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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.

4th of July Favorites

These easy July 4th recipes bring the flavor without the fuss, perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or just hanging out with family and friends.

  • A hand grabbing a rib from a cutting board.
    St. Louis Ribs Recipe
    Cook Time1 Hours 1 Minutes
  • Watermelon margarita with a salt rim.
    Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
    Cook Time10 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
  • Warm lobster rolls on a platter topped with lemon wedges.
    Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls Recipe
    Cook Time23 Minutes
  • A bowl of cannellini bean salad.
    Cannellini Bean Salad
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Sliders on a cutting board.
    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders
    Cook Time8 Hours 8 Minutes
  • Grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs served on a slate board with sesame seeds.
    Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with Veggies
    Cook Time1 Hours 30 Minutes
  • A bowl of lemon orzo salad topped with lemon slices.
    Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
    Cook Time30 Minutes
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Stuck in a dinner rut? Get 7 cozy, 30-minute recipes that make dinner actually doable.

    On the Menu This Week

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

    • Chicken and strawberry salad on a platter.
      Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad
      Cook Time23 Minutes
    • Two turkey burgers with fries in a parchment-lined tray, ready to serve.
      Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Lemon chicken pasta, garnished with grated parmesan and lemon slices.
      Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
      Cook Time33 Minutes
    • Thai basil beef over rice, garnished with green onions and fresh basil, with lime wedges and extra basil leaves nearby.
      Thai Basil Beef (25 Minute Recipe)
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Three fish tacos topped with avocado.
      Cod Fish Tacos
      Cook Time23 Minutes

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    A spoon lifting up steaming macaroni and cheese.

    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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    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! 🍽✨

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    • Platter of grilled chicken Cobb salad with avocado, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, feta, and romaine.
      Chicken Cobb Salad with Crispy Bacon & Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Golden brown grilled chicken thighs with honey mustard marinade on a grill pan.
      Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • 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

    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 Time45 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.
      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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    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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    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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