Channel Lauren Conrad With These 15 Winning Wedding Pies

Making your wedding day as unique as you and your betrothed can be such an exciting challenge. Beyond cake toppers and color schemes, exploring alternatives to wedding cake is a great way to go. These 15 recipes serve up the hottest pastry trend right now: pie. You can go classic and all-American like LC did with her wedding apple pie or borrow a similar, layered look to cake with a stacked creation, and so much more!

1. Wedding Apple Pie: Classic apple pie is always a solid choice, and one that fits both super-chic and low-key events. (via Lauren Conrad)

2. Blueberry, Coconut and Lemon Stack Pie: You only need a tiny sliver of this multi-layered pie to satisfy your sweet tooth. A layer of lemony frosting spread between each allows for a more sturdy construction, and adds a welcome amount of flavor at the same time. (via SBS Feast Magazine)

3. Blackberry Jar Pies: Serving pies in jars means guest can help themselves, no slicing necessary. (via The Lazy Mom’s Cooking Blog)

4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie: Using a pre-made pie shell means this fluffy peanut butter mousse and chocolate frosting creation couldn’t be much easier to make. Major bonus: No baking required! (via Foodness Gracious)

5. Strawberry-Blueberry-Thyme Hoosier Stack Pie: Enjoy this marriage of a berry-licious beauty nestled atop a custardy, sweet Hoosier cream pie. (via The New York Times)

6. Salted Caramel Apple Tartlets: We’re loving how simply arranging apple slices vertically transforms them into almost rose-like creations. It’s a great way to incorporate a little more floral action into your day without spending a whole lot. (via Platings and Pairings)

7. Pear-Raspberry Heart Pie: The pink hue of the raspberry and pear filling is a natural fit for a day that’s often all about blushing brides. (via Martha Stewart)

8. Miso Banoffee Tart: Salty miso adds a savory spin to the sometimes too-sweet banana and toffee pie. Talk about a tasty multicultural celebration. (via Alana Bread)

9. Raw Coconut Cream Dream Pie: You only need a handful of ingredients to make this delightfully creamy and nutty no-bake pie. Add a few edible flowers as a garnish to make it even more worthy of a wedding. (via Lyndsey Eden)

10. Oregon Berry Hand Pies: Hand pies offer a more casual alternative to their full-size brethren, and allow you to easily offer a wider selection of flavors for your guests. (via PDXfoodlove)

11. Appleberry Pie: A festive glass of Champagne or Moscato pairs beautifully with the flavors going on in this twist on classic apple pie. (via Jamie Oliver)

12. Key Lime Pie Pops: Add some tropical flair to your big day with these salted-chocolate-covered key lime pie pops. Employing a few healthy ingredient swaps makes them surprisingly healthy, yet no less delicious than their full-fat counterparts. (via Feedfeed)

13. Banana-Chocolate-Coconut-Cream Stack Pie: If banana cream pie isn’t your style, feel free to swap it out by going with a double (or triple) batch of bourbon-spiked chocolate cream instead. (via Sifting Focus)

14. Mini Fudge Brownie Tarts: We’d totally abandon tradition entirely in favor of brownies baked in a buttery crust. Topped with a dollop of hot fudge sauce and a sprinkle of chopped nuts, all that’s missing is a nice scoop of ice cream. (via Urban Bakes)

15. Pumpkin Pie Cobbler: A terrific choice for fall weddings — or folks who just can’t get enough pumpkin — you’ll really wow guests with this presentation. (via Brit + Co)

What kind of pie would you consider inviting to star in your big day? Share your faves with us below!

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking a sick day when you need it, but it’s totally normal to want to get back on your feet ASAP. You’re busy, after all! You’ve probably tried eating chicken noodle soupand drinking plenty of green juiceto make you feel better, but these 25 sick day recipes offer a little extra, with seasonal veggies, turmeric and other spices, plus cover everything from homemade cough drops to ice pops to hot toddies. They'll have you feeling like yourself in no time, so grab some tissues and a humidifier, curl up with your favoritecomfort show or fallbook, and focus on getting and feeling better.

Immune Boosting Winter Citrus Smoothie

Crush your cold with all the colorful in-season produce like blood oranges, beets, pomegranates, and rainbow chard spiced with ginger, turmeric, and cayenne. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Creamy Yogurt Popsicles with Berries

Nurse your sore throat with these healthy popsicles made with fresh berries and just five ingredients! (via The Real Food Dietitians)

15-Minute Asian Cold Remedy Soup

Maybe this soup’s claim has something to do with the hefty dose of fresh ginger in each bite.(via Fork in the Kitchen)

Cold-Soothing Chai Hot Toddy

Your grandma wasn’t lying when she said that a hot toddy is the best cold medicine. This chai-spiced version adds even more warmth to the drink and will lull you into a peaceful night of sleep. (via Baking Mischief)

Honey Chamomile Popsicles

Honey and chamomile are two soothing ingredients for a sore throat or upset tummy. Keep them stored in the freezer, and you and your kids will be more than happy to snack on them while sick. (via Vanilla and Bean)

