These all-new recipes were the ones Flipboard users couldn't resist in 2021. We were all about cozy, comforting foods, like cheesy casseroles and creamy pasta, plus refreshing salads and simple side dishes. It's no surprise that recipes like our Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and One-Skillet Bourbon Chicken garnered the most clicks on Flipboard this year.
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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
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To achieve flavor quickly in this pasta recipe, we use the oil from sun-dried tomatoes to create the base of the cream sauce. Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.
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Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
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While a 1-to-2 acid-to-oil ratio is common for vinaigrette, shifting it to 1-to-1½ yields a dressing with a brighter flavor and fewer calories. That means for every ½ cup of acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice, use 3/4 cup of oil. Here's a good all-purpose take on the formula.
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Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole
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Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
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One-Skillet Bourbon Chicken
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Coating the chicken in cornstarch might seem like an extra step, but the reward is twofold: it gives the chicken a crispy exterior and also thickens the sauce. Legend has it that bourbon chicken was originally named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans; it can often be found on menus at Chinese American restaurants.
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Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Balsamic Dressing
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This Greek-inspired tomato salad is packed with fresh veggies and flavor-boosting ingredients, like balsamic vinegar, Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. This delicious salad takes just 15 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits, so plan to leave at least an hour of marinating time before serving.
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Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts
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Brussels sprouts get crispy and flavorful in the oven when they're "smashed" and seasoned with Parmesan cheese and everything bagel spice.
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One-Pan Baked Chicken & Potatoes
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With just one skillet, you can make baked chicken and potatoes with ease. The chicken cooks directly on top of the potatoes to add flavor while also cutting down on the number of dishes to clean.
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One-Pan Cilantro-Lime Chicken
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A simple marinade of lime juice, zest and spices like cumin and chili powder creates quick flavor in this juicy cilantro-lime chicken. Slice the chicken and enjoy over salad greens, in a taco or with rice.
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Creamy Skillet Chicken with Spinach & Mushrooms
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Chicken cutlets are topped with a spinach-mushroom cream sauce for a flavorful yet healthy dinner. Serve over pasta or grains to soak up the sauce.
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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for Two
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Sun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: the oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popular Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce to serve two instead of four.
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White Bean Soup with Pasta
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We use mirepoix—a combination of onion, celery and carrots—to flavor this soup. Keep a store-bought bag of the mixture in your freezer to ensure you always have some on hand without worrying about it going bad.
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Beef & Mushroom Stew with Mashed Potatoes
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This hearty beer-spiked beef stew is served with creamy mashed potatoes for a shepherd's pie vibe.
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Easy Tomato & Balsamic Pasta Salad
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This easy pasta salad is packed with fresh flavor from tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar. It takes just 10 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits, so plan to leave at least an hour of marinating time before serving. Make a batch to have for lunch this week, serve it alongside a healthy protein source for dinner or bring it to your next potluck.
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Creamy Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup
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Mushrooms add earthiness and umami flavor in this creamy, one-pot soup recipe. This vegetarian soup will thicken as it sits, so be mindful that the consistency may change when you're done cooking.
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Poulet au Vinaigre (Chicken in Vinegar)
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This classic French dish is typically made with a cut-up whole chicken. But using just one part of the bird, in this case thighs, ensures that the pieces are done at the same time. Serve this saucy braise with mashed potatoes.
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Blackened Scallops
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These easy blackened scallops are packed with flavor. Making your own spice mixture allows you to control the sodium. Serve over grits or pasta with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Cutlets
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Here we use crème fraîche, sour cream's richer, less tangy cousin, to thicken the lemony pan sauce. This quick-cooking main is packed with flavor and perfect alongside pasta, rice or bread.
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Cauliflower Chips
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These crisp cauliflower chips are low in carbs and can be made in either the oven or your air fryer. Plus, they require just cauliflower, Parmesan cheese and seasonings to make! Swap out the Italian seasoning for ranch seasoning or your favorite spice blend for a different flavor profile.
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Loaded Broccoli Casserole
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We take the traditional loaded baked potato toppings—bacon, Cheddar cheese and sour cream—and toss them with roasted broccoli instead. The result is a cheesy side dish that will have everyone rushing to eat their vegetables.
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Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon Sugar
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Toasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon combine in a crunchy, nutty topping for these apples. Smashing the fruit helps create a crispy edge. Serve these apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
