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This spicy vegetarian pasta is packed with heat from chipotle chile powder and fresh jalapeños. Pinto beans and canned tomatoes round out the dish and make it extremely easy to put together.

These mini burger patties are versatile and family-friendly. Make a big batch to freeze and then serve all week long as sliders, on grain bowls, in pita sandwiches, and more.

The combination of rice syrup and almond butter make these bars less sweet, with a toothsome, more substantial savory quality than most other versions.

Recipe courtesy of Bon Appétit Executive Chef Mary Nolan

Recipe courtesy of Bon Appétit Executive Chef Mary Nolan

Let's just call this the ultimate burger and be done!

Use this decadent, flavorful frosting recipe to make The Coconut Cake from Baked by Melissa.

Use this cake recipe to make The Coconut Cake recipe from Baked by Melissa.

We tried a lot of meatloaf recipes in our test kitchen to create the ultimate version. We promise it won't disappoint.

This childhood favorite is even better than you remember.

Easier than burrito bowls—and even more delicious.

Studded with pistachios and white chocolate, these festive green cupcakes are better than finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Cheesier macaroni and cheese in minutes—no box required.

Often called kosher-style dill pickles, these are quick to make. Use either small whole cucumbers or cut larger ones into quarters. For an additional interesting flavor, tuck a small dried hot red pepper into each jar.

Our upgrade on the slumber party classic gets earthy sweetness from maple syrup and a black-as-night look from a cocoa powder coating.