Immune Boosting Garden Herb Stock

Once you get over your illness, you need to do everything you can to keep your immune system up. This nutritious stock is full of vitamins and minerals that you can drink straight or add to just about any dish you like. (viaOm Nom Ally)

Easy 30-Minute Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

You’ve got to have a solid chicken noodle soup recipe, no matter who you’re trying to nurse back to health. This one has plenty of protein, veggies, and comforting egg noodles to get your stomach settled. (viaAverie Cooks)

Golden Milk

Delicious both hot or cold, this anti-inflammatory drink made with coconut milk, dates, turmeric, and cinnamon is full of medicinal properties that will leave you feeling great in no time. Plus, it's gluten and dairy-free, vegan, and super easy to make! (via Clean Cuisine)

Rosehip Tea

Ripe in late fall, rosehips are high in vitamin C and can help strengthen your immune system. This tea, made with these fruits of rose plants, has an amazing effect on your body, before and after your sick day. (via Give Recipe)

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Chicken Lemon Rice Soup

If you're not a fan of noodles or just not in the mood for them, opt for a chicken and rice soup instead. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Turmeric Ginger Chickpea Noodle Soup

Thisimmune-boosting chickpea noodle soup is full of veggies with a flavorful ginger turmeric broth, plus it's ready in about 30 minutes! (via Crowded Kitchen)

All-Natural DIY Pineapple Cough Syrup

No more cough syrup at home? Go for this all-natural alternative. The combination of pineapple, cayenne, lemon, ginger, and honey is more than effective at keeping your coughs at bay. (via The View from Great Island)

Gingery Poached Egg Soup

Sometimes it’s hard to even eat chicken noodle soup when you’re feeling under the weather. This light version will be ready for you to sip in 15 minutes, and it won’t weigh too heavily on your stomach. (via The Kitchn)

Healing Turmeric Cauliflower Soup

The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric are just one of the reasons this soup is perfect for healing your sick body. If you’re having any trouble swallowing, the smooth texture will be easy for you to get down and digest. (via Simply Quinoa)

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Lemon Dressing

When you’re able to eat a little bit more, a big bowl of nourishing ingredients is what you need. This sweet potato and brown rice bowl is full of greens, poached egg, and a lemony dressing to help you feel like a million bucks. (via Pinch of Yum)

Immunity Shots

You could go to a fancy juice bar to get an immune-boosting shot or you could make one at home for a fraction of the cost, and you won’t have to get out of your pajamas. Use your blender or juicer to combine carrot, ginger, lemon, and garlic together into a cold-blooded flu killer. (via With Food and Love)

Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie

If your immune system does give into the office cold, this vitamin C-packed drink will help you recover at lightning speed. (via Seasonal Cravings)

Moon Milk

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the hardest things to do while you’re sick. This antioxidant-rich warm moon milk recipe features nutmeg and ashwagandha, both of which are known for lulling you into a restful slumber. (via Bon Appetit)

Super Immunity Power Salad

Move over, spinach. This kale salad is here to take the spot as the most nutritious and delicious way to eat your greens. (via The Garden Grazer)

Triple Berry Kiwi Smoothie

Who needs a multivitamin when you could just drink this smoothie every day? One kiwi has over 100 percent of your daily requirement of vitamin C, so you know that you’ll stay healthy through flu season with this as your breakfast. (via The Pretty Bee)

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Vegan Vegetable Noodle Soup Recipe

Even without the chicken, noodle soup is good for the soul. (via Veggie Society)

Homemade Hot Apple Cider Recipe

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Homemade Hot Apple Cider Recipe

Homemade Hot Apple Cider Recipe

Sometimes all you need is a hot, seasonal drink to get you back on your feet. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

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CREAMY SWEET POTATO CHICKEN SOUP

Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A which! Is great for fighting off illnesses.(via Averie Cooks)

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SPICY SOFT TOFU SOUP

Sometimes all you need is a little spice to clear up a stuffy nose! (Takes Two Eggs)

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Easy Homemade Sore Throat Gummies

These lemon, ginger, and honey gummies are better than any lozenge than you can get at the store. The natural ingredients will coat your throat and ease any annoying tickles or cough that you may have. (via Hello Creative Family)

I'm always keeping an eye out for any and every kind of update from the Bridgerton cast. From adorable red carpet reunions to the stars who are actually dating IRL, this is one cast that truly loves each other. And that love makes their onscreen interactions even better! While Bridgerton season 3 ended in June, and we probably won't see season 4 until 2026, we did just get a Bridgerton cast reunion that will totally hold us all over until we finally get new episodes.

Nicola Coughlan (who plays Penelope Featherington — er, Bridgerton — on the show) and Hannah Dodd (Francesca Bridgerton) reunited to sit front row at Gucci's Milan Fashion Week show on September 20. "Thank you @sabatods for a beautiful show and a class party after," Nicola said on Instagram, while Hannah added, "@sabatods you are magic. 💛 u @gucci - thank you for a gorgeous trip x."

The two actresses sat beside Daisy Edgar-Jones and Dakota Johnson, and looked stunning in complementary outfits that were totally giving Mary Kate and Ashley.

