Who says weeknight meals have to be boring?
Serve extra on the side for dunking.
Oklahoma Onion Burgers
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This is a no-frills burger.
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All it really requires is soft steamed buns, creamy American cheese, and lots of griddled onions.
It’s a simple thing, but that’s why every element must be just so.
Our recipe provides a few tips and tricks for leveling up this simple dish.
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Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs
Deep-frying not only requires a lot of oil, but a lot of cleanup.
Meanwhile, pan-frying yields the same crispy results with much less fuss.
(And with a delicious pan sauce, to boot!)
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Fresh parsley is optional, but if you have any, the hint of freshness really elevates this dish.
If you want to add a few more ingredients to your list, try this loaded cauliflower casserole instead.
Keep things simple and honestthe dish will shine on its own.
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It tastes fresher and more like homemade.
Using a cast-iron skillet promotes a more assertive sear than grill grates.
This will yield a sizzling-hot steak with a proper crust.
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Season it with butter, herbs, and garlic for a perfect, melt-in-your-mouth flavor.
Serve with fries or carrots and dip for a complete meal.
Who would have thought that melt-in-your-mouth tender meat could be this tasty with so little fuss?
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Eggplant Rollups
This veggie-packed dinner option is flavored with herb-infused ricotta and fan-favorite marinara.
Bake this lighter take on lasagna until tender and noodle-like.
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
In our books, this recipe is as good as it gets.
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It requires only 5 ingredients, tastes great, and cooks in the slow cooker.
To a slow-cooker, you’ll add Boston butt, barbecue sauce, and a can of cola.
A few hours later, you have juicy, tender barbecue pork.
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Creamed Chipped Beef And Toast
Who remembers this nostalgic dish?
Shelf-stable dried beef keeps in the pantry and is ready for its spotlight in this comfort food favorite.
Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Ditch the bucket of fried chicken.
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Crispy skin and bold flavors or surprisingly quick and easy to achieve.
Chicken Parmesan Pizza
This quick-and-easy take on an Italian dinner classic begins with frozen garlic bread.
The whole crew will delight in crispy potatoes and ooey, gooey cheese.
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Your shopping list and dinner crowd will thank you for this one.
After you have your first bite, you’ll be calling this recipe top-notch.
Ravioli Lasagna
This pasta hybrid is what dreams are made of.
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Comforting as can be, Ravioli Lasagna is saucy, cheesy, meaty, and full of easy-as-can-be shortcuts.
A simple breading turns quick-cooking chicken thighs into a crispy dinner centerpiece.
Add sides like roasted asparagus and creamed corn.
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This dish takes advantage of pantry staples like cream of chicken soup to quickly whip up weeknight supper.
Classic comfort food is just three steps away.
Try the same dish but with chicken.
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Serve it over rice or mashed potatoes to finish the meal.
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