Sautéed Carrots

Sautéed Carrots make the perfect easy, flavorful side dish. They're tender, glossy, and naturally sweet with just a handful of ingredients.

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Green Bean Casserole Made From Scratch

Green bean casserole from scratch hits totally different than the canned version most of us grew up with. Instead of gloopy soup and mushy beans, you get tender-crisp fresh green beans tucked into a silky homemade mushroom cream sauce, topped with the crispiest golden brown onions you’ve ever had. It tastes like Thanksgiving in the best possible way, but it’s simple enough to pull off on a random Tuesday when you’re craving something cozy. This is the version that always disappears first on my table.

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Creamy Baked Mac And Cheese

This creamy baked mac is everything you want in a cheese recipe — rich, smooth, and covered with a perfectly crispy top. It’s the kind of creamy comfort food nostalgia that shows up at every family potluck and holiday meal, and it never gets old. There’s a lot of sauce, a ton of flavor, and...

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