Quick and Easy Recipes
From festivals in Florida to touring Dracula’s digs in Romania, we round up the best destinations to visit this October. As summer abandons Europe again this October, eke out the last of the rays and raves in Ibiza, where nightclubs will be going out with a bang for the winter break. When the party finally stops head to the island’s north.
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Cheesy Baked Chicken Breast & Peppers
Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and Italian herbs, then baked with colorful peppers and finished with a generous layer of melted cheese. It’s an easy one-pan dinner with simple ingredients and plenty of flavor. The recipe below follows the core chicken-and-pepper method while expanding it into a complete, ready-to-cook version. Recipe…
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Sheet-Pan Lemon Chicken with Chickpeas & Herbs
Bright, juicy, and full of Mediterranean flavor, this easy sheet-pan dinner combines tender chicken, creamy chickpeas, garlic, lemon, herbs, and colorful vegetables. Everything roasts together on one pan for an easy weeknight meal with minimal cleanup. Sheet-pan versions commonly pair lemon-herb chicken with chickpeas and vegetables, roasting them until the chicken is fully cooked and…
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Crustless Quiche
This easy crustless quiche is rich, creamy, and packed with eggs, cheese, vegetables, and your choice of protein. Without a pastry crust, it’s simple to prepare and naturally lower in carbohydrates than a traditional quiche. Similar crustless quiches combine eggs, milk, cheese, and vegetables baked until set and golden. (allrecipes.com) Recipe Details Ingredients Egg Base…
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Caramelized Butternut Squash, Carrots, Broccoli & Yukon Potatoes with Feta, Pecans & Cranberry-Honey Glaze
A colorful, sweet-and-savory roasted vegetable dish with tender butternut squash, golden Yukon potatoes, sweet carrots, and lightly charred broccoli. It’s finished with creamy feta, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and a glossy cranberry-honey glaze. Recipe DetailsPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: About 1 hourServings: 6Course: Side DishCuisine: American-inspiredDifficulty: Easy IngredientsFor the Roasted Vegetables3 cups…
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Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Yield: 6–8 servingsPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 45–60 minutesTotal: about 1 hour 15 minutesDifficulty: Easy IngredientsMeat500 g (1.1 lb) ground beef, preferably 80–90% lean 1 tablespoon cooking oil, if needed Vegetables1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 2…
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Fajita Chicken Casserole
Tender seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, onions, creamy cheese, and bold fajita spices come together in this easy baked casserole. It has all the familiar fajita flavors without needing to assemble individual tortillas. Similar versions use chicken, peppers, onions, fajita seasoning, and melted cheese as the main components. Recipe DetailsPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30–35…
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Baked Eggplant and Tomato Stacks
Tender roasted eggplant layered with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a crispy garlic-Parmesan topping. These individual stacks make a beautiful vegetarian appetizer, side dish, or light dinner. The eggplant is roasted first, then assembled and baked until the cheese is melted and golden. Recipe DetailsPrep Time: 25 minutesSalting Time: 30 minutesRoasting/Baking Time: 35–40…
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes Topped with Whipped Cottage Cheese
Sweet, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes topped with light, creamy whipped cottage cheese, garlic, smoked paprika, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon. It makes a delicious high-protein breakfast, lunch, light dinner, or side dish. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the potatoes while giving the edges a beautiful caramelized finish. Prep Time: 10 minutesRoasting…
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Ground Beef Zucchini Bake (Low Carb)
A hearty, cheesy casserole made with seasoned ground beef, tender zucchini, savory marinara, and plenty of melted cheese. It has the comforting feel of baked pasta or lasagna without the pasta. Salting and drying the zucchini first helps prevent the casserole from becoming watery. Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 25–30 minutesTotal Time: 50–55 minutesServings: 6…
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New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque
A rich, creamy Louisiana-style bisque made with tender shrimp, sweet corn, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and cream. The classic New Orleans flavor base uses the Cajun “holy trinity” of onion, bell pepper, and celery, while a light roux gives the soup its silky texture. Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 40–45 minutesTotal Time:…