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Delicious & Easy Everyday Recipes

Welcome to Real Food with Sarah! Here, you will find quick, flavorful recipes that make every meal feel special-most ready in 30 minutes or less! From pasta to cozy chicken dinners and the best ways to enjoy potatoes, each dish is designed to save you time without sacrificing taste.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Dozens of 5-star reviews + 650,000+ views since 2023, this cheesy classic is comfort food done right.

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  • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
    Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce (from my Nonna's Kitchen)
  • Bowls of pastina soup on a cutting board with bread.
    Italian Pastina Soup
  • Pork loin steaks in a skillet topped with rosemary.
    Quick Pork Loin Steak Recipe (Juicy & Pan-Seared!)

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    • Roasted turkey with herbs on a cutting board.
      How to Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey (Juicy, No-Fuss Method)
      Cook Time5 Hours
    • Salad tongs in a bowl of cold quinoa salad.
      Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Spiral ham with a glaze.
      Air Fryer Ham with Bourbon Glaze (Juicy & Easy!)
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • Mashed potatoes with melted butter on top.
      Instant Pot Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Cubed butternut squash in a white bowl topped with parsley.
      Crispy Air Fryer Butternut Squash (Easy Fall Side Dish)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Chicken with cranberry sauce and brussels sprouts on a plate.
      Cranberry Orange Chicken (Easy Baked Thighs Recipe)
      Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
    • Mashed sweet potatoes topped with parsley and a piece of butter.
      Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Baked brie topped with cranberry sauce in a green dish.
      Easy Oven Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
      Cook Time25 Minutes

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    • Finished bowl of leftover turkey noodle soup with egg noodles, carrots, celery, and herbs.
      Leftover Turkey Soup (Easy, Cozy & Freezer-Friendly)
    • Baked chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan with golden, caramelized edges.
      Garlic Rosemary Chicken and Fall Vegetables (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
    • A bowl of slow cooker beef and barley soup served with crusty bread and fresh thyme.
      Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup (Hearty, One-Pot Comfort Food)
    • Overhead view of butternut squash mac and cheese served in bowls with garlic and cheese on the side.
      Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Creamy Fall Comfort Food)

    This Week's Menu

    • Tacos with salsa and guacamole.
      Ground Chicken Tacos
    • A bowl of meatball and curry soup garnished with lime wedges.
      Thai Green Curry Meatball Soup
    • Pork loin steaks in a skillet topped with rosemary.
      Quick Pork Loin Steak Recipe (Juicy & Pan-Seared!)
    • A bowl of rigatoni with sausage.
      Simple Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

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    Easy Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknights

    • Bowl of rice, zucchini and honey chicken thighs topped with scallions.
      Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Easy Weeknight Recipe)
      Cook Time47 Minutes
    • Meatballs in a cast iron skillet topped with mozzarella cheese and parsley.
      Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • A bowl of meatball and curry soup garnished with lime wedges.
      Thai Green Curry Meatball Soup
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Buffalo chicken drumsticks topped with parsley.
      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
      Cook Time30 Minutes
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    Pasta Night Recipes (Easy 30-Minute Pasta Dinners)

    • A bowl of pasta topped with sliced chicken.
      Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (30 Minute Dinner)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Ground pork pasta on a plate.
      Ground Pork Pasta
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Bowl of sausage and peppers pasta topped with Parmesan and basil, ready to serve.
      Sausage and Peppers Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • A plate of spaghetti and shrimp scampi.
      Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
      Cook Time20 Minutes
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    Sarah Hill, food blogger behind Real Food with Sarah, in her kitchen preparing fresh ingredients for a weeknight dinner.

    Hi, I'm Sarah!

    I create easy, comforting meals that bring people together. From cozy pastas to quick weeknight dinners, my goal is to help you cook delicious, no-fuss recipes that fit your busy life. Let's make home cooking simple, flavorful, and fun! ๐Ÿฝโœจ

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    Weeknight Meals (Quick & Easy Dinners)

    Quick, easy, and delicious meals for busy nights!

    • A bowl of chicken broccoli cheddar soup.
      Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • Baked Greek salmon in a baking dish.
      Baked Mediterranean Salmon (Easy 30-Minute Dinner!)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • A bowl of linguine and chicken alfredo.
      Chicken Alfredo with Linguine
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • A bowl of chicken soup.
      Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup in 30 Minutes
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Close view of creamy rigatoni pasta in pink sauce, sprinkled with Parmesan and topped with fresh basil leaves, with a fork in the bowl.
      Creamy Italian Pink Sauce for Pasta (No Vodka!)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Baked buffalo chicken tacos with a bowl of avocado yogurt sauce.
      Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Tacos (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Chicken)
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Cheese on a chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and onion.
      The Juiciest Ground Chicken Burgers
      Cook Time22 Minutes
    • Bone-in chicken soup with orzo and lemon.
      Bone-In Chicken Soup
      Cook Time1 Hours
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    Meal Prep-Friendly Recipes

    Make-ahead meals to simplify your week!

    • Instant pot white chicken chili in a bowl.
      Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Chicken topped with tomatoes on a plate with zucchini and potatoes.
      Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Bruschetta (Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Dinner)
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Blue napkin topped with a plate full of a rotisserie chicken.
      Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Spoon scooping chicken enchiladas.
      Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
      Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes

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    Sarah Hill, food blogger behind Real Food with Sarah, in her kitchen preparing fresh ingredients for a weeknight dinner.

    Hi, I'm Sarah!

    I'm a recipe developer and food photographer based in NJ. My goal is to bring you delicious recipes without having to spend hours in the kitchen. I hope you find something you and your family enjoy! Feel free to reach out with any questions, I'm happy to connect.

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    Fall Recipes

    • Apple cider margaritas garnished with rosemary and cinnamon sticks.
      Thanksgiving Margarita (Apple Cider Margarita)
    • Pork chops and vegetables on a sheet pan.
      Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apples
    • A bowl of chicken soup.
      Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup in 30 Minutes
    • Orecchiette pasta in a creamy pumpkin sauce topped with basil, served on a blue plate with fork.
      Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
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    Reader Favorites

    • A spoon scooping into a pan of mac and cheese.
      Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
      Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce (from my Nonna's Kitchen)
    • Close up view of a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
      Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches (Air Fryer Recipe!)
    • An espresso martini topped with coffee beans.
      Tequila Espresso Martini
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