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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.

☀️Top Recipes for June

Summer’s here and dinner should feel easy. These fresh, flavorful recipes are just right for warm nights, backyard hangs, and quick weeknight wins.

  • Grilled chicken thighs topped with parsley.
    Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavor-Packed!)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • A bowl of corn and red pepper salad topped with lime wedges.
    Grilled Corn Salad
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Close-up of air fryer Caprese chicken on a glass platter, showing melted cheese, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant basil pesto with a metal serving tong.
    Easy Air Fryer Caprese Chicken with Pesto & Mozzarella
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese salad in a wooden bowl.
    Greek Cucumber Salad
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Bowl of chicken fried rice with chopsticks, accompanied by a small dish of soy sauce and a striped napkin.
    Simple Chicken Fried Rice (20-Minute Recipe!)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Ricotta pasta with arugula.
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula (20-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Turkey smash burger on a bun.
    Turkey Smash Burgers (Done in 20 Minutes)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Three shrimp tacos on wax paper garnished with lime wedges.
    Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
    Cook Time18 Minutes
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Stuck in a dinner rut? Get 7 cozy, 30-minute recipes that make dinner actually doable.

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    Easy meals to simplify your week! Check out the full meal plan, grab your grocery list, and make dinnertime stress-free.

    • Grilled chicken breast with rosemary served next to a large portion of arugula salad.
      Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Rosemary Marinade
      Cook Time22 Minutes
    • Three sausage and peppers sandwiches topped with marinara and cheese.
      Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Close-up of sesame chicken garnished with green onions alongside vibrant roasted vegetables on a sheet pan, ready to serve.
      Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken and Veggies
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Three shrimp tacos on wax paper garnished with lime wedges.
      Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
      Cook Time18 Minutes
    • A bowl of gnocchi with bolognese.
      Gnocchi Bolognese
      Cook Time1 Hours

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    Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    Dozens of 5-star reviews + 550,000+ views since 2023, this cheesy classic is comfort food done right.

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    Easy Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknights

    • A white plate on a blue napkin full of rice and chicken stir fry.
      Sweet Chili Chicken Stir Fry
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • A blue and white platter serving chicken cacciatore.
      Chicken Cacciatore (No Olives)
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Chicken legs with bbq sauce.
      Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Buffalo chicken dip in a pan topped with scallions.
      Buffalo Chicken Dip (No Ranch)
      Cook Time35 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
    • Fettuccine topped with chicken and mushrooms.
      Creamy Chicken Marsala with Fettuccine
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Shrimp pasta with vodka sauce in a bowl.
      Shrimp with Vodka Sauce
      Cook Time40 Minutes
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    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! 🍽✨

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    • Grilled chicken breast with rosemary served next to a large portion of arugula salad.
      Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Rosemary Marinade
      Cook Time22 Minutes
    • Side view of assembled Greek turkey burger on a wooden board with lettuce and tomato.
      Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki (Grill or Stovetop)
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Tortellini pasta salad mixed with salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, and artichokes garnished with microgreens.
      Antipasto Tortellini Salad (Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe)
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Bang bang chicken skewers with a bowl of dipping sauce, lime wedges, sesame seeds, and scallions on a floral platter.
      Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
      Cook Time25 Minutes

    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
    • A broccoli and chicken stir fry in a pan with a wooden spoon.
      Peanut Sauce Stir Fry
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • A bowl of linguine and chicken alfredo.
      Chicken Alfredo with Linguine
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • A bowl of chicken soup.
      Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
      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 Time30 Minutes
    • Cheese on a chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and onion.
      The Juiciest Ground Chicken Burgers
      Cook Time22 Minutes
    • A bowl of gnocchi with bolognese.
      Gnocchi Bolognese
      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.
      Balsamic Chicken Thighs Sheet Pan Meal
      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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    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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    Summer Recipes

    • Grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs served on a slate board with sesame seeds.
      Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with Veggies
    • Couscous Moroccan salad in a bowl.
      Moroccan Couscous Salad (No raisins or almonds)
    • A bowl of lemon orzo salad topped with lemon slices.
      Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
    • Summer bbq recipes collage.
      Ultimate Summer Cookout Menu
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      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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