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1. Pa amb tomaquet

Tomato Bread (Pa amb tomaquet or Pan tumaca) may seem like an everyday meal, but it holds great significance and tradition in Catalan cuisine. A staple on most tapas menus and ideal as part of an easy light dinner option paired with salad.

This deliciously easy dish includes rustic toasted bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil, drizzled with additional drizzles of oil for flavor, and sprinkled with coarse sea salt for seasoning. Typically it is enjoyed alongside different cured meats and cheese, however you could also pair it with omelettes, anchovies or Catalan-roasted vegetables such as Escalivada.

Though tomatoes only arrived in Spain during the 18th century, pa amb tomaquet has long been part of Catalan kitchens since that time. Its easy preparation demonstrates that oftentimes the best recipes are those which require minimal ingredients and steps.

2. Scalloped potatoes

Scalloped potatoes are a classic side dish perfect for any meal. Created by layering thinly sliced potatoes covered in creamy sauce, this classic recipe will delight both family and guests alike.

Yukon gold potatoes are ideal for this recipe as they retain their shape more effectively than russets and don’t need peeling. Also, butter plays an integral role in this dish as it creates a light roux that thickens the cream sauce.

Onions add delicious flavor to this recipe and must be cut thin and uniformly to ensure they cook evenly. Mix and match your cheese choices or stick to one variety if making this ahead and reheating in either an oven or microwave later on.

3. Sausage gravy and biscuits

Sausage gravy is an iconic Southern breakfast dish, commonly enjoyed with biscuits. Dating back to the American Revolutionary War when laborers required hearty nourishment in order to endure long days at work, sawmill gravy became the go-to dish as an economical and caloric dense option in lumber mills of the 1800s.

This recipe is an ideal option for busy weeknights as all ingredients can be combined in just one skillet for easy preparation and cooking. Start by prepping your biscuits according to package directions before proceeding with this dish.

While your biscuits bake, use a large skillet over medium heat to brown sage breakfast sausage in flour before whisking slowly adding milk for a thick country-style gravy that you can season with salt and pepper before pouring over warm biscuits.

4. Banana bread

Many of us have our own favorite banana bread recipes, which may differ depending on the fats (butter, vegetable oil or sour cream), sugars (granulated or brown, or both), liquid to dry ratio and proportions of liquid ingredients to dry ones. One such variation from “The Moosewood Cookbook” uses brown sugar for dark color with dense and moist textures thanks to sour cream; its flavor profile includes vanilla orange nutmeg and coffee notes as well as delicious add-ins such as chocolate chips nuts or even shredded coconut! Additionally, its low in added sugar makes for less overall calories and carbs with its use of sour cream!

5. Key lime pie

Key lime pie is an irresistibly delicious treat that elevates any summer party to spectacular. Perfect for backyard BBQs and family celebrations alike, this EASY recipe will certainly steal the show at any event you host.

Named for their home base on Florida Keys islands, Florida Keys Lemonades combine lime juice and zest with sweetened condensed milk for an irresistibly refreshing treat. Popular since late 1800s when fresh dairy wasn’t as widely available and shelf-stable sweetened condensed milk made an easy alternative.

This delicious Key Lime Pie can be prepared in less than 30 minutes! With an irresistibly refreshing citrus filling baked into a classic graham cracker crust and finished off with homemade whipped cream made with just two ingredients. Don’t forget the extra lime zest garnish for extra fun before serving!