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  • This Easy Sheet Pan Pizza recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With its crispy crust and customizable toppings, it'll become a family favorite! | aheadofthyme.com
    Easy Sheet Pan Pizza with Crispy Crust
  • Fresh and zesty, this Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad features feta, herbs, and homemade dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues and gatherings! | aheadofthyme.com
    Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad
  • This Homemade Blueberry Pie with Lattice Top features a perfect flaky crust and jammy filling. It's a classic summer dessert made from scratch. | aheadofthyme.com
    Homemade Blueberry Pie with Lattice Top
  • This flavorful Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich is made with crispy tofu, pickled vegetables, and sweet mayo layered inside a crusty baguette. | aheadofthyme.com
    Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich
  • Easy Grilled Shrimp Boil is the ultimate summer meal: loaded with prawns, corn, and sausage, tossed in buttery garlic and herbs. Ready in 30 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com
    Easy Grilled Shrimp Boil
  • This Fresh Strawberry Sauce (3 Ingredient Topping) is quick, sweet, and fruity — perfect for pancakes, cheesecake, and more! | aheadofthyme.com
    Fresh Strawberry Sauce (3 Ingredient Topping)
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  • Grilled Greek Lamb Souvlaki Skewers with a simple Mediterranean marinade are juicy, bold, and easy to grill. Serve with pita, salad, rice, or tzatziki. | aheadofthyme.com
    Greek Lamb Souvlaki Skewers
  • Better than the steakhouse, the best tender and juicy Ribeye Steak with a perfect seared crust is garlicky, buttery and packed with so much flavour. | aheadofthyme.com
    Ribeye Steak
  • Better than takeout, these Chicken Satay Skewers with a peanut sauce are juicy, tender, and easy to make at home. They're savoury, sweet, tangy, and nutty. | aheadofthyme.com
    Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
  • Juicy and tender, Xinjiang Spicy Cumin Lamb Skewers with a bold cumin and cayenne marinade, are so flavourful and easy to make on the grill or air fryer. | aheadofthyme.com
    Spicy Cumin Lamb Skewers
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Summer Recipes

  • This creamy Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip) is packed with bold, tangy flavor and ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for parties! | aheadofthyme.com
    Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)
  • Quick and flavorful, this Chinese Eggplant Stir Fry is packed with garlic, ginger, and savory sauce. Perfect for rice or noodles! | aheadofthyme.com
    Chinese Eggplant Stir Fry
  • Halloumi Burgers are crispy, salty, and packed with Mediterranean flavor. A quick and easy vegetarian burger ready in 15 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com
    Halloumi Burgers
  • Crispy Corn Fritters are golden, savory, and quick to make. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side with your favorite summer meals! | aheadofthyme.com
    Crispy Corn Fritters
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  • Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles is a quick, creamy stir-fried noodle dish packed with flavor. Ready in 10 minutes with pantry staples! | aheadofthyme.com
    Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles
  • These Greek Chicken Gyros (with Homemade Tzatziki) are fresh, flavorful, and easy to make — perfect for a quick Mediterranean-inspired dinner or lunch. | aheadofthyme.com
    Greek Chicken Gyros (with Homemade Tzatziki)
  • Easy Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dinner made with vibrant veggies and a savory sauce. Ready in 20 minutes and perfect for weeknights! | aheadofthyme.com
    Easy Vegetable Stir Fry
  • Better than takeout, these stir-fried Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles are made with marinated lamb, noodles, and crisp bean sprouts. Make it in 15 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com
    Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles

Easy Pasta Dinners

  • One Pot Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes (Meghan Markle Pasta) is a simple, creamy, and flavorful dish made in one pan for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. | aheadofthyme.com
    One Pot Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes (Meghan Markle Pasta)
  • This Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is cozy, comforting, and packed with flavor. It comes together with simple ingredients in just 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
  • Lemon Ricotta Pasta is bright, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavor — comfort food with a zesty twist. Ready in under 20 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta
  • This comforting Homemade SpaghettiOs recipe brings back all the nostalgia of the classic canned version but with better ingredients and flavor. | aheadofthyme.com
    Homemade SpaghettiOs

Family Comfort Meals

  • This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole features a savory base of fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and ham, with golden, crispy tater tots that bakes to perfection. | aheadofthyme.com
    Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
  • This Vegetable Risotto is rich and creamy, loaded with tender vegetables and arborio rice. It's fancy but totally approachable for weeknight dinner! | aheadofthyme.com
    Vegetable Risotto
  • Asparagus Casserole is creamy and cheesy, featuring tender-crisp asparagus in a rich, garlicky sauce topped with a crispy panko and parmesan crust. | aheadofthyme.com
    Asparagus Casserole
  • Quick and easy Tofu Coconut Curry is nourishing, satisfying, and so delicious. It's ready in just 20 minutes, making it a one pot meal for busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com
    Tofu Coconut Curry
Pecan Pie Cheesecake takes a classic flavor to a new level with a pecan graham cracker crust, brown sugar cheesecake filling, and caramel pecan pie topping. | aheadofthyme.com

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Easy Cheeseburger Sliders have the classic flavor of your favorite burgers in bite-size form without the fuss of forming or grilling a single burger patty! | aheadofthyme.com

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Cheeseburger Sliders

Easy Cheeseburger Sliders have the classic flavor of your favorite burgers in bite-size form without the fuss of forming or grilling a single burger patty!

