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    • Chicken Potato Soup is cozy, hearty, and delicious — loaded with chicken, potatoes, veggies, and greens simmered in a creamy broth. Ready in 40 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chicken Potato Soup
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    • Pesto green beans is a simple side dish that is quick and easy to make in under 10 minutes, tossed in buttery toasted walnuts and pesto. So delicious. | aheadofthyme.com
      Pesto Green Beans
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    • Hearty and filling beef and bean burritos are easy to make ahead, freezer-friendly, and take just 30 minutes for restaurant-quality Mexican food at home. | aheadofthyme.com
      Beef and Bean Burritos
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    • Homemade calzones are delicious little pizza pockets filled with cheese and toppings and baked until golden. This Italian favourite is easy to make at home. | aheadofthyme.com
      Homemade Calzones
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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 hundreds of delicious, quick and easy recipes, using quality and wholesome ingredients.

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    • 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
    • Lemon Meringue Pie made with delicate peaks of golden-brown meringue, creamy and tart lemon curd filling, and flaky pie crust is the best homemade pie ever! | aheadofthyme.com
      Lemon Meringue Pie
    • This Homemade Iced Tea made with only 10 minutes of prep using green or black tea, sugar, and water is sweet and refreshing — a perfect summer drink. | aheadofthyme.com
      Homemade Iced Tea
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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

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    Father's Day Recipes

    Let's be real. A big part of Father's Day is the food so it's never too early to start preparing your summer grilling menu. Whether you are looking for barbecue skewers and meats, meaty mains, or fresh summer salads, we have a recipe for you. More Father's Day recipes →

    • 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
    • Grilled honey garlic shrimp skewers marinated in a flavorful Asian marinade are sweet and savory, loaded with flavor, and ready in 25 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers
    • Italian Chicken Skewers are an easy, delicious, and flavorful grilled chicken dinner made with juicy chicken bites smothered in a herby tomato marinade. | aheadofthyme.com
      Italian Chicken Skewers
    • These Thai Turkey Burgers topped with a crisp and creamy slaw are loaded with fresh and bright flavors, healthy and delicious, and quick and easy to make. | aheadofthyme.com
      Thai Turkey Burgers
    • Mediterranean Beef Kofta Kebabs are juicy, tender, flavorful, and well seasoned . These grilled ground beef skewers are quick and easy to make in 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Beef Kofta Kebabs
    • Vietnamese Grilled Pork (Bún Thịt Nướng) is delicious, flavorful, and easy to make. It’s tender and juicy on the inside, and perfectly charred outside. | aheadofthyme.com
      Vietnamese Grilled Pork

    Spring Recipes

    We love to cook seasonally. Pick up some fresh, seasonal ingredients and make a light and fresh spring meal. Whether you looking for a light dinner with fresh bright flavors, or a simple salad, browse my favourite spring dishes and find something to satisfy even your strongest cravings. More spring recipes →

    • This Berry Smoothie Bowl is the best way to start the day. It’s quick and easy to make, healthy, and packed with nutrients. Customize it with toppings! | aheadofthyme.com
      Berry Smoothie Bowl
    • Caprese Frittata is light and fluffy, laced with fresh basil and topped with melted mozzarella cheese and blistered balsamic tomatoes. Ready in 10 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com
      Caprese Frittata
    • This Spring Salad is light, fresh, and vibrant. It is packed with fresh seasonal vegetables and chickpeas tossed in a homemade honey balsamic dressing. | aheadofthyme.com
      Spring Salad
    • 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
    • Robin’s Egg Cupcakes are an Easter treat you need to try! Fluffy vanilla cupcakes are topped with blue buttercream, mini eggs, and speckled with chocolate. | aheadofthyme.com
      Robin's Egg Cupcakes
    • Beet Hummus is a smooth and creamy vegan dip that is made with healthy ingredients including real beets. It's flavorful, delicious, vibrant and colorful. | aheadofthyme.com
      Beet Hummus

    Salad Recipes

    We love to make fresh salads all spring and summer season long. We've got everything from vegan and vegetarian salads, gluten-free salads, or more filling grain bowls and salads with protein. More salad recipes →

