Come for the crispy shawarma-spiced chickpeas, and stay for the zesty ranch dressing. A handful of simple twists make this nostalgic wedge salad recipe main dish-worthy. Shawarma-spiced chickpeas, crisped in the oven or air fryer, add crunch and protein. Photo:Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Store-bought ranch dressing is spiked with harissa for an irresistible smoky depth of flavor. And cherry tomatoes, avocado, and onion make it feel like a meal....

Kick up your grilled cheese game with this savory, easy-to-make sandwich. Fred Hardy This is one grilled cheese sandwich recipe guaranteed to turn heads. (Although basil leaves add freshness to this sandwich). Photo:Fred Hardy And its definitely not astandard grilled cheese; simply put, its better. Consider cooking bacon in the oven for crispy results and less cleanup. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crispy and drain on a paper towel-lined plate....

Consider this bite-sized, three-ingredient appetizer your new favorite nibble. Bacon-wrapped dates are delightful, but have you ever had one stuffed with goat cheese? It’s bound to become your new appetizer go-to for any gathering. Photo: Getty Images Slice a small slot into the side of each date and stuff it with goat cheese. Wrap each date with a half-slice of bacon and poke a toothpick through. Place stuffed dates on a baking sheet and roast for about 8 minutes....

Instead of the usual bacon-wrapped dates, serve this twist which pairs dried apricots with salty bacon. Maybe you’ve heard of wrapping dates in bacon? We’ve switched things up a bitwrapping bacon around apricots, instead. Photo: Con Poulos We’ve balanced out with sweet flavor by adding sage for a truly unique side dish. Bake until the bacon is beginning to crisp, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Remove from oven and brush with the maple syrup....

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Sure, you could bake the apple and stop there, but why would you? Its a creamy, fruity, melty taste of fall. Easily make a big batch by situating up to 8 apples in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Photo:Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Emily Hall Using the knife and a small spoon, remove and discard the core. Add the remaining butter. Replace the top of the apple. Bake the apple: Place the apple in a small baking dish....

Melted, gooey brie encased in puff pastry is a classic for a reason. Be gentle and try not to stretch thepuff pastrytoo much as you wrap and pleat it around the brie. Overlapping the pastry slightly is fine, but avoid stretched or excess pastry on top of the brie. Photo:Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid glazes jammy onion, 8 to 10 minutes....

Think you might’t entertain with fish? With its bold flavorful base, this baked cod is a dish even seafood skeptics will love. This recipe packs big flavor using sweet-tart tomatoes, briny olives andsalty capers. Alison Miksch Serve with a side of fluffy couscous or steamed white rice. Psst: you might use this same technique with boneless-skinless chicken breasts or jumbo shrimp. Toss any leftovers with pasta for a new take on puttanesca....

This creamy casserole is like a shepherd’s pie with seafood instead of minced meat. Aclassic shepherd’s pieinspires this recipe for seafood casserole. Veggies cook in dry white wine and make the perfect base to cradle fresh tilapia and shrimp. Photo: Hans Gissinger Top that mixture with creamy hand-mashed potatoes, and sprinkle on some bread crumbs. Let the oven do the rest of the work. Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute (do not let darken)....

Spaghetti and meatballsmeet casserole. This recipe was developed by Kay Chun. Mix well and form into 18 meatballs. Marcus Nilsson Whisk marinara sauce and 1 cup water in a 212-quart baking dish until well blended. Garnish with basil leaves and serve with salad. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

For a more savory dinner, top with caramelized onions, or garlicky chickpeas with feta and fresh herbs. Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Joy Skipper/Getty Images Make a slit in the top of each sweet potato. Top with 1 tablespoon of butter and season with the salt and pepper. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice....

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