Recipes for Better Than Takeout

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15 min

Happy Birthday Cake

Celebrate good times (come on!) with a 4-ingredient cake mix you can make in the microwave! It’s gluten free and dairy free (if you use non-dairy milk). This recipe is easy enough for little ones to help out with and while the mix is sugar-conscious, it’s still deliciously sweet.

220 cal

30 min

Happy Birthday Cupcakes

You can’t spell birthday without cake! Okay, you can, but it wouldn’t be the same. Cupcakes bring the whole day together to celebrate the important people in your life. Whether you're celebrating with friends, family, or just treating yourself (because you deserve it!), these cupcakes are your ticket to a joy-filled birthday bash.

220 cal

20 min

Heart-Shaped Pizza

Say hello to this fun, kid-friendly, cheese pizza and salad combo. It’s perfect for the whole family to enjoy on Valentine’s Day—or whenever you’re feeling the love! Give your kids the freedom to top their own pies before popping them into the oven. Is there any better way to someone’s heart than pizza?

350 cal

18 min

Herb & Garlic Baked Cod

180 cal

5 - 10 min

Hollandaise Sauce

80 cal

20 min

Hot Chicken Meatball Sliders

Throw these meatballs in the air fryer for crispy perfection (or bake them in the oven, if you’re rocking the OG kitchen vibes). The gluten-free breading in the seasoning helps keep these meatballs nice and juicy on the inside. Add some crunchy slaw, your go-to sauce—marinara for that tangy kick, or BBQ for smoky goodness—and you can’t go wrong!

380 cal

1 hr 45 min

Hot ‘n Spicy Ribs

Feeling hot, hot, hot? These ribs are for our friends who like to bring the heat to their backyard cookouts! Steaming the ribs for longer in the oven (even up to 3 hours) will tenderize the meat even more. If your ribs are really falling off the bone, opt for the broil option to finish ‘em off to avoid a mess on the grill (see Tip).

330 cal

50 min

Instant Pot™ Pulled Chicken

130 cal

1 hr & 50 min

Instant Pot™ Pulled Pork

180 cal

30 min

Italian Meatballs

Mamma mia, we’ve got meatballs! These are so easy, they practically cook themselves. Yet, they give off that fancy, “I spent hours in the kitchen” vibe. And, they’re gluten free, low sodium, and kid friendly—all the good stuff. These meatballs are great for meal prep: freeze the extras for a hassle-free dinner later. Use ‘em in pasta dishes, pizzas, sammies, soups, stir-fries, and more, or serve them on their own for a happy appy. Mangia!

120 cal

35 min

Jerk Chicken Wings

Developed by one of our Community Innovation program winners, Nikita Scringer! Nikita created an authentic Jerk Seasoning Blend to help home cooks save time in the kitchen.

120 cal

15 min

Kickin’ Jalapeño Burgers

A deliciously spicy burger gets its kick from a blend of real jalapeno peppers, Cayenne, paprika and onion. When layered with Roasted Garlic Aioli and all the fixings, you get one flavorful hamburger!

350 cal