An easy tomato basil soup recipe for one that takes just ten minutes to make and calls for six simple ingredients.
Instant Pot Braised Beef Tacos
An Instant Pot makes these tender and savory braised beef tacos totally doable on a weeknight. The beef tastes like it simmered for hours in the oven but all of it comes together in less than an hour. ... continue reading...
Cilantro-Butter Shrimp Pasta
Pasta tossed with chili-spiced shrimp and corn in a cilantro-butter sauce flavored with garlic. This cilantro-butter shrimp pasta is a southwest-twist on a shrimp scampi and goes from pan to table in about ten minutes. ... continue reading...
Balsamic Mushroom Pasta
First published in January of 2015, this balsamic mushroom pasta for two is still a reader favorite. It's one of those recipes that looks more complicated than it really is but, in reality, it comes together in the time it takes to boil the pasta. The mushrooms cook in some tangy balsamic vinegar and, just before it's time to serve it, a little cream is added at the end that adds a touch of ... continue reading...
20 Amazing Sheet Pan Dinners
Oh, the things you can make with a single sheet pan! Sheet pan dinners are one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table without leaving a pile of dishes in the sink. I've gathered up 20 different options and there's a little bit of everything - chicken dinners, one-pan steak dinners, sheet pans filled with sausage and pork, a few seafood options and even one with crispy tofu. I hope you find ... continue reading...
Slow Cooker Meatballs
These slow cooker meatballs don't need any precooking - just mix, roll, and drop them in the slow cooker with the sauce. The tomato sauce is also easy to make although you can substitute your favorite store-bought marinara sauce to make it even easier. These soft and juicy meatballs are freezer-friendly and great for sub sandwiches or served with pasta. ... continue reading...
4-Ingredient Banana Mocha Smoothie
A rich and chocolatey banana mocha smoothie with no refined sugar. It's a naturally sweet treat for the morning or afternoon when you need a little pick-me-up. ... continue reading...
Tortellini Pasta Salad with Bacon Roasted Broccoli
It's pasta salad season! Tortellini pasta salad with roasted bacon broccoli, fresh cherry tomatoes, and a lemon dressing is a light dinner for two. Learn how to make it including an easy way to add a subtle taste of garlic without all the chopping and mincing. ... continue reading...
Sheet Pan Chicken Ratatouille
Ratatouille, a classic dish from the south of France, is packed with summer-fresh produce. This version takes the best of the classic dish, adds some chicken, and turns it into a sheet pan dinner. This sheet pan chicken ratatouille is a lower-maintenance dinner that can be served hot, at room temperature, or cold. ... continue reading...
Bacon Fried Rice
If you've ever wondered what to do with leftover rice from last night's take-out dinner or other rice-based dish bacon fried rice is the answer. It's a 15-minute recipe you can make for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. ... continue reading...
Chicken & Black Bean Spinach Salad
The chicken & black bean spinach salad is a lunchtime power boost that will fuel you through the afternoon. It's packed with veggies and tossed with a simple garlic-lime dressing. Prep the ingredients ahead of time for easy weekday lunches. ... continue reading...
12 Summer Side Dishes
With Memorial Day right around the corner, there's no better time than now to start planning the summer-inspired side dishes you'll want to serve at your all of your warm-weather weekend get-togethers. I've gathered twelve beautiful summer