Though the end of the summer can be bittersweet, fall has a lot to offer.
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30-Minute Mini Meatloaves with Whipped Cauliflower & Green Beans
Comfort food but make it fast!
Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Baking the meatloaf in a muffin tin reduces cook time by more than half and makes portion control easy.
Top this family-friendly soup with all of your favorite taco garnishes.
Pulse 1 pound fresh cauliflower florets in a food processor until chopped into rice-size pieces.
Ali Redmond
Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.
Look for a squash with a long, straight neck for the best results.
Serve with a green salad for a vegetarian meal that you’d be happy to serve to company.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Instead of a fried tortilla shell, crisp romaine lettuce forms the sturdy base for each salad.
Keep the tortilla chips whole for scooping, or lightly crush them and sprinkle on top of the bowl.
Enjoy this cozy pasta dish with a glass of wine.
Rachel Marek
Stir in a little Greek yogurt to make it creamy.
Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.
Italian Castelvetrano olives offer a mild, buttery flavor that doesn’t compete with the flavor of the tuna.
If you want more punch from your olives, Nicoise olives or Kalamata olives work well too.
This same cooking method can be used with a ton of different flavor combinations.
One favorite is blistered tomato.
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While your oven’s on, roast some potatoes to serve alongside for a balanced, filling meal.
The vegetables get crispy edges and, along with the juicy chicken, make this a winning combo.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickeyt, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
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Ali Redmond
Jen Causey
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
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