Hannah rocked a white button down and jeans with pointed-toe heels and a camel-colored bag, while Nicola paired the dreamiest capelet and white button down dress with bejeweled heels. And TBH, this duo has me dreaming about what Bridgerton would look like in 2024!

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Now that the Ton knows Penelope is Lady Whistledown, she's going to have all kinds of celebrity that would totally score her a front row ticket to fashion week in the present day. And as a former wallflower, I think Penelope sees and understands shy Francesca in a really special way.

Ahead of Bridgerton season 3, Nicola told Brit + Co that she loved seeing Penelope "finding her self-worth — that side of her I really loved getting to play." Hannah also admitted she feels a similar shyness to Francesca amid the buzz of joining the global phenomenon.

"I'm so excited to see what the writers come up with," she saidof Bridgerton's (and Francesca's) future. "I just hope she steps into herself a little bit more and kind of goes after things that make her happy, and knows that she's deserving of that. But I'm new here. So, like anything they give me, I'm gonna be happy with."

I can't wait to see how these characters continue to grow and evolve, and I hope we get another Bridgerton reunion soon!

Tell us your favorite Bridgerton cast moment in the comments and check out our interview with the cast!

Sometimes you just need something quick and easy to help you get through the week, and what better way to do that than cook rotisserie chicken recipes? They are one of the easiest meals you can possibly make. Even with a rise in grocery costs, a rotisserie chicken still only costs around or under $10 and can last you for days.

If, like us, you're enamored with rotisserie chicken, but get bored with it easily, you should consider jazzing it up a bit. These creative recipes are great for using up all your chicken in the most delicious ways possible! They also range from soup recipes to casseroles — both healthy and indulgent — so there's truly something for everyone here.

The Best Rotisserie Chicken Recipes To Try In 2024

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Buffalo Chicken Pizzas, Taquitos, And Sliders Tailgate Recipes

I can add Frank's Red Hot Sauce to literally everything. And at the top of that list? Chicken. Turn a plain rotisserie chicken into pizzas, taquitos, or sliders (or make all of them) with this super easy recipe! (via Brit + Co)

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Buffalo Chicken Queso

No party is complete without some queso, IMO. Add some spice by combining the classic with buffalo chicken dip for the ULTIMATE crowd pleaser. Add some sausage on top to make it a meat lover's dream! (via Brit + Co)

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The Perfect Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

The most important part of any rotisserie chicken recipe is, well, the rotisserie chicken. This easy recipe will help you get the most flavor out of your main course, and even give you tips for all your future recipes, too! (via Brit + Co)

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Mediterranean Chicken Skewers

Nobody will even be able to guess that you crafted these skewers out of rotisserie chicken once you drench them in a zesty, herby marinade! Pair this recipe with some fresh veggies for a weeknight meal that's sure to shake things up. (via Brit + Co)

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Thai Chicken Bowls

You can totally prep these Thai-inspired protein bowls with leftover rotisserie chicken. Trust us, they'll save the day when you're tempted to lazily place a takeout order. (via Brit + Co)

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Whole30 Chicken Zoodle Soup

If you're looking for a soul-soothing rotisserie chicken recipe that's still diet-friendly, you've come to the right place. (via Brit + Co)

Salt & Lavender

Easy Thai Chicken Curry Soup

Say goodbye to takeout with the ultimate Thai soup! The blend of lime juice and red curry is almost too good to be true, and ginger adds a nice kick that will wake you up on the dreariest of winter days. (via Salt & Lavender)

Feel Good Foodie

Easy White Rotisserie Chicken Chili

Made in one pot, this spicy chili only takes 10 minutes to prep and is full of healthy ingredients and yummy leftover rotisserie chicken. Top it off with your favorite chili toppings! (via Feel Good Foodie)

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Not only is this dinner recipe (which features lemon and carrots, yum!) super easy thanks to the rotisserie chicken, but it's also a one pot recipe, which means it minimizes the prep and the clean up. Please and thank you. (via The Girl on Bloor)

The Endless Meal

Rotisserie Chicken Carnitas with Pineapple Salsa

Tacos are life, and this recipe definitely does them justice. If you hadn't previously thought of using your rotisserie chicken to make tacos, trust us — it has the perfect salty flavor and tender consistency to make some seriously bomb tacos. (via The Endless Meal)

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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Shred up some rotisserie chicken, then combine it with mayo, mustard, pickles, celery, red onion, and dill for a pickle-clad flavor experience. Briny! (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Half Baked Harvest

30-Minute Creamy Chicken + Parmesan Sage Dumplings

For a cozy dish that can be made in one pot, this 30-minute soup tastes like it took all day to make. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Salt & Lavender

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Rotisserie chicken makes this creamy lemon chicken pasta recipe really easy for busy weeknights. It comes together in just half an hour! (via Salt & Lavender)

Cozy Cravings

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

Rotisserie chicken, avocado crema, pickled red onions and cotija cheese make this simple yet delicious taco perfect for any time of the week. (via Cozy Cravings)

Vikalinka

Chicken Chilaquiles with Warm Corn Salsa

You'll devour every bite of this spice-filled dish. Chips topped with mounds of rotisserie chicken, tomatoes, corn salsa, and sour cream is always a mealtime win! (via Vikalinka)