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Top 10 Recipes

  • Easy coconut rice is light, fluffy, delicious, and flavorful. It's a quick and easy side dish that compliments all Thai, South Asian, and tropical dishes. | aheadofthyme.com
    Easy Coconut Rice
  • Easy French macarons with vanilla buttercream filling are sweet, light, airy, and delicate cookies that melt in your mouth. Beginners can make them too! | aheadofthyme.com
    French Macarons with Vanilla Buttercream Filling
  • Use excess sourdough starter discard to make the best, easiest homemade small batch sourdough pizza dough to make an airy and chewy sourdough pizza crust. | aheadofthyme.com
    Small Batch Sourdough Pizza Dough
  • Put down that cup of instant noodles and make fresh, quick and easy Vegetarian Ramen in minutes with fresh vegetables, noodles and authentic umami flavours. | aheadofthyme.com
    Quick and Easy Vegetarian Ramen
  • Easy Cheeseburger Sliders have the classic flavor of your favorite burgers in bite-size form without the fuss of forming or grilling a single burger patty! | aheadofthyme.com
    Cheeseburger Sliders
  • Creamy garlic shrimp is a delicious, quick and easy 15-minute meal (including prep!) that you need to include in your weeknight dinner meal plan. | aheadofthyme.com
    Creamy Garlic Shrimp
  • Easy 20-Minute One Pot Lentils are a healthy, nourishing, and delicious vegan meal that is easy to make in a few simple steps. Make a big batch and freeze! | aheadofthyme.com
    Easy 20-Minute One Pot Lentils
  • Easy small batch Ciabatta Rolls are fluffy and airy with a perfect crunchy, crackly crust. They take only 10 minutes to prepare and require no kneading. | aheadofthyme.com
    Easy Small Batch Ciabatta Rolls
  • Flavorful, crispy, and crunchy, this Asian Cold Noodle Salad is made with noodles, vegetables, peanuts, and cilantro tossed in a homemade peanut dressing. | aheadofthyme.com
    Asian Cold Noodle Salad
  • Flavourful, easy fish tacos with lime crema is made with seasoned white fish, cabbage slaw, and lime sauce. It takes less than 25 minutes to prep and serve. | aheadofthyme.com
    Fish Tacos with Lime Crema

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Grilled Balsamic Chicken Kabobs are a delicious flavorful summer grill staple marinated in a balsamic sauce, skewered with vegetables, and grilled or baked. | aheadofthyme.com

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Balsamic Chicken Kabobs

"These were AMAZING!!! They were so juicy and the flavors danced on my tongue. Definitely a keeper." - Cora

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Creamy garlic shrimp is a delicious, quick and easy 15-minute meal (including prep!) that you need to include in your weeknight dinner meal plan. | aheadofthyme.com

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Creamy Garlic Shrimp

"If I could give this recipe 100 stars, I would! It’s absolutely incredible! Even my super picky 1.5 yr old ate it." - Tiffany

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  • Creamy Polenta is simple, warm, and comforting side dish, made with a handful of simple ingredients and about 30 minutes of time. It's gluten-free too! | aheadofthyme.com
    Creamy Polenta
  • Made with tender, roasted Brussels sprouts baked in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, this Brussels Sprouts Gratin is the ultimate fall comfort food. | aheadofthyme.com
    Brussels Sprouts Gratin
  • Roasted Shallots are a rich, caramelized side dish with a hint of sweetness and a kick from tangy balsamic vinegar. Ready in just 30 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com
    Roasted Shallots

Dessert

  • This French Lemon Tart features a crisp sable crust and silky lemon filling. It's perfectly tangy, smooth, and ideal for spring or summer gatherings. | aheadofthyme.com
    French Lemon Tart
  • This Strawberry Pretzel Salad features a buttery pretzel crust, creamy filling, and fruity Jello topping — perfect for summer parties and potlucks! | aheadofthyme.com
    Strawberry Pretzel Salad (Creamy Jello Dessert)
  • The BEST Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are thick, puffy, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Easy to make in under 20 minutes — and they stay soft for days! | aheadofthyme.com
    The Best Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Classic Nanaimo Bars are a rich, no-bake Canadian dessert featuring three layers: chocolate-coconut graham base, custard center, and chocolate topping. | aheadofthyme.com
    Nanaimo Bars
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  • Eggplant Rollatini features roasted eggplant stuffed with creamy ricotta, baked in marinara, and topped with cheese — the best vegetarian comfort food! | aheadofthyme.com
    Eggplant Rollatini
  • Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are chewy, filling, and delicious. Packed with simple, healthy ingredients, these bars are a nutritious way to start your day. | aheadofthyme.com
    Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
  • This Coconut Cream Pie made from scratch features a graham cracker crust topped with a creamy homemade coconut pudding filling and freshly whipped cream. | aheadofthyme.com
    Coconut Cream Pie
  • Korean ground turkey is flavorful, saucy, and delicious. It’s quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes, great for meal prep and freezes well. | aheadofthyme.com
    Korean Ground Turkey

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  • Strawberry Overnight Oats are a healthy, make-ahead breakfast with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for busy mornings! | aheadofthyme.com
    Strawberry Overnight Oats
  • Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes (Yachaejeon) are quick, golden, and packed with colorful veggies. Serve with dipping sauce for a delicious snack or meal. | aheadofthyme.com
    Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancakes (Yachaejeon)
  • This Hot Bean Dip with Cream Cheese is warm, creamy, and loaded with bold flavor — an easy, crowd-pleasing party appetizer everyone will love. | aheadofthyme.com
    Hot Bean Dip with Cream Cheese
  • Quick and easy, homemade Small Batch Strawberry Jam is so simple to make in one pot with just 3 ingredients and no pectin. It's sweet, glossy, and thick. | aheadofthyme.com
    Small Batch Strawberry Jam (No Pectin)

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