33 recipes you need to try if your recipe box feels a little tired
Every recipe box could use a little refresh now and then. These 33 recipes offer plenty of inspiration for everything from busy weeknights to relaxed weekends. You just might find yourself bookmarking several favorites.
Big Mac Smash Tacos
You might have seen the viral smashed burger tacos all over social media, but these might just be the best ones yet. Perfectly seasoned smash burger patties are pressed right into a flour tortilla, cooked until perfectly crispy, then loaded with classic Big Mac toppings. Get the Recipe: Big Mac Smash Tacos
Butter Chicken Slow Cooker
This slow cooker butter chicken has a blend of warm spices and flavors combined with cream and tomato to create a flavorful sauce. It’s so tasty it is hard to believe how simple it is to make. Get the recipe: Butter Chicken Slow Cooker
Butterfly Pea Iced Latte
This delicious (and beautiful!) butterfly pea latte is lightly sweet and creamy. A colorful blue latte that features brewed pea flower tea and naturally sweetened frothed milk. Enjoy warm or iced. Get the recipe: Butterfly Pea Iced Latte
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad
Mexican street corn chicken salad features roasted corn, cotija cheese, lime, and a hint of chili powder mixed with grilled chicken. It’s light and refreshing, and easy to make in just 10 minutes. Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad
Winter Green Smoothie
Check out this winter green smoothie that is creamy and delicious, and could help boost your immune system. This easy smoothie recipe not only looks great but also has a sweet and well-balanced “green” taste. Get the Recipe: Winter Green Smoothie
Frosted Lemon Cake
The best lemon cake that is moist, light, and fluffy. Made with fresh lemon juice and layered with lemon curd and lemon cream cheese frosting, this might just be the cake of your dreams. Get the Recipe: Frosted Lemon Cake
Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing
This homemade version of the Chuy’s favorite dip, a creamy jalapeño and cilantro dressing that goes on everything. Easy to make in your blender in 10 minutes. Get the recipe: Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing
Teriyaki Hawaiian Chicken Pizza
This recipe pairs sweet pineapple with shredded teriyaki chicken, mozzarella cheese, and sliced red onion. If you aren’t sold on pineapple as a pizza topping, this teriyaki Hawaiian chicken pizza just might change your mind. Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Hawaiian Chicken Pizza
Strawberry Cobbler
This warm, bubbly strawberry cobbler is everything summer should taste like. It features sweet, juicy berries and a golden, buttery crust. Top it with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat. Get the recipe: Strawberry Cobbler
Greek Yogurt Granola Bars
This granola bar recipe features peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and rolled oats with a tasty mix of nuts and seeds. Lightly sweetened, they offer a delicious and nutritious option for a boost of protein any time of day. Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Granola Bars
Mexican Style Grilled Chicken
Pollo Asado is a blend of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors that can be served as the main course or as part of a bigger meal. Perfect for bowls or on tacos, this Mexican grilled chicken breast is always a favorite. Get the recipe: Mexican Style Grilled Chicken
Chocolate Berry Mug Cake
This easy chocolate berry mug cake is a quick way to get your chocolate fix. The bottom layer consists of a berry sauce using either fresh or frozen berries. That is topped with a rich, fudgy chocolate cake that is ready in only about 10 minutes. Get the Recipe: Chocolate Berry Mug Cake
Burrata Caprese
This burrata caprese is so easy to make and ready in only 10 minutes. Featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and burrata cheese, it is drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It is a lovely summer side dish. Get the Recipe: Burrata Caprese
Bacon Ritz Crackers
This bacon Ritz crackers recipe is always a win with its tasty mix of sweet and salty. If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing snack that’s easy and quick, this idea is just perfect. Get the recipe: Bacon Ritz Crackers
Instant Pot Chickpea Rice
Chana pulao, also known as chickpea rice or chickpea pilaf, is a very popular vegetarian dish in Indian cuisine. It is made with fragrant basmati rice, white chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans), onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chickpea Rice
Chocolate Orange Tart
A chocolate orange tart that’s both refined sugar-free and gluten-free. Although this recipe is arguably healthy-ish you’d never know it. The base is prepared with oats, seeds, and dates, and the filling is simple dark chocolate and coconut cream. Get the recipe: Chocolate Orange Tart
