Whether you live in a state without a Waffle House or just want to recreate their food at home, you can't have a copycat Waffle House meal without an at-home interpretation of their signature waffles. Our version uses pantry staples rather than a $15 bag of mix and comes together in 20 minutes. Serve with a side of Copycat Waffle House Hash Browns.

We took everything you love about a Bloody Mary, and layered it onto a garlic butter brushed pizza—because it felt like the right thing to do. And trust us on this one, it was. The key to this pie’s brunch-worthy flavor profile is in the sauce. We amped up jarred vodka sauce (we recommend using Rao’s brand) with classic Bloody Mary flavorings, like hot sauce, lime juice, celery seed, and Worcestershire sauce. Top the pizza off with your favorite BM accouterments (we opted for pickled okra, olives, bacon, pepperoncini, celery, and plenty of cracked black pepper), and you’re ready for action. 

Inspired by the deeply savory flavors of French onion soup, this single-pan pasta is a surefire crowd please—and better still, it couldn’t be easier to make. You start by caramelizing your onions to create a deeply flavorful base, then simply add your cooking liquid, aromatic flavorings, and dried pasta to the pan—bring everything to a boil and cook until your pasta is tender and the liquid is largely absorbed. This French Onion Pasta is here to prove that all you need for an incredible meal is one pan and a plan.   

This single-skillet steak supper maximizes flavor while minimizing effort—that’s what we call a win-win. Plus, here’s a great way to stretch a single ribeye, which is a pricier cut of meat, to feed four people. That said, you can definitely substitute the ribeye for your favorite cut of steak, but you may need to adjust the cook time accordingly.

You know that pasta salad from childhood (you know the one—rotini, canned olives, underripe grape tomatoes, cubed cheese)? It showed up at cookouts, sleepovers and every occasion in between, and it holds a special place in hearts a plenty—or at least it does around our office. So, we made a few swaps to create a fully grown uptake that still hits all the nostalgic notes we crave. Think a more sophisticated nood (we went orecchiette, but you can go with whatever you like!), buttery Castelvatrano olives (i.e. the best olives), juicy-sweet heirloom cherry tomatoes for dynamic color, hunks of savory salami, rich and creamy mozzarella pearls, radishes for fresh crunch, and an easy, from-scratch Italian dressing. Sure, it may require a trip to the grocery store’s olive bar, but trust us, it’s so worth it. 

  This humble yet delicious style of dairy-free chocolate cake originated during the Depression era, when ingredients like eggs, milk, and butter had to be rationed carefully. That said, there is nothing depressing about this one-bowl chocolate cake. Beyond being incredibly simple to mix up, our Chocolate Depression Cake boasts a decadent cocoa flavor and outstanding moisture. The cake is delicious as is, but to take it up a notch, try whisking up the equally easy chocolate frosting we’ve included here. 

  Tommy’s Margarita is a no-fuss cocktail that pairs perfectly with the feel-good vibes of John Krasinski's SGN. This simple margarita recipe is easy to make, perfect for first-timers, and only has four simple ingredients that you may very well already have on hand. 

  No kneading, you just mix it up and bake it.