22 recipes to make your weekend feel extra special

Treat yourself this weekend with ideas that switch it up from the usual. From breakfast to dinner (and even dessert), these 22 recipes give you something new to try. Weekends shouldn’t be ordinary, and neither should your meals.

15 Minute Creamy Kimchi Pasta with Bacon

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Whip up this creamy kimchi pasta with bacon in just 15 minutes. It is smoky, tangy, and with a little spicy kick. Totally effortless and perfect for a cozy weekend or weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: 15 Minute Creamy Kimchi Pasta with Bacon

Simple Sriracha Aioli Recipe

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This sriracha aioli is ridiculously easy and seriously delicious! With just 4 ingredients and ready in under 4 minutes, you’ll want to drizzle it on everything. Get the recipe: Simple Sriracha Aioli Recipe

Homemade Tater Tots

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Make your own copycat grocery store tater tots with this easy recipe using a leftover baked potato. Crispy, golden, and full of that classic comfort food flavor from childhood. Get the recipe: Homemade Tater Tots

Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice

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This skillet Mexican chicken comes together with green chilies, tomatoes, warm spices, rice, and plenty of cheese. A quick 30-minute dinner that tastes like it took all afternoon. Get the recipeCheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice

Sweet Pretzels with Honey Syrup

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Incredibly soft, buttery pretzels soaked in sweet honey syrup, they are basically a warm hug in food form. Made with flaky, butter-laminated dough, they’re the softest pretzels you’ll ever taste. Get the recipe: Sweet Pretzels with Honey Syrup

Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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Who doesn’t love crunchy chocolate? These no-bake chocolate peanut butter rice crispy cups are the ultimate snack. Easy to make and perfect when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen. Get the recipeCrispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Fattoush Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing

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This fresh Fattoush salad is loaded with chopped veggies, crunchy pita chips, and a bright mint-lemon dressing. It’s light, flavorful, and way more exciting than your average side salad. Get the recipeFattoush Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing

Maple Glazed Skillet Pork Chops

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These maple-glazed pork chops are juicy, tender, and oh-so delicious, ready in just 20 minutes. Serve with rice, veggies, or a salad for a dinner that always hits the spot. Get the recipeMaple Glazed Skillet Pork Chops

Roasted Sweet Potato and Feta Salad

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This roasted sweet potato and feta salad with tangy lime dressing doubles as a gorgeous main or a show-stopping holiday side. Bright, flavorful, and effortlessly stunning on any table. Get the recipeRoasted Sweet Potato and Feta Salad

Cajun Shrimp Pasta (Lightened-Up!)

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This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta skips the cream but keeps all the flavor. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a dinnertime win that feels indulgent without the guilt. Get the recipeCajun Shrimp Pasta (Lightened-Up!)

Easy Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Crescent Rolls

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Cheesy garlic crescent rolls made in the air fryer are sure to become a new favorite! Pillsbury crescents are stuffed with gooey cheese and brushed with garlic butter. They’re a quick, easy appetizer or side. Get the recipeEasy Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Crescent Rolls

Easy Lemon Butter Fish in 20 Minutes

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This easy lemon butter fish comes together in 20 minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients. It’s bright, flavorful, and can be paired with rice and veggies for a healthy anytime dinner. Get the recipe: Easy Lemon Butter Fish in 20 Minutes

Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

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These oven-baked chicken wings come out crispy outside, juicy inside, and seriously good. Tossed in a quick homemade buffalo sauce, they’re ready to steal the show. Get the recipeBaked Buffalo Chicken Wings

Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes

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Brimming with big, bold flavor, these mussels with garlic and tomatoes make an impressive appetizer or a light dinner that feels far fancier than the effort it takes. Get the recipeMussels with Garlic and Tomatoes

Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins

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These almond flour blueberry muffins are absolutely irresistible! Moist, fluffy, and naturally sweet, they’re perfect for quick breakfasts or a healthier midday snack. Get the recipeAlmond Flour Blueberry Muffins

Crispy Fried Crawfish Tails

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Crispy fried crawfish tails are a fantastic way to put leftover crawfish to good use. They cook in minutes and are perfect for piling onto a crawfish po’boy. Dunk them in your favorite sauce and enjoy every crunchy bite. Get the recipeCrispy Fried Crawfish Tails

Easy Chicken Chilaquiles

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Chicken chilaquiles loaded with tender, chipotle-spiced chicken, crunchy tortilla chips, melty Mexican cheese, fresh avocado, cilantro, and a drizzle of crema. It all comes together fast and works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Chilaquiles

30-Minute Lemon Basil Chicken Linguine

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This 30-minute lemon basil chicken linguine is quick, easy, and genuinely delicious. Bright lemon and fresh basil come together for a tasty weekend or weeknight meal for everyone. Get the recipe: 30-Minute Lemon Basil Chicken Linguine

Brown Sugar Balsamic Pork

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This brown sugar balsamic pork features tender, slow-cooked pork simmered in a rich, sweet-and-tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for the Crock-Pot or Instant Pot. Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Balsamic Pork

Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza

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You’re going to love this air fryer tortilla pizza. Ready in under 5 minutes, it’s a quick, personal pan pizza that skips the takeout and the wait for dough to rise. Perfect for a fast, tasty meal or for a cheesy appetizer for guests. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza

Thick Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Nothing says classic like oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! Made with sprouted grain flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, these cookies are perfect for snacking with a cold glass of milk. Get the recipe: Thick Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

A dish of Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole.
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This cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole bakes up crispy on top and tender in the center. You can prep it the night before for an easy morning, and it doubles as a breakfast-for-dinner win, too. Get the recipeCheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

A dish of Honey Garlic Pork Chops.
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If you want a quick dinner that feels a little fancy, these easy honey garlic pork chops hit the spot. The chops are seasoned, seared to perfection, and coated in a rich honey garlic pan sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a winner. Get the recipeHoney Garlic Pork Chops

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