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A side angle shot of chopsticks lifting cooked Calrose rice from a bowl of rice. The bowl sits on a light grey surface alongside dishes of furikake and green onions and a jar of soy sauce. How to Cook Calrose Rice Perfectly (Rice Cooker, Stovetop)
A roasted leek salad with arugula, fennel, fresh herbs, shaved Parmesan, and quinoa in a white bowl. A patterned napkin and a glass of drink are nearby. Roasted Leek and Fennel Salad with Arugula and Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
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A blue and white plate filled with stir-fried garlic noodles, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. A pair of wooden chopsticks is lifting some noodles from the plate. Mom’s Crazy-Good Garlic Noodles (25 Minutes)
A bowl of creamy baked butternut risotto topped with shaved parmesan and fresh herbs sits on a green-patterned plate, next to a green napkin, a glass of white wine, and a small dish of cracked black pepper. Hands-Free Baked Butternut Squash Risotto (No Stirring!)
A side shot of a spoon drizzling teriyaki sauce into a labeled glass jar atop a white marbled surface. garlic, ginger, and bowls of ingredients can be seen in the background. Mom’s Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (15 Minutes)
A plate of rigatoni pasta coated in creamy red pepper sauce, garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, with a fork resting on the side. 25-Minute Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta (No Heavy Cream!)
An overhead shot of a pair of chopsticks dunking a dumpling into a dish of dumpling sauce on a white plate with several more dumplings. Mom’s 2-Minute Dumpling Sauce (5 Ingredients)
An overhead shot of sweet corn salsa with two tortilla chips in a light green bowl atop a matching plate full of chips. Extra chips, a margarita and a green and white striped cloth napkin sit alongside the plate. Charred Sweet Corn Salsa (15 Minutes)
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A glass bowl filled with creamy green dressing, garnished with fresh basil leaves, lemon zest, and black pepper. A metal spoon rests in the bowl, and basil leaves and a lemon wedge are on the white plate underneath. Gorgeously Light & Lemony Basil Vinaigrette (5 Minutes)
A blue and white bowl filled with lentil salad containing diced tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and fresh basil, surrounded by pita chips, lemon slices, and a glass of water with lemon. Mom’s Marinated Lentil Salad with Tomatoes & Feta
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An overhead shot of a serving of spicy vodka pasta in a shallow white bowl on a white tablecloth. A second bowl of pasta, a side salad and a plate of garlic bread sit alongside the pasta. 25-Minute Spicy Pasta alla Vodka (From-Scratch & Fuss-Free!)
An overhead shot of stir fried vegetable noodles on a white stoneware plate on a white marbled surface. The plate is surrounded by a wok of noodles and a small blue dish of sliced green onions. Mom’s Takeout-Worthy Vegetable Stir Fried Noodles (20 Minutes)
An overhead shot of a small white handled bowl of creamy tomato soup topped with cracked pepper and basil leaves on a white marbled surface alongside a striped blue and white cloth. A second bowl of soup and a grilled cheese sandwich sit alongside it. Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes)
An overhead shot of bourbon orange cranberry sauce garnished with orange zest in a glass bowl atop a pink surface. The bowl is surrounded by golden yellow cloths, an old fashioned, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks and a bouquet of flowers. “Old Fashioned” Bourbon Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Bitters (25 Minutes)
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