Kids’ Lunch

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Chicken and Rice Casserole

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Cozy, savory chicken and rice with tender grains, sweet peas, and smoky paprika riding on rich, garlicky broth that perfumes the whole kitchen.

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Crispy Mochiko Chicken (Hawaiian Fried Chicken)

Crispy Mochiko Chicken (Hawaiian Fried Chicken)

Shatteringly crisp mochiko-battered chicken with a salty-sweet soy finish, gingery perfume, and juicy thigh meat that stays tender even after a second fry.

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Sheet Pan Garlic Herb Chicken & Peppers

Sheet Pan Garlic Herb Chicken & Peppers

A New York summer sidewalk on a plate: sizzling sheet pan chicken with a garlicky herb gloss, sweet blistered peppers, and smoky paprika warmth.

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Fajita-Style Chicken and Peppers

Fajita-Style Chicken and Peppers

Sizzling strips of juicy chicken tangled with char-kissed peppers and onions, perfumed with chili, cumin, and a whisper of paprika.

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Watermelon Pineapple Mint Salad

Watermelon Pineapple Mint Salad

Juicy watermelon and golden pineapple meet cool mint, bright lime, and a kiss of honey with a pinch of salt that makes the fruit taste louder and sweeter.

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Ham & Cheese Wrap

Ham & Cheese Wrap

Stacked with smoky ham, sharp cheddar, and a tangy-creamy slather, this wrap hits with crunchy lettuce, soft tortillas, and just enough bite to keep things interesting.

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Mini Mummy Pizzas

Mini Mummy Pizzas

Spooky mini mummy pizzas with crisp, toasty bottoms, stretchy mozzarella bandages, and salty olive eyes that taste like your favorite corner-slice but make the kids squeal.

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Honey Butter Grilled Corn on the Cob

Honey Butter Grilled Corn on the Cob

Char-kissed corn with a glossy, salty-sweet honey butter that pops with smoky grill notes and juicy snap in every bite.

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Pizza Burger Pie

Pizza Burger Pie

A bubbling, cheesy mash-up of pizzeria comfort and backyard burger vibes tucked into a crisp, golden pie crust.

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Cauliflower Spam Fried Rice

Cauliflower Spam Fried Rice

Golden-crisp Spam, garlicky sesame aroma, and fluffy, well-seared cauliflower rice bring big fried-rice energy with light, weeknight speed.

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Stove-Top BBQ Pulled Pork

Stove-Top BBQ Pulled Pork

Deeply smoky, sweet-tangy pulled pork with a glossy, sticky finish that hits like your favorite BBQ joint without leaving the stovetop.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Crispy, golden chicken bites slicked in a glossy pineapple-pepper sauce that nails the sweet, sour, and savory balance like your favorite NYC takeout but hotter and fresher.

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Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos

Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos

Juicy chile-lime chicken tangled with sweet bell peppers, melty cheddar, and a cool ranch drizzle wrapped in a toasty, griddled tortilla that snaps and oozes in all the right ways.

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Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Ultra-creamy, island-style macaroni salad with a tangy-sweet bite and tender elbows that hug every drop of dressing, studded with crunchy carrot, red onion, and bell pepper.

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Creamy Potato Salad With Peas and Red Onion

Creamy Potato Salad With Peas and Red Onion

Tangy-creamy potato salad loaded with sweet peas and crisp red onion, the kind that hits all the savory notes and keeps you going back for another forkful.

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3-Ingredient Garlic Potatoes

3-Ingredient Garlic Potatoes

Golden, garlicky potato chunks with a shattering crust and fluffy centers, kissed with Italian herbs and just enough salt to make you reach for seconds.

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Honey Pumpkin Cornbread

Honey Pumpkin Cornbread

Golden, tender cornbread kissed with pumpkin, warm spice, and honey that bakes up with a crackling edge and a plush, moist crumb.

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Loaded Beef and Potato Burritos

Loaded Beef and Potato Burritos

Crispy-edged potatoes and juicy, smoky beef wrapped tight in warm tortillas, then crowned with a melty, cheesy blanket that means business.

