Homemade restaurant-style salsa is way better than the stuff in the jar – fresh and vibrant, exploding with the flavors of tomatoes, jalapenos, green chiles and lime.

Antipasto – an abundant and colorful spread of cured meats, cheeses and vegetables in a garlicky vinaigrette – is a traditional Italian appetizer that also makes a fun and casual main dish.

Spicy Orange Shrimp and Broccoli is a restaurant-quality stir-fry of soft, sweet shrimp and crispy, vibrant green broccoli in a thick and glossy, spicy-sweet orange sauce.

A quick, two-ingredient caramel sauce, plus toasted pecans and a drizzle of dark chocolate transform store-bought crackers into over-the-top graham cracker cookies in this old, family recipe.

Homemade Stovetop Mac and Cheese is just as quick and easy to make as the stuff in the blue box, but so much creamier and cheesier.

This sunny golden peanut butter granola tastes almost like PB&J, with soft, sweet raisins and salty/sweet, peanut butter-coated oats and nuts.

This Southwestern take on a grilled cheese sandwich is crusty on the outside and gooey on the inside, with a boost of bright color and healthy fiber from shredded zucchini and carrots, and a dollop of spicy salsa.

Date Walnut Bread is dense and moist, dark and sweet. Go beyond breakfast and pair it with bold cheeses for a surprising and elegant appetizer spread.

Pasta e Fagioli is thick and hearty, packed with two kinds of beans, ditali pasta, ground beef and veggies, in a flavorful, tomato-y broth.

These perfect soft chocolate chip cookies have craggy tops and moist gooey middles packed with semisweet, milk chocolate and white chocolate chips.