    • Deviled Egg Salad is the perfect spring side dish! It has the signature tang and smokiness of deviled eggs with the pillowy texture of egg salad. | aheadofthyme.com
      Deviled Egg Salad
    • Mediterranean Couscous Salad is healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. It's packed with classic ingredients including couscous, fresh veggies, and feta. | aheadofthyme.com
      Mediterranean Couscous Salad
    • Kale Caesar Salad is a delicious, healthy twist on classic Caesar salad with all the traditional flavors but added crunch and rich earthiness of fresh kale. | aheadofthyme.com
      Kale Caesar Salad
    • Honey mustard dressing is a sweet and tangy sauce that adds flavor to salads, sandwiches, meats, and more. Make it in minutes with a few simple ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com
      Honey Mustard Dressing
    • This fresh and festive Christmas Salad is made with delicious winter fruits and has a gorgeous wreath-like appearance. It’s earthy, sweet, nutty, and tangy. | aheadofthyme.com
      Christmas Salad
    • This simple and healthy Thanksgiving Salad is loaded with greens, seasonal veggies, pomegranate seeds, and pecans, all tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. | aheadofthyme.com
      Thanksgiving Salad

    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 Recipes

    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 →

    • 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
    • This easy Pot Roast Soup is made in 30 minutes with leftover beef and veggies simmered in broth. It’s hearty, flavorful, and nourishing comfort food. | aheadofthyme.com
      Pot Roast Soup

    Takeaway Fakeaway Recipes

    We love making our favorite Asian Takeout recipes at home — but so much better. More Asian recipes →

    • Soy Sauce Eggs (Ramen Eggs) are umami with a firm white and jammy center. The salty, savory flavor is easy to make with a simple 4-ingredient marinade. | aheadofthyme.com
      Soy Sauce Eggs (Ramen Eggs)
    • Kimchi Dumplings are savory, delicious, and flavorful. These Korean-inspired dumplings get seared and steamed to create classic crispy bottom potstickers. | aheadofthyme.com
      Kimchi Dumplings
    • Korean Beef Bulgogi is a tasty, quick and easy 30-minute meal made with thinly sliced beef marinated in a delicious sweet and savory garlic soy sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
      Korean Beef Bulgogi
    • Salmon Bites are flavorful and delicious bite-sized pieces of salmon cooked until tender with crispy, golden edges and coated with an homemade sticky glaze. | aheadofthyme.com
      Salmon Bites
    • Sweet Potato Yellow Curry is a flavorful and delicious vegetarian dish that is quick and easy to make any day of the week in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Thai Sweet Potato Yellow Curry
    • Chicken Chow Mein is a classic Chinese noodle dish that is quick and easy to make at home in 20 minutes — faster, healthier, and better than takeout. | aheadofthyme.com
      Chicken Chow Mein
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    • 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
    • This Cheese Quesadilla has the perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and flavorful. Ready to serve in just a few minutes with your favorite toppings. | aheadofthyme.com
      Cheese Quesadilla
    • Vegetarian Enchiladas are packed with hearty and nutritious vegetables, well-seasoned with spices and saucy enchilada sauce, and topped with melty cheese. | aheadofthyme.com
      Vegetarian Enchiladas
    • Baked Chicken Quesadillas are cheesy, crispy, flavorful, and delicious. This family-friendly recipe is quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com
      Baked Chicken Quesadillas
    • Easy 20-Minute One Pot Lentils are a healthy, nourishing, and delicious vegan meal that is easy to make in a few simple steps. Make a big batch and freeze! | aheadofthyme.com
      Easy 20-Minute One Pot Lentils

    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 →

    • 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
    • Baked Chicken Meatballs are tender, juicy, and flavorful (no dry meatballs here!). Made in just 45 minutes using simple ingredients. So quick and easy! | aheadofthyme.com
      Chicken Meatballs
    • 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
    • Baked Potato Wedges are crispy outside and soft inside — exactly what you want from a potato wedge but without frying! Cook in the oven or air fryer. | aheadofthyme.com
      Baked Potato Wedges
    • These Sheet Pan Quesadillas are loaded with veggies and gooey cheese, baked in the oven until crispy, and made to feed a crowd in just 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Sheet Pan Quesadillas
    • You’ll never want to buy chips after trying these incredibly light and crispy homemade Kale Chips! They’re completely vegan, easy to make, and healthy. | aheadofthyme.com
      Kale Chips

