Ultra-creamy and topped with crispy panko and herbs, this baked mac and cheese is a real crowd-pleaser.

Don’t let the hard shell intimidate you — learn how to cook spaghetti squash in just a few simple steps!

Feeling intimidated by soufflés? Pas de problème! Despite their reputation for being temperamental, soufflés are simple to make.

Learn to make pillowy-perfect ricotta gnocchi in just 25 minutes with Catherine McCord’s Meal Prep Magic cookbook.

Shrimp scampi with pasta — fast, flavorful, and irresistibly garlicky. The perfect weeknight dinner for seafood lovers.

Good hot or cold, this quinoa pilaf is flavored with onions, garlic and spices & tossed with currants, chickpeas and toasted almonds

Cacio e pepe, or pasta with Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh black pepper, proves that simple is often best.

Adapted from an Anne Burrell recipe, this creamy twist on pesto pasta is delicious and super quick to make.

Take traditional spinach manicotti up a notch with few smart shortcuts and cooking tricks — all without any extra work for you!

In this classic Italian stuffed shells recipe, there’s no need to parboil the pasta—just stuff, bake, and enjoy!

Settle in for the evening with this cozy and classic eggplant parmesan.

Perfect for game day and a huge crowd-pleaser, stromboli is like a rolled-up version of pizza.

An elegant vegetarian dish: roasted cauliflower steaks atop a flavorful cauliflower purée. Good to eat and good for you!

Savor the classic flavors (and colors) of Italy with a crispy thin-crust Margherita pizza that rivals your favorite pizzeria!

Inspired by the flavors of Egypt, this gorgeous barley salad is adorned with feta, scallions, pistachios, raisins and pomegranate seeds.

Simple yet spectacular, this fusilli alla Caprese requires just a handful of ingredients, comes together quickly, and is delicious hot or cold.

Quick, simple and family-approved — this pasta with sun-dried tomato pesto and fresh mozzarella pearls is delicious hot or cold.

This quinoa pilaf is gussied up with sautéed onions, carrots, shiitake mushrooms and pecans. It makes an earthy and hearty dish.

This cheesy spaghetti squash casserole is vegetarian comfort food.

Spaghetti pie is a big affair, impressive in both stature and ingredients — perfect for a hungry crowd.

This quick ragout of white beans and sweet tomatoes might just be my favorite recipe of the summer.

Rice-shaped orzo is cooked like risotto in this easy, one-pot pasta dish.

This hearty lentil salad is perfect for a light dinner or a wholesome on-the-go lunch.

A winter-friendly twist on pesto pasta, this spaghetti with kale and walnut pesto is a quick weeknight dinner and a delicious way to sneak in some healthy greens.

Zesty pesto, peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls make a flavorful and pretty pasta salad. Very delicious.

Penne alla vodka, or penne with a bright tomato sauce enriched with heavy cream, makes a quick, family-friendly dinner.

Loaded with basil pesto, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, pesto pizza is the ultimate summer pizza.

This creamy risotto with asparagus and peas makes a lovely starter, side dish, or vegetarian main course for spring.

Got a taste for Thai? Using easy-to-find ingredients and my simple recipe, you can create restaurant-quality pad Thai right in your own kitchen!

Elevate your homemade pizzas with this simple and delicious pizza dough, made with just five ingredients.

Filled with meaty shiitakes, crunchy broccoli, and sweet bell peppers, this Chinese vegetable stir-fry always satisfies.

A variation on the classic French cheese quiche, this Parmesan and leek quiche is rich and flavorful.

Stuffed with baby spinach and two kinds of cheese, this spinach frittata makes a lovely brunch, lunch, or light dinner.

Based on Marcella Hazan’s famous recipe, this simple and rich homemade tomato sauce is a summer essential.

This spaghetti and meatball recipe is the ultimate weeknight family dinner — quick, easy, and picky eater-approved!

Homemade pesto sauce is easy to make, and it’s good on just about everything, from pastas to pizzas to salads.

Shakshuka is a one-skillet dish of eggs poached in a smoky, spicy, vegetable-laden tomato sauce.

Fresh fettuccine pasta in a richly-flavored meat sauce, this pasta Bolognese is a family favorite.

With roasted tomatoes, zucchini, and corn, this pasta primavera is an ode to summer.

Filled with heaps of shredded zucchini and extra-sharp cheddar, this zucchini frittata is good for brunch, dinner, or anytime in between.

Linguine with clams in a garlicky white wine sauce makes an easy and elegant Italian pasta dinner.

Omitting the crust in this crustless broccoli quiche cuts down on prep time, cook time, and carbs — and the cheesy custard is the best part anyway.

This warming, satisfying lentil and vegetable soup comes together in just 30 minutes.

Ratatouille is a bright and chunky summer vegetable stew, rich with olive oil and fragrant with garlic and herbs.

These crispy zucchini fritters make a wonderful starter or side dish, and they’re a delicious way to use up your summer zucchini.

Tender meatballs, veggies, and pasta in a rich and flavorful broth, Italian wedding soup is a meal unto itself.

This Chinese-style cauliflower fried rice is a healthy, low-carb dish that’s hearty enough to serve as a main course.

Comforting, familiar flavors but refined—my all-time favorite lasagna layers oven-ready noodles, a rich meat sauce, veggies, and plenty of cheese.

Packed with flavor and easy to make, this orecchiette pasta dish is a longtime favorite—the whole family gobbles it up, broccoli and all!

If you love BLTs but crave something lighter without sacrificing flavor, this BLT salad with grilled chicken hits the spot.