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The rich flavors of crispy, tender chicken and smoky bacon balance the slightly bitter notes of frisée and shaved fennel in this hearty dinner salad.

Fold crisped and crumbled bacon into a cornmeal waffle batter for plenty of salty, savory crunch.

Here, lemon curd-spiked whipped cream fills an easy press-in crust. Sprinkle berries on top for a simple finishing touch, or arrange sliced fruit in a rose-like pattern for a stunning presentation.

Three levels of flavor-building means this customizable pork dinner can easily go from simple to next level.

It's not just a marinade—this classic mojo sauce can also be spooned over chicken or fish for a piquant finishing touch, and deployed as a flavorful stir-in for rice.

Give pot pie a spring makeover with creamy new potatoes, sweet peas, and sausage bathed in a light, lemony sauce.

This twist on the piña colada uses frozen mango instead of pineapple for a delightfully smooth and fragrant cocktail.

Wilt mustard greens in seconds by tossing with a warm dressing made from the pork’s pan drippings.

Spread it on toast, stir into pasta, or slather on grilled meats for the springiest meal ever.

Bright and refreshing green goddess dressing perks up the grains in this delicious bowl that's filled to the brim with all the green veggies.

The rich and zesty pan sauce is what makes this simple, seasonal supper something you’ll want to eat again and again.

So much more crispy topping per bite than your standard pasta casserole.

This Mexican-inspired meal offers all the goodness of cheesy chicken enchiladas with half the effort.

Fried rice is one of the fastest, easiest meals you can make, and a great way to use up leftovers. 

This cake tastes like a strawberry malted milkshake. The white chocolate nest? That just makes it irresistible.

Sheet-pan chicken just might be the best thing since, ahem, unleavened bread.

This recipe calls for potatoes, but it would be just as good with any leftover cooked veggies.