You’ve been doing the whole meatless Monday thing for a long time now, so maybe it’s time you graduate from vegetarian meals to vegan ones. Don’t be intimidated: If you’re used to cooking meat-free, it’s a breeze when you’re armed with these easy 12 dishes that take only 15 minutes to prepare.
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If you've been invited to an Easterpotluck but haven't made an Easter side dish yet, have no fear! These unexpected, vibrant dishes are here to steal the show! From creamy casseroles and dips to seasonal soups and refreshing salads, there's something on this list that everyone will want a bite of.
Choose from 41 delightful Easter recipes that work as appetizers and savor an Easter Sunday with a feast for family and friends.
Feel Good Foodie
Green Goddess Salad
If you're looking for a healthy Easter side dish that still tastes amazing, this Green Goddess salad is right up your alley. The dressing is full of lemon juice, cheese, rice vinegar, and garlic for a seriously yummy side dish. (via Feel Good Foodie for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Bite-Sized Eggs Benedict
Even if you're not having an Easter brunch extravaganza, we're all about breakfast for dinner, so we'll add these bites to our menu regardless. (via Brit + Co)
Evolving Table
Mashed Cauliflower Purée
Cauliflower has become an Easter side dish fave, and this garlicky recipe (also keto!) only gives us more reasons to keep the momentum going. (via Evolving Table for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Scallion & Greek Yogurt Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Despite the intricate, show-stopping appearance of these mashed potatoes, they're surprisingly easy to put together, thanks to your slow-cooker! (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Cheesy, Garlic-Roasted Asparagus
No one is going to pass up a vegetable that tastes like garlic bread... or one that's covered in cheese, at that. (via Brit + Co)
Alan Campbell
Greens & Citrus Salad with Tahini-Ginger Dressing
With plenty of veg and flavorful add-ins, this salad is clearly too legit to quit. (via Season: A Year of Wine Country Food, Farming, Family, & Friends for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Keto Cheesy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
This hearty Easter side dish is as easy as it is delicious. After all, everything is better with bacon and plenty of cheese sauce. (via Brit + Co)
Courtesy of The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook
Portia's Green Soup
We've been dreaming about this Bridgerton-inspired recipe, and we're pretty sure you will be, too. Avocado, cucumber, and chives give 'refreshing' a whole new meaning. (via The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook for Brit + Co)
Jessica Smith
DIY Potato Salad
The herbs in this potato salad make it totally spring-ready. It's also a great option for all your spring picnics and summer BBQ get-togethers! (via Brit + Co)
Justina Huddleston
Roasted Broccoli
If you’re feeding a crowd of picky eaters with different dietary needs, this tasty Easter side dish is a must. It’s also vegan, paleo, and Whole30-friendly! (via Justina Huddleston for Brit + Co)
Melanie Burke
Steamed Artichoke with Garlic Butter
If someone in your crew claims that they aren’t "into vegetables," the dreamy garlic butter that's used for dunking this steamed artichoke might just be a turning point for them. They'll thank you after they've devoured this whole Easter side dish! (via Melanie Burke for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Sweet Potatoes in a Blanket
Why serve crescent rolls solo when you can stuff them with roasted sweet potato wedges, caramelized onions, and melty cheese? (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Pink Tahini Sauce
You can’t go wrong with crispy smashed 'taters, especially when they’re served with plenty of gooey brie cheese. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Crunchy Green Beans with Butter
Green beans might not seem like an exciting Easter side dish to bring to a potluck, but we guarantee these will be a crowd-pleaser. The original recipe makes enough for just four people, so adjust it accordingly! (via Brit + Co)
Sarah Anderson
Smoked Salmon Poke Bites
These easy bites work as a side dish to your entrée, or as an appetizer that you can snack on before the rest of the fam arrives for Easter dinner. You can totally customize these babies and remove or add any ingredients that you wish. (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)
Half Baked Harvest
Baked Artichokes With Honey Whipped Feta
Dip these baked panko-coated artichokes into a sweet and creamy honey-whipped feta cheese for all your spring holidays. Everyone's going to love it at Easter! (via Half Baked Harvest)
Give Recipe
Cheesy Cabbage Casserole
Here us out on cabbage: when you bake this underrated veg with cheese and herbs, even kids will love it. (via Give Recipe)
The Girl On Bloor
Cream of Asparagus Soup
