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1. 10 Easy but Fancy Sirloin Steak Recipes for a Steakhouse Experience on a Hamburger Budget

   We've rounded up 10 recipes for sirloin steak—one of the most versatile and affordable cuts of beef— that prove you don't need an expensive cut to get the taste of juicy, tender steak. Whether chicken-fried or skewered, these recipes will still feel like a splurge.

2. This Easy, Make-Ahead French Toast Casserole Is the Best Way to Feed Your Family or a Crowd

   We baked batches and batches to land on a recipe for tender, custardy baked French toast casserole.

3. Mofongo Is One of Puerto Rico’s Most Iconic Dishes—Here’s How I Make It at Home

   Crispy and tender plantains, crunchy pork cracklings, punchy garlic, and a savory broth are all mashed together to make this flavorful and beloved Puerto Rican dish. Served alongside caldo (seasoned chicken broth), it’s a filling meal.

4. We Taste-Tested 11 Cornbread Mixes—Here Are Our Favorites

   After tasting our way through 11 brands of cornbread mix, we found two overall winners we’d be happy to serve at our own Thanksgiving tables, as well as several other worthy contenders.

5. This Easy Skillet Lemon Chicken Has the Most Flavorful Pan Sauce, Thanks to a Secret Ingredient

   Glistening, juicy chicken with crispy skin and a rich, lemony pan-sauce that clings to every bite is not only delicious, but easy to make at home. It requires just one skillet and can be ready in under an hour.