    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 →

    • 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 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
    • Lemon Parmesan Green Beans are the perfect side to any entree dinner meal — buttery, lemony, and cheesy. This quick side dish is easy to make in 20 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Lemon Parmesan Green Beans
    • Quick and easy Sautéed Asparagus is a simple, savory side dish that goes well with almost any main dish. It's healthy, flavourful, and seasoned simply. | aheadofthyme.com
      Sautéed Asparagus
    • Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a quick easy side dish that's healthy, delicious, and flavorful. A perfect side for your holiday table or weeknight dinner. | aheadofthyme.com
      Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    • Broccoli Rice is the perfect side dish: creamy, cheesy, healthy, and filling. Plus, it’s quick and easy and all made in one pot in just over 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Broccoli Rice

    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 →

    • Mushroom Risotto is a rich creamy one pot rice dish made with simple ingredients that deliver bold flavors. Making homemade risotto from scratch is easy! | aheadofthyme.com
      Mushroom Risotto
    • Eggplant Parmesan is a vegetarian Italian dish made featuring tender eggplant slices coated in crispy breadcrumbs, melty cheese, and baked in tomato sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
      Eggplant Parmesan
    • Lentil Stew is a hearty and filling vegan meal loaded with vegetables like carrots and potatoes. This well seasoned vegetarian stew is ready in 45 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
      Lentil Stew
    • One Pot Red Kidney Beans are vegan, healthy, hearty, nourishing, and packed with plant-based protein. The perfect recipe for your dried kidney bean stash! | aheadofthyme.com
      One Pot Red Kidney Beans
    • Vegetarian Paella is a delicious flavorful classic Spanish rice dish that is hearty and filling — perfectly cooked rice with saffron and vegetables. | aheadofthyme.com
      Vegetarian Paella
    • Instant Pot Short Ribs are rich, tender, and delicious. These short ribs fall-off-the-bone after being braised in a red wine broth in the pressure cooker. | aheadofthyme.com
      Instant Pot Short Ribs

    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

    Christmas Baking Guide + Checklists

    A complete Thanksgiving Dinner Prep Guide with a week-by-week timeline, tips on how to host Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving recipes, and free checklists. | aheadofthyme.com

    Thanksgiving Dinner Prep Guide + Checklists

    A complete guide to the traditional haft-sin table for Norouz (Persian New Year) including 7 essential items, common additional items, and Persian desserts. | aheadofthyme.com

    Haft-Sin Table for Norouz (Persian New Year)

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    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 →

    • Classic Strawberry Shortcake is a small, layered cake featuring fluffy crumbly biscuits, a fresh strawberry filling, and homemade whipped cream. | aheadofthyme.com
      Strawberry Shortcake
    • There’s truly nothing like a homemade Funnel Cake: a crispy jumble of crispy vanilla-tinged batter fried and topped with a powdered sugar, and served warm. | aheadofthyme.com
      Funnel Cake
    • Classic New York Cheesecake is stunning, delicious, rich, and creamy. Plus, it's surprisingly easy to make from scratch — even for beginners! | aheadofthyme.com
      Classic New York Cheesecake
    • Rice Krispies Treats are a classic dessert loved by all. These chewy, crunchy, sticky-sweet treats are easy to make from scratch using just 3 ingredients! | aheadofthyme.com
      Rice Krispies Treats
    • Brownie Cookies are the perfect combination of rich, chocolatey brownies and chewy, gooey cookies. Quick and easy to make with no chilling required. | aheadofthyme.com
      Brownie Cookies
    • Mini Egg Easter Fudge is a rich, sweet, and colorful white chocolate fudge that is easy to make from scratch with just 3 simple ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com
      Mini Egg Easter Fudge

    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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