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    Quick and easy recipes to help busy people eat real food.

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    • Chicken tacos are juicy and tender, loaded with flavor, delicious, and so easy to make. They are perfect for Taco Tuesday or a Cinco de Mayo Mexican fiesta. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chicken Tacos
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    • Soft fluffy applesauce pancakes is the best fall breakfast, loaded with leftover applesauce, hint of cinnamon, and a delicious caramel apple topping. | aheadofthyme.com
      Applesauce Pancakes
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    • Creamy ham and potato soup is hearty, filling, and so flavourful. This warm and cozy one pot meal is the easiest weeknight meal to make in just 25 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
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    • These perfectly soft, chewy and a little crumby chocolate chunk peanut butter cookies literally melts in your mouth. Make them in under 20 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Cookies
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    Hi, we are Sam and Dan. We are the recipe developers and photographers behind Ahead of Thyme, where we help busy people eat real food that tastes good. We started this food blog back in 2015 as a creative outlet while pursuing our intense day jobs. Today, you can find over one thousand delicious, quick and easy recipes, using quality and wholesome ingredients.

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    • Celebrate the flavors of fall with a show-stopping Pumpkin Roll featuring a tender pumpkin spice cake swirled around a rich cream cheese filling. | aheadofthyme.com
      Pumpkin Roll
    • Pumpkin Pasta is one of the quickest and easiest pasta dishes you can make this fall! It's flavorful, creamy, cheesy, and made with real pumpkin! | aheadofthyme.com
      Pumpkin Pasta
    • Baked Chicken Drumsticks are ideal for busy weeknights. Marinate inexpensive chicken legs with everyday spices and bake until crispy, tender, and flavorful. | aheadofthyme.com
      Baked Chicken Drumsticks
    • This buttery, garlicky Sautéed Spinach is the best way to enjoy this nutritious green. It's the ultimate healthy side dish and takes a few minutes to make! | aheadofthyme.com
      Sautéed Spinach
    • Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. They are loaded with quinoa, black beans, and corn and topped with gooey melted cheese. | aheadofthyme.com
      Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
    • Chicken Pot Pie Soup has all the classic flavors of chicken pot pie, but in a hearty soup form with tender chicken, veggies, and a rich creamy broth. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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    Comfort Food Recipes

    The season of comfort food is finally upon us, and we seriously cannot be more excited! Bring on all the lasagnas, pastas, casseroles, cheesy dishes, and more! More comfort food recipes →

    • Homemade Alphabet Soup will quickly become a family favorite with its hearty vegetables and fun alphabet noodles. It's quick and easy to make in 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Alphabet Soup
    • This Eggplant Lasagna is cheesy, saucy, and packed with layers of roasted eggplant, mushrooms, and melty cheese. It's gluten-free and vegetarian too. | aheadofthyme.com
      Eggplant Lasagna
    • This Vegetable Curry is a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal for the whole family to enjoy — loaded with veggies and chickpeas in a homemade curry sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
      Vegetable Curry
    • Zucchini Lasagna is a keto-friendly, vegetarian and gluten-free version of traditional lasagna that still serves up the same delicious taste! | aheadofthyme.com
      Zucchini Lasagna
    • Chicken Enchilada Casserole is cheesy, saucy, and packed with layers of enchilada classics like chicken and beans, tortillas, and cheese. A family favorite! | aheadofthyme.com
      Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    • Mediterranean Flatbread is a zesty and cheesy vegetarian pizza, loaded with classic Mediterranean ingredients. It is quick and easy to make in 20 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Mediterranean Flatbread

    Fall Recipes

    We love to cook seasonally. Pick up some fresh, seasonal ingredients and make a warm and cozy fall meal. Whether you looking for cheesy comfort food, a creamy soup, or a hearty casserole dinner, browse my favourite fall dishes and find something to satisfy even your strongest cravings. More fall recipes →

    • With a buttery, flaky crust and spiced sweet apple filling, these homemade Apple Turnovers are hands down one of the best ways to enjoy this seasonal fruit. | aheadofthyme.com
      Apple Turnovers
    • Potato Stacks are crispy, cheesy, and flavorful, making them the perfect side dish with crunchy edges and soft gooey centers bursting with amazing flavor. | aheadofthyme.com
      Potato Stacks
    • Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal is a delicious, filling make-ahead breakfast for fall — loaded with chewy oats, tender apples, crunchy walnuts, and cinnamon. | aheadofthyme.com
      Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal
    • Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is everything you want in homemade mac and cheese but with a veggie twist — creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. | aheadofthyme.com
      Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
    • Creamy Mushroom Tagliatelle Pasta is a quick and easy, restaurant-worthy vegetarian dinner that is ready in just 30 minutes! Elevated comfort food at home. | aheadofthyme.com
      Tagliatelle Pasta
    • Tater Tot Casserole is classic comfort food that incorporates delicious layers of crispy tater tots, melted cheese and a creamy beef and vegetables mixture. | aheadofthyme.com
      Tater Tot Casserole
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    • Baked Pizza Fries are loaded with a rich marinara sauce, melted cheese, and crispy pepperoni — transforming ordinary fries into the ultimate finger food. | aheadofthyme.com
      Pizza Fries
    • Chilaquiles Verdes feature crispy baked tortilla chips smothered in a homemade sauce loaded with salsa verde and features classic Mexican toppings. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chilaquiles Verdes
    • Classic Potato Salad is tangy and creamy with chunks of fluffy potatoes, soft eggs, and crunchy vegetables. It’s a perfect, quick and easy summer side dish. | aheadofthyme.com
      Classic Potato Salad
    • Cheesy Baked Gnocchi is quick and easy comfort food made all in one pot with chewy bites of gnocchi, a simple tomato-based sauce, and gooey melty cheese. | aheadofthyme.com
      Baked Gnocchi
    • Chicken a la King is rich, creamy, and hearty comfort food. This 30-minute dinner recipe contains chicken and veggies in a cream sauce made from scratch. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chicken a la King
    • Homemade Taquitos are crispy, delicious and flavorful. These rolled tacos are filled with seasoned ground beef and melty cheese — and can be fried or baked! | aheadofthyme.com
      Homemade Taquitos

