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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

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When you’ve got a house full of people to feed for brunch and don’t know what to make, keep this cinnamon roll French toast casserole recipe in your back pocket. Since regular homemade cinnamon rolls are always a crowd-pleasing (yet labor-intensive) option and store-bought cinnamon rolls don’t always feel quite special enough for company, this French toast casserole with cinnamon rolls is just right. It’s made with oh-so-convenient canned cinnamon rolls, then baked in an eggy cinnamon custard and topped with a sweet brown sugar streusel.

This make-ahead breakfast casserole recipe looks just as impressive as it is easy to make. The delectable crumb topping gives it an artisanal bakery appearance that’s absolutely irresistible once it’s dripping in ooey-gooey vanilla icing. No one will ever guess you had help from the Pillsbury Doughboy!

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Ragu Sauce

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This rich, slow-simmered ragu sauce combines hearty meat, tangy tomatoes and aromatic herbs for a deeply flavorful sauce that elevates any plate of pasta.

Rich, hearty and deeply satisfying, this homemade ragu sauce is the ultimate comfort food for anyone craving a meal that tastes both indulgent and homey. The slow-simmered sauce, layered with ground beef, pork and smoky bacon, is infused with aromatics like garlic and thyme, then finished with a splash of cream for a velvety texture. It clings to pasta in the most irresistible way, making every bite a perfect balance of savory, sweet and umami. Whether you’re serving it up for a cozy night in or a special family meal, this ragu recipe is sure to be the star of the table.

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Popcorn Chicken

For this popcorn chicken, chunks of chicken breast are soaked in buttermilk and then fried to golden perfection. Serve them as an appetizer, or let them be the star of the show.

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32 Hearty Irish Soups and Stews

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Irish country pubs serve some of the coziest soups you’ll ever eat. Our rich, hearty and delicious bowls of Irish soup will transport you to the Emerald Isle.

Stopping for lunch at an Irish country pub, you won’t find corned beef heading the menu. (Corned beef is an Irish-American specialty, as pork was more expensive than beef when the Irish first immigrated.) Instead, the perfect Irish pub lunch is a delicious, hearty soup. It’s usually served up with a thick slab of bread that’s generously slathered with fresh, sweet cream butter.

Those looking to cook something similar in your own kitchen are in luck. Our Irish soups and stews are rich with hearty meat, root vegetables, grains and fish—just the thing to ward off the chill. From brothy soups to loaded stews, there’s a little something for everyone looking to bring classic Irish recipes into their home.

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110 Healthy Dinners That Are Ready in 40 Minutes or Less

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Quick and Healthy Ideas for Dinner

Healthy eating can mean a lot of different things. For some of us it means incorporating more low-carb or Whole30-friendly meals into our weekly routine. For others it’s all about following a Mediterranean diet or committing to meal prep and eating more protein or plant-based foods. However you define it and put it into practice, we can all agree on two things: healthy eating nourishes us and fills our plates with plenty of wholesome ingredients. That’s the idea behind these quick and easy any-night dinner recipes, including this fun take on enchiladas. It has the same great smoky spicy, sweet flavor you’d find in the classic version—but this one will fill up on squash, broccoli and black beans (instead of cheese and tortillas). Serve with a garnish of cilantro, fresh lime juice, diced avocado and a bit of shredded cheese for maximum enchilada feels.

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