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Category: Dinner

Hearty weeknight and weekend dinner recipes, from 30-minute skillet meals to slow-braised centerpieces. Every recipe is tested in our test kitchen, with detailed technique notes, ingredient substitutions, and real-world timing.

Stovetop Mac and Cheese: The Béchamel Method That Beats Boxed
Dinner

Stovetop Mac and Cheese: The Béchamel Method That Beats Boxed

Rachel SummersPublished: November 21, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

There is a moment when stovetop mac and cheese reaches the right consistency that you can hear if you listen.…

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Tender Beef Stew in Under Two Hours
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Tender Beef Stew in Under Two Hours

Rachel SummersPublished: November 19, 2025 · Updated: April 24, 2026

Rich, hearty beef stew with fork-tender meat in under 2 hours! Ingredients 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed Carrots, potatoes, onions…

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14 min read
Restaurant-Style Guacamole: The Molcajete Method With Salt and Lime
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Restaurant-Style Guacamole: The Molcajete Method With Salt and Lime

Rachel SummersPublished: November 18, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

I’ve been making this dish for years, and I can tell you from experience that mastering the technique makes all the difference.

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16 min read
Crispy Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
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Crispy Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

Rachel SummersPublished: November 16, 2025 · Updated: April 18, 2026

Cooking baked salmon at home can be incredibly rewarding. Perfectly crispy salmon with tender flesh – easier than you think!…

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13 min read
How to Make Authentic Marinara Sauce from Scratch in 30 Minutes
Dinner

How to Make Authentic Marinara Sauce from Scratch in 30 Minutes

Rachel SummersPublished: November 12, 2025 · Updated: April 24, 2026

Homemade marinara beats jarred sauce every time. Simple ingredients, restaurant quality in 30 minutes!

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9 min read
Slow Cooker Pot Roast That Falls Apart
Dinner

Slow Cooker Pot Roast That Falls Apart

Rachel SummersPublished: November 11, 2025 · Updated: April 24, 2026

A slow cooker pot roast is the ultimate comfort food: fork-tender beef that falls apart at the touch, rich gravy…

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9 min read

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