This perfect spring soup turns our favorite spring veg into the star of the show. It's full of fresh and vibrant flavors! (via The Girl On Bloor)
Barley & Sage
Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Farro
Roasted beets, farro, goat cheese, and crunchy almonds are a perfect side for a crowd and meal for everyday. (via Barley & Sage)
No Eggs or Ham
Toast with Oregano-Truffle Cream Cheese & Tomatoes
Inspired by breakfast in Barcelona, this simple recipe of toasted bread is topped with olive oil, tomatoes, and oregano-truffle cream cheese is so good. (via No Eggs or Ham)
Gastroplant
Kale Stir Fry with Mushroom & Red Onion
Seasoned with balsamic vinegar and soy sauce, this simple and satisfying side dish takes just 15 minutes to make! (via Gastroplant)
This Wife Cooks
Cabbage And Peas
Add a pop of spring green to your table with this bright salad made from cabbage and sweet peas. (via This Wife Cooks)
Pink Owl Kitchen
Southern Baked Mac & Cheese
If you're looking for classic, soul food on your Easter Sunday this creamy baked macaroni and cheese with a crusty top is the best! (via Pink Owl Kitchen)
Veggie Society
Vegan Split Pea Soup
Creamy split green peas and golden potatoes made in a dutch oven is a delicious vegan meal.(via Veggie Society)
Forks & Foliage
Cucumber Mint Yogurt Salad
This refreshing, creamy dish is super simple and requires just 5 minutes to make. Pair it with toasty bread or crackers for the ultimate Easter side dish! (via Forks & Foliage)
Feel Good Foodie
Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
Crispy potatoes are always a crowd pleaser. These oven-roasted parmesan baby potatoes are a perfect as a side dish no matter what season. (via Feel Good Foodie)
Amanda Wilens
Simple Charcuterie Board
Stand out from the potluck crowd with a gorgeous charcuterie board. Amanda Wilens shows you how to build one to impress. (via Amanda Wilens)
A Spicy Perspective
Focaccia Bread with Roasted Garlic & Olives
This focaccia has a rich olive oil flavor with pieces of roasted garlic and Kalamata olives to add briny contrast. It makes a wonderful, carby side dish for any Easter potluck spread! (via A Spicy Perspective)
Takes Two Eggs
Korean Corn Cheese
Corn and mozzarella cheese makes for a delicious side dish that's fairly easy to make – and even easier to devour. (via Takes Two Eggs)
The Edgy Veg
Grilled Peaches & Pimento Pizza
Bring the pizza party to the Easter potluck with this seasonal dish you can easily grill or bake. (via The Edgy Veg)
Culinary Hill
Farro Salad with Peas & Feta
This light and delicious farro salad has peas, arugula, feta, and a juicy lemon dressing. (via Culinary Hill)
Fancy Peasant
Zucchini Chips
Make chips for your favorite dip from zucchini and eggplant for the best Easter potluck starter around! (via Fancy Peasant)
Simply Quinoa
Creamy Vegan Ricotta Dip
Spread this tofu-based ricotta dip on toast, in a pasta dish, as a dip, or even in a lasagna. It comes together in about 10 minutes! (via Simply Quinoa)
Salt & Lavender
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Loaded with flavor and so much cheese, this hot spinach and artichoke dip will definitely get the Easter party started. (via Salt & Lavender)
Rachel Mansfield
Lemony Spring Pasta Salad
Gluten-free noodles absorb liquid more than regular pasta so keep some extra lemony dressing on the side of this springy pasta dish. (via Rachel Mansfield)
The Endless Meal
Bang Bang Cauliflower
Spicy, sweet, and incredibly easy to make, these bite-sized cauliflower bit are so good tossed in a homemade bang bang sauce. (via The Endless Meal)
Cozy Cravings
Spinach and Ricotta Puff Pastry Pinwheels
This easy vegetarian appetizer recipe is made with creamy spinach, melty ricotta, salty parmesan, and earthy spinach wrapped up in flaky, buttery puff pastry. Sold! (via Cozy Cravings)
Chef Bai
Truffle Beet Carpaccio with Pistachio And Capers
We never met a dish with capers we didn't like! Add sweet beets and arugula with the smokey marinade for a tastebud-satisfying treat. (via Chef Bai)
Two Spoons
Vegan Caesar Salad
The vegan caesar dressing in this fresh recipe is made with tahini, lemon, and dijon mustard for a creamy, tangy, and refreshing bite! (via Two Spoons)
Live Eat Learn
Mediterranean Layered Hummus Dip
Hummus topped with roasted pepper, chipotle, roasted garlic, and jalapeño cilantro is on a whole other level. (via Live Eat Learn)
Cilantro Parsley
Prosciutto Ricotta Toast
Toasty bread topped with crispy prosciutto and creamy ricotta, lemon, honey, and basil is a side to add to your party rotation. (via Cilantro Parsley)
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Nina Dobrev sent the internet into a tailspin (including myself) when she took part in a new tricksy mom trend...cradling a newborn baby. This hilarious TikTok trend starts off with users holding an adorable infant with the text "I miss how my body looked before you." In addition to starting conversations about postpartum bodies (because every body is a good body!!) the trend insinuates the TikTok user is the baby's mother before providing a hilarious twist. So when Nina made her own video, we all lost it!