Barley & Sage

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

You can easily swap in rotisserie chicken into this cozy and amazing chicken pot pie soup recipe, paired with puff pastry bites. (via Barley & Sage)

RecipeTin Eats

Chinese Chicken Salad with Asian Peanut Salad Dressing

With a rotisserie chicken, this recipe is super quick to put together. That's good, because it certainly has a lot of ingredients: peanut butter, sesame oil, cabbage, Sriracha, bean sprouts, fried noodles and green onion, to name a few. (via RecipeTin Eats)

A Spicy Perspective

Southern Chicken Berry Salad

This classic chicken salad recipe has a tangy twist with sweet and tart dried berries and cherries. It makes a great lunch for the week!(via A Spicy Perspective)

Averie Cooks

Loaded Cheesy Chicken + Potato Chowder

A potato, chicken, and cheese combo is simply unbeatable. Use rotisserie-style chicken to expedite your comfort food! (via Averie Cooks)

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One Pan Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Skillet

This super yummy, awesomely cheesy skillet is the perfect medium for using up your leftover rotisserie chicken. You'll even get to skip the first few steps of this OG recipe, since they involve cooking the chicken. Yay for fewer steps! (via Heather Likes Food)

Completely Delicious

Chicken Fried Rice

Throw in some hand-torn shreds of that leftover rotisserie chicken you've got in your fridge to craft the perfect fried rice. This recipe might be quite close to beating your favorite takeout spot! (via Completely Delicious)

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Japanese Chicken Udon Soup with Bok Choy

Udon noodles are thick, wheat-based noodles traditionally served in Japanese soups. This particular recipe pairs them with bok choy — and works perfectly with a fresh rotisserie chicken. (via Jessica Gavin)

Joyful Healthy Eats

Buffalo Quinoa Bowl Recipe Using Rotisserie Chicken

Want to take your rotisserie chicken to the next level? Put it in a healthy power bowl. Avocado, onion, leafy greens and brown rice pack plenty of nutrition, and cilantro sprinkled over top gives the entire bowl a pop of flavor. (via Joyful Healthy Eats)

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Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

Speaking of soups, you can have the comforting, warming feeling of chicken noodle soup without having to eat it out of a can. Just pick up a rotisserie chicken (or use some leftovers), add noodles and veggies, and you're done. (via Eazy Peazy Mealz)

Gal on a Mission

20-Minute Tuscan Chicken with Penne Pasta

If you've got 20 minutes to spare, you can make this one-pot penne pasta with a warm rotisserie chicken. In addition to the meat and pasta, it showcases the flavors of tomato, oregano, thyme, spinach, basil, and Parmesan cheese. (via Gal on a Mission)

Pink Owl Kitchen

Southern Homemade Chicken And Dumplings

It doesn't get more Southern than chicken and dumplings. This rotisserie chicken recipe calls for classic veggies like carrots, celery, and onions, but feel free to add your favorites — or experiment with adding cream or milk to the broth! (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Cafe Delites

Balsamic Chicken Salad with Lemon Quinoa

This detoxifying, nutrient-packed power bowl is one of the healthiest ways to prepare your rotisserie chicken. The meat and quinoa are packed with protein, while olives, tomatoes and leafy greens give you antioxidants and nutrients. Bonus points for the detoxifying lemon drizzled over top. (via Cafe Delites)

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Southwest Chicken + Quinoa Bake

This rotisserie chicken recipe is made in one dish only, saving you mass amounts of time. Plus, you can leverage leftover to make it?! Sounds like a win-win to us. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

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Easy Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Easy and cheesy?! That's all we need to hear. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

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BBQ Chicken Sliders

To simplify this recipe, just use rotisserie chicken and store-bought barbecue sauce. Either way, it's gonna be delish. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Life in the Lofthouse

Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich

One of the most classic uses of chicken is to combine it with mayo, grapes, and celery, and stuff it inside a fresh croissant. This super simple recipe plays up all of the flavors of the sammie for a light, tasty and fresh on-the-go lunch or dinner. (via Life in the Lofthouse)

Clean Cuisine

Healthy Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

This healthy dinner recipe is also free from dairy and gluten, making it an excellent contender for everyone at the table. Don't waste time using fresh chicken if you already have a rotisserie on-hand! (via Clean Cuisine)

Chew Out Loud

One Pot Gnocchi with Spinach and Rotisserie Chicken

You'll need a cast-iron skillet to make this uber-delicious dish. Gnocchi is a dumpling-like pasta that's so soft and yummy, it seems tailor-made for this comforting recipe. (via Chew Out Loud)

Yellow Bliss Road

Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

This chicken sammie is the perfect accompaniment for a side of tomato soup. You could also sub the Texas toast out for a whole-wheat bun, if you're feeling healthy. (via Yellow Bliss Road)

Spicy Southern Kitchen

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

This comforting pot pie is super easy to make, as it allows you to use plenty of shortcuts (store-bought crust and rotisserie chicken, for example). Bonus tip: pair it with a side salad, and this bad boy will give you sustenance for an entire week. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

