Katherine Gillen

It’s August, so odds are you’re either sweating, working or wishing you were on vacation at any given moment. (If you’re like me, it’s usually all three.) Still, you’ll need to eat dinner despite this vicious cycle, and I’m guessing you don’t want to spend too much time in a hot kitchen figuring out what to cook. Lucky for you, I’ve rounded up 31 of my favorite foolproof, seasonal and affordable August dinner recipes to make this month, from tacos to skillet pasta. These ideas are just right for

All good things come to an end—summer included. But let’s not mope about it, OK? Instead, host a soirée to toast to all the beach days, alfresco meals and ice pops you’ve enjoyed since Memorial Day. If you feel like you’re out of summer dinner ideas, no worries: This Labor Day menu has everything you need to end the season on a delicious note. From frozen Aperol spritzes to homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream, these recipes are impressive, yet easy to pull off. They epitomize everything delic

Everyone knows that the most enticing part of any fête is the starters. But it’s time to move beyond what you know about party foods, OK? I propose you trade the standard crudité platters and chip dips for something a little more exciting, yet no more difficult to make. If you’re looking for inspiration, why not try one of these easy finger foods recipes? They’re prime for serving a crowd, and many can be made in advance for stress-free hosting. In this list, you’ll find everything from pull-apa

Hot take, but it's pretty unfair that for most meals, you have to choose between two equally delicious carbs: pasta and potatoes . That is exactly

Have you heard? It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Of course, that means you have countless gifts to wrap, approximately one million cookies to decorate and Uncle Bob’s mid-pumpkin pie political rant to endure at Christmas dinner. In an effort to make everyone’s December a little less stressful, I’ve planned an entire month’s worth of meals that are easy enough for beginners to make, not to mention impressive, seasonal and festive enough to serve all holiday season long. I’m talking cozy

Catch you on the flip side, red sauce. Tonight we’re having green goddess pasta. It’s bright, fresh, salty and creamy all at once, and with just 11 ingredients, a cinch to make. The sauce is similar to pesto in how it’s made, but the garlicky, herby flavors are reminiscent of green goddess dressing (hence the name). The exact mix of herbs you use doesn’t need to be precise, but a combination of tarragon, basil and chives is a good place to start. Sausage and Fennel Pasta 642 calories 34g fat 71g

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