Keep reading to watch Nina Dobrev's baby TikTok video & read all the comments.
Nina Dobrev left all her fans "screaming" with her newest video.
@nina ok baby, relax on the facts
♬ original sound - Gypsy
Nina Dobrev's TikTok features the Vampire Diaries actress in leggings and a gray cardigan with white hearts holding a sweet little newborn in a onesie covered in rainbows. Just like the rest of the videos on the trend, she says "I miss how my body looked before you," before cutting to a close-up on the baby's face with the words "Girl you're my aunt. Go to the gym." Not to mention the fact the baby is giving her some serious side eye. I can't help but giggle!
Naturally, the video comments were filled with people who fell for the trick, saying everything from "I THOUGHT I MISSED A CHAPTER" to "I first thought you had a baby and didn't tell us" and "GIRL I STARTED SCREAMING."
And one fan even added, "She would be an amazing mother."
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White are currently engaged (even if they're not wedding planning at the moment), and can't wait to see what life brings in the future.
"They've definitely discussed making things official. They've talked about getting married, having kids, the whole nine yards," an insider told Us Weekly in 2023, adding that the couple is “so in love and can’t imagine not spending the rest of their lives together. What they have is the real deal."
I'm swooning! Should Shaun and Nina decide to have kids (and decide to share them with the world) I'll be more than excited to support them.
Did you fall for Nina's hilarious TikTok trend prank? I did! Read up on Nina Dobrev Got Emotional As Celeb BFF Jessica Szohr's Maid Of Honor for more news on the actress.
Even the best easy dinner recipes like mac and cheese and *all* the healthy slow cooker concoctions can get boring when you cook them night after night. That's why we suggest you spice things up with these easy dinner recipes that totally satisfy! These quick and easy dinner ideas will give you major inspiration for those nights when you're drawing a blank on what to make and need a quick weeknight dinneron the table, stat.
Scroll on for 47 quick and easy dinner recipes that make mealtime a breeze!
What's the easiest thing to cook for dinner?
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In our experience, meals that feature a bunch of different ingredients thrown together (think poke bowls, burrito bowls, stews, and salads) end up being the easiest options to cook for dinner. Plus, they're a great way to clear out any leftovers you may have from the fridge!
What can I cook in 10 minutes?
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Easy meals like air fryer salmon, scrambled eggs and toast, and our risotto cupscan be made in 10 minutes or less. You probably won't be able to make something like a chicken breast or casserole in 10 minutes, but that doesn't mean your dinner still can't be delicious!
What can I cook in 30 minutes?
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In addition to the 10-minute meals mentioned above, there are plenty of recipes you can make in 30 minutes (some of them are right on this list!). You can also check out our Instant Pot Recipes and Air Fryer Recipes for some more quick and delicious meals.
What meals can I make for $5?
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Meals like canned soup, frozen veggies, bagged salads, and other single-serve, pre-assembled meals usually fall under $5. Frozen pizza and spaghetti with marinara sauce are some other great hearty options!
