19 recipes worth breaking your usual routine for
Sometimes you just need a few new recipes to interrupt the cycle of making the same five things every week. These 19 recipes are perfect for trying something different and finding some new ideas for your rotation. From breakfast and lunch to dinner and dessert, there are plenty of options.
Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce
Nothing says comfort like a bubbling, cheesy baked Ziti fresh from the oven with pasta, meat sauce, and cheese. This hearty Italian dish gets a cast iron makeover that’s perfect for family dinners or batch cooking. Get the recipe: Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Pineapple chicken with fresh, bright flavors in a delicious mix of savory and sweet, with an acidic tang and a mild spicy kick. The chicken turns out juicy and tender, and this gluten-free recipe is slow-cooker-simple. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Breakfast Lasagna
This breakfast lasagna with hearty layers and savory breakfast flavors that’s sure to become a favorite. Loaded with delicious breakfast sausage, fresh bell peppers, and melted cheese layered between lasagna noodles, it’s also great to make ahead. Get the recipe: Breakfast Lasagna
Smoked Maple Bourbon Chicken Wings
These smoked maple bourbon chicken wings hit differently than every grill recipe out there. The wings start on the grate to soak up the smoke, then finish in a cast iron skillet so the skin crisps and the sticky-sweet maple bourbon glaze caramelizes. Get the recipe: Smoked Maple Bourbon Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Biscuits
This easy Air Fryer biscuit recipe transforms simple ingredients into golden, flaky delights. Each biscuit bakes up tender and satisfying, and can be both made ahead and frozen. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Biscuits
Chicken Enchilada Skillet
This easy enchilada skillet brings big flavor and cheesy comfort to dinner in one pan. It’s a family-friendly, crowd-pleasing meal that ends up in the regular rotation almost immediately. Get the Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Skillet
German Onion Pie
There’s something supremely comforting about a warm, savory German Onion Pie fresh out of the oven with a flaky, homemade crust. Filled with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and Swiss cheese, it’s also easy to reheat and freeze. Get the recipe: German Onion Pie
Strawberry Crumb Coffee Cake
Indulge in the ultimate treat with this incredible strawberry crumb coffee cake. It doubles as a classic breakfast treat or a summer dessert and can be made ahead for brunch parties. Get the recipe: Strawberry Crumb Coffee Cake
Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Hot and bubbly, this baked spaghetti casserole is total comfort food with all the cozy vibes of lasagna but so much easier to make. Sitting down to dinner with a plate of baked pasta that’s oh so cheesy is never a bad thing. Get the recipe: Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Chocolate Condensed Milk Cake
This old-fashioned sheet cake is made with condensed milk and has a great chocolate flavor. The top turns crackly on the outside while staying gooey and soft inside. It is perfect for potlucks and serious chocolate cravings. Get the recipe: Chocolate Condensed Milk Cake
Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
Meet your next comforting, home-cooked meal made easy with this skillet Shepherd’s Pie. Full of all the traditional flavors we enjoy and cooked entirely in a cast iron skillet for an extra touch of rustic charm. Get the recipe: Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
Easy Grilled Keto Buffalo Wings
Saucy grilled keto Buffalo wings are a unique summer BBQ recipe with tender party wings coated in a savory dry rub, grilled, then tossed in buttery buffalo sauce. These crispy, saucy wings bring big flavor straight off the grill. Get the recipe: Easy Grilled Keto Buffalo Wings
Classic Cucumber Dill Sandwiches
Cucumber sandwiches feel almost too simple to write down until you make a truly good one. This version with cream cheese and fresh dill is soft yet crunchy, fresh, and just rich enough without feeling heavy because the real key is how you treat the ingredients. Get the recipe: Classic Cucumber Dill Sandwiches
Easy Pear Crumble with Quick Topping
If you love easy fruit desserts, this old-fashioned pear bake deserves a spot on your list, with a golden, bubbly crumble topping. This simple recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen, and you can still have it on the table in 1 hour. Get the recipe: Easy Pear Crumble with Quick Topping
Shake and Bake Pork Chops
These Shake-and-Bake Pork Chops are seasoned with a classic copycat coating and baked to crispy perfection while staying tender on the inside. Made with common pantry staples and simple to put together, they’re perfect for family dinners. Get the recipe: Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping
Back in the day, it was very common for a classic or traditional cheesecake to have a layer of sour cream on top. This cheesecake with sour cream will have you feeling nostalgic. Get the recipe: Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping
BBQ Chicken Fried Rice
Looking for a quick weeknight meal that hits all the right notes? This BBQ Chicken Fried Rice is bold, easy to make, and is popular even with picky eaters. Get the recipe: BBQ Chicken Fried Rice
Apple Turnovers
These apple turnovers bring warm, cozy flavor and can be made ahead for breakfast or brunch. Wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked until golden, they’re finished with a quick drizzle of icing. Get the recipe: Apple Turnovers
Instant Pot Ranch Beef Tips with Potatoes
This Instant Pot ranch beef tips recipe makes a complete one-pot meal with tender pieces of beef, tasty potatoes, and carrots. It’s a hearty dinner you can make for a weeknight or Sunday supper. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Ranch Beef Tips with Potatoes