22 Quick and Easy Recipes in 30 Minutes (or less) + 5 Chef Secrets To Make You A Better Cook!

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  • Thin and crispy banana oatmeal cookies on a wire rack.
    Thin & Crispy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
  • Loaf of lemon blueberry pound cake with some slices removed.
    Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
  • Slices of whole wheat banana bread on a cutting board.
    Whole Wheat Banana Bread
  • Peanut butter cookies, one of which is broken.
    Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Pecan shortbread cookies on parchment paper.
    Pecan Shortbread Cookies
  • Partially-sliced loaf of crusty artisan bread.
    Easy Artisan Bread (No-Knead)
  • Bowl of asparagus soup with lemon and parmesan.
    Asparagus Soup with Lemon and Parmesan
  • Chocolate muffins on a countertop.
    Chocolate Muffins
  • Muffin pan full of chocolate chip muffins.
    Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Molten chocolate cake on a plate with raspberries.
    Molten Chocolate Cakes
  • Partially-served dish of blueberry baked oatmeal.
    Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
  • Spoon in a bowl of creamed spinach.
    Creamed Spinach
  • Cranberry Orange Bread on cutting board.
    Cranberry Orange Bread
  • Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
    Cornbread Stuffing
  • Slices of pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting on small plates with forks.
    Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Spoon in a dish of French green beans with shallots.
    French Green Beans
  • Spoon in a bowl of roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar and honey.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey
  • Steak in a skillet with butter.
    How To Cook Steak On The Stovetop
  • Roasted carrots with thyme in a baking dish.
    Roasted Carrots
  • homemade granola bars with bowl of nuts.
    Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars
  • Halved morning glory muffin with butter.
    Morning Glory Muffins
  • Plum galette on a plate missing a slice.
    Plum Galette
  • Loaf of chocolate zucchini bread with the end sliced off.
    Chocolate Zucchini Bread
  • Spoon in a bowl of creamy zucchini soup with walnuts and dill.
    Creamy Zucchini Soup with Walnuts and Dill
  • Slice of lemon meringue pie on a plate with a fork.
    Lemon Meringue Pie
  • Cake decorated like an American flag missing a piece.
    Flag Cake
  • Cinnamon buns with buttermilk glaze on a wired rack.
    Quick & Easy Cinnamon Buns
  • Caramelized banana ice cream cone in a glass.
    Banana Ice Cream
  • Spoon on a plate of broccoli salad with bacon, cheddar, and almonds.
    Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Cheddar & Almonds
  • Spoon in a bowl of cucumber salad with mint.
    Cucumber Salad
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