Easy Dinner Recipes To Make Tonight
Brittany Griffin
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
We love a good Instant Pot meal, and this creamy and delicious pasta dish does not disappoint. It's great for any day of the week, and the leftovers save really well to last you all week! (via Anna Monette Roberts for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Heart-Shaped Pizza
The only thing we can think of that could make pizza better is making heart-shaped pizza. It's the perfect way to show just how much we love this tasty meal. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
20-Minute Vegan Nachos
Nachos that have no animal byproducts and only take 20 minutes? BRB — we're adding this to our easy dinner recipes lineup for the week. (via Brit + Co)
Brittany Griffin
Instant Pot Steamed Cod With Ginger Scallion Sauce
This easy Instant Pot-made dish can be on your table in roughly 30 minutes. From a frozen state, the fish only takes 5 minutes to pressure-cook! (via Anna Monette Roberts for Brit + Co)
Brittany Griffin
Pressure Cooker Vegan Chili
Easy dinner recipes are supposed to be simple. Just dump the ingredients for this pick into your pressure cooker, and you'll have enough food to feed a family, all in less than 30 minutes. (via Anna Monette Roberts for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
10-Minute Vegan Trader Joe's Stir-Fry
Keep a bag of frozen stir-fry veggies and frozen brown rice on hand, and you have the base of a healthy, fast meal you can enjoy for dinner and beyond. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Mango Shrimp Curry
A jar of mango chutney acts as the base of this flavorful shrimp stir-fry. Talk about summery goodness! (via Brit + Co)
Brittany Griffin
Pancetta Pasta
This hearty, saucy, and salty pasta inspired by none other than Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis is the perfect easy dinner idea to whip up on chilly nights. You can make some easy swaps if you don't have pancetta or Pecorino on-hand, using bacon and Parmesan instead. (via Brit + Co)
Easy Dinner Recipes To Try This Week
Justina Huddleston
Vegan Veggie Sausage Foil Packs
Whether you cook them on the grill or in the oven, these foil packets require no cleanup. That's why they're one of the best easy dinner recipes to keep in your back pocket! (via Justina Huddleston for Brit + Co)
Ashley Bare
Thai Basil Stir-Fry
Punchy Thai basil, chiles, and garlic add a burst of flavor to this simple ground chicken stir-fry. Serve with sticky white rice, so you can soak up every last bit of sauce. (via Ashley Bare for Brit + Co)
Justina Huddleston
4-Ingredient Vegan Baked Ziti
Bake your pasta without having to boil it beforehand by giving it a quick soak. You'll be surprised at how much time you save with this easy dinner idea. (via Brit + Co)
Meredith Holser
20-Minute Pizza
Trader Joe's ready-made pizza dough saves the day for this easily customizable pizza idea. (via Meredith Holser forBrit + Co)
Brittany Griffin
Keto Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
A rotisserie chicken cuts a lot of the labor involved in assembling these lettuce wraps. You can even use canned chicken if a rotisserie is out of reach. Add blue cheese crumbles and walnuts for a meal that's a little more elegant than your usual chicken salad. (via Anna Monette Roberts for Brit + Co)
Audrey Bruno
Cacio e Pepe Chickpeas
Get the classic flavor of cacio e pepe in even less time than usual. Skip waiting for a pot of pasta water to boil, and swap your noodles for chickpeas instead. They have more protein, too! (via Audrey Bruno for Brit + Co)
Jessi Devenyns
Foil Pack Chicken & Broccoli
Seasoned with your favorite spices or marinade, these flexible chicken and broccoli packets can be changed up every time you make them for dinner. (via Jessi Devenyns for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Instant Pot Tuscan White Bean Soup
We love easy dinner recipes that are hearty and perfect for winter! Start with this veggie-loaded soup, then add sausage, bacon, and Parmesan. (via Brit + Co)
Easy + Quick Dinner Ideas
Melanie Burke
Vegetarian Pigs in a Blanket
Three ingredients, 12 minutes, and vegetarian to boot — could it get any easier?! (via Melanie Burke for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Sheet-Pan Lemon Chicken, Squash, and Green Beans
We love everything about this simple and fresh sheet-pan chicken and veggies. Swap out the veg depending on what you've got in the fridge for an easy dinner. (via Brit + Co)
Justina Huddleston
Vegan Sheet-Pan German Sausage and Veggies
Hearty vegan cooking doesn't have to take forever. Whip out your handy sheet-pan, and you'll be eating this medley of veggie sausage, potatoes, and cabbage in about 45 mostly hands-off minutes. (via Justina Huddleston for Brit + Co)
Make These Fast Dinner Ideas Tonight!
