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Burrito Bowls Recipe

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Charred corn, seasoned black beans, creamy avocado, tangy pico de gallo, cilantro-lime rice—every bite of this burrito in a bowl is a delicious surprise.

Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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This dish is a winner any way you plate it.

Chicken Salad-Stuffed Tomatoes

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This light and fresh supper will hit the spot on a hot summer night—which also happens to be when the best tomatoes are in season.

Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas

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This flavorful pasta dinner comes together in minutes.

Chicken and Shrimp Skillet Rice

This hearty chicken and shrimp combination mixes in Southern staples for a flavorful meal in just one pan.

Greek Stuffed Peppers

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This easy recipe for stuffed peppers will become your new weeknight favorite.

King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

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Two of the South's favorite casseroles just came together in the ultimate skillet dinner.

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables

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This pretty skillet supper tastes (and smells) as good as it looks.

Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage

This weeknight dinner comes together in under 20 minutes.

Ham-and-Bean Soup Recipe

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A leftover Easter ham bone is the foundation for this easy, hearty meal.

Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder

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This light and flavorful chowder is perfect for late spring dinners.

Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake Recipe

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Even self-professed kale haters will fall in love with this cheesy baked pasta with crispy breadcrumbs. Round out the meal with a simple side of roasted carrots.

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Inspiration and Ideas

63 Southern-Style Shrimp Recipes That'll Help You Get Dinner on the Table in a Snap

Peeled, boiled, or grilled—shrimp always tastes best when served Southern-style.

30-Minute Dinner Ideas For When You're Already Starving

Just got home and your stomach is already grumbling? We've got you covered.

67 Easy Ground Beef Recipes That Make Dinner a Snap

Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables with Rice Recipe

Skillet Enchiladas Suizas Recipe

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Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon with Vegetables

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Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese

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Everyone will be excited to dig into this comforting skillet supper.

All Quick and Easy Dinner

41 Easy Pasta Dinners the Whole Family Will Love

The kids will definitely be coming back for seconds.

44 Baked Pasta Dishes That'll Feed a Crowd

Bake a melty masterpiece to enjoy right away or stock up the freezer with tasty make-ahead options.

17 Baked Chicken Thigh Recipes That Prove It's the Only Cut Worth Buying

With most of these baked chicken thigh recipes, you only need one dish to get dinner on the table.

40 Soup and Sandwich Recipes for a Quick and Easy Meal

This unbeatable combination never gets old.

Easy Shrimp Scampi with Basil

Create a quick meal around two of the season's favorite ingredients – fresh basil and succulent shrimp.

50+ Best Freezer Meals to Stash Away for Busy Days

Cook today and have dinner ready to go all month long.

Our Favorite Meals that Use Aluminum Foil – Because You Deserve to Work Smarter, Not Harder, in the Kitchen

It's the kitchen invention that keeps on giving.

Shrimp Cakes Recipe

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Switch things up and make shrimp cakes instead of crab cakes.

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

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Plus, it's ready in under an hour.

Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Breasts

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The quick, one-dish clean-up is almost as good as the short ingredient list.

Instant Pot Baked Ziti

A comforting weeknight meal in a pinch.

Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls Recipe

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Brighten up dinnertime with this colorful, customizable meal.

36 Easy Recipes You Can Make with Rotisserie Chicken

Some of our most delicious weeknight meals start with a store-bought chicken.

Fast Supper Recipes That'll Be Ready in 45 Minutes or Less

We're talking superhero fast.

45+ Cajun and Creole Classics to Spice Up Dinnertime

Gumbo, étouffée, jambalaya, and more.

Snack Dinner Ideas for When You Can't Muster Up a Full Supper

Dinner, but make it tapas style.

Snappy Smothered Chicken

This smothered chicken takes a Southern staple to delicious new heights.

Our Best One-Pot Meals That Require Minimal Cleanup

A sensational dinner needn't leave you with a sinkful of dishes.

35 Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes You'll Make Again and Again

When our time is short but the hunger is too real, we turn to the chicken dinner.

45 Easy Casserole Recipes for Warm Meals on Busy Nights

Every Southern cook has a favorite go-to casserole recipe, but there is always room for more.

Our Best Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes

The convenience of the slow cooker paired with budget-friendly chicken makes every one of these recipes surefire winners in our book.

Smoky White Bean Soup Recipe

You might not believe us, but this Smoky White Bean Soup is ready from start to finish in just 15 minutes.

Our Best Grilling Recipes for an All-Star Barbecue

Focused on developing big flavor rather than achieving perfection, grilling is an art all its own.

Israeli Couscous and Shrimp Recipe

Thanks to two quick-cooking ingredients—couscous and shrimp—this tasty skillet supper comes together in no time at all.

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