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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Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers
Juicy seasoned beef, roasted tender cabbage, savory tomato sauce, and melted cheese come together in this delicious low-carb twist on classic burgers. Instead of a traditional bun, thick cabbage slices become the base, making this an easy, hearty, and satisfying dinner. IngredientsFor the Cabbage1 large head green cabbage1½ tablespoons olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black…
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Creamy Greek Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Creamy, fresh, tangy, and packed with Mediterranean flavor! This Creamy Greek Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with crisp cucumber, fresh herbs, creamy Greek yogurt tzatziki, and colorful vegetables. It’s delicious in pita bread, lettuce cups, wraps, or served over a fresh salad. IngredientsFor the Chicken Salad3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced½ cup cucumber,…
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Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Drizzle
Fresh, juicy shrimp tucked into crisp lettuce leaves and topped with a creamy, tangy avocado drizzle. These light and flavorful wraps are perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or low-carb appetizer. Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 8–10 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Servings 4 IngredientsFor the Shrimp1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled,…
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Baked Chicken Thighs
Juicy, tender chicken thighs with crispy golden skin and a flavorful garlic-herb seasoning. This easy oven-baked chicken is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, potatoes, rice, or a fresh salad. Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 35–45 minutes Total Time 45–55 minutes Servings 4 Ingredients6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs2…
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Cheesy Mushroom & Spinach Garlic Pizza
Based on the photo, this looks like a rustic oval-shaped pizza/flatbread topped with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, mozzarella, herbs, and garlic. The crust appears crisp and golden around the edges while remaining soft underneath. Servings2 large pizzas or 4–6 servings Prep time: 25 minutesDough resting: 1–2 hoursCook time: 12–16 minutesTotal: About 2½ hours IngredientsFor the pizza…
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Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait
Creamy, dreamy, and easy to make, these Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits combine a smooth cheesecake filling, juicy blueberries, and buttery graham cracker crumbs in individual layers. They’re perfect for parties, brunch, holidays, or an easy no-bake dessert. IngredientsFor the Blueberry Layer2 cups fresh blueberries¼ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon cornstarch1 tablespoon water½ teaspoon…
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Garlic Butter Crostini with Burrata & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Crispy golden crostini brushed with rich garlic butter, topped with creamy burrata and juicy roasted cherry tomatoes. Finished with fresh basil, balsamic glaze, and cracked black pepper, this is an easy but elegant appetizer for parties, brunch, or a cozy dinner. Time & ServingsPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15–20 minutesTotal Time: 25–30 minutesServings: 6–8Makes: About…
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Zucchini Enchilada Roll-Ups
A lighter, low-carb twist on classic enchiladas! Thin zucchini slices replace tortillas and are rolled around a savory chicken, black bean, corn, cheese, and enchilada-sauce filling, then baked until bubbly and golden. Time & YieldPrep Time: 20–25 minutesCook Time: 20–25 minutesTotal Time: About 45–50 minutesServings: 6Makes: About 20–24 roll-ups IngredientsFor the Zucchini3 large zucchini, about…
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Pesto Spinach & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy spinach and pesto, topped with plenty of melted mozzarella, then baked alongside sweet roasted cherry tomatoes. This easy chicken dinner is flavorful, cheesy, and perfect for a family meal. Servings 4 servingsPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30–35 minutesTotal Time: 45–50 minutes IngredientsFor the Chicken4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 cup…
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Protein Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stuffed Cabbage
Tender cabbage leaves are stuffed with juicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp, savory sausage, lean ground meat, cauliflower rice, and melty cheese. It’s a flavorful, protein-packed comfort meal with plenty of Cajun spice and very little fuss. Servings 6 servingsPrep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 40–45 minutesTotal Time: About 1 hour 10 minutes IngredientsFor the Cabbage Rolls1 large green…