Roasted green beans are the kind of side dish you can rely on anytime, even straight from the freezer. This simple recipe works with fresh or frozen beans, so you don’t have to plan ahead or thaw anything, just toss, spread, and roast! This simple recipe for roasted green beans is one of my favorite...

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When you need a quick, satisfying dinner that feels a little special without extra effort, this creamy pesto tortellini is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again. Tender cheese-filled pasta is tossed in a creamy sauce and paired with sweet red peppers for just the right balance of richness and freshness....

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April brings longer days and a renewed interest in fresh, simple meals that still feel reliable and consistent. With these four weeks of April dinner menus, you’ll find complete dinners with sides and plenty of vegetables, balancing comfort foods with lighter spring flavors that work well for any day of the week. Not sure why...

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A monthly list of good things to see, buy, read and watch: learning to use a greenhouse, a no-waste pour-over coffee maker, plus six short book reviews and a wonderful movie. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to...

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This triple chocolate cake is rich, deeply chocolatey, and balanced with layers of cake, white chocolate filling, smooth ganache, and crisp chocolate bark topping. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a from scratch dessert that feels special without being overly complicated. It’s a rave-worthy recipe to have on hand when you want a chocolate cake for...

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