BreakfastThe fast air circulation of an air fryer gives the flatbread a crispy texture and helps melt the cheese. Breakfast or brunch options include air-fried bacon and figs served on a bed of crispy flatbread. This dish features a sweet and savory combination and crispy flatbread base.
DessertsUse full-fat cream cheese blocks, softened to room temperature, for a ready-to-serve, easy-to-cut cheesecake. Sour cream, whipped cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract add a tang to the flavor. The cheesecake is baked in a graham cracker crust.
DinnerChoose a creamier brand of ricotta cheese. Ricotta cheese provides a creamier texture to this beef lasagna recipe. A traditional lasagna recipe contains meat sauce, lasagna noodles, mozzarella cheese, and ricotta cheese toppings.
DinnerSlow cooking helps dry pasta absorb milk and soften. Butter and three cheeses help bind pasta layers together to create a creamy sauce. Crockpot Mac and Cheese includes yellow cheddar and white mozzarella swirled with pasta.
DessertsChoose full-fat cream cheese in a block over cream cheese in a tub or other cream cheese products to make a classic cheesecake filling. Let all dairy products reach room temperature before serving this cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
DinnerChoose boneless, skinless chicken thighs of equal size and thickness. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work well in a slow cooker and stay tender. Crockpot chicken recipe ingredients include boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a sauce made with cream of chicken soup, broth, cream, butter, and other seasonings.
DinnerA roux of butter and flour thickens the broth and milk in the filling to avoid a soupy filling in this chicken pot pie recipe. Slits made in the top crust help release moisture and steam while the pie bakes. Filling ingredients include chicken, peas, carrots, and potatoes in a 9-inch double-crust pie topped with a golden, flaky crust.
Snacks & AppetizersFrying the wrapped tortillas in oil cooks and crisps them. The recipe for refried bean tacos here provides crispy, golden tortillas stuffed with hot pinto beans seasoned with cumin, paprika, lime juice, and cilantro.
DinnerChoose fresh, uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cut the chicken into small pieces to ensure tenderness. Creamy garlic chicken and rice bowls contain golden-brown chicken, cooked rice, steamed broccoli, fresh parsley, and a Parmesan cream sauce.
DinnerChoose beef with an 80/20 fat ratio and marbling. This fat content will add moisture and flavor to your homemade meatloaf. A glaze made from thick, sour, sweet ketchup and brown sugar will caramelize on the meatloaf and add flavor when sliced and served with the meatloaf.
DinnerSauteing glazed pork tenderloin in oil partially cooks and browns it. Baking in the oven quickly cooks the tenderloin without the darker brown exterior but retains some of the benefits of faster cooking speeds. Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin recipe includes a glaze of ketchup, barbecue sauce, and Sriracha.
DinnerChoose pork tenderloins that are the same size and have a pale pink-red color and little fat for even cooking. The browned and mildly spicy pork tenderloin and Dijon sauce recipe includes sliced tenderloins coated with a Dijon sauce.