Natasha's Kitchen

Rotisserie Chicken + Broccoli Stir Fry

If you're looking for a yummy, nutritious andlow-carb dinner that also happens to be super easy to prepare, look no further than this stir fry. Picking up a ready-made rotisserie chicken makes preparing this dinner even easier. To make it gluten-free, use tamari in place of regular soy sauce. (via Natasha's Kitchen)

Hip Foodie Mom

White Bean Chicken Chili Soup

This Southwestern-inspired soup is warming, nutritious, hearty and ridiculously easy to make. The flavors of corn, broth, black beans, tomatoes and chicken make for a classic combo. This is a great soup to make ahead of time and bring to work throughout the week. (via Hip Foodie Mom)

Pillsbury

One-Pot Chicken, Bacon, + Ranch Pasta

Make this rich and indulgent pasta dish in just one pan — and in about 30 minutes (yay!). We recommend using rotini pasta in this meal, but you could also use macaroni or fusilli. (via Pillsbury)

Lovely Little Kitchen

BBQ Chicken Tacos

These flavorful tacos are actually inspired by California Pizza Kitchen's BBQ Chicken Salad. Turning salads into taco recipes? Don't mind if we do! (via Lovely Little Kitchen)

Project Meal Plan

Veggie-Loaded Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

This casserole might appear unhealthy at first glance, but it's actually a lot more nutritious than you think. Instead of cream, it's made with Greek yogurt, which offers tons more protein and a lot fewer calories. (via Project Meal Plan)

Half Baked Harvest

Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Buffalo chicken finds a new tasty home in these simple egg rolls. You'll definitely expedite the cooking time by using rotisserie chicken! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Culinary Hill

Thai Peanut Chicken + Noodles

Rotisserie chicken means this sweet and spicy dish can be made in half an hour. (via Culinary Hill)

Cookies & Cups

Easy Burrito Bowls with Rotisserie Chicken

After a long day at work, you might feel like picking up some Chipotle for dinner. But this alternative is way cheaper, and the rotisserie chicken will last you days. We think this is far superior. If you're feeling fancy, prep some homemade cilantro lime rice to go with it. (viaCookies & Cups)

Mom on Time Out

Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

This tasty recipe is full of goodies (yes, those are corn flakes on top!), and easy to put together. Just pop it in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, and it's ready to go. (via Mom on Time Out)

Barley & Sage

Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder with Bacon

Loaded with corn, potatoes, zucchini, and chicken, this chowder is topped with bacon. (via Barley & Sage)

Salt & Lavender

Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup

Super easy and incredibly comforting, this chicken tortilla soup is a perfect weeknight meal. (via Salt & Lavender)

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Jet-setting or road-tripping, your beauty routine doesn’t have to take a back seat. Travel-size beauty products still pack as powerful of a punch as your regular go-to’s! These marvelous minis are perfect for keeping your skin glowing, hair sleek, and makeup flawless, all while fitting neatly into your carry-on or purse. Make sure you're always looking your best, no matter where your adventures take you! Say buh-bye to bulky bottles and hello to convenient, on-the-go beauty with these adorably small hair, skin, and makeup picks (that come at a fraction of the OG price)!

Our Fave Travel-Size Hair Care

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Moroccanoil Treatment

This hair oil does so much for your locks with only a little bit of product at a time: it conditions, smooths frizz, detangles, and boosts shine "by up to 118%." The mini size goes for $17.

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OUAI Travel Size Detox Shampoo

This is a great shampoo to use if your hair's craving a thorough clarifying wash. It helps scrub away dirt, oil and product buildup for a really clean feel. It's also formulated with keratin to help strengthen hair. The travel size goes for $14.

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SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner Travel Size

SheaMoisture's hair products are perfect for restoring your hair with hydrating benefits. This "lightweight" $3 travel size pick "restores hair shine and smoothes dry hair cuticles."

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CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray

If you plan to heat-style your hair when you're on vacay, this $7 thermal protection spray is a must. It nourishes your locks and prevents heat damage from straighteners, curling irons, blow dryers, and the like.

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Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

This $12 travel size hair care product is all about frizz prevention and leaving your locks with a noticeable amount of shine. It's a great bottle to always have in your purse for those pesky flyaway moments.

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OUAI Travel Size Hair Oil

This $16 travel size hair oil leaves a "high-gloss, super-smooth finish" on your hair. It can be used before or after styling your hair, since it also has heat protectant capabilities. A little goes a long way!

Convenient Travel-Size Skincare

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Youth To The People Superberry Glow Dream Mask

You can finally master your airplane skincare routine on long flights with this travel size face mask. It packs a powerful punch in terms of hydration, which is especially important after being airborne. The mini size goes for $18.

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Naturium Travel Size Vitamin C Complex Serum

Vitamin C serums are total masters at blocking your skin from environmental stressors and aiding hyperpigmentation, AKA dark spots. This $10 pick promotes "healthier-looking skin" after consistent use.

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Byoma Barrier + Repair Treatment

This "rich, buttery moisturizer" is dedicated to protecting and building up your skin barrier, all while hydrating it. The travel size is just $13.

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CeraVe Travel Size Foaming Facial Cleanser

You can easily carry this $5 dermatologist-approved cleanser with you through TSA to tackle your skincare routine at the airport and once you've reached your destination. It's gentle on the skin and oh-so hydrating.

