45 minutes or less active

These recipes may take a little more time & effort but the end result is totallly worth it. A little extra time & a little extra love go into these recipes. Each recipe in this collection takes 45 minutes or less of active work, so they may require a little more skill but as always they are still approachable & make awesome kitchen projects. We recommend these Grilled Black Bean Burgers that use simple ingredients & smart techniques, these Spanakopita Triangles – the perfect handheld appetizers wrapped in crispy phyllo, or cozy Vegan White Chili!

An overhead shot of a plate of turkey bolognese pasta on a white plate. The pasta is topped with fresh parsley and parmesan, and a patinaed fork and spoon are nestled within the pasta. A drinking glass, bowl of parsley, scalloped plate with fresh grated parmesan, and black and white striped towel surround the plate on a white surface. Best-Ever Turkey Bolognese
Creamy pumpkin mac & cheese shown on a white ceramic plate, topped with brown butter breadcrumbs & crispy sage leaves. Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Brown Butter Sage Breadcrumbs
An overhead shot of a large pot filled with weeknight bolognese topped with fresh basil & grated parmesan cheese. A wooden serving spoon is tucked inside of the pasta. While two small pinch bowls filled with parmesan cheese & red pepper flakes, a bunch of fresh herbs, & a blue & white striped linen napkin rest alongside the pot on a creamy white surface. Weeknight Bolognese
Two pink ceramic bowls filled with chicken cacciatore served over creamy polenta sit atop a creamy white plaster surface. A few sprigs of fresh thyme, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan cheese, and a single glass of white wine rest near the bowl. A gold fork and spoon rest inside of the bowl that is centered in the frame. Our All-Time Favorite Chicken Cacciatore
Grilled Greek Chicken Wings arranged on a gray speckled ceramic platter are garnished with herbs, sliced pepperocini, lemon wedges, & feta cheese. A small ceramic bowl is filled with whipped feta dip & also sits on the platter with wings surrounding it. Surrounding the plate is a small plate of wings, a bowl of whole pepperocini peppers, lemon wedges, feta crumbles, loose chopped herbs, & a blue & white striped linen napkin tucked partially under the platter. The platter & surrounding items sit on top of a white textured surface. Lemony Grilled Greek Chicken Wings with Whipped Feta Dip
Grilled pizza topped with cheese, Italian sausage, sweetie drop peppers, & fresh basil leaves. The pizza sits atop a white surface, surrounded by fresh basil leaves. Best-Ever Grilled Pizza Recipe (How to Grill Pizza + Tons of Toppings Ideas!)
Grilled BBQ chicken bowl with diced BBQ chicken, grilled onions, sweet potatoes & bell peppers sitting atop a bed of greens & quinoa in a large speckled gray bowl. The bowl sits atop a white surface, surrounded by a striped gray linen napkin, a second BBQ chicken rice bowl, extra BBQ sauce, cilantro leaves & lime wedges. BBQ Chicken Bowls with Grilled Veggies
Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowl with quinoa, cucumbers, pickled red onion, shredded cabbage, & naan bread shown in a speckled gray ceramic bowl. The bowl sits atop a creamy cement surface, surrounded by lemon wedges, fresh basil leaves & a small bowl of pickled red onions. Easy Hummus Bowls with Chicken Shawarma (or Veggie Shawarma!)
Porcini mushroom risotto shown in a speckled ceramic bowl, topped with crispy roasted mushrooms & fresh thyme leaves. The bowl sits atop a creamy cement surface, next to smaller wooden bowls filled with extra grated parmesan & fresh thyme. Seriously Creamy Porcini Mushroom Risotto
Glazed Chai Scones sit atop a metal baking rack. Next to the rack are a beige linen napkin, a whole cinnamon stick, & a mug with a chai latte in it. Chai Scones With Maple Chai Glaze
Side angle of pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust. The cheesecake is on a small white ceramic plate, topped with drizzly caramel & freshly whipped cream. Best-Ever Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Close up of browned whole chicken in a large white Dutch oven with soup aromatics before roasting. Slow Roasted Whole Chicken Soup
Grilled Black Bean Burgers on brioche buns, topped with lettuce, cheese, guacamole & pickled red onion. The burgers are placed on a small metal tray, with jars of guacamole & pickled red onions in the background. Grilled Black Bean Burgers
Baked Spanakopita Triangles on a plate with tzatziki sauce. Spanakopita Triangles
Butternut Squash Red Curry in a speckled white bowl, with white rice, chopped cilantro, cashews, & pomegranate arils. Butternut Squash Red Curry
Vegan white chili served in a speckled ceramic bowl, topped with sliced jalapeno, cilantro, & diced avocado. Vegan White Chili
stuffed dark chocolate dipped pretzels. holiday pretzel rounds get filled with peanut butter, salted caramel, oreos, peppermint candies, or any other fillings you love, & covered in dark chocolate. these stuffed dark chocolate dipped pretzels take chocolate covered pretzels to the next level, & they’re the perfect easy no-bake treat to add to your christmas cookie plates this year! #playswellwithbutter #chocolatepretzels #nobakedessert #chocolatedippedpretzels #stuffedpretzels #howtomakechocolatepretzels stuffed dark chocolate dipped pretzels
Chipotle Chicken Chili with Chickpeas & Sweet Potatoes