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Here’s a peek at what readers loved this week. Banana Bread is still holding strong in the top 10 (some things never change—it’s been the most popular recipe on our site ten years running), but a lot of the action is leaning into late-summer cooking with fresh sides, light and cozy veggie dishes, and no-bake or low-effort desserts. On the dinner front, readers are gravitating toward easy, comforting mains—think one-pot pastas and set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker chicken. Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong, so scroll on and see which ones you want to add to your own MyRecipes collection this week.
01 of 10
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Get Recipe: Dirty Spaghetti
“All of the flavors of dirty rice in a 30-minute spaghetti dinner? Heck, yes! All you need is some ground beef, your favorite Cajun seasoning, a little veg (bell peppers, obviously), and spaghetti, and dinner is served. The meal even cooks in one pot, making its own silky, glossy sauce. I highly recommend topping with sliced green onions and hot sauce.” —Laurel Randolph, former Associate Editorial Director
02 of 10
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Get Recipe: Lemon Tiramisu
“Fluffy mascarpone cream and soft, soaked ladyfingers get a bright, citrusy transformation—a fresh take on tira mi sù, meaning “pick me up.” When warm weather cookouts are in full swing, this is exactly the dessert I want after hearty grilled meats, smoky sides, and big bowls of Fattoush salad. It’s my favorite potluck contribution, simple to assemble, and best made the day before so the layers have time to meld.” —Anne Wolf, Recipe Developer
03 of 10
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Get Recipe: Slow Cooker Lemon Basil Chicken
“One of my favorite non-salad ways to use dressing is as a simple marinade for meats. This two-ingredient lemon basil chicken uses affordable, easy-to-find, boneless, skinless chicken thighs and tangy, herby Newman’s Own lemon basil vinaigrette. The chicken cooks in the flavorful vinaigrette in the slow cooker to create a rich, bright sauce and tender thighs.” —Jessica Furniss, Recipe Developer
04 of 10
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Get Recipe: Easy Fruit Pizza
“To this day, when I think of a dessert to bring to a Fourth of July cookout, my mind always jumps to fruit pizza. You can keep it classic with a simple fruit pattern or go a little more free-form. It always works, and it always feels like summer.” —Melissa Gray-Streett, Recipe Developer
05 of 10
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Get Recipe: Melting Zucchini
“The cooking technique known as ‘melting’—as in melting cabbage, melting onions, and more—is an impressive way to cook both summer and winter vegetables. Originating from the classic French potato dish ‘pommes de terre fondantes’ (aka fondant or ‘melting’ potatoes), the two-step technique can be applied to loads of different veggies.” —Alexandra Shytsman, Recipe Developer
06 of 10
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Get Recipe: No-Cook Banana Pudding
“This dessert has all the nostalgic vibes of classic banana pudding: Nilla wafers and sliced bananas layered between creamy vanilla pudding. But unlike most homemade puddings, which involve lots of sweaty stovetop stirring (or call for instant pudding), this one comes together with a mixing bowl and a whisk.” —Grace Elkus, Recipe Developer
07 of 10
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Get Recipe: My Grandma Winnie’s Tomato and Cucumber Salad
“These days, I love making this salad for myself and my two kids, both of whom have, fortunately, taken on the family love of high summer produce. Unlike Grandma Winnie, I don’t peel the tomatoes—she was, bless her heart, afraid I would choke on the skins—but I try to stay faithful to her recipe otherwise.” —Stephanie A Ganz, Recipe Developer
08 of 10
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Get Recipe: Easy Frittata di Pasta
“What I love most about this dish is how flexible it is. Sometimes I stir a spoonful of pesto straight into the skillet while the eggs and pasta set. You could also grate some lemon zest into the egg mixture for brightness, or if you love preserved lemons like I do, chop some up and throw them into the egg mixture.” —Shayma Saadat, Recipe Developer
09 of 10
Get Recipe: Banana Bread
“The beauty of this banana bread recipe is you don’t need a fancy mixer! A mixing bowl, a fork to whisk the eggs, and a sturdy spoon to mix the batter are all you need. You can toss in a cup of chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips if you want, or put the batter into muffin tins and make banana nut muffins instead. You can even go a step further and make chocolate banana bread.” —Elise Bauer, Founder
10 of 10
Get Recipe: Three Bean Baked Beans
“This recipe is for canned beans, a “quick” version of baked beans using three different types of beans—kidney beans, black beans, and cannellini beans. It has a tangy, rich flavor from the vinegar, molasses, and bacon and is a cinch to put together.” —Elise Bauer, Founder
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