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Double-Decker Smash Burger With Ranch

Double-Decker Smash Burger With Ranch

A drippy, double-decker smash burger sandwich stacked with melty American, crisp bacon, cool ranch, and pickles on butter-toasted buns.

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Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

Juicy grilled chicken thighs glazed in a tangy-sweet Dijon honey sauce with a lick of char that makes your neighbors jealous.

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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Silky, saucy fettuccine tangled with deeply browned beef and a sweet-savory soy-garlic glaze that clings to every strand.

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Kielbasa Fried Rice

Kielbasa Fried Rice

Smoky kielbasa meets buttery, sesame-kissed fried rice with sweet pops of peas, tender carrots, and just enough umami to keep your chopsticks busy.

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Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie

Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie

Golden-crisp tater tots crown a velvety, herb-scented chicken pot pie that’s creamy, cozy, and unapologetically savory.

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Gluten-Free Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Gluten-Free Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Silky, smoky, naturally gluten-free white chicken chili with tender shreds of chicken, green chile warmth, and a lush creamy finish.

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McDonald’s McSpaghetti Copycat

McDonald’s McSpaghetti Copycat

Sweet-savory, ultra nostalgic Filipino-style spaghetti loaded with saucy ground beef, seared hot dog coins, and a melty cheddar snowfall that hits all the comfort buttons.

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Maple Bacon Turkey Sliders (Hawaiian Rolls)

Maple Bacon Turkey Sliders (Hawaiian Rolls)

Sweet-salty maple bacon, juicy leftover turkey, and garlicky butter on pillowy Hawaiian rolls make a pull-apart Thanksgiving sandwich that disappears fast.

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Baked Sweet Potato Rounds With Garlic Aioli

Baked Sweet Potato Rounds With Garlic Aioli

Caramelized sweet potato rounds with smoky edges and a zesty, garlicky aioli that begs for finger-dipping.

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Doritos Taco Salad

Doritos Taco Salad

Crunchy, saucy, and wildly satisfying, this Doritos taco salad hits you with smoky taco beef, cool ranch, and a riot of fresh, crisp vegetables in every bite.

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Korean Beef Bowl

Korean Beef Bowl

Savory-sweet Korean-style beef with gingery heat and glossy soy caramel, piled over hot rice with cool, crunchy veg for that perfect bite.

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Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes

Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes

Crisp-edged baby potatoes with a plush, buttery center, glazed in smoky garlic goodness that makes everyone reach for seconds.

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Gluten-Free Pesto Rigatoni

Gluten-Free Pesto Rigatoni

Silky, emerald pesto clings to bouncy gluten-free rigatoni with a glossy, cheesy finish and a bright kiss of lemon.

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Beef Enchilada Pasta

Beef Enchilada Pasta

Big, bold enchilada flavors meet creamy, cheesy pasta for a one-pan weeknight knockout with a gentle kick and a glossy, clinging sauce.

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Healthy Cranberry Applesauce

Healthy Cranberry Applesauce

Vibrant ruby-swirled applesauce that balances sweet Fuji and Gala with tart Granny Smith and cranberries, kissed with cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon.

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Grilled Paprika Chicken Skewers

Grilled Paprika Chicken Skewers

Smoky, lemon-kissed chicken skewers with sweet charred peppers and a paprika-garlic swagger that tastes like summer on a stick.

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Monster Eyeball Pizza

Monster Eyeball Pizza

A spooky-crisp pizza with bubbling marinara, stretchy mozzarella, and bold olive-pupil eyeballs that stare back with delicious attitude.

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Chicken Bacon Pasta

Chicken Bacon Pasta

Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and a glossy garlic-Parmesan sauce that hugs every strand of spaghetti like it means it.

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Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

Ultra-crispy, deeply seasoned chicken schnitzel with a shattering crust, juicy center, and a bright hit of lemon that makes the whole plate sing.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Lush, smoky-sweet pulled pork that collapses into tender shreds and bathes in a glossy, tangy BBQ gravy straight from your slow cooker.

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Blue Hawaiian Lemonade Punch

Blue Hawaiian Lemonade Punch

Electric-blue, lemonade-bright punch with a ruby sugar rim that screams 4th of July and goes down dangerously easy.