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Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover Mini

This $11 cleansing balm helps melt away makeup and SPF in one easy step. The "silky balm" formula will feel like pure heaven on your skin after a long travel day!

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La Roche-Posay Travel Size Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer

Make sure you're moisturized when your skin needs it most with this $8 travel size pick. It's good for sensitive skin, too! The formula has niacinamide that provides "48-hour hydration."

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Neutrogena Travel Size Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Moisturizer

Hyaluronic acid provides this moisturizer with a nice boost of hydration. It boasts a water-gel formula that wears unbelievably light on the face. The travel size goes for $11!

Travel-Size Makeup Faves

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Too Faced Travel Size Hangover Replenishing Face Primer

After a long travel day, this $14 mini size primer "hydrates, smooths, and brightens" the skin to provide a nice base for long-lasting-makeup.

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Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Lengthening Mascara Travel Size

Keep this $16 fan-fave mascara in your bag for quick and easy mid-day makeup touchups! It "curls, volumizes, lifts, and separates lashes" for a wide-awake eye look.

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Tarte Travel Size Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer

You only need a little bit of product at a time to make this $11 travel size concealer pop! It comes in so many shades, too, all without taking up important real estate in your travel makeup bag since it's small.

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream Travel Size

This $22 CC cream is like a full-coverage foundation, hydrating and anti-aging serum, and SPF50+ sunscreen all in one. f you have to pick one travel size makeup product to keep close on flights and road trips, let this be it!

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There are many moments that shape a young woman’s life. For me, I distinctly remember watching Holes and then being so excited to read the book. We were driving home from the movie theater and my mom had the book in her car (no, it’s not odd, she’s an English teacher) and I picked it up immediately.

When I tell y’all the disappointment that followed!! I couldn’t help but picture the people I had just seen as the main characters and I’m still slightly convinced Shia LaBeouf was not the best choice for Stanley. I couldn’t get through it, no matter how many times my mom tried to convince me it was good, I just could not finish the book. From that day on, I vowed to always read the book before watching the movie.

Now I get to tell you about the 13 best book to screen adaptations!

'​Uglies' by Scott Westerfield

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Tally Youngblood has waited her whole life to become pretty, and experience the new life promised by a total body makeover. During her final summer as an Ugly, she befriends Shay and the two pull hilarious pranks, and go on daring adventures as they wait to turn 16. But in the few weeks leading up to their surgeries, Shay disappears and Tally decides she can’t turn Pretty without her. When it comes to loyalty, will Tally betray one of her only friends for her dream?

When Netflix announced this adaptation, I was met with excitement but I was also a wee bit nervous. I remember reading Uglies for the first time and being able to picture it perfectly in my head, especially how cool it would be to hoverboard. And in true Netflix fashion, almost everyone from the cast, including leads Joey King and Chase Stokes, have been in other Netflix shows (they really like to keep it in the family).

This adaptation is so far, so good. I reread the book before starting the movie recently and I will say, it holds up. The writing is definitely super YA, but it was fun to slip back into the story and experience it all over again.

Uglies is streaming on Netflix now and stars Joey King, Chase Stokes, Brianne Tju, Keith Powers, Laverne Cox, Charmin Lee, Jan Luis Castellanos.

'​Percy Jackson and The Olympians' by Rick Riodran

Disney

I simply could not write a book to screen adaptation article WITHOUT mentioning Percy Jackson. This is one of my all time favorite books ever. I read The Lightning Thief every single summer and rock out to the musical by Joe Tracz from time to time.

The first two movies (starring Logan Lerman as Percy) were horrendous, so I about fell out of my chair when Uncle Rick announced Disney was adapting Percy, Annabeth, and Grover's story into a TV show. What if we got burned twice? Would we continue obsessing over the potential for a great Percy Jackson adaptation?

Disney said stop right there. The first season was truly incredible, and it captured so much of the wit and fun from the first book. Earlier this month, the show announced additional cast members for the upcoming season 2, which will bring The Sea of Monsters to life.

If you loved these books and are hesitant to start the show, don’t be scared to press play.

Percy Jackson And The Olympians season 1 is streaming on Disney+ now. The series stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Toby Stephens, Virginia Kull, Charlie Bushnell, and Dior Goodjohn.

The 'Bridgerton' Novels by Julia Quinn

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Our dearest gentle readers, I simply cannot recommend the latest season of Bridgerton enough. I've read all of the Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn, and Romancing Mr. Bridgerton is in my top two (number one: When He Was Wicked, Franscesa’s Story. Grab tissues if you read this one!).

Anything that’s in Shondaland is really magical, and I give her and her team so much credit for bringing the Bridgertons to life. I will say, if you read the books, the show is really nothing like them. I know what you’re thinking, "But Emily, how can you say it’s a great book to screen adaptation if it’s not word-for-word what’s in the book?"

Easy! It brings the text to life in such a cohesive and immersive way that you can’t help but be giddy as you watch your favorites fall in love all over again.

Though the books are being adapted out of order, I have full faith that Netflix can bring these together well. Season 4 will follow Benedict and Sophie, and is almost guaranteed to be filled with plenty of dancing and steamy rendezvous.

