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Bright green mixed herb sauce with lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs

Use it up 10 min

How to Use Up Fresh Herbs: Flexible Green Herb Sauce

Turn a mixed handful of parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, or mint into a bright green herb sauce before it wilts. No exact herb combination required.

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28 practical recipes and growing.

Illustration for Rotisserie Chicken Recipes: 20-Minute Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

Use it up 20 min

Rotisserie Chicken Recipes: 20-Minute Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

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Illustration for Store Cupboard Meals: Pasta With Tinned Tomatoes

Cook what you have 30 min

Store Cupboard Meals: Pasta With Tinned Tomatoes

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Illustration for What Can I Make With Chicken and Rice? One-Pot Lemon Chicken Rice

Cook what you have 45 min

What Can I Make With Chicken and Rice? One-Pot Lemon Chicken Rice

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Illustration for What to Do With Leftover Egg Whites: Fluffy Vegetable Omelette

Use it up 15 min

What to Do With Leftover Egg Whites: Fluffy Vegetable Omelette

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Illustration for What to Do With Leftover Roast Vegetables: Lemon Couscous Bowls

Use it up 20 min

What to Do With Leftover Roast Vegetables: Lemon Couscous Bowls

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Illustration for Zucchini Recipes: Silky Garlic Courgette Pasta

Use it up 35 min

Zucchini Recipes: Silky Garlic Courgette Pasta

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Illustration for Air Fryer Recipes: Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs and Vegetables

Air fryer dinners 28 min

Air Fryer Recipes: Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs and Vegetables

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Illustration for Chicken Breast Recipes: Easy One-Pan Garlic Chicken and Vegetables

Easy chicken dinners 36 min

Chicken Breast Recipes: Easy One-Pan Garlic Chicken and Vegetables

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Illustration for Beef Stew Recipe: Classic One-Pot Stew With Flexible Vegetables

One-pot comfort 140 min

Beef Stew Recipe: Classic One-Pot Stew With Flexible Vegetables

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Illustration for Chicken Soup Recipes: Easy Chicken Noodle Soup From Leftovers

Leftover chicken 35 min

Chicken Soup Recipes: Easy Chicken Noodle Soup From Leftovers

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Illustration for Mac and Cheese Recipe: Creamy Stovetop Mac With Any Cheese

Pantry comfort 25 min

Mac and Cheese Recipe: Creamy Stovetop Mac With Any Cheese

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Illustration for Meatloaf Recipe: Easy Weeknight Loaf With a Tangy Glaze

Comfort food 70 min

Meatloaf Recipe: Easy Weeknight Loaf With a Tangy Glaze

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Illustration for Noodle Recipes: 15-Minute Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables

15-minute meals 15 min

Noodle Recipes: 15-Minute Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables

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Illustration for Vegetarian Recipes: Easy Chickpea Coconut Curry With Any Vegetables

Vegetarian dinners 30 min

Vegetarian Recipes: Easy Chickpea Coconut Curry With Any Vegetables

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Illustration for Shrimp Recipes: 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp and Greens

Fast seafood dinners 15 min

Shrimp Recipes: 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp and Greens

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Illustration for Recipes to Make With Ground Beef: One-Pan Taco Rice Skillet

One-pan dinners 35 min

Recipes to Make With Ground Beef: One-Pan Taco Rice Skillet

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Golden crispy potato cakes made from leftover mashed potatoes

Use up leftovers 20 min

What to Do With Leftover Mashed Potatoes: Crispy Potato Cakes

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Crispy pasta frittata with leafy greens and a golden noodle crust

Use up leftovers 25 min

What to Do With Leftover Pasta: Crispy Pasta Frittata

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Rustic fresh tomato sauce made from soft ripe tomatoes with garlic and basil

Use it up 20 min

What to Do With Soft Tomatoes: 20-Minute Tomato Sauce

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Clean-out-the-fridge vegetable soup with beans, greens, and mixed vegetables

Use it up 40 min

Recipes to Use Up Vegetables: Clean-Out-the-Fridge Soup

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Anything-in-the-fridge frittata with mushrooms, greens, peppers, and cheese

Cook what you have 25 min

What Can I Make With Eggs? An Anything-in-the-Fridge Frittata

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Garlicky sautéed spinach with lemon and chili flakes

Use it up 7 min

How to Use Up Spinach Before It Goes Bad: 5-Minute Garlicky Spinach

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One-bowl banana bread with two slices and brown-spotted bananas

Use it up 65 min

What to Do With Overripe Bananas: One-Bowl Banana Bread

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Creamy pasta with leftover chicken, peas, spinach, and parmesan

Use up leftovers 20 min

What to Do With Leftover Chicken: Creamy 20-Minute Chicken Pasta

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Egg fried rice with peas, carrots, and green onion

Use up leftovers 15 min

What to Do With Leftover Rice: Easy 15-Minute Egg Fried Rice

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Golden French toast made from stale bread with berries and maple syrup

Use it up 15 min

What to Do With Stale Bread: Easy French Toast

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Spaghetti aglio e olio with golden garlic, chili flakes, and parsley

Pantry staples 15 min

15-Minute Pantry Dinners: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

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