Listen, we know you’re the busiest. And we know that at 9 p.m. that tub of grocery-store hummus is calling your name. But you know something? Homemade hummus is so easy to make. And so. Much. Better. Ahead, 11 recipes you should keep in your arsenal and be able to whip up from scratch (at any given moment). You impressive thing, you.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Because licking the bowl beats sad grocery-store cookies any day.
Pinch of Yum
Tomato Sauce
Homemade sauce takes 5 minutes and tastes indubitably better than any supermarket jar. Master this marinara for whenever you get a spaghetti urge.
Baker by Nature
Blueberry Pancakes
Thick, fluffy, sweet, easy…the pancake of your dreams.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Macaroni and Cheese
You’re not in college anymore. So: Bye-bye, Blue Box.
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Hummus
Savory snacking done right.
Half Baked Harvest
Omelet
The secret to fluffy omelet perfection: Beat the egg mixture with only 25-30 strokes of a fork. Then add whatever fillings your little heart desires.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Granola
Forget the stuff that comes in (and tastes like) a box.
Crazy for Crust
Pizza Dough
Toss together this easy creation and top with marinara sauce, above.
Handle the Heat
Brownies
To win friends and influence people.
Live Simply
Vinaigrette
Lemon, olive oil, Parmesan and S&P. No excuses.
Erin McDowell
Roast Chicken
Because you need a one-hour chicken dinner in your repertoire.
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