    Pasta Recipes

    Every season is pasta season! Browse my favourite pasta recipes including vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options. More pasta recipes →

    • Shrimp Alfredo is creamy, garlicky, and delicious! This quick and easy, under 30-minute recipe is a go-to for busy nights and a year-round family favorite. | aheadofthyme.com
      Shrimp Alfredo
    • Toasted Ravioli is a classic Italian appetizer that is crispy and golden on the outside, and tender and gooey on the inside. Ready in less than 30 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com
      Toasted Ravioli
    • This Vegetarian Lasagna with Spinach is creamy, cheesy, and delicious. This classic Italian dish gets a meatless upgrade in this vegetarian version. | aheadofthyme.com
      Vegetarian Lasagna with Spinach
    • This Creamy Tomato Pasta is a simple and delicious meal made from scratch in 25 minutes with a cream and tomato based sauce that is rich and silky smooth. | aheadofthyme.com
      Creamy Tomato Pasta
    • Baked Feta Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe that is creamy, delicious, and flavorful — the whole family will love this Tiktok pasta! | aheadofthyme.com
      Baked Feta Pasta
    • Baked Ravioli is simple delicious comfort food that is perfect for a weeknight family dinner or for entertaining. It's hearty, comforting, and kid-friendly. | aheadofthyme.com
      Baked Ravioli

    Soup

    We love to make cozy soups all fall and winter season long. Whether that's over the stove, in the instant pot, or in the slow cooker, we love soups over here. Browse my favourite soup recipes including vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options. More soup recipes →

    • Over 20 Best Chicken Soup Recipes that is good for the soul including hearty soup, chicken soup with noodles, creamy chicken soup, and gluten-free soups. | aheadofthyme.com
      20 Best Chicken Soup Recipes
    • This Persian Lentil Soup is a quick and easy vegan soup that is flavorful, delicious, and healthy. Make this thick and hearty meal in just 45 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com
      Persian Lentil Soup
    • This Vegetarian Split Pea Soup is an easy to make vegan soup that is packed with nutrients and flavor. Loaded with veggies and well-seasoned too. | aheadofthyme.com
      Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
    • Chicken and Dumplings is a classic chicken soup that is hearty, comforting, and nourishing. Plus, it is quick and easy to make in one pot in 40 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chicken and Dumplings
    • Vegetable Soup is a hearty, vegan soup that is delicious, flavorful, and easy to make. It’s loaded with all kinds of veggies in a savory broth. | aheadofthyme.com
      Vegetable Soup
    • White Bean Soup with Kale is a hearty and nourishing one-pot meal that is flavorful and easy. Make this healthy soup in 30 minutes using simple ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com
      White Bean Soup with Kale

    Kitchen and Cooking Tips

    This comprehensive Christmas Baking Guide with free checklists includes info on baking ingredients and tools, tons of tips, mistakes to avoid, and recipes. | aheadofthyme.com

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    Appetizers

    The holiday season is all about getting together with family and friends and starting the night off with a delicious selection of appys. Whether you are looking for bite-sized snacks, dips, or a charcuterie board, you will find it here. More appetizer recipes →

    • Fried Zucchini are flavorful, savory, and delicious. Soft and tender zucchini fries are coated in a golden crispy breadcrumb exterior. So good! | aheadofthyme.com
      Fried Zucchini
    • Baked Zucchini Fries are healthy, flavorful, and delicious. This summer vegetable is crispy on the outside while soft and creamy on the inside. | aheadofthyme.com
      Baked Zucchini Fries
    • This quick and easy Black Bean Salsa is a delicious Mexican dip loaded with black beans, veggies, cilantro, and lime juice for the best summer flavor. | aheadofthyme.com
      Black Bean Salsa
    • Caprese Skewers are a quick and fresh appetizer made with bite-sized mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and basil leaves with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. | aheadofthyme.com
      Caprese Skewers
    • These Cauliflower Tots are everything you want in a tater tot — but better! They are crunchy on the outside, tender inside, higher in fiber, and cheesy. | aheadofthyme.com
      Cauliflower Tots
    • Over 50 easy summer appetizers including refreshing dips, simple baked appetizers, easy-to-assemble crostini and snack platters, and more. | aheadofthyme.com
      50 Easy Summer Appetizers

