Prepare this make-ahead dinner for an easy weeknight meal. This easy, cheesy pasta dish is perfect to prepare andfreeze to cookon busy weeknights. Just prepare through step 5 and pop it in the freezer. Credit:Greg Dupree package shredded mozzarella cheese 13cupfine, dry breadcrumbs Fresh basil for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Cook pasta in a Dutch oven according to package directions. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add beef; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink....

Meatballs with a Greek-inspired flavor are perfect for weeknight dinners. Many Southern meat-and-three restaurants and diners were owned by Greek families, and still are to this day. Like baby meatloaves, theyre a comforting taste of home that will round out yourmeat-and-threeplate. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Daley )jar marinara sauce 1/4cupsliced pepperoncini salad peppers(from 1 [12-oz.] jar), plus more for garnish Fresh mint leaves Directions Preheat oven to 425F....

No more staring blankly into the fridge when trying to decide what you want for lunch. A chicken pita is easy to hold and perfect served with fruit and chips. Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox For lunch today, opt for a homemade grilled chicken pita. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Its kind of asandwich, but worlds away from predictable deli meat and white bread. Chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper....

Greek Meatballs is also a great option if you are taking a dish for a party ongame day. Serve them asappetizersor part of the main course. If you should probably transport them, keep them warm in a slow cooker. Credit: Greg DuPree fresh juice 2cupscooked basmati rice Directions Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Shape mixture into 32 meatballs, and place on a large aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet....

This Greek pasta salad is so good, you’ll eat it right from the bowl. A perfect salad for entertaining, this Greek pasta salad is bright, colorful, and full of flavor. Here, learn how to make it, and how to make it a bit more of your own. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to four days....

Warm and creamy baked feta makes every Greek salad better. A punchy salad dressing of vinegar, oil, and herbs brings it all together in a brilliant way. But we’ve taken the classic Greek salad and decided to step it up one notch. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Consider the warm feta the cherry on top. Here’s a brief outline of the process; the full recipe is further below....

Green bean almondine, a classic French side dish, is at home on every Southern table. shallot, chopped (about 1/4 cup) 1tsp.grated lemon zest plus 2 tsp. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wenddorf; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside. Add green beans to boiling water; cook until bright green and tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer green beans to ice water; let stand until chilled, about 4 minutes....

Meet your new favorite party appetizer. The bubbles in the carbonated beer escape from the batter during frying, leaving behind an ultra-crispy coating. Use as a replacement for French fries, or serve them up as a hearty appetizer. Credit:Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Reheat in an air fryer or oven until hot and crispy. )all-purpose flour 2tsp.kosher salt 2tsp.paprika 1tsp.garlic powder 1largeegg, lightly beaten 1 1/2cups(about 12 oz....

Explore Beans

Prepare yourself for how good this chicken dinner will be. Meet your new favorite dinner. This green chile chicken skillet recipe tastes like inside-outchicken enchiladas. Credit:Dotdash Meredith Food Studio Cheeses, including cream cheese and Monterey Jack, add creaminess and nuttiness. Ingredients 1/2tsp.ground cumin 1/2tsp.chili powder 1/2tsp.ground coriander 1tsp.kosher salt, divided 4(8-oz. )boneless, skinless chicken breasts, patted dry 3Tbsp.olive oil, divided 1medium(8 oz. Credit:Dotdash Meredith Food Studio )yellow onion, sliced (about 1 cup)...

This lighter take on cornbread is a festive side dish for holiday feasts of all sorts. Spoon bread is a delightful union ofcornbreadand a much more high-falutin dishsouffle. Before you get your feathers ruffled, spoon bread isnt nearly as fussy as a souffle. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Another plus: Theres no fancy dish required for this recipeany 9-inch square baking dish will do. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter; set aside....

A great make-ahead option for any night of the week. If you’re feeling under the weather, this soup will sweat any sickness right out of you. Smoky, spicy, creamy, and bright, this green chile-chicken soup hits all the right notes. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis The creamy beans also temper the heat of this soup. Learn how to make green chile-chicken soup, a quick and simplesoupthat is also a a great make-ahead option....

Bright, crisp, crunchy, and full of flavor. It’s beautiful, green, and snappy-crisp. (Tip: A littlehoneyin the dressing balances everything out.) Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel Learn how to make the ultimate green salad. sugar snap peas, halved (about 3 cups) 2cupsshreddedred cabbage(from 1 small [1-lb.] head) 4mini cucumbers(6 oz. Credit:Hannah Hufham; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Transfer to a serving platter or bowl; sprinkle with sunflower seeds, and drizzle with remaining dressing....