Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta
This Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta is an easy, rich and flavorful meal that can be made in roughly 30 minutes. Tender pan-seared chicken is tossed with pasta in a velvety smooth garlic parmesan cream sauce. This meal is the ultimate comfort food, made in one pot for a quick, flavorful dinner. Ah, it’s Sunday again…
Cheesy Hamburger Skillet
This Cheesy Hamburger Skillet is made with crispy roasted potatoes and bacon, seasoned ground beef, melty cheese and a delicious savory sauce. Cook the potatoes and bacon in the oven or air fryer. This meal only takes a few minutes of hands-on work. It’s the perfect, easy weeknight meal. Here are a few of my…
Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
This Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese uses fresh garden tomatoes that get roasted alongside garlic. The roasted garlic and tomatoes get blended with savory vegetable broth and fresh basil. Serve this soup with a roasted garlic and herb grilled cheese for the most delicious fresh and flavorful meal. Is there anything more comforting than tomato…
Braised Beef Tostadas
These Braised Beef Tostadas have layers of tender beef, fresh mango salsa, cabbage slaw and homemade pesto which sits on top of a crispy corn tortilla. These beef tostadas have the most delicious fresh flavors and variety of textures. Beef is braised then cooked in the instant pot or slow cooker with spices, seasonings and…
Fish Tacos
These fish tacos are loaded with tender pieces of cod that are pan fried until golden and crispy. A zesty cilantro lime crema, crunchy cabbage slaw, and quick pickled onions are stuffed inside of the corn tortillas with the pan fried fish for the most delicious tacos. The cod is dipped in a batter than…
Italian Grinder Sub
This Italian Grinder Sub is piled high with a variety of Italian meats, cheese, and a delicious grinder salad. This only takes a few minutes to assemble, and is perfect for get togethers, picnics, or any time you’re just craving a good sub.
Taco Potato Skillet
This Taco Potato Skillet is perfect for an easy weeknight meal, or substitute sausage to make it a brunch Potatoes are tossed in a chili seasoning, then roasted until crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Chili seasoned taco meat is tossed together with peppers and onions then scooped on top of the…
Easy Pizza Dough
This easy pizza dough only requires a handful of ingredients and just a few minutes of kneading time. The pizza dough has all the characteristics of pizza dough you love – chewy, crisp but pliable crusts, and a crust that holds up to all of your favorite toppings. Pair this pizza dough with my homemade…
Beef Ragu Pasta
This Beef Ragu Pasta is rich and full of flavor. The sauce only involves a few minutes of hands on time before it slowly cooks away on the stove or in your slow cooker to develop the most luscious, flavorful sauce. Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta for a meal the whole family will…
Marry Me Chicken Soup
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is cozy, rich and full of flavor. The soup features a creamy broth full of tender juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and freshly grated parmesan cheese. The soup tastes like it’s been cooking for hours, but can be made in under a half hour. Add this to your cozy dinner…
Loaded Potato Soup
This Loaded Potato Soup is THE soup I will be eating on repeat this cozy season. A creamy broth is loaded with fork tender potatoes, crispy bacon and extra cheddar cheese, then seasoned with fresh herbs. It can be made in one pot and comes together in just 30 minutes. Soup season is finally here!…
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is cozy and full of flavor. It comes together in roughly 30 minutes and is easy to make. Toasted orzo is cooked in flavorful chicken broth along with seasoned chicken and a splash of fresh lemon juice and zest. The chicken is incredibly tender and delicious. Make extra soup and…
Fire Roasted Chicken Tortellini Soup
This Fire Roasted Chicken Tortellini Soup is a simple meal, full of cozy flavors. Seasoned chicken and cheese tortellini is cooked in a creamy, fire roasted tomato broth, which makes the soup full of flavor. The chicken is so tender from cooking in the rich broth. This soup can be ready in roughly 30 minutes.
