Martha 
Some weeknights I just want to dump everything in the slow cooker before I leave the kitchen and not think about dinner again until it’s time to eat. This chicken alfredo is exactly that kind of recipe. Chicken, pasta, and broccoli all cook together in one pot, and the sauce comes together with a quick … Read more
There’s a certain kind of evening where all you want is to walk in the door to something already smelling like dinner. Cold weather makes that pull even stronger. That’s the spot this recipe fills for me — the ribs go in the crockpot in the morning, and by the time everyone’s home, the house … Read more
Some evenings I just want to open the fridge, grab what’s already there, and turn it into dinner without much fuss. That’s exactly the kind of night this chicken and potato casserole was made for. It leans on cooked chicken you already have on hand and a bag of potatoes, so it comes together with … Read more
Some Sundays call for a dinner that just quietly takes care of itself. This is one of those. You brown the beef, toss everything into the slow cooker, and go about your day — laundry, errands, whatever needs doing — while the kitchen slowly fills with that deep, savory smell that makes everyone wander in … Read more
Some nights I want a cheesesteak but I don’t want to deal with rolls, and I definitely don’t want to stand at the stove flipping thin-sliced beef for twenty minutes. That’s usually when this pasta shows up in my kitchen. It’s got everything I love about a Philly cheesesteak — the beef, the peppers and … Read more
Some nights I open the fridge and just stare for a minute, hoping something jumps out at me. That’s usually how this casserole gets made. I already have shredded chicken sitting in a container, a couple of cans in the pantry, and a bag of tortilla chips that never quite makes it to snack time. … Read more
Some nights call for something you don’t have to think too hard about. You just want to get dinner in the oven and go sit down for a minute. This meatloaf has become one of those nights for me. It’s not fussy, it doesn’t ask for anything unusual, and once it’s in the oven, you’re … Read more
Some nights I don’t have the energy to think too hard about dinner, but I still want it to feel like I tried. That’s exactly where this pasta comes in. It’s got tender chicken, a rich parmesan cream sauce, and just enough sun-dried tomato flavor to make it feel special without any real effort. My … Read more
Some nights I open the fridge and just start pulling things out before I even have a real plan. That’s basically how this one ended up on our dinner table the first time. A bottle of Caesar dressing, a few chicken breasts, some cheese that needed using up, and a half bag of croutons sitting … Read more
There’s a particular kind of relief that comes from dumping everything into one pot and walking away for a few minutes. This pasta is exactly that kind of dinner. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, cooking the chicken and pasta together, while you just stir together a quick ranch and cheese mixture on the … Read more