Quick, track down the nearest Taurus in your life! Chances are, they are on the couch – as is their right! It’s finally Taurus season (April 19 to May 20), which means it’s time to really get cozy and lean into the more luxurious side of life. What better way to do that then with some Taurus season-inspired recipes that all the signs can appreciate, like 15 minute dinners (like our brown sugar salmon and cacio e pepe white bean skillet), ultra-rich desserts, and cocktails that really capture this delightfully extravagant sign.
In short, a Taurus is who you want to have an all-day movie marathon with. While they might not be the most patient sign of the bunch, they will have the best snacks and a loaded fridge with some truly rich contents. Go all out this Taurus season with our million dollar mac and cheese and millionaire’s cheesecake, or go the all-snack route for dinner with our roasted shallot caesar dip.
I have no source to back this up (other than my Taurus moon), but every single Taurus in my life has a deep appreciation for Taco Bell. Maybe that’s just because Tauruses have taste for all the best (and fastest) things in life. Either way, you should try our Taco Bell copycats (especially our grilled cheese burritos), our nachos supreme, or our killer tofu burritos for a dinner that’ll help you all get back to relaxing.
Looking for your Zodiac sign? Check out all of our predictions for which comfort food and cocktail recipes you should make based on your astrological sign, as well as all our favorite recipes for Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces, and Aries seasons.
Nachos
Whether you’re hungry for an easy movie snack or need an app to please your Taurus friends and family, nachos are the answer. This best recipe is loaded with nachos supreme-inspired toppings—melty cheese, ground beef, two types of beans, and pickled jalapeños to name a few—but we use this as a jumping-off point to add all of our favorites.
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Parker Feierbach
Dubai Chocolate Brownies
If you’re as completely obsessed with the Dubai chocolate trend as we are, then you gotta sink your teeth into these Dubai chocolate brownies. The crispy, silky pistachio and tahini layer from the original contrasts perfectly with the soft, fudgy brownie, making for a perfect dessert for a Taurus in the mood for something really deluxe.
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PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Million-Dollar Mac & Cheese
If you’re a Taurus, you’re probably known for being dependable, loyal, and determined. When it comes to comfort food, what’s more of a reliable staple than homemade mac and cheese? Because Tauruses aren’t afraid to go the extra-mile (and have a bit of extra flair), this million dollar mac & cheese is the comfort food that they’ll have no problem mastering.
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PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burritos
What do you get when you mix a burrito and a grilled cheese sandwich? Joy. Pure joy. There’s a good reason why the Taco Bell grilled cheese burrito has inspired a cult following, and it’s probably what all the Tauruses are dreaming about right now. Stuffed with Spanish rice, crunchy tortilla chips, seasoned beef, sour cream, nacho cheese, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, and fried in more cheese, this burrito is missing nothing.
Get the Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burritos recipe.
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Cowboy Butter Steak
Not to be confused with our equally delicious cowboy steak, this recipe calls for searing a bone-in ribeye, then basting it with a zesty, smoky butter until the outside has a perfectly brown crust, and the inside is tender and medium-rare. Butter + steak = a dream come true for a Taurus.
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PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
Roasted Shallot & Garlic Caesar Dip
Chances are, the Taurus in your life might be eating snacks for dinner. In which case, elevate it with this clever dip. We love riffing off Caesar salad, and this dip is our newest obsession. Watch out, spinach-artichoke dip—this is the appetizer no one will see coming.
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PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
This creamy, cheesy, Ritz cracker-topped casserole is packed with chicken, rice, and freshly blanched broccoli with the quintessential cream of mushroom soup. It’s a bit more traditional than our stovetop chicken broccoli casserole, but just as delicious and with a dash more nostalgia that’ll really appeal to a Taurus.
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PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Deep-Dish Pizza
The coziest zodiac sign of them all, Taurus with a deep-dish pizza is a match made in heaven, especially since the Chicago classic is a hug in pizza form. Think of it this way, both are very all or nothing. In this case, that means a pizza that’s got all those layers of crisp edges, loads of butter, and crazy cheese pulls.
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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Millionaire’s Cheesecake
Also known as a caramel slice or caramel shortbread, the dessert consists of three layers: buttery shortbread, rich and chewy caramel, and a thick coating of chocolate. To make an even more luxurious and indulgent dessert fit for a millionaire (or a decadent Taurus), we added a fourth layer in the form of cheesecake, a rich dessert all on its own.
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PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Brown Sugar Salmon
Taurus might be patient, but they’re a little lazy. Still, you’ve gotta eat. So when it comes to 15-minute weeknight dinners, nothing is better than a simple piece of flaky, tender, savory-sweet brown sugar-glazed salmon. It takes 5 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to cook, and cleanup is an absolute breeze.
Get the Brown Sugar Salmon recipe.
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STLYING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
White Russian
Tauruses are dependable and often live life deliciously. Kind of like the experience of drinking a White Russian, right? We abide by this delicious cocktail every home bartender needs to know. Tastes like a chocolate boozy milkshake and requires only three easy ingredients you likely already have on hand.
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PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Sheet-Pan Crispy Ramen
Sheet-pan crispy ramen takes your favorite noodle dish and gives it a textural twist. Chicken thighs are coated in a stir-fry sauce and charred alongside broccoli, snow peas, and scallions, then broiled alongside ramen noodles to crisp everything up and create a golden, caramelized masterpiece that comes together fast for all the hungry, lazy Tauruses out there.
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PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
Tofu Burritos
Burritos are one of our favorite meals, not just because you can eat them from morning till night, but also because they come together fast (perfect for a lazy Taurus dinner). We’ve packed these tofu burritos full of smoky, saucy vegan “ground beef” (that could charm even the most die-hard carnivore), fluffy cilantro-lime rice, and flavorful pinto beans, along with some classic burrito accoutrements.
Get the Tofu Burritos recipe.
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
Painkiller Cocktail
There’s relaxing and then there’s Taurus-level relaxing. Think of the Painkiller as the quickest way to feel like you’ve been lounging in a tub/jacuzzi/hammock all day, even if you’re inside. Created in the 1970s at the Soggy Dollar Bar in British Virgin Islands, the Painkiller lives up to its name, delivering plenty of booze in a frothy, nutmeg-dusted package.
Get the Painkiller Cocktail recipe.
Suzanne Clements
Cacio E Pepe White Beans Skillet
Craving 5-star flavors at home on a weeknight? You sound like a Taurus, so make these cacio e pepe white beans. Using just six ingredients, this classy one-pan dinner promises the luscious richness and bold flavors of a fine dining restaurant in just 15 minutes.
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PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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