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Simple, Delicious Recipes That Anyone Can Make

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  • A plate full of blueberry breakfast bars with ginger and almonds sits on a wooden table

    Part 1 Blueberry Breakfast Bars with Ginger and Almonds

    These easy-to-make breakfast bars are the perfect treat for busy mornings. Lightly sweet and packed with fiber-filled rolled oats, they’re punched up with the addition of tart and sweet blueberries and spicy candied ginger. Slivered almonds provide a satisfying crunch to the soft and chewy bars. Bake up a batch over the weekend to have […]

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  • You need only a microwave to make these delicious sweet potatoes topped with an easy, zingy veggie green curry. A picture of a sweet potato with green curry and vegetables on top. Photo by Mara Sassoon

    Part 2 Sweet Potatoes Topped with Vegetable Green Curry

    Anyone looking for an easy and healthy weeknight meal should add this sweet potato dish to their repertoire. Earthy sweet potatoes get topped with a creamy and flavorful vegetable green curry. What’s more, it all comes together in less than a half an hour, is cooked entirely in a microwave, and can easily be made […]

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  • A plate of pumpkin spiced cookies on a brown table

    Part 3 Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies

    If you’re a fan of pumpkin desserts, these cookies should be the next thing you make. They don’t skimp on the fall spices and they’re the perfect treat for a chilly evening. Their big pumpkin flavor is amplified by the tasty cinnamon and brown sugar center, which provides a nice textural contrast to the soft […]

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  • Photo: A pasta dish made of clams, white Beans, Tomatoes, and kale in a red sauce is shown plated on wooden table and red cloth.

    Part 4 Pasta with Clams, White Beans, Tomatoes, and Kale

    Pasta with Clams, White Beans, Tomatoes, and Kale This dish highlights how canned goods can be transformed into a gourmet meal. Don’t rinse your beans for this recipe—their starchy liquid, along with some reserved pasta water, makes for a smooth and silky sauce that’s then brightened by the punchy garlic, briny juice from the clams, […]

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  • Photo: A dark loaf of dense bread has two slices cut and laid out in front of the rest of the loaf on a large white plate.

    Part 5 Orange Swirl Gingerbread Loaf

    Orange Swirl Gingerbread Loaf Less fussy to prepare than gingerbread cookies, but with all the same comforting holiday flavor, this easy loaf has an addictively moist and tender crumb and jammy pockets of zesty orange marmalade. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Yield: 12 servings Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose […]

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  • Photo: a red bowl sat next to a window letting in natural light is filled with a dark green soup and topped with homemade croutons, a dollop of cheese, and capers.

    Part 6 Creamy Broccoli, Spinach, and Herb Soup with Crispy Capers

    Creamy Broccoli, Spinach, and Herb Soup with Crispy Capers This broccoli and spinach soup, richly seasoned with parsley, basil, and dill, gets nice and thick from a good puree with a blender—no milk or cream required. Top with crispy fried capers and croutons to add a salty crunch. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 […]

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  • Roasted red peppers, shallots, and sausage seasoned with fennel make a great flavor medley in this easy-to-prepare, one-pan pasta bake. Photo by Mara Sassoon

    Part 7 No Mess, One-Pan Sausage Pasta Bake

    No Mess, One-Pan Sausage Pasta Bake Everything in this scrumptious sausage pasta bake that features lots of garlic, shallots, roasted red peppers, and spinach is cooked in one baking dish—no need to boil the pasta separately. Quick to come together, and requiring little cleanup, this dish is sure to become a weeknight dinner staple. Prep […]

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  • Photo: A plate of golden, fluffy pancakes decorated with red raspberries. The plate is Tiffany blue and the fluffy pancakes are cut into squares.