Bridgerton seasons 1-3 are on Netflix now. The show stars Luke Thompson, Luke Newton, Nicola Coughlan, Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Claudia Jessie, Hannah Dodd, Will Tilston, Florence Hunt, Harriet Cains, Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Madsen, and Bessie Carter! Yerin Ha will join season 4.

'​Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott

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Not to sound dramatic, but the 2019 Little Women movie was the first time I understood what people meant when they said, “Wow, that was a great movie.” The casting? Superb. The music? Revolutionary. How Greta Gerwig showed the passage of time with color filters? Genius.

I do think American and British classics are hard to adapt as movies or shows because so much of the plot relies on the reader understanding the historical context, and how people would interact with each other. I say that because it’s not like if you crack open Little Women you’ll immediately know Amy is terrible, you kind of have to pick up on it, especially when she talks about limes. That being said, Florence Pugh, you did that gal a favor because if Amy was my little sister, she probably would’ve stayed in the ice.

The fall is actually a perfect time to reread this book and enjoy the movie. Definitely worth making yourself a cup of tea, putting on fuzzy socks and a good cry.

Little Women is streaming on Hulu and stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Meryl Streep, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton, Louis Garrel, and Chris Cooper.

'​Apples Never Fall' by Liane Moriarty

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Liane Moriarty is no stranger to having her books turned into TV shows. Big Little Lies was a hit on HBO and had people on the edge of their seats.

Former tennis players-turned-coaches, Joy and Stan Delaney have a perfect life and marriage to folks looking in from the outside. They run a thriving tennis camp and have incredibly successful kids who are each following their own path in life. But when Joy goes missing, every ugly truth bubbles to the surface and shatters what everyone thought about the Delaneys.

While Apples Never Fall isn't a super intense book in my opinion, it still has the same whodunit and leaves you guessing like all our favorite thrillers. There’s been a few mixed reviews about the show, but I do recommend it if you’re looking for a little mystery that’s not going to make you question your own reality.

Apples Never Fall is streaming on Peacock and stars Annette Bening, Alison Brie, Jake Lacy, Conor Merrigan-Turner, Sam Neill, Essie Randles, and Georgia Flood.

'​Black Cake' by Charmaine Wilkerson

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Charmaine Wilkerson's debut novel is an in-depth story about a family’s secrets, betrayals, memories, and so much more.

Byron and Benny Bennett lost their mother Eleanor, who left behind a black cake from a family recipe and a voice recording. In the voice recording, Byron and Benny learn things about their mother they never knew — and her true history.

When books with alternate timelines get turned to TV or movies, I’m immediately skeptical. It can be difficult to show the difference between the past and present, and to keep up with it as a viewer. But this show is unreal. We don’t lose the intricate dynamics of the characters, and the actors bring the concept of family secrets to life. Watch Black Cake on Hulu and see Eleanor’s secrets for yourself.

Black Cake is streaming on Hulu and stars Mia Isaac, Chipo Chung, and Faith & Glynn Turman.

'​A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder' by Holly Jackson

Netflix

Let me start by saying I think Holly Jackson is truly incredible. The first book I read by her was Five Survive and she's a mastermind at creating suspense and taking the story in a completely different direction than you thought WHILE making it make sense.

Years ago in a small town, Andrea “Andie” Bell and Salil “Sal” Singh were killed in a murder-suicide. Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi has a mission to find out what truly happened to Andie and Sal. As she does research for a “school project,” she quickly learns that a killer might still be out there, but who?

I describe this book as a modern day Pretty Little Liars but better. There’s a lot of pressure on actors to deliver when it comes to characters that are as well-rounded as Holly Jackson’s, but the crew pulls it off. I recommend this book and show if you’re looking for something with serial vibes and high stakes drama.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is on Netflix and stars Emma Myers, Zain Iqbal, Anna Maxwell Martin, Gary Beadle, Mathew Baynton, India Lillie Davies, Rahul Pattni, Henry Ashton, and Mitu Panicucci.

'​Red, White and Royal Blue' by Casey McQuinston

Prime Video

I would like to take a moment to show my appreciation for Casey McQuinston. They are incredible and have given us amazing reads like One Last Stop, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, The Pairing, and most importantly, the love story between First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry (too many last names).

When the First Son makes a fool of himself at a party by confronting his longtime nemesis the Prince, their publicists scramble to create a stunt friendship. But are friends supposed to feel butterflies in their stomachs when they catch them getting dressed? Should friends want to kiss each other at any given moment? These two definitely do.

This book was adapted by Amazon Prime and the casting department knocked it out of the freaking park. Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex was the gift we needed and Nicholas Galitzine was born to play Prince Henry. It was brought to the screen in an inclusive way without one-dimensional stereotypes, and a lot of that is credited to Casey’s amazing writing.

If anyone would like to have a watch party for this, please, please let me know. I will happily giggle and kick my feet while eating snacks and watching these two glorious men fall in love.

Red, White and Royal Blue season 1 is on Prime Video and stars Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Uma Thurman, and Clifton Collins, Jr.

