberry Cucumber Salad

Recently Updated

  • Spinach and arugula salad in a round platter.
    Spinach and Arugula Salad (Light and Refreshing)
  • Dill pickle potato salad in a bowl.
    Creamy Potato Salad with Dill Pickles
  • A 4-image collage of Mexican dips and appetizers.
    Mexican Dips and Appetizers
  • Loaded beef nachos on a sheet pan.
    Fully Loaded Ground Beef Nachos (Sheet Pan Nachos)
Saima's picture

Hi, I'm Saima!

I'm the carefree cook around here, and I look forward to sharing easy, approachable recipes with you. I believe you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen or break the bank to eat well!

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Popular Recipes

  • creamy chickpea pasta in a plate with a fork.
    Creamy Chickpea Pasta (with spinach and rosemary)

  • Asparagus soup in bowl.
    Instant Pot Asparagus Soup (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

  • Smashed potatoes on a plate with fork.
    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

  • Two jerk chicken quesadillas on a plate.
    Pan Fried Jerk Chicken Quesadillas

  • hot honey lemon pepper wings in a plate
    Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

  • Lemon chicken and potatoes on a sheet pan.
    Lemon Chicken Tray Bake

Recent Recipes

  • Salsa in a bowl with spoon (roasted in oil).
    Easy Mexican Salsa Recipe (with fresh roasted tomatoes)

  • 7 layer dip in a square Pyrex dish.
    Easy 7 Layer Dip Recipe

  • Refried beans in a bowl with a spoon.
    Easy Homemade Refried Beans (with chipotle peppers)

  • Guacamole in a bowl with spoon.
    The Best Guacamole Recipe (Fresh and Zesty)

  • Mango salsa in a bowl with spoon.
    Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe

  • Mexican street corn salad in a plate with spoon.
    Mexican Street Corn Salad

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