    Part 8 Fluffy Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Baked Pancake

    Fluffy Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Baked Pancake Looking for an easy and crowd-pleasing breakfast? We’ve got you covered with this easy oven-baked pancake made with creamy ricotta and fresh lemon juice and zest. The batter is poured into a baking dish, studded with raspberries, then baked in a 13×9 inch dish. The result is a super […]

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  • Photo: a dozen or more strawberry shortcake cookies, which are golden brown and have strawberries and minimarshmellows around the sides

    Part 9 Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

    All of the flavor of a strawberry shortcake packed into a soft and tender cookie. Fresh strawberries and gooey marshmallows make a surprisingly delicious pairing, and an optional coating of freeze-dried strawberries amps up the fruity flavor and color. Prep time: 35 minutes Cook time: 15–20 minutes Total time: 50–55 minutes Yield: 24 cookies Ingredients 3 cups plus […]

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  • Photo: Upclose picture of a spring salad with beats, nuts, lettuce, and more

    Part 10 Spring Arugula and Mixed Greens Salad with Basil Chive Yogurt Dressing

    In the latest installment of our Measure, Mix, Make series, we feature a recipe for a delicious spring salad with arugula and mixed greens, tossed in a creamy chive and basil yogurt dressing, and topped with refreshing pieces of orange, crisp asparagus, and pickled beets. A sprinkling of orange-scented garlic breadcrumbs and toasted sliced almonds […]

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  • Photo: A colorful bowl of tortellini salad on a white countertop.

    Part 11 Summer Tortellini Salad

    What makes this tortellini salad so amazing is its textural variety. Pillowy tortellini are tossed in a creamy pesto sauce along with juicy tomatoes, roasted red peppers, parmesan, and mozzarella. Corn, snap peas, and slivered almonds add a sweet and salty crunch, while basil, arugula, and olives lend a bright and savory kick. This recipe […]

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  • Photo: A large cooling rack filled with scones that appear to have nuts and dried fruit in them

    Part 12 Spiced Carrot Cake Scones

    Shredded carrots, nuts, raisins, and spices lend the flavors of your favorite carrot cake to these delightful mini scones. And, they’re made with whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt for a more nutritious spin on the classic breakfast treat. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Yield: 16 scones Ingredients 2 cups whole […]

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  • Photo: A bright image of a crusted quiche, with various amounts of vegetables like mushrooms, tomatoes, eggplant, and more. The round quiche sits on a bright, white table.

    Part 13 Easy Vegetable Quiche

    Easy Vegetable Quiche This recipe for an easy and delicious vegetable-filled quiche comes from gastronomy student Adrian Bresler (MET’24). “I have tweaked this recipe, found on the back of an old 1993 paper calendar, over the past 30 years and even reworked some of the quantities,” Bresler writes. “It is my go-to recipe for brunch […]

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  • Photo: A large glass dish filled with a light orange pumpkin mousse. The top of the dessert is sprinkled with small, brown gingersnap cookie chunks. Dessert is displayed on a white table in front of window. Scene outside is a fall scene of leaves changing color.

    Part 14 No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Dessert

    No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Dessert To make this delicious and airy pumpkin mousse, fold ricotta and pumpkin purée into whipped heavy cream. It’s great served on its own or layered with gingersnaps for a tasty dessert. Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: 18 servings Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream ¾ cup sugar (or […]

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  • Photo: A clear glass bowl of cranberry sauce with chunks of fruit visible

    Part 15 Ginger Apple Cranberry Sauce

    Ginger Apple Cranberry Sauce The flavors of fresh ginger and cinnamon are infused into this tart and sweet cranberry apple sauce. Try this new spin on the classic side dish at your Thanksgiving meal this year. Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 12 min Total Time: 17 min Yield: 10 servings Ingredients 1 cup apple […]

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  • Photo: A plate of hanukkah jelly donuts (sufganiyot) covered with a peanut butter spread

    Part 16 Peanut Butter & Jelly Sufganiyot (Hanukkah Donuts)

    Peanut Butter & Jelly Sufganiyot To commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah, in which one day’s worth of oil kept the menorah lit for eight nights, it’s customary to eat foods fried in oil. Case in point: sufganiyot (fried jelly donuts), a Hanukkah treat that became popular in Israel and has since spread around the world. […]