Patricia Conte
Mexican-Style Hot Dogs in Lettuce Wraps
A jumble of veggies and black beans put a much fresher spin on traditional hot dogs. (via Patricia Conte for Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
20-Minute Tahini Salmon Salad
The rich and nutty tahini dressing is the key to transforming this salmon salad into an scrumptious easy dinner recipe you'll actually get excited about eating. (via Brit + Co)
Gentl and Hyers
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio With All-O the Parsley
You will always have something to eat when you bust out this recipe, which calls for all pantry staples: spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, anchovy, red pepper, and whatever herbs you have. (via Where Cooking Begins)
Munchkin Time
Easy Chicken Piccata
Whip up your this easy dinner recipe in just over a half hour with a cast iron pan! A side of pasta or mashed potatoes completes the meal perfectly. (via Munchkin Time)
Primavera Kitchen
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
Sneak in some veggies by sandwiching them in between slices of cheese and chicken. (via Primavera Kitchen)
My Modern Cookery
Baked Greek Chicken Wings With Tzatziki
Chicken wings don't have to be a labor of love — this recipe bakes them on a sheet tray for easy clean-up. Tangy tzatziki dip on the side is a fresh alternative to ranch dressing! (via My Modern Cookery)
Tasty Easy Dinner Ideas
Crazy for Crust
Bean Stuff Casserole
Cheesy bean casserole will please the whole fam any night of the week. (via Crazy for Crust)
Takes Two Eggs
15-Minute Spam Fried Rice
This quick fried rice dish is savory, salty, and protein-filled, thanks to the addition of Spam. (via Takes Two Eggs)
Bowl of Delicious
Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pizza
You won't think twice about adding more Brussels sprouts to your meals after you taste them in this smoky, cheesy pizza. (via Bowl of Delicious)
Wholesome Yum
Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry
This stir-fry will please those on paleo, low-carb, or gluten-fee diets. Plus, it's thrifty in time and cost of ingredients. (via Wholesome Yum)
The Cozy Cook
Chicken Scallopini
This classic pasta dish stars a few secret convenient ingredients you probably have in your pantry already. (via The Cozy Cook)
Neil's Healthy Meals
Chorizo Scallop and Kale Stir Fry
Spicy chorizo and sweet scallops cook up quickly in this kale-flecked stir-fry. (via Neil's Healthy Meals)
Primavera Kitchen
Garlic Butter Salmon in Foil
Cooking this buttery salmon in foil means you've got an easy dinner recipe that has a very seamless cleanup. (via Primavera Kitchen)
Laughing Spatula
Greek Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner
Sheet-pan chicken gets a big boost of flavor with lemon, feta, olives, and roasted veggies. (via Laughing Spatula)
Hearty Easy Dinner Ideas For You!
The Life Jolie
Grilled Hawaiian Pork Chops
Using the grill for these pork chops adds another nice layer of unexpected flavor. (via The Life Jolie)
Easy Dinner Recipes For Every Season
Simple Seasonal
Honey Ham, Gouda, and Apple Quesadillas
This unique spin on the quesadilla is the tastiest answer for nights when you can't bear the thought of eating yet another grilled cheese. (via Simple Seasonal)
Goodie Godmother
Kale and Shrimp Tortellini
Keep frozen tortellini on-hand for when you need to whip up some filling dinners in a flash. (via Goodie Godmother)
Foodal
Lemon Chicken Quinoa Bowls
Loaded with veggies, these protein-packed lemon chicken quinoa bowls fill you up while fueling your body with good stuff. (via Foodal)
Life as a Strawberry
Margarita Chicken Quesadillas
Make your quesadillas into a more substantial meal by filling them with tequila-lime chicken. A dollop of sour cream on top, and dinner is served. (via Life as a Strawberry)
Family Food on the Table
Mexican Shrimp Skillet
This savory Mexican shrimp skillet can be on the table and ready to eat in 20 minutes tops. (via Family Food on the Table)
Mindy's Cooking Obsession
Pasta With Peas & Ricotta
Creamy ricotta and Parmesan cheeses transform this pasta dish into a grown-up version of macaroni and cheese. (via Mindy's Cooking Obsession)
Fannetastic Food
Quinoa Taco Salad
Skip the fried tortilla bowl, and add extra nutrition to your taco salad by including a healthy dose of quinoa. If you're still craving some crunch, sprinkle in a handful of pepitas. (via Fannetastic Food)
Salt & Lavender
Coconut Lime Shrimp
Zesty shrimp cooks up in minutes for a seriously ideal meal any night of the week. (via Salt & Lavender)
The Rustic Foodie
Spicy Vietnamese Salad With Garlic Shrimp
This is not your average salad. Garlic shrimp, avocado, rice noodles, and lots of herbs combine for a hearty bowl with quite the kick! (via The Rustic Foodie)
Primavera Kitchen
Spinach & Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Bake these rolled chicken bites in the oven for a surprisingly easy and satisfying meal. (via Primavera Kitchen)
The Freelancer's Cookbook
Tortellini, Pesto, and Asparagus Soup
A cozy soup featuring pasta and veggies is the fastest way to sate your comfort food cravings. Pesto contributes to the bright, herbaceous flavor of this easy dinner recipe. (via The Freelancer's Cookbook)
Inside the Rustic Kitchen
Tuna Panzanella
Adding a little protein to your favorite Italian bread salad makes it into a full meal. Use oil-packed Italian tuna for a luxurious touch. (via Inside the Rustic Kitchen)
Living Sweet Moments
Za'atar One Pot Chicken & Rice
Za'atar, a blend of thyme, sumac, and sesame, puts a Middle Eastern twist on this easy, one-pot chicken and rice dish. (via Living Sweet Moments)
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How many times can we talk about our love for Yellowstone and 1923 before you think we've move beyond obsession? If you ask us, we're sure you'll be convinced once you scroll through the western books we've added to our must-read piles. Like historical fiction, reading about cowboys, outlaws, and frontier life feels endearing. Now that we think about it, we think it's because these tales are embedded in America's fabric.
