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Recipes
A Light Greek Salad – Recipe Ideas From The Instacart Team
About This Recipe This recipe for Greek Salad comes from Instacart team member Michael R. Michael, who was a chef for 10 years prior to joining the Instacart team, noted about this special recipe: "Greek salad was one of the first things I learned how to make and I've been adjusting it to my taste ever since." As a light greek salad with a tangy…
Nov 2, 2021
Holidays
47 St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas: Green Foods for a Festive Party
You don’t need to visit Ireland to satisfy your cravings — you can enjoy green food for St. Patrick’s Day in the comfort of your home. Host your very own Irish celebration with St. Patrick's…
Feb 5, 2025
Holidays
59 Easy and Delicious Passover Recipes for All Seders
Planning and cooking for Passover can be overwhelming. Not only do you have to ensure you have the six ingredients for your seder plate, but you also have to plan an entire feast without leavened…
Feb 5, 2025
Holidays
23 Best Galentine’s Day Food Ideas and Recipes
Valentine’s Day has always been a celebration of love between couples — but Galentine’s Day is just important. This fun “holiday,” which is celebrated on February 13, is focused on celebrating another important kind of…
Feb 4, 2025
Planning & Prep
How To Quickly Ripen Bananas: Paper Bag, Oven and More Methods Explained
Quick Answer How do you ripen bananas? Add bananas to a paper bag and close the top loosely. After several days, your bananas will ripen due to the accumulation of ethylene gas. Bananas are a…
Jan 27, 2025
Recipes
How to Thicken Sauce: Cornstarch, Flour & Substitute Ingredients Explained
Quick Answer How do you thicken sauce? The most common way to thicken sauce is by using flour. You can create a slurry or roux using flour to create a thicker sauce. Sauce is a…
Jan 27, 2025
Recipes
23 Meals That Freeze Well and Taste Great: Soups, Casseroles + More
We all wish we had the time to cook a fresh, delicious meal every single night, but sometimes it just isn’t in the cards. Instead of defaulting to takeout, and with a little planning and…
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Events
47 Best Mardi Gras Food Ideas: Festive Recipes for Fat Tuesday [2025 Edition]
You don’t need to visit New Orleans to indulge in Creole and Cajun dishes — you can enjoy Mardi Gras food year-round wherever you are in the world. Host your very own Fat Tuesday celebration…
Jan 27, 2025
Recipes
43 Healthy, Low-Calorie Meals That Are Delicious and Easy
Low-calorie meals get a bad rep since folks think they have to eliminate tasty ingredients in order to hit their health and fitness goals. Regardless if you are sticking to a keto diet or searching…
Jan 24, 2025
Events
63 Super Bowl Recipes That Will Score Big With Your Guests
During the Super Bowl, food can sometimes be the main event as families and friends gather to watch the game. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying the festivities at home, you need Super Bowl…
Jan 24, 2025