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Creamy Tuna Pasta with Lemon (Easy 30 Minute Dinner)

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This creamy tuna pasta is one of those easy dinners you can pull together from what you already have on hand. The sour cream gives it a light, smooth sauce, while the lemon keeps everything fresh so it doesn’t feel too heavy.

Total Time Investment: 25 minutes

A black bowl full of creamy tuna pasta, with a glass of red wine and jar of cayenne pepper in the background.

I am a big believer in having at least one recipe you know off the top of your head and can cook almost without thinking. Something quick, low effort, and made from ingredients you already have on hand. For me, this creamy tuna pasta (or lemon tuna pasta, as we call it in our house) is that recipe.

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Oven Roasted Nectarines in Red Wine

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Oven Roasted Nectarines in Red Wine. The perfect make-ahead dessert for summer entertaining.

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13 Healthy Meals That Freeze Well

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I’ve put together this handy list of healthy meals that freeze well so you can quickly stock up the freezer for lazy dinners or emergencies. Soups, curries, slow cooker meals and even homemade take-out. Add a few frozen sides and you can have dinner on the table with very little effort. We all have those…

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A Quick and Easy Fish Curry in Just 30 Minutes

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The Most Amazingly Delicious Quick Fish Curry. A simple fish curry recipe for a busy night.

Whip up this quick and easy fish curry recipe in under 30 minutes for a simple mid-week meal.  The bold curry flavours, combined with the creaminess of coconut milk, are bound to win over even the most skeptical fish eaters. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 30 MINUTES All families have those evenings.  Those nights when everybody disperses…

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Easy Oven Baked Ratatouille Recipe {With Freezing Tips}

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A white plate, piled high with an easy baked ratatouille recipe.

Oven baked ratatouille is an extremely versatile dish.  Super easy to make, and delicious served hot or cold, it is an ideal hearty vegan main dish or simple side dish.  And ratatouille also freezes well, so why not stock the freezer with this easy meal. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES If I could…

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