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The Top 10 Recipes Our Readers Are Loving Right Now

The trend: fast, fresh, convenient.

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chocolate cookies with a caramel center and salt sprinkled on top
mike garten

Spring is (finally!) here in full swing, so it's time to embrace seasonal produce — asparagus, artichokes, carrots, peas, you name it. But the arrival of warmer weather also means life gets busier, which may be why we saw a lot of quick and convenient dishes top the list of our reader's top favorite recipes of the month.

Find ideas for make-ahead breakfasts, five-ingredient dinners and protein-packed lunches in this collection of our most popular recipes. While these dishes topped the charts this month, the majority of these recipes are ideal to serve any time of year, so keep them in mind when life gets a little extra hectic. Plus, all of these recipes were tested for success in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, so you can trust they'll work (and taste good!).

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1

Spinach Artichoke Chicken

spinach artichoke chicken on a white plate

It seemed as if everyone was looking for healthy chicken dinner inspiration and this five-ingredient feast fits the bill. Plus, canned artichokes provide an easier way to enjoy the spring vegetable — no peeling required!

Get the Spinach Artichoke Chicken recipe.

2

Cottage Cheese Wrap Pinwheels

healthy lunch ideas cottage cheese wrap pinwheels
Mike Garten

Protein continues to be a top priority for many people and this wrap happens to feature a protein-packed ingredient everyone's obsessed with these days: cottage cheese.

Get the Cottage Cheese Wrap Pinwheels recipe.

RELATED: Is Cottage Cheese Actually Healthy? Experts Weigh In.

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3

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers in a baking dish
mike garten

Inspired by Philly cheesesteak, we stuffed cooked sirloin into peppers, piled high with provolone and broiled until melty and delicious. "This is easily the BEST recipe for stuffed peppers ever," raved one reader. "It was easy to make, too."

Get the Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers recipe.

4

Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan

sheet pan chicken parmesan
Mike Garten

Cheesy, saucy, crispy — what's not to love? And, this method may just be the easiest way to cook up the Italian-American favorite for a crowd.

Get the Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan recipe.

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5

Customizable Egg Muffins

egg muffins with a variety of toppings in a tin
Mike Garten

Perfect for meal prepping! You can make these grab-and-go egg bites in a muffin pan. Just choose your ideal flavor combo, then pop in the oven. Easy, right?

Get the Customizable Egg Muffins recipe.

6

Everything Flatbread with Smoked Salmon

everything flatbread with smoked salmon
Mike Garten

One can argue that spring is the season for brunch (hello Easter and Mother's Day). If that's the case, this stunning main deserves a spot on the menu. Pizza dough is baked with everything bagel seasoning, then topped with all your favorite fixings like herby cream cheese, smoked salmon and sliced cucumbers.

Get the Everything Flatbread with Smoked Salmon recipe.

RELATED: Our Best Brunch Recipes of All Time

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7

Chocolate Caramel Cookies

chocolate caramel cookies
mike garten

You don't need a special occasion to bake up a batch of cookies, especially when they're rich and chocolatey and have melted caramel tucked inside.

Get the Chocolate Caramel Cookies recipe.

8

Skillet Pesto Chicken and Beans

skillet pesto chicken and beans
Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly

One serving of this one-pan chicken dish packs in nearly 40 grams of protein, thanks to a combo of chicken thighs, canned butter beans and grated Parm.

Get the Skillet Pesto Chicken and Beans recipe.

RELATED: Our Best Budget-Friendly Meals

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9

Rosemary Roasted Carrot Salad

rosemary roasted carrot salad
Mike Garten

This simple side takes carrots to whole new heights and can pair with almost any main, whether it's for an Easter celebration or any given weeknight.

Get the Rosemary Roasted Carrot Salad recipe.

10

Five-Spice Steak and Broccoli

five spice steak and broccoli
mike garten

Ready in just 30 minutes, this savory, satisfying dinner requires only a handful of ingredients including Chinese five-spice powder which lends a combo of sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami flavors.

Get the Five-Spice Steak and Broccoli recipe.

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