Whether you’re craving a quick dinner solution or a cozy autumn treat, these two cookbooks deliver the kind of comfort food your family will love. Today, we’re featuring a hearty one-skillet dinner from 30-Minute Meals with Six Sisters’ Stuff and a warm, chocolate-studded cookie from The Christmas Jars Cookbook. Scroll down to try both recipes for free, and be sure to explore the full cookbooks for even more flavorful favorites!

🍕 Pizza Skillet Pasta

From 30-Minute Meals with Six Sisters’ Stuff

All your favorite pizza flavors in a hearty, one-skillet pasta dish! This weeknight winner comes together in just 30 minutes and feeds the whole family. Brown some sausage, stir in classic toppings like olives and pepperoni, then bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Fast, flexible, and totally crave-worthy.

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) package ground Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1¼ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce, such as Prego or Barilla
• 1¾ cups water
• 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, such as Pearls, drained
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 20 slices pepperoni
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown sausage, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and mushrooms over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until meat is cooked through. Drain excess fat.
3. Add macaroni, marinara sauce, water, and olives. Cook for about 10 minutes or until macaroni is soft.
4. Top with shredded cheeses, pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake in oven for about 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.

👉 Find more quick and easy dinner ideas in 30-Minute Meals with Six Sisters’ Stuff

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🎃 Pilgrim’s Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie

From the Christmas Jars Cookbook

Soft, spiced, and loaded with chocolate chips, these pumpkin cookies are perfect for Thanksgiving pre-dinner snacking or cozy Christmas movie nights. They’re easy to whip up and even easier to share. (They’re named after the Wright family’s beloved goldendoodle, Pilgrim—who never missed a baking session!)

Top tip: Consider making these for your Thanksgiving pregame activities. They’re the perfect snack for your kitchen team. Not helping with dinner? No cookies for you.

Pairs well with: Pilgrim’s cookies pair exceedingly well with your favorite hot chocolate, especially if you’ve added a dollop of whipped cream that’s larger than the mug itself.

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1½ cups sugar
• 1 cup (half a 15-ounce can) pumpkin purée
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2½ cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Chocolate chips (amount to preference)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
3. Drop full tablespoons of dough onto prepared cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 10–13 minutes, or until cookies are light and fluffy.

👉 Find more feel-good recipes, crafts, and stories in The Christmas Jars Cookbook

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