Leslie Knope and Co

You can make a fantastic ground beef goulash with a hearty tomato sauce almost entirely in the microwave. A quick and simple meal that is prepared quickly.

Butternut squash and apple cider are simmered with potatoes and carrots for a sweet and savory soup perfect on cold autumn evenings. 3/4 cup half-and-half cream, 1 butternut squash - peeled seeded and cut into large chunks, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion diced, 2 cans chicken broth, 1/2 cup sour cream or as needed, 1/2 gallon apple cider, 1 pinch ground nutmeg or to taste, 1 apple peeled and chopped, 1 large carrot peeled and diced, 2 stalks celery chopped, 2 white potatoes peeled and chopped, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Garlic Delicata Very simple, and very good: semicircles of delicata squash dressed with olive oil and fresh parsley and garlic. You can serve this hot from the oven or at room temperature.

This easy steak marinade is ready in a matter of minutes. Use with flank steak to then be grilled.

Fresh Apple Omelet a mouthwatering baked omelet made with fresh apples! I increase the apple by two for flavor.

Latin American - Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Some like it hot, and if that's you, try this simple Mexican-inspired recipe for baked chicken thighs with a blazing hot sweet red coating.

This homey ciabatta sandwich is made up of layers of juicy sous vide rib-eye, pesto-lime aioli, sugar-caramelized onions, and delectable garlic butter.

Salad Recipe This delicious, simple slaw recipe combines cabbage, carrot, and jicama with a tasty, creamy dressing with sesame seeds from Asia.

Salad - Spinach Caprese Salad Recipe Drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, slices of tomato and fresh mozzarella lay on a bed of baby spinach in this greener version of a classic Caprese salad. Garnished with chopped fresh basil, the bright and simple flavors of summer are shown off in this colorful and elegant dish.

An easy Instant Pot chicken bacon ranch keto dinner with chicken thighs and a creamy ranch cheese sauce with spinach. Serve over cauliflower rice, topped with Cheddar cheese and bacon.

French Toast Recipe When made into these quick and simple French toast sticks that serve as both brunch and dessert, babka is elevated to a new level.

Breakfast Bread Recipe Nothing else is really necessary to adorn this extremely moist pumpkin bread, which is simply seasoned with pumpkin pie spice.

A herb-infused marinade is made by combining fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage with garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

Cuisine Recipe Two favorite meals come together in this family-favorite recipe for cheesesteak quesadillas loaded with all the fixings from Philly's famous sandwich.

Bourbon Glazed Carrots Recipe This buttery, bourbon-glazed carrots recipe makes the perfect side dish for the holiday table or any other special occasion.

Frosted Molasses Bars molasses bars with a coffee-flavored frosting and raisins. Absolutely delicious!

Made with just three ingredients, this peanut butter fudge with condensed milk is a quick and easy dessert option for parties or potlucks.