Cooking lima beans in pancetta drippings infuses them with flavor.

Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein.

Enjoy this cozy pasta dish with a glass of wine.

Shrimp and Avocado-Cream Pasta

Photographer / Fred Hardy, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn

I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”

It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.

Here, we take advantage of fresh summer zucchini, which lightens up the dish.

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Photographer / Fred Hardy, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn

Either way, you’ve got an easy weeknight dinner that’s ready in 25 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and zest at the end for a bright finish.

Ripe tomato and fresh basil give this quick recipe tons of flavor.

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Serve this healthy pasta dinner with crusty garlic bread and steamed green beans.

To make it even quicker, use frozen chopped vegetables instead of fresh.

Serve with a green salad and whole-grain baguette.

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Photographer / Jen Causey, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Chelsea Zimmer

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