Slow Cooker BBQ Baked Beans

This simple BBQ Baked Beans summertime staple comes together with minimal effort, relying on the slow cooker to do the work. Utilizing dried beans, this side dish packs more flavor and texture than a canned alternative. A homemade barbeque sauce builds flavorful complexity, soaking into the beans to create a creamy side great for any summertime event.

Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Packed with flavor and texture, this one-pan weeknight chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole is a delight. A dry rub adds robust flavors to the chicken, while rice and broccoli bring depth to a cream sauce. Using everyday ingredients, this is a great go-to for any quick meal.

Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

A springtime blend added to potatoes creates a simple but powerful side dish. Garlic, paprika, and rosemary coat each bite with fresh flavor. Cornstarch makes the potatoes crispy, while Parmesan cheese finishes off the dish with a salty twang. This classic pairs perfectly with any meal and is great for a last-minute addition to the spread.

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette

This roasted asparagus dish is a springtime recipe that can fill any need. It's great as a side, an appetizer, or even as a standalone meal. The asparagus is tender yet has a crisp exterior. A light lemon vinaigrette is drizzled over the top, combined with fresh herbs and hardboiled eggs. Crispy prosciutto brings a balanced richness to this bright dish.

Spring Orzo Salad with Snap Peas

A springtime centerpiece, this salad creates a meal packed with fresh flavors. A vinaigrette made with shallot, lemon, Dijon mustard, and honey pairs with butter lettuce to form a bright base. Snap peas and toasted Marcona almonds provide powerful texture. Fluffy orzo soaks up the dressing, adding robustness to the dish. Simple and quick to create, this layered dish is prime for an Easter meal.

Potato, Brussels Sprouts & Kielbasa Skillet

Using everyday ingredients, this quick one-pan meal is great for any weeknight meal. Onion, Brussels sprouts, and potato form a hearty vegetable base for the kielbasa, creating a dish with complex flavors. A honey mustard sauce adds the finishing touch to this exceptional dinner.

Overnight Sourdough Bread

Homemade bread is a true masterpiece of the kitchen. This beautiful bread takes time but is straightforward and so worth it. It's just like sourdough, but by using an overnight starter, it takes just a fraction of the work. This versatile artisan loaf can be served simply with a pat of butter or as part of a larger meal.

Sweet Potato Chili Nachos

A game day favorite, this sweet potato spin on nachos is easily customizable for any crowd. Roasted sweet potato slices form a solid, textured base. Thick beef chili with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and beans forms the filling, while creamy pepper jack cheese forms the top. A balanced combination of sweet and savory, this nacho dish will disappear as quickly as it was made!

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Hash

This spin on a potato hash brings the lighter flavors from Brussels sprouts to form a delicious dish. With spice notes of paprika, caraway, and mustard seed, it's a simple and quick go-to item. It's perfect for a fresh and filling breakfast or as an accompaniment to any meal.

Vegetable Lasagna

Roasted veggies and creamy cheese layered into a cozy bake.

Roasted Tomato Soup

A rich, flavorful tomato soup can be made easier than you think. In this recipe, the oven does the hard work, roasting tomatoes, onions, celery, and garlic, creating a luscious and creamy soup. Paired with a melty grilled cheese, it's the prime cool-weather comfort meal.

Grilled Cheese Croutons

Plain croutons will pale in comparison to these grilled cheese croutons! Simply prepare a pepper jam and three-cheese grilled cheese and slice it into bite-sized pieces. When dunked in soup or tossed on a salad, they add a perfect level of cheesy deliciousness!