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Want to start the new year off on a auspicious foot? These foods are traditionally lucky to eat for New Year's Day Dinner.

Traditional New Year Dinner Ideas

Easy, FLAVORFUL blackened chicken with a spicy, crisp exterior and a juicy interior. This blackened chicken is coated with a homemade spice rub, starts in a hot skillet, and finishes cooking in the oven.

Amazing Blackened Chicken

Check out this list of delicious, seasonal spring and summer dinner menu ideas! The recipes are divided up into convenient categories, and theres' even a printable menu to help make meal planning and dinner time simpler this summer! 

Spring & Summer Dinner Menu (with Free Printable)

Over thirty new recipes made their way to the blog in 2020! Check out the new main dishes, sides, desserts, and more-- plus what were the most popular recipes all year too! 

New & Most Popular Recipes from 2020

This herb chicken and rice is creamy comfort food, and is so simple to make in the Instant Pot.

Herb Chicken & Rice in the Instant Pot

You'll be amazed at how easy it is to make homemade pizza dough! It's so quick and easy, perfect for pizza, calzones, Stromboli, and more! 

Simple Thin Crust Pizza Dough

The Instant Pot makes it so easy to cook a delicious, juicy whole chicken! This recipe is simple and versatile-- use your favorite seasoning blend and enjoy it right away, or season with salt and pepper so you can save the meat to use for meals during the week. Making Instant Pot whole chicken is one of the most convenient ways to save time and money in the kitchen!

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice soup is so easy to make-- just dump everything in the Instant Pot and cook-- and is so tasty too! The soup is perfect with its rich and creamy broth, fluffy rice, chicken, and vegetables. 

Instant Pot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Crispy, juicy fried chicken is possible at home, with only a handful of ingredients, and in just thirty minutes! This pan fried chicken is so delicious and simpler (and healthier) than deep frying.

Pan Fried Chicken Strips

Here are ten of the easiest, most delicious Instant Pot recipes that will give you a taste of just what your Instant Pot can do! These easy Instant Pot recipes are perfect for beginners or anyone looking for simple recipes!

10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners

Easy Skillet Chicken Carbonara

Easy Skillet Chicken Carbonara

A simple recipe for easy Instant Pot fried rice! Perfect as a quick side dish or add protein for a quick meal! 

Easy Instant Pot Fried Rice

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