Beer Pizza Dough
This beer pizza dough recipe does not require any yeast, and can be made in 20 minutes. The secret ingredient in this pizza dough is beer, which helps the dough rise and imparts the flavor of a long rise pizza dough with only a fraction of the time. Don’t worry, the alcohol cooks off while…
Upside Down Puff Pastry Tacos
These Upside Down Puff Pastry Tacos are a fun twist on taco night. Flaky, crispy puff pastry is stuffed with saucy taco seasoned meat and Mexican cheese. The stuffed puff pastry shell is baked upside down, so the taco meat is directly on the sheet pan. This allows for the meat to caramelize, which creates…
Mexican Street Corn Taco Cups
These Mexican Street Corn Taco Cups are a fun twist on taco night. These tacos are inspired by all the flavors in Mexican Street Corn (Elote) – fresh cilantro and fresh lime juice are mixed together in a delicious creamy, spicy sauce. Both the chicken and corn are brushed with this delicious sauce, then cooked…
Flatbread Pizza
This homemade Flatbread Pizza is a delicious, easy weeknight meal that can be made in under an hour from start to finish. The flatbread is soft and chewy and can be fully customized with your favorite toppings. The summer season is right around the corner, which means I’m dreaming of juicy, ripe summer tomatoes, and…
Homemade Pasta (no machine needed)
You truly can’t beat fresh, homemade pasta. This recipe takes only 4 ingredients, is simple to make and delivers perfect al dente noodles. Pair this pasta with your favorite sauce for a delicious meal. No special equipment required to make this – just a rolling pin and a bowl. The details… Making the dough In…
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is rich, creamy, a hint spicy and can be made in 30 minutes. This Indian-inspired meal is so easy to make at home and is packed with flavor. Tender, spiced chicken is cooked in a delicious sauce, then served over rice with fresh naan. This is a cozy meal, you’ll want to…
Lasagna Soup
Lasagna Soup is the perfect cozy meal. It’s loaded with all the things you love about lasagna, but it’s way easier to make. Imagine a delicious rich tomato broth with tender lasagna noodles, garlic, onion, a delicious mixture of herbs and spices and tender beef. The soup is finished with a delicious, creamy, cheesy topping…
Pulled Pork Taco Cups
These Pulled Pork (or chicken) Taco Cups are a fun, easy meal. Buttery, flaky biscuits are baked with cheese and pulled pork until golden brown. The pulled pork is cooked in a flavorful, homemade sauce in the slow cooker or instant pot. The taco cups are topped with a sweet and tangy apple slaw and…
Homemade Lasagna
Homemade Lasagna with homemade meat sauce. Homemade lasagna may take a bit more time, but it’s easier to make than you may think. Plus, nothing beats the taste of homemade lasagna. Six layers of freshly made lasagna sheets are cooked with a homemade meat sauce and layered with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Classic dishes, like…
Homemade Hamburger Helper
This Homemade Hamburger Helper is made in one pot in under 30 minutes. Ground beef is combined with tender carrots and onions, macaroni and a delicious cheesy sauce. This meal is a great easy, cozy meal your whole family will love. I grew up on Hamburger Helper. We ate it at least twice a week…
Beef Stew Hand Pies
These Beef Stew Hand Pies are filled with all of the cozy flavors of beef stew, then tucked inside flaky, buttery puff pastry. This filling is hearty, extra saucy and packed with soft, tender vegetables, beef and fresh herbs. One of my favorite meals during the colder months is a cozy beef stew recipe. These…
Buffalo Salmon Bites
These Buffalo Salmon Bites are crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside. Coated in a delicious buffalo sauce and served with a homemade creamy ranch, these salmon bites make a great lunch or dinner. Made in the air fryer or the oven, these salmon bites take roughly 10 minutes to cook…
Taco Cups
Taco Cups are a fun twist on tacos. Small tortillas or flaky puff pasty is baked with a layer of cheese until golden and crisp. Ground hamburger is cooked in a delicious homemade taco sauce, then filled inside crunchy, cheesy, taco cups. Add all of your favorite taco toppings, and you’ve got yourself a delicious…
Stuffed Pizza Rolls
These Stuffed Pizza Rolls are made with soft, buttery, garlic herb rolls, then stuffed with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings. These make for a fun, tasty appetizer or party food, or you could easily pair it with a salad and call it dinner. I’m a firm believer that pizza night should…
Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
These Zucchini Lasagna Rolls are a fun and healthier alternative to traditional lasagna. They feature a decadent creamy, cheese filling, flavorful homemade bolognese sauce and a sprinkle of extra cheese on top. This dish is a great way to use extra zucchini from the garden, while also enjoying a delicious, comforting meal. Zucchini always seems…