For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut.

You don’t need a whole chicken to make homemade chicken noodle soup. Here's how to make it with bone-in chicken, chewy egg noodles and an aromatics-infused broth.

Nothing beats your classic meat and potatoes meal. Especially when the meat is a garlic-herb sirloin and the potatoes are soft with crispy edges. The leftovers could be the beginning of a great breakfast hash with an egg tossed on top.

This soup will warm you up and takes just 25 minutes of prep time, making it a perfect weeknight meal. —Jonathan Pace, San Francisco, California

When cold weather rolls around, hearty meals like steak pizzaiola are just what you need. Old-country versions of the recipe can take hours, but this one comes together much more quickly.

Steak bites basted in garlic butter with parsley are an appetizer answer to a full steakhouse supper. Make it as a casual starter or a light dinner for four.

Thai red curry chicken is a take on your favorite restaurant curry dish, and on busy nights, the frozen stir-fry veggies speed things up.

I love that I can top this creamy soup with anything my heart desires, which means I can eat it several days in a row without ever having to have it the same way twice. You can substitute fresh onions and celery in this recipe if you prefer, but using the dried version makes it easy to throw together on a weekday morning.

This avocado burger is a delightful twist on traditional grilled classics. Its creamy bites, refreshing taste and savory flavors are a summery must-try.