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  • Photo: A tray of cookies on a wire baking rack. They have cherries and chocolate chips

    Part 17 Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies

    Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies Need a new recipe to add to your holiday cookie mix? Here’s one that offers something different from the traditional peppermint or gingerbread flavors popular this time of the year. Chocolate lovers will enjoy these seriously fudgy cookies studded with tart-sweet dried cherries. Semisweet chocolate chips work best here, rounding out […]

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  • Photo: A overhead shot of six homemade hand pies, similar to Pop Tarts, cool on a wire tray. Beneath them, a white, clean surface.

    Part 18 Blackberry Spice Hand Pies

    By using premade pie dough, making these (mostly) homemade fruit hand pies is a breeze. The real star of this treat is the lightly spiced blackberry filling, made with fresh or frozen berries, cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon. To make these extra fun, top with a glossy vanilla icing and sprinkles. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 […]

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  • Photo: a large white bowl filled with potato salad

    Part 19 Zesty Potato Salad

    There are so many variations of potato salad, that beloved summer side dish. They call for all kinds of potatoes, from russet to Yukon Gold to even sweet. Some lean more vinegary. Others are more mayo heavy. This potato salad recipe, perfect for a Memorial Day weekend picnic or barbecue, eliminates the vinegar and cuts […]

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  • Photo: A close-up of various squash, meat, onions, and shallots on a sheet pan.

    Part 20 Fall Sheet-Pan Gnocchi

    This gnocchi dish bakes on one pan and brings together the fall flavors of butternut squash, apple, and sage—use pumpkin gnocchi for added seasonal flair. Serve with a salad and some crusty bread and celebrate the arrival of cozy season. Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 40 min Yield: 6 servings […]

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  • Photo: A picture of a double chocolate banana pudding pie that is white on the outside with chocolate flakes on top

    Part 21 Double Chocolate Banana Pudding Pie

    This is a dessert for those who believe you can’t have enough chocolate. A chocolate graham cracker crust gets a layer of bananas and a filling of luscious homemade chocolate pudding. An optional heaping spoonful of homemade whipped cream takes this pie over the top. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 45 minutes (plus […]

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  • Photo: A picture of muffins in golden tins on a white surface. Some are sitting straight up and others are fallen on their side

    Part 22 Apple Pecan Spice Muffins

    These muffins are sure to become a regular addition to your breakfast repertoire, especially during fall and winter months. Tender and not too sweet, they’re loaded with apples and pecans. Cardamom adds a subtly spiced undertone that is rounded out by a delectable brown sugar and cinnamon swirl. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total […]

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  • Photo: A plate of pumpkin miso blondies stacked in a pile

    Part 23 Pumpkin Miso Blondies

    If you’d like something other than pie for your Thanksgiving dessert spread this year, try these blondies, featuring pumpkin and white miso paste. The miso paste lends a subtle sweet and salty richness to the blondies that pairs well with the flavor of pumpkin. Level: Easy Total Time: 40 min Yield: 12 squares Ingredients ½ […]

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  • Photo: A plate of cranberry and rosemary popovers on a red and white squared tablecloth

    Part 24 Cranberry and Rosemary Popovers

    These popovers are a delicious and easy alternative to rolls for your holiday dinner—or a great addition to breakfast. The sweetness of the cranberries and herby rosemary pair perfectly in this light and airy treat. The cranberries settle into a pocket in the middle of each popover, so that when the pastry is cut open […]

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  • Photo: A waffle on a white plate with whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries on top

    Part 25 Crisp, Cinnamony Waffles

    A mixture of almond flour and whole wheat flour gives these waffles a delightful crispy texture and provides additional protein and fiber not found in traditional recipes. Top with a bit of whipped cream and some berries for a delicious breakfast treat. Level: Easy Total Time: 30-35 min Yield: 8, 4 in. x 4 in. […]

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