'​Argylle' by Elly Conway

Apple Studios

We need more spy books turned into movies. There’s something so bad—ss about the leather outfits, being strapped with weapons, and hiding in close quarters with someone that just gets me going.

This book and movie differ greatly. The book is a pretty straightforward novel: a CIA agent is the only one who can stop the world from entering chaos, but she needs a partner to help. Whereas the movie takes place to serve as the writer’s adventure — like she’s enters a movie herself and then goes to write about it.

While I wouldn’t say these are necessarily the best adaptations when it come to recreating every detail, I will say they're two pieces of art that live somewhat together, and that you can appreciate separately. Don’t read the book and expect everything in the movie to be the same, but read the book and watch the movie for some fun and entertainment!

Argylle is streaming on Apple TV+ and stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, Ariana DeBose, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, John Cena, Dua Lipa, and Samuel L. Jackson.

'​Normal People' by Sally Rooney

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Hot take: I'm not the biggest Sally Rooney fan. I think she's brilliantly talented, but her works are really just not my cup of tea. However, I, like many people, fell in love with Marianne and Connell from Normal People. How can you not? They are characters written so much like real people, it’s like you can see their lives as clearly as your own.

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal are the best people that could have been cast as the leads, and they just do it so well. The whole production is vulnerable and intimate, but also doesn’t lose the nuances of Sally’s work by bringing it to life.

The book and show can be heavy, absolutely, but it shows the reality of life and what could have been if we made different decisions in our younger years. If you read or watch, you want to cheer on the characters and feel every up and down alongside them.

Normal People is streaming on Hulu and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal.

'​Heartstopper' by Alice Oseman

Netflix

Did you know Heartstopper was originally published as a webcomic on Tumblr and Tapas back in 2016? It got such a following that Alice started a campaign to help fund the publication of a graphic novel — and here we are today!

Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson go to the Truham Grammar School and they couldn’t have more different lives. Nick is a popular boy at school and a star of the rugby team. Charlie is quiet, suffering from multiple mental health problems and crushing on Nick from afar. The novel follows their story and everything that comes along with being a teenage couple in love.

Netflix has released two series so far with a third to release later this fall in October. The series has been praised for bringing the characters of Truham Grammar School to life while showing the everyday battles teenagers face about sexuality, fitting in, and honestly just existing.

Alice Oseman stayed close with production and writing to bring her novels to life. It’s also proof that bringing in authors during the creative process for TV is worth every bit of it!!

Heartstoppers seasons 1 and 2 are streaming on Netflix. The show stars Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Tobie Donovan, Jenny Walser, Rhea Norwood, and Leila Khan.

'​Turtles All the Way Down' by John Green

Max

John Green should have a line in his bio about how he likes to create YA novels that will personally hit you in the heart. John, if you’re reading this, hit me up and I’d be happy to work that line in for you.

Turtles All the Way Down was published in 2017, and if you haven’t had the chance to read it yet, what are you doing? The major plot point of this book is that Aza and her best friend Daisy are supposed to be investigating the mystery of billionaire Russell Pickett, but that isn’t what really held my attention.

Aza Holmes has nearly crippling anxiety and OCD while also grieving the loss of her father. As someone who has been diagnosed with OCD for over a decade, it was a sort of an aha moment seeing myself represented on the pages. You don’t need to be diagnosed with any mental illnesses to understand what Aza is going through, you just need to be human.

Director Hannah Marks brought Aza, Daisy, and Davis to the screen in a way that balances teenage angst and emotions that seem larger than life. Because let’s face it, at 16, everything seems bigger than it is. Isabela Merced, who plays Aza, was praised for her accurate portrayal of OCD thought spirals. It can seem somewhat impossible to nail the big feels that John Green puts in his novels, but this might be one of the best depictions of one of his works ever.

If you’ve ever heard me say “it’s turtles all the way down,” in response to a sh—ty day, you can thank this book right here for that.

Turtles All The Way Down is streaming on Max and stars Isabela Merced, Felix Mallard, Cree Cicchino, Judy Reyes, J. Smith-Cameron, Poorna Jagannathan, and Maliq Johnson.

'​The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store' by James McBride

Amazon

Okay this is a bit of a cheat since this movie isn’t out yet, but this is one I am readyyy for. Barack Obama shared that this was one of his favorite books for 2023, and there's a reason for that. This story is hauntingly beautiful and will show you a part of American history that has been erased and almost forgotten. But we have to tell these stories and educate everyone in America about the ugly, but also hopeful, parts of our nation.

In a Pennsylvania small town, new developments are going up everywhere, but the digging crew didn't expect to find a skeleton at the bottom of a well. The town starts looking for answers, and quickly finds out that the residents of Chicken Hill, a dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans live, may have the answers.

Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived in Chicken Hill, where Moshe integrated his theater and where Chona ran the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. When the state comes looking for a deaf boy to institutionalize him, Chona and Nate Timblin, the Black janitor at Moshe’s theater and unofficial Black leader, work together to keep him safe.

The book weaves a tale of all the characters and as they deepen, shows how people on the margins of white, Christian America struggle to survive.

This movie adaptation is in the early stages of development but A24 and Steven Spielberg are working on the film!

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