Ground Beef and Cabbage
This ground beef and cabbage recipe features golden sautéed cabbage with paprika and browned beef. It’s a super simple yet delicious and healthy pantry meal. Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Cabbage
Rhubarb Muffins with Streusel
These soft muffins, full of tangy chopped rhubarb and topped with a streusel topping, are the perfect balance of sweet and sour. This rhubarb muffin recipe is not overly sweet, so you can taste the rhubarb. The brown sugar streusel offers just the right sweet component to every bite. Get the Recipe: Rhubarb Muffins with Streusel
Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup
A slow cooker tortellini soup is the easiest way to get a comforting dinner on the table without hovering over the stove. With just a few minutes of prep and a handful of pantry staples, you get a rich, creamy soup that tastes as if you fussed over it all day. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup
Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
Soft and light, these strawberry cinnamon rolls are perfect for spring and summer. They’re filled with strawberry jam, brown sugar, and cinnamon, for seasonal cinnamon rolls that’ll surprise everyone. Get the recipe: Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
Yogurt Chia Pudding
Yogurt chia pudding takes all the good stuff from any other chia pudding, including fiber, amino acids, and antioxidants, and adds high-protein yogurt to the mix for a more filling snack or breakfast. Perfect to make ahead for healthy meal prep. Get the Recipe: Yogurt Chia Pudding
Greek Chickpea Salad
This healthy Greek chickpea salad is the perfect way to highlight fresh produce like cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Topped with an easy homemade lemon dressing, it’s a great light dinner or packed lunch. Get the Recipe: Greek Chickpea Salad
One Pot Chili Mac With Beans
If you’re craving a cozy dinner that checks all the comfort food boxes, this one pot chili mac is about to become a regular. It combines the flavor of classic chili with the creamy, cheesy goodness of macaroni and cheese, and it all cooks together in just one pot. Get the recipe: One Pot Chili Mac With Beans
Spinach Kiwi Green Smoothie Bowl
This green smoothie bowl with spinach and kiwi is a quick and healthy breakfast or snack. With a bunch of fresh and flavorful ingredients blended together, this recipe is wholesome and delicious. Get the Recipe: Spinach Kiwi Green Smoothie Bowl
Peach Cobbler Muffins
These peach cobbler muffins feature fresh, juicy peaches topped with a buttery streusel topping. They are tender and moist with fresh peach flavor and white chocolate chips. Get the recipe: Peach Cobbler Muffins
Black Bean Quinoa Burger
These black bean quinoa burgers feature savory flavors, bold spices, and a juicy texture. If you’re meal prepping or simply looking for meatless grilling options, this freezer-friendly recipe is your go-to. Get the Recipe: Black Bean Quinoa Burger
Slow Cooker Hamburger Velveeta Dip
This Velveeta cheeseburger dip is everyone’s favorite. It’s cheesy, hearty, and, best of all, made in the slow cooker, making it the ultimate party dip. Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Hamburger Velveeta Dip
Garlic Herb Baked Turkey Meatballs
These easy-to-make garlic herb baked turkey meatballs will add something different to your weeknight dinner routine. They come with a creamy and tangy lemon herb sauce, and it all comes together in about half an hour. Get the Recipe: Garlic Herb Baked Turkey Meatballs
Apricot Balls
These super easy apricot balls are the perfect quick breakfast or healthy snack on the go. They boast a tangy and slightly sweet flavor, and you can make them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge or freezer. Get the recipe: Apricot Balls
Fried Bologna and Egg Sandwich
Thick-cut bread is fried with an egg nestled inside, then topped with slices of fried bologna, tomato, and cheese. The cheese is then broiled for a delicious fried bologna and egg breakfast sandwich. Get the recipe: Fried Bologna and Egg Sandwich
Samoa Cookie Bars (Girl Scouts Copycat)
These vegan Samoa cookie bars have all the flavors of the Girl Scout cookies in a vegan bar form. A lightly sweetened shortbread base with caramel and toasted coconut, then dipped and drizzled in dark chocolate. Get the Recipe: Samoa Cookie Bars (Girl Scouts Copycat)
Creamy Kielbasa Potato Soup
This creamy kielbasa potato soup recipe is a hearty dish that eats like a meal. It has plenty of smoked Polish sausage, corn, and a rich, creamy broth flavored with paprika. Get the Recipe: Creamy Kielbasa Potato Soup
Grilled Harissa Chicken
Grilled harissa chicken is an easy, delicious chicken breast recipe made with a quick and simple harissa marinade. It can be prepped ahead, grilled or baked, and is a tasty way to add flavor to your chicken dinner. Get the recipe: Grilled Harissa Chicken