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Rainbow Honey-Lemon Fruit Salad

Rainbow Honey-Lemon Fruit Salad

Juicy, jewel-toned fruit slicked in a glossy honey-lemon glaze with bright citrus snap and just enough sweetness to make every color pop.

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Leftover Mashed Potato & Turkey Pot Pie Muffins

Leftover Mashed Potato & Turkey Pot Pie Muffins

Buttery biscuit cups loaded with savory turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and cheesy veggie-gravy goodness that bake up crisp on the edges and molten in the middle.

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Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Crispy, juicy chicken cutlets with a Parmesan crust that bring deep-fried flavor while the air fryer keeps your summer kitchen cool with no heat from the oven.

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Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Golden, deeply buttery sourdough hugging a lava-pull of melty American cheese that hits all the cozy, diner-perfect notes.

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Watermelon Lemonade

Watermelon Lemonade

Sun-cold watermelon lemonade that hits bright citrus, juicy sweetness, and a clean, thirst-quenching finish.

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Glossy, sweet-salty teriyaki chicken that stays juicy in the slow cooker and finishes with a silky, restaurant-style sauce.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy, tangy, and unapologetically savory, this chicken bacon ranch pasta salad packs juicy chicken, smoky-crisp bacon, and herby crunch in every twirl.

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Garlic Butter Chicken Breast

Garlic Butter Chicken Breast

Juicy, golden-seared chicken cloaked in garlicky lemon butter and fresh thyme that perfumes the whole kitchen.

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Ham, Cheese & Fruit Bento Lunch for Kids

Ham, Cheese & Fruit Bento Lunch for Kids

Bright, snackable bites of savory ham and creamy cheddar with crisp green grapes and juicy strawberries that stay fresh and fun till lunchtime.

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BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Sticky, smoky drumsticks with crisped edges and a lacquered barbecue glaze that clings to your fingers in the best way.

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Bowtie Pasta With Ham (Kid-Friendly Lunch Box Idea)

Bowtie Pasta With Ham (Kid-Friendly Lunch Box Idea)

Buttery, glossy bowties studded with tender ham and Parmesan that hold up like a champ in a kid’s lunch box.

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Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

Pillowy chicken ricotta meatballs simmered in a garlicky tomato-butter sauce with basil, Parmesan, and a subtle kick of heat.

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Semi-Homemade Lemon Pie

Semi-Homemade Lemon Pie

Silky, tangy lemon filling tucked into a crisp, golden crust with a glossy finish that hits sweet, tart, and creamy in every bite.

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Gluten-Free Garlic Butter Parmesan Spaghetti

Gluten-Free Garlic Butter Parmesan Spaghetti

Silky, garlicky strands of gluten-free spaghetti glossed in buttery Parmesan, bright lemon, and a whisper of heat for that classy, cozy New York comfort bite.

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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds

Crispy-edged, garlicky zucchini rounds crowned with caramelized Parmesan that shatter and melt in the same bite.

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Chicken Nugget Bento Box for Kids

Chicken Nugget Bento Box for Kids

Crispy, golden parmesan-panko chicken nuggets meet juicy grapes and chilled apple slices for a kid-happy bento that actually tastes like something you want to steal bites from.

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Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

Ultra-moist, deeply chocolaty buttermilk cake with a plush crumb and a silky whipped chocolate frosting that hits like a wink and a hug.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lemon Butter Sauce

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lemon Butter Sauce

Juicy grilled chicken thighs bathed in a bright, garlicky lemon butter sauce that hits salty, tangy, and silky all at once.

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Chicken Lo Mein

Chicken Lo Mein

Tender chicken, bouncy noodles, and glossy, garlicky-sesame sauce tangled with crisp veggies for weeknight takeout vibes without leaving your kitchen.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken Wrap

Creamy Garlic Chicken Wrap

Creamy, garlicky tang meets juicy paprika-seared chicken wrapped in warm tortillas with a fresh spinach crunch.

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Air Fryer Taco Empanadas

Air Fryer Taco Empanadas

Buttery-crisp air fryer empanadas packed with juicy taco beef and oozy cheddar meet salsa heat and a bronzed, shattery finish that snaps like a good attitude in my kitchen.

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Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Lusciously thick, peanut-buttery ice cream with maple-kissed sweetness and a luxe, cheesecake-like tang from cottage cheese that freezes scoopable and satisfying.

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Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Juicy, flame-kissed chicken satay drenched in a silky, zingy peanut sauce that hits salty, sweet, garlicky, and smoky in one bite.

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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Juicy, flame-kissed chicken glazed with a glossy, garlicky-sweet teriyaki that hits salty, tangy, and smoky in every bite.

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Leftover Turkey Quesadillas

Leftover Turkey Quesadillas

Crisp-edged, gooey-cheesy quesadillas loaded with juicy leftover turkey and salsa bring weeknight comfort with a little attitude.

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Slow Cooker Kalua Pork (Authentic Hawaiian-Style)

Slow Cooker Kalua Pork (Authentic Hawaiian-Style) 4.8 ★

Fall-apart tender Hawaiian-style kalua pork with deep sea-salty savor, gentle smoke, and banana leaf aroma that makes the whole kitchen smell like a luau.

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Spam Musubi (Hawaiian Snack)

Spam Musubi (Hawaiian Snack)

Sweet-salty caramelized Spam perched on glossy, well-seasoned sushi rice and hugged with snappy nori for the most addictive grab-and-go Hawaiian bite.

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Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Salad

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Salad

Creamy, tangy-sweet broccoli cheddar crunch with toasted sunflower snap and juicy bursts of cranberry.

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Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread

Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread

Thick, tender Pan Sobao slathered with roasted garlic butter and drowned in a molten trio of cheeses for a crisp-edged, pull-apart, ridiculously fragrant situation.

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Chicken Carbonara

Chicken Carbonara

Silky, peppery carbonara clings to al dente spaghetti with smoky bacon and juicy chicken in a glossy sauce made without a drop of cream.

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Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish-Style Chicken and Rice)

Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish-Style Chicken and Rice)

Golden, garlicky chicken sunk into sunset-colored rice perfumed with smoky paprika and citrusy snap, a one-pan classic that hits like home and tastes like a little vacation.

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BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich With Slaw

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich With Slaw

Smoky, saucy pulled chicken piled on buttery toasted brioche with a tangy-crisp slaw that snaps and keeps the juices in check.

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Grilled Corn Salad With Cilantro & Peppers

Grilled Corn Salad With Cilantro & Peppers

Smoky-sweet grilled corn tossed with crisp peppers, zippy lime, and cilantro that hits like summer in a bowl.

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Tuna Melt Sandwich

Tuna Melt Sandwich

Buttery, golden-crisp bread hugging a creamy, tangy, garlicky tuna salad with a gooey blanket of sharp cheddar that eats like a diner classic done right at home.

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Easy Pumpkin Mousse

Easy Pumpkin Mousse

Silky pumpkin clouds kissed with warm spice and vanilla, balanced by tangy cream cheese and billowy whipped cream.

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Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Velvety, garlicky cottage cheese sauce with a bright lemon snap and nutty Parmesan that clings to pasta like it means business.

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Honey Mustard Ham and Cheese on Pretzel Slider

Honey Mustard Ham and Cheese on Pretzel Slider

Buttery pretzel buns hug sweet-tangy honey mustard, melty provolone, and juicy ham, finished with garlicky butter and toasted sesame for a slider that hits salty, sweet, and smoky in every bite.

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Mediterranean Rice and Beans

Mediterranean Rice and Beans

Sun-drenched, high-fiber rice and beans with sweet peppers, garlicky depth, and a bright lemon finish that stays meal-prep friendly all week.

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Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Cups

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Cups

Silky vanilla cream, juicy lemon-kissed strawberries, and tender butter cake stack into lush little trifles that taste like summer in a cup.

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Filipino Chicken BBQ Skewers

Filipino Chicken BBQ Skewers

Sticky-sweet, smoky Filipino-style chicken skewers that drip with caramelized glaze and citrusy tang, built for high-heat grilling and serious flavor.

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