11 Recipes Only Virgos Will Appreciate

Virgos are all about making something impressive look effortless, and these mussels are that essence to a T. This dish will transport you straight to the Mediterranean seaside. In just 45 minutes, you'll have a date night or dinner party-worthy seafood dinner that will impress everyone you serve it to (although it's deceptively easy to whip up).

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There are regular folks, and there are Virgos. Similarly, there are cakes, and then there’s Chantilly cake, an impressive dessert that marries the delicious simplicity of a classic yellow cake with the berries and cream combo that makes shortcakes shine. What’s even sweeter? The all-American dessert has a charming origin story that started in a grocery store bakery.

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Work smarter, not harder with a Virgo-approved sheet-pan dinner. Our sheet-pan tikka masala is a fun way to enjoy a classic Indian dish, chicken tikka masala, at home in a slightly new (and easier!) way. It’s a foolproof way to get a whole dinner on the table using just a sheet pan.

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Virgos are all about efficiency, yet love to really razzle and dazzle deep down. So if you love a Vietnamese summer roll but don’t want to fuss with the wrapper? Meet your new favorite summer dinner. Rice noodles, shrimp, avocado, thinly sliced veggies, and a plethora of greens are tossed together in a tangy nước chấm dressing for a refreshing dinner twist.

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Homemade beef bourguignon is a labor of love, but it's nothing a hardworking Virgo can't handle. It's certainly not a quick weeknight dinner, but that doesn't mean it's too difficult to make at home. Here's the basic rundown: Sauté bacon, sear beef in bacon fat (yum!), add veggies and stir to coat with flour, add wine and broth, transfer to oven, bake until beef is super tender, make Julia Child proud.

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Ever the overachievers, Virgos and a project such as making homemade pasta is a match made in heaven. This rustic, dumpling-like pasta is much easier to make and shape by hand than ravioli, and once made, you can use it with countless recipes and sauces. Seriously—if you’ve never made homemade pasta before, this is where you should start.

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Virgos are effortlessly impressive, and the same is true of paella. This Spanish dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleasing centerpiece for special occasions and parties, but honestly, this dish is enough reason to celebrate all on its own. Listen to the crackling and peek through the rice in the middle to ensure that it’s browning properly and not burning (you can always hide the hole with a piece of shrimp 😉).

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If you’re one of the many who are stunned by the shiny fruit tarts in bakery windows (or simply want to impress a detail-oriented Virgo), then this recipe is for you. Good news: It’s surprisingly easy to make a stunning fruit tart right at home! Make it as the star of your holiday parties, or as an easy, warm-weather treat to indulge in anytime.

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A Cadillac margarita is basically a higher-end margarita made with a high-quality tequila (typically a reposado) and Grand Marnier, perfect for a Virgo who thinks their cocktail should meet standards as high as their own. Reposado tequila will have notes of oak and vanilla, making this margarita really stand out.

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Virgos get stuff done and they get it done with ease, perhaps because they fuel themselves up properly with a protein-packed bowl? It's just a theory, but it's a delicious one. With BBQ chicken, corn, an easy slaw, rice, and pickles, these grain bowls are a protein-packed lunch that are the noon pick-me-up you need. Once you prep the rice ahead of time, these bowls will only take 15 minutes to cook and assemble. Plus, they're meal prep gold.

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Quality means a lot to Virgos because they give 120% every day, kind of like this decadent, maxed out classic pie. Traditionally million-dollar pie is a no-bake icebox treat that's prepared by pressing a graham cracker crust into a pie plate and piling it high with a rich whipped topping base filled with pecans, coconut, and crushed pineapple. To give it the full Delish treatment, we took a few liberties to bring this old timey treat into the future.

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