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Hi, everyone! Greetings from Week 2 (or is it 3?) of not leaving the house. Thankfully my stores of everything except onions are holding strong. I had no idea I cooked with so many onions! One thing I've been thinking about a lot (other than a lack of onions in my life) is how we can still have celebrations during this time of sheltering in place. We have Easter coming up, and graduations after that. I know of a lot of friends with birthdays in the near future — including my own at the end of the month! Dialing back our expectations for these gatherings is a must, but how do we still make them special? Here are a few ideas I've heard: For Easter, what about organizing a neighborhood Easter egg hunt where everyone "hides" a picture of an Easter egg in their front windows for kids to hunt for as they go on walks? Decide on an Easter menu with your family, and then cook it together virtually via Skype or Zoom! For her birthday, a friend's daughter baked cupcakes and then left one on each of her friends' doorsteps while they waved to each other through the window. So sweet! Another friend is planning to spend her 40th birthday hosting a series of Zoom calls with friends from high school, then college, then grad school, all spaced throughout the day. Please let me know any ideas you have for how to make celebrations feel special in the coming weeks. Cook well! Be well! XO Emma

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

by Coco Morante

This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with shredded chicken, tomatoes, corn, and beans. It's ready so fast in the pressure cooker! Don't forget to garnish this weeknight soup with avocado, lime, and, of course, tortillas.

by Nick Evans

Cheesy Potato Casserole without the canned cream of anything soup. This recipe relies on simple ingredients in your pantry to make a quick and easy cheese sauce. It sounds fancy, but don't worry. It's easy!

by Elise Bauer

Fresh green beans are a wonderful thing. Cook these by briefly blanching, then sauté in bacon fat. Toss with a little bacon, black pepper, and vinegar, and serve as a side with roast chicken or steak.

by Elise Bauer

Mexican Lasagna! Also known as Taco Lasagna or Mexican Casserole, this dish is layered with corn tortillas, ground beef, green chiles, beans, salsa, and cheese. A huge hit with a crowd! Perfect for potlucks.

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by Elise Bauer

Don't toss your broccoli stems! They're sweet and tender, and fantastic tossed with cabbage, carrots, and a tangy cranberry orange dressing for this delicious slaw.