Try as we might, we can't resist tales that remind us of the Clint Eastwood movies our grandparents loved watching or summarizing. But now we're in charge of the conversation and know which westerns are worth reading.
The best western books that are full of adventure, crime, revenge, and more!
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Outlawed by Anna North
Ada never meant to become an "outlaw," but life's funny that way. Prior to earning her new title, she was a new bride who actually loved her husband and journey to become a midwife. However, fear entered her heart as she realized being considered childless would look terrible in the eyes of other townspeople.
After weighing her slim options, Ada leaves her life behind and runs into the Hole in the Wall Gang. With the Kid as their leader, they seek to provide refuge for wrongly ostracized women in a time where fear-mongering led the laws of the land. But one colossal plan may derail the gang's efforts and cost them their lives. It's the very thing that inspires and frightens Ada.
Though Outlawed is set during the late 1800s, it's relevant because women are still treated inferior based on their fertility status. Plus, the conversation around reproductive health continues to be looked at through a limited "childbearing" lens instead of encompassing conditions such as PCOS, fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, uterine cancer, and more.
In our eyes, Outlawed reads like a beacon of hope.
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Lone Women by Victor Lavalle
Adelaide is physically carrying a "secret" that could upend the new future she's seeking because it's deadly. For reasons readers will discover, this "secret" is responsible for the death of Adelaide's parents and it caused her to leave everything she's known behind.
In search of a new life, Adelaide and her "secret" make the way to Montana in hopes to get free land that's up for grabs. The catch is that people who do so aren't supposed to have anyone with them so Adelaide surely can't let anyone discover what's locked in her truck. But Montana isn't easy to navigate and the one thing Adelaide's been afraid of may be the very thing that helps save her life.
Lone Women is as much of a mystery as it is a western which is perfect for those who love both genres!
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The Bullet Swallowerby Elizabeth Gonzalez James
Antonio Sonoro's never been a good guy, but that's never mattered to him because he's aware of his heritage. Like those who came before him, he's a skilled gunman who's known for getting into sticky situations others would stay away from. But things have been been tough in Dorado, Mexico and Antonio's grown desperate for a solution that'll help sustain his family.
After learning about a lucrative opportunity, he drags his brother Hugo along for the risky adventure that costs the latter his life. Consumed by rage, Antonio sets off on a path that has dire consequences for his bloodline. It's precisely why his ancestor Jaime Sonoro's life is altered when he discovers the true history of his family. If that weren't bad enough, someone from Antonio's past comes to collect the debt the Sonoros have evaded throughout the years and they're ready to hunt Jaime down unless he can learn about who his grandfather, The Bullet Swallower, really was.
The Bullet Swallower invites readers to learn how "the sins of the father" can affect those born after them and how it's up to us to break generational curses.
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Whiskey When We're Dry by John Larison
The late 1800s is a tough time to be a young girl, but Jessilyn Harney finds a way to thrive despite challenges that arise. She goes from being alone to discovering that she'll have to hide her girlish figures if she wants people to think twice about trying anything illicit. Not only does this work, but it gives her a spot among the Governor's militia. But they're hunting the only person Jessilyn has left in life — her brother Noah.
Whiskey When We're Dry is a tale that shows two things can be true at the same time and how we often have to make decisions that contradict what we initially thought we wanted.
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Holding the Reins by Paisley Hope
There's love to be found in the west if you're willing to be open to it and that's what Cecilia "CeCe" Ashby learns in Holding the Reins.
Nursing a broken heart, she travels back home to Laurel Creek, Kentucky to bide her time on the equestrian ranch she grew up on. It's there she comes across the former annoying Nash Carter. Having grown up together, she remembers the many times he and her brothers sought to make her life a living hell. But those days are long gone.
