One pan Italian sausage gnocchi brings browned sausage, cherry tomatoes, spinach, cream, and Parmesan together in a single skillet. The potato dumplings cook in a small amount of water before the creamy finish, making four main-dish portions.
Cheeseburger cauliflower mac combines tender cauliflower and ground beef in a cream cheese sauce with cheddar on top. It makes six portions, with optional diced pickles, tomatoes, and parsley added at serving time.
Instant Pot Mexican refried beans turn unsoaked pinto beans into a soft mash with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and lime. This pressure-cooker version makes six side portions and finishes with the measured Cotija.
Chicken katsu ramen pairs panko-coated chicken thighs with noodles in a soy-and-miso chicken broth. Two thighs are sliced across four light bowls, with green onions, cooked bean sprouts, and optional egg or nori toppings.
Mexican refried beans start with dried pinto beans simmered with onion, garlic, oregano, and salt, then mashed in lard. The finished beans are creamy and spreadable, with optional Cotija for serving.
Honey garlic glazed meatballs combine small baked beef meatballs with a sweet, savory sauce made from honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic. Two pounds of beef make a generous batch for four main-dish servings or a larger appetizer spread.
Chinese green beans get blistered edges from a hot skillet before garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil coat them. This four-serving side has a savory finish and tender beans with a little bite.
Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup brings cooked chicken, potato dumplings, shredded carrots, and spinach together in a creamy broth. This homemade, restaurant-inspired version makes six bowls and uses a butter-and-flour base to thicken the soup.
Blueberry lemon pie bars layer a lemon-scented shortbread base, cream cheese filling, and blueberries under a crumbly topping. This batch makes nine generous squares, with cooling and chilling time built into the recipe.
Creamy Italian sausage rigatoni combines crumbled sausage, tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan with short tube-shaped pasta. The ridges and hollow centers catch the rich sauce, and fresh basil finishes the four-serving batch.