Dinner

Your New Favorite Weeknight Hero is Here: Ravioli Bake Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Let’s be real for a second. We all have those nights. You know the ones. It’s been a long day, your energy is on empty, but the family’s hungry eyes are looking at you like you’re a culinary wizard who’s about to whip up a five-course feast. The temptation to just order a pizza is real—I feel it too! But what if I told you that in less than an hour, with barely any effort, you could pull a dish out of the oven … Learn more

Let’s Make the Easiest, Coziest Baked Ziti of Your Life Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s talk about that universal craving: the need for a big, comforting, cheesy pasta dish that feels like a warm hug. You know the one. It’s the meal you dream about on a busy Wednesday, the showstopper you need for feeding a crowd on game day, and the ultimate leftovers you fight over the next day. Classic baked ziti is all of that, but I’m about to let you in on a little secret that makes it even better: your slow cooker. That’s … Learn more

Ditch the Fuss, Keep the Flavor: Your New Favorite Lazy Lasagna Casserole Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s get real for a second. Who among us hasn’t stared longingly at a lasagna recipe, with all its glorious, cheesy layers, and then promptly closed the cookbook the second we saw “par-boil noodles,” “layer meticulously,” and “bake for an hour+”? I feel you. On those nights when you’re craving serious comfort food but your energy is on empty, you need a hero. You need a dinner that feels like a warm hug without the whole evening of commitment. That’s exactly … Learn more

Forget Boring Dinners: This Shepherd’s Pie Filling is Your New Weeknight Hero Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about that magical moment when you slide a baking dish out of the oven, its surface perfectly golden and bubbling, promising a deep, savory warmth that just hits different. That’s the power of a great Shepherd’s Pie. But let’s be real—sometimes the whole process can feel like a chore. Not today. Today, we’re focusing on the star of the show: the Hearty & Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie Filling. This isn’t just any meat-and-veg situation. This is a rich, deeply savory, … Learn more

Bring the Bayou to Your Kitchen: My Cajun Chicken & Sausage Skillet Hey there, Food Meld family! Jackson here. Let’s talk about that feeling. You know the one. It’s been a long day, the wind is howling outside, and your stomach is begging for something that feels like a warm, flavorful hug from the inside out. You want something hearty, something with a little kick, something that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Well, my friends, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re diving headfirst into a dish that’s all soul and no fuss: my one-pan Cajun Chicken & … Learn more

Your New Favorite Comfort Food is Here: Homemade Butter Chicken Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about that magical moment when a dish just gets you. You know the one. It’s the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug, the one you crave on a chilly evening, the one that makes everyone at the table go completely silent except for the sounds of happy eating. For me, and for millions of others, that dish is Butter Chicken. We’re talking incredibly tender chicken, bathed in a sauce that’s the very definition of velvety luxury—rich, tomatoey, fragrant … Learn more

Forget Takeout: This Chicken Tikka Masala is Your New Kitchen Superpower Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about that magical moment. You know the one. You’re sitting in your favorite Indian restaurant, the air is thick with the scent of warm spices, and a steaming bowl of Chicken Tikka Masala lands on your table. It’s rich, it’s creamy, it’s packed with tender, spiced chicken, and you immediately want to dive in face-first with a giant piece of naan. It feels like a special occasion dish, something only chefs in professional kitchens can pull off. Right? Wrong. So … Learn more

Spooky, Savory, and Seriously Fun: Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers! Hey there, Food Meld family! Jackson here. Okay, raise your hand if you’ve ever stared into your fridge on a crisp October evening, utterly bored of the same old weeknight dinners, but also buzzing with that infectious Halloween energy. You want something that feels festive, something that makes you smile, but you definitely don’t have the time (or patience) for some elaborate, all-day cooking project. I see those hands! I’m right there with you. That’s exactly why I’m so crazy about these Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers. We’re taking a classic, comforting meal and … Learn more

Forget the Can: This is the Only Sloppy Joe Recipe You’ll Ever Need Hey there, friend. Let’s talk about that beautiful, slightly chaotic, always delicious classic: the Sloppy Joe. You know the one. It’s the sandwich that gives you full permission to throw table manners out the window and just enjoy the glorious, saucy mess. It’s the taste of childhood potlucks, summer cookouts, and those “I need something easy and amazing, stat” weeknights. But I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: the stuff from the can? It’s got nothing on what we’re about to make. Today, we’re taking … Learn more

Forget Takeout: This Is The Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry Of Your Dreams Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about that universal craving: the perfect, savory, saucy stir fry. You know the one. It’s the meal you’re tempted to order in after a long day, dreaming of that container opening to reveal glossy, crisp-tender broccoli and chewy, flavorful tofu all swimming in a rich, umami-packed sauce. But what if I told you that not only can you make a version that absolutely blows any takeout out of the water, but you can also have way more fun doing … Learn more