Now CeCe and Nash are all grown up with an unmistakable yearning brewing between them.
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Lucky Red by Claudia Cravens
Bridget's new in Dodge City and has no idea what to expect until she gains employment at a brothel called the Buffalo Queen. It's not what she had in mind, but she goes from barely surviving to having food, money, and shelter. On top of that, she develops genuine friendships with the women there. But their peace is disrupted when outlaws threaten Dodge City with their presence.
Once again, Bridget has to decide if she's going to run away or defend Buffalo Queen with everything she's got.
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Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
Esther's on the run for two reasons: she wants revenge for the brutal murder of her best friend and she wants nothing to do with marrying the man her best friend was formerly promised to. In her mind, there's no better way to right wrongs than by hiding out in the back of a Librarian's book wagon so she help dismantle those who seek to accept one written form of truth.
If we didn't know any better, we'd say that Upright Women Wanted sounds oddly similar to the fight against banned books.
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Inland by Téa Obreht
Inland converges the path of two unsuspecting individuals — Nora and Lurie — as they grapple with life in the West. Though it initially seems like their lives are different, something magical happens when they align.
Beginning with Nora, readers will watch her story unfold as she faces the uncertainty of the men she loves dearly — her husband and their sons. Between facing a drought and the idea that something invisible could be hunting them, Nora tries her hardest to get through each day.
Then there's Lurie and his spiritual gift of seeing spirits. They keep holding their hands out, expecting him to give them something and it all but drives him mad. The only thing that seems to distract Lurie is the promise of something beautiful with someone he's grown fond of.
Somehow, Lurie's new love draws him close to Nora and they find themselves on a journey that'll leave them forever changed.
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The Sisters Brothersby Patrick DeWitt
Eli and Charlie Sisters are the skilled hired hands for the strong-willed Commodore, but one of them is wondering why they continue to kill. Ironically, going after Hermann Kermit Warm is what inspired Eli Sisters to question their jobs because he knows this isn't going to be a simple task. But will he continue to follow Charlie into fire or will he decide he's finally had enough of the bloodbath that surrounds them each time the Commodore commands it?
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The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin
Ming Tsu grew up preparing for a life in a criminal group, but falling in love with Ada tears him away from that. As the daughter of a railroad magnate, it's clear these two are from different worlds but they refuse to let that get in their way. However, their actions have dire consequences as orchestrated by Ada's father. Not only is Ada kidnapped, but Ming is thrust into servitude for the Central Pacific Railroad. At the end of his ropes, Ming decides to strike up an alliance with someone called the prophet in order to save Ada.
It's a western book that blends magic, revenge, and the supernatural for a fascinating twist that leaves readers wanting more.
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The White Lotus season 3 is finally on its way, and it is, without a doubt, one of my most-anticipated 2025 TV shows. And we finally have an official release date! The new 8-episode season is coming even sooner than I could have hoped for, and there are plenty of sexy surprises in store.
In addition to the highly-anticipated return of Natasha Rothwell's Belinda, we're also going to meet characters played by Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Aimee Lou Wood. Talk about a stacked cast! I can't wait to watch the new episodesthis February, but this trailer is definitely holding me over for now!
Scroll to see the the official trailer for The White Lotus season 3!
How many episodes are in White Lotus season 3?
The White Lotus season 3 has eight episodes total:
- Season 3, Episode 1 "Same Spirits, New Forms" aired on February 16, 2025
- Season 3, Episode 2 "Special Treatments" aired on February 23, 2025
- Season 3, Episode 3 "The Meaning of Dreams" aired on March 2, 2025
- Season 3, Episode 4 "Hide or Seek" aired on March 9, 2025
- Season 3, Episode 5 "Full-Moon Party" aired on March 16, 2025
- Season 3, Episode 6 "Denials" aired on March 23, 2025
- Season 3, Episode 7 "Killer Instincts" airs on March 30, 2025
- Season 3, Episode 8 "Amor Fati" airs on April 6, 2025
What time does White Lotus come out?
The White Lotus episodes air on HBO and Max Sundays at 9 PM EST.
Watch the official trailer for 'The White Lotus' season 3 here!
The White Lotus season 3 premiered February 16, 2025. This season takes place in Thailand (after season 1 took us to Hawaii and season 2 took us to Italy), but amidst the stress-management meditation and incredible food, our cast is dealing with plenty of secrets, testing their limits throughout their week-long vacation.
