Kate Merker

Make fajitas on any weeknight!

This is soon to be a family favorite.

Bring on the bacon.

So refreshing!

This spaghetti is all about the veggies.

Calling all quick-dinner lovers.

Don’t leave out the dipping sauce.

Paprika Chicken with Peppers and Tomatoes makes for a flavorful skillet meal you can cook any night of the week. Top with parsley and sliced almonds.

Buttery pecans and bittersweet chocolate chips are a match made in pie heaven — and it doesn’t get cuter than these Mini Chocolate Pecan Pies.

This fun, large-format Grinch-Green Punch is sure to get you into the holiday spirit: Ice cubes made from Green Hawaiian Punch add both flavor and color.

Molasses and apple pie spice add fall flair to Caramel Apple Popcorn, which tastes like caramel apples (without the mess) and is shockingly easy to snack on.

These crispy Herby Latkes are flecked with chopped parsley and dill for an element of fresh flavor that makes traditional latkes even better.

For clean, delicately thin slices of Oven-Braised Brisket, chill the meat overnight before cutting. Serve with tender carrots and a tangy sauce for Hanukkah.

Shrimp scented with garlic, fennel and lemon are perfect for pairing with avocado in this feel-good Herbed Shrimp and Watercress Salad.

Chilaquiles Verdes features homemade salsa verde tossed with sturdy tortilla chips, making a finger-licking base for a party of toppings.

It doesn’t take much to cook good Smoky Mussels Pomodoro, but the addition of Spanish paprika adds a pleasant, nuanced smokiness.

In this Roasted Chickpea, Tomato, and Chicken Bowl, seared chicken and chickpeas roast with garlic and spiced tomatoes for a flavorful sheet pan meal.

Pockets of roasted strawberries and an almond-scented glaze make these tender Air Fryer Strawberry Scones an extra-special addition to your next brunch spread.

For a twist on pasta night, swap out lasagna for Matzo Lasagna. The crisp bread softens to a sliceable consistency between layers of sauce and cheese.

For a delicious study in contrasts, pair Steak with Smashed Cucumber Salad. The cucumbers get craggy edges — all the better for catching the sesame dressing.