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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Growing up, I knew these stuffed cabbage rolls as sarma. They were part of the same family of old-fashioned meals as bean stew, stuffed peppers,…

1950s Recipes That Need a Comeback

This article was originally supposed to be about something else entirely. Then I stumbled on Clara. Clara was born in 1915. She was a young…

Easy Lemon Blueberry Cake

Some cakes need a big occasion. This one just needs a lemon and a free afternoon. It’s a tender, tangy cake with blueberries folded through…

Gluten-Free Blueberry Pancakes Recipe

Pancake mornings should be easy, even when you’re cooking gluten-free. These pancakes are made with gluten-free flour, fresh blueberries, and a simple batter you mix…

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala always felt like a dish you’d only order at a restaurant because it sounds complicated to make at home. I used to … Read more

Authentic Roasted Chicken Thighs

This lavender roasted chicken is a hands-off oven dinner that needs about 10 minutes of prep and then cooks while you do something else. The … Read more

Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipe

Growing up in the Mediterranean, pasta was never considered “fancy restaurant food.” It was everyday food. This is the meal you’d throw together after a … Read more

The Best Air Fryer Turkey Breast

I always avoided cooking turkey at home. It felt like something you only make for big holidays, with too much work and too many chances … Read more

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

I like meals I don’t have to babysit. You do a bit of work up front, leave it alone, and later it looks like you … Read more

Air Fryer Greek Chicken Salad

Greek chicken salad is a classic you’ll see across Mediterranean cooking, known for simple ingredients and fresh flavor. Tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and olive oil … Read more

Air Fryer Cod Salad

I grew up around Mediterranean food, so meals like this feel pretty normal to me. Fish, olive oil, a bit of cheese, and some fresh … Read more

Air Fryer Tater Tots

I always have a bag of tater tots in the freezer. It’s one of those “we’ll figure it out later” foods. You throw them in … Read more

Air Fryer Chicken Pesto Pasta

I’m from the Mediterranean, so simple pasta dishes have always been part of everyday cooking. That’s how we do it back home, just a few … Read more

Soft Banana Pudding Cookies

I had a couple of ripe bananas sitting on the counter, and I really didn’t feel like making banana bread again. It feels like that’s … Read more