"What happens in Thailand stays in Thailand," is the perfect way to open the trailer for this debaucherous new season. There's a lot to unpack throughout this almost 3-minute video. Here's what we noticed:
- The Thailand White Lotus property is stunning! Every season makes me want to book a vacation ASAP.
- Belinda looks gorgeous — so happy to see our girl thriving!
- Our classic White Lotus family features kids who clearly have nothing in common or want anything to do with their family.
- Responding to "I hope you enjoy Thailand," with "We usually go to the Caribbean" is that perfect White Lotus humor I live for. It's not in your face, but it gets the point across so well.
- Belinda's there to learn and "bring the magic back to Maui." (Could this mean we get a return to the Hawaii resort in a future season?!)
- Aimee Lou Wood and Walter Goggins playing a multi-generational couple is perfect — especially with little details like Aimee saying Walter should get a facial because someone thought he was her dad. Incredible.
- "It means we're not dead yet," is such good foreshadowing given the morbid nature of this show.
- "I think the cosmos brought us together," is more amazing White Lotus writing — these characters are always kooky, eccentric, and so addictive.
- "We're poor now and daddy's going to prison" is a classic White Lotus character problem. You can't help but love to laugh at the incredulous Rich People Problems on this show!
- It looks like all the crime described on the island sets up the potential for lots of different whodunnit murder scenarios we could end up with. I have a feeling we'll all be shocked at how this story turns up from who ends up in the body bag to who puts them there.
- "Someone once said, 'The secret to life is knowing when to stop.'"
- Oh and we get a new version of the theme song! I'm sure it'll be stuck in our collective brain for many months to come!
We already got hints at 'The White Lotus' season 3 last year.

The teaser trailer gave us a glimpse at this exciting season back in December 2024.
"Everyone runs from pain towards pleasure," the teaser trailer voiceover said. "But they get there only to find more pain." The montage of late-night parties and unsettling shots like Parker Posey staring down the camera (and someone grilling a live crab until it catches on fire??) had me convinced from the beginning that The White Lotus season 3 was going to serve us an insane helping of both pain and pleasure.
We also got shots of Patrick Schwarzenegger lounging by the pool, Jason Isaacs taking a paranoid stroll through the jungle, and a coupled-up Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins celebrating the fact their vacation didn't kill them.
And creator Mike White says 'The White Lotus' season 3 is going to be bigger than ever.
We know that The White Lotus season 3 is going to be the biggest season yet, thanks to interviews with the creator and crew. “It’s going to be a supersized White Lotus,” creator Mike White said in an interview with EW. “It’s going to be longer, bigger, crazier. I don’t know what people will think, but I am super excited, so at least for my own barometer, that’s a good thing…I’m super excited about the content of the season.”
And he's not the only one. Natasha Rothwell told PEOPLE that "White Lotus is going to give you a run for your money.”
"It's an excellent season and people are going to be very pleased," she continues. There's always something special about a third season thanks to the combination of familiarity and brand-new adventures, and the seductive intrigue The White Lotus season 3 is already proving my point.
Who's in the White Lotus season 3 cast?
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The White Lotus season 3 cast has a crazy star-studded cast! The list includes:
- Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff: a financier vacationing in Thailand with his wife and kids.
- Parker Posey as Victoria Ratliff: Timothy's wife vacationing with her family.
- Patrick Schwarzengger as Saxon Ratliff: Timothy and Victoria's eldest son who works for his dad.
- Sarah Catherine Hook as Piper Ratliff: Timothy and Victoria's daughter who's a college senior studying religion.
- Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff: Timothy and Victoria's youngest, who's a senior in high school.
- Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn Lemon: a TV actress joining her friends for a girls' trip.
- Leslie Bibb as Kate Bohr: one of three BFF's on a girls' trip in Thailand.
- Carrie Coon as Laurie Duffy: a lawyer escaping the real world with her friends on their girls' trip.
- Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett: a mysterious guest at The White Lotus with his younger girlfriend Chelsea.
- Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea: a young woman from Manchester traveling with her much-older boyfriend.
- Lalisa Manobal as Thidapon "Mook" Sornsin: the White Lotus' health mentor.
- Lek Patravadi as Sritala Hollinger: an owner of the White Lotus.
- Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey: spa manager visiting from the White Lotus Hawaii vacation.
Season 3 is always my favorite season of a show — especially considering Gilmore Girls Season 3 Is Simply The Best, And No TV Show Has Matched It Since. Check out our weekend email send for more TV news and the latest news on The White Lotus season 4!
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