Anna Simon 
Chicken Marsala combines golden chicken cutlets, browned mushrooms and a savory Marsala wine sauce. The dish has restaurant-style flavor but comes together in one skillet in approximately 40 minutes. Thin chicken cutlets cook quickly and evenly. Lightly coating them with flour promotes browning and helps the pan sauce develop a smooth consistency. Serve chicken Marsala
This easy apple crisp combines warm cinnamon apples with a buttery brown sugar and oat topping. The apples become tender and syrupy while the topping develops crisp, golden clusters. Unlike apple pie, this dessert requires no rolling, chilling or shaping of pastry. Prepare the fruit, mix the topping and bake everything in one dish. Serve
Buffalo chicken dip combines shredded chicken, cream cheese, tangy Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing and melted cheddar in one warm party appetizer. It has the bold flavor of Buffalo wings without bones or frying. Rotisserie chicken keeps preparation simple, and the complete dip can be assembled ahead before baking. Serve it with tortilla chips, celery, carrots,
These blueberry pancakes are thick, light and filled with juicy berries. Buttermilk provides a gentle tang and reacts with baking soda to help the pancakes rise. The batter comes together in approximately 10 minutes and does not require an electric mixer. Fresh blueberries work beautifully, but frozen berries can also be used without thawing. Serve
These air fryer chicken tenders have a crunchy, golden breadcrumb coating and a tender, juicy center. They deliver the familiar comfort of fried chicken fingers while requiring much less oil. A combination of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan and simple seasonings creates a flavorful crust. The hot circulating air browns the coating quickly, so the tenders are
These chicken burrito bowls combine juicy seasoned chicken, fluffy cilantro lime rice, black beans and sweet corn in one colorful dinner. Cool lettuce, creamy avocado and fresh salsa add contrast to the warm ingredients. Each component is simple to prepare, and everyone can choose their own toppings. Keep the bowls mild for a family dinner
Creamy pesto chicken features golden chicken breasts in a smooth basil, garlic and Parmesan sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes add color and a concentrated sweet-tart flavor that complements the pesto. The entire dish cooks in one skillet in approximately 30 minutes. Serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, rice or zucchini noodles to capture every spoonful of sauce.
Slow cooker Salisbury steak features tender, seasoned beef patties covered with rich mushroom-and-onion gravy. It provides old-fashioned comfort-food flavor with less hands-on cooking. Browning the patties before slow cooking develops a savory crust and helps them retain their shape. The slow cooker then finishes them gently while creating plenty of gravy for mashed potatoes or
Million Dollar Spaghetti is a hearty baked pasta casserole with layers of tender spaghetti, rich meat sauce, creamy cheese filling and melted mozzarella. It combines the familiar flavor of spaghetti with the comforting texture of lasagna. The casserole can be assembled in advance, making it ideal for family dinners, potlucks or delivering to someone who
Creamy sausage gnocchi combines savory Italian sausage and tender potato gnocchi in a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes add concentrated flavor, while fresh spinach provides color and balances the creaminess. The gnocchi cooks directly in the skillet, so there is no separate pot of boiling water. Its starch naturally thickens the sauce and helps create