    Sides

    Looking for delicious sides to serve with dinner? Look no further. From healthy vegetable sides to cheesy and creamy sides, we have got it all. More side dish recipes →

    • Homemade Refried Beans are simple, easy to make, and taste better than store-bought refried beans by a mile. They are creamy, chunky, and delicious! | aheadofthyme.com
      Refried Beans
    • Baked Sweet Potato takes almost no effort to make (in the oven or grill) and always taste amazing. They're soft and tender, naturally sweet, and delicious! | aheadofthyme.com
      Baked Sweet Potato
    • Duchess Potatoes (Pommes Duchesse) are rich, creamy whipped bites of potatoes with crispy edges and a soft fluffy mashed potato centre. A fancy side dish! | aheadofthyme.com
      Duchess Potatoes
    • Roasted Beets are a healthy and nutritious side dish that is easy to make and bursting with flavor. Made with just 4 ingredients and few simple steps! | aheadofthyme.com
      Roasted Beets
    • Roasted Carrots are a healthy, delicious, and easy to make side dish with a slightly crispy interior and sweet and tender inside. Serve with any entree! | aheadofthyme.com
      Roasted Carrots
    • Baked Sweet Potato Wedges are crispy, delicious, flavorful. Serve as an appetizer or side dish. They are salty, savory, and sweet, with a hint of spice. | aheadofthyme.com
      Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

    Dessert

    There is always room for dessert. Whether you are craving a batch of cookies, a fancy layered cake, a dozen muffins, a freshly baked pie or something chocolatey and fudgy, you can find it here. More dessert recipes →

    • Chocolate Whoopie Pies are a classic American dessert made with two cake-like chocolate cookies sandwiched together with a creamy marshmallow filling. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chocolate Whoopie Pies
    • Lemon Bundt Cake with a sweet vanilla glaze is light, fluffy, and moist with a perfect golden brown crumb and made with real lemons. | aheadofthyme.com
      Lemon Bundt Cake
    • S'mores Bars are a delicious twist on the classic campfire dessert with delicious layers of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. | aheadofthyme.com
      S'mores Bars
    • Peaches and Cream is an old-fashioned, no bake dessert that is simple to make with layers of tender, stewed peaches and homemade whipped cream. | aheadofthyme.com
      Peaches and Cream
    • Cherry Cheesecake is lush, velvety, and creamy finished with a heap of sweet homemade cherry sauce on top. The perfect summer dessert with cherries! | aheadofthyme.com
      Cherry Cheesecake
    • Strawberry Muffins are tender, fluffy, and delicious! They are golden-brown and crisp outside while moist and cake-like inside and loaded with strawberries. | aheadofthyme.com
      Strawberry Muffins

    Popular Recipes

    • Oven-roasted corn on the cob with homemade garlic butter is buttery, juicy, crunchy, and perfectly charred on the outside — without a grill. | aheadofthyme.com
      Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
      ★★★★★
    • Chicken penne pasta is a quick and easy dinner that is delicious, rich, creamy, and flavorful. It’s a family favorite that’s ready in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chicken Penne Pasta
      ★★★★★
    • Homemade hamburger helper is a family favorite but you can make a cheaper, healthier, and way tastier version at home, ready in just 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Homemade Hamburger Helper
      ★★★★★
    • Ground beef tacos are delicious, authentic, and so easy to make. They're savory, spicy, creamy, and fresh. The perfect recipe for a Mexican fiesta. | aheadofthyme.com
      Mexican Ground Beef Tacos
      ★★★★★
    • Sticky and sweet, easy honey garlic glazed salmon is one of the best salmon recipes to add to your weeknight dinner rotation. Ready in under 25 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
      ★★★★★
    • Chicken marsala in creamy mushroom sauce is a quick and easy 30-minute chicken dinner that is pure comfort food goals. A total crowd favourite. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chicken Marsala
      ★★★★★
    • Creamy garlic shrimp is a delicious, quick and easy 15-minute meal (including prep!) that you need to include in your weeknight dinner meal plan. | aheadofthyme.com
      Creamy Garlic Shrimp
      ★★★★★
    • Pasta bake with sausage (baked ziti) is a lazy day lasagna with layers of pasta tossed in a rich meat sauce, layered with mozzarella, and baked. | aheadofthyme.com
      Pasta Bake with Sausage (Baked Ziti)
      ★★★★★
    • Delicious, comforting homemade Swedish meatballs are seared and smothered in a creamy gravy sauce and taste so much better than IKEA meatballs. | aheadofthyme.com
      Swedish Meatballs
      ★★★★★
    • Sticky honey garlic meatballs are a delicious and flavourful 30-minute meal to add to your weekly dinner rotation. A total crowd pleaser. | aheadofthyme.com
      Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs
      ★★★★★
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