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Tomato & Butter Rice

Tomato and butter rice is toasted in butter, then simmered in tomato sauce and broth until savory and tender. A cozy pantry side ready in 25 minutes.
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One-Pot Tomato & Herb Pasta

This one-pot tomato and herb pasta cooks the pasta right in a garlicky tomato broth. A 20-minute pantry dinner with one pot to wash.
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15 Pantry Staples Every Budget Cook Should Have

The 15 pantry staples that make cheap dinners possible, what to buy first, how long each lasts, and 5 recipes you can cook from the pantry.
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Carrot & Celery Crudité with Ranch Dip

A veggie tray with ranch dip: crisp carrots and celery with a quick homemade ranch made from yogurt or sour cream and pantry spices. Ready in 10 minutes.
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Sweet Roll Turkey Sliders

Sweet roll turkey sliders layer turkey, cheese and cranberry sauce on soft sweet rolls, baked with a buttery glaze. Great for leftover turkey.
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Cranberry Sauce

Homemade cranberry sauce simmers fresh cranberries with sugar and water or orange juice for 10 minutes. Make it up to a week ahead.
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Pumpkin Pie

Classic pumpkin pie with a smooth, spiced filling made from canned pumpkin and evaporated milk in a ready-made crust. Bake it a day ahead.
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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potato casserole with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, cinnamon and a toasted marshmallow topping. A classic holiday side that serves 10.
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Green Bean Casserole

Classic green bean casserole with green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce under crispy fried onions. Five ingredients and 10 minutes of prep.
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Classic Stuffing

Classic stuffing made from boxed stuffing mix dressed up with butter, onion, celery and broth, then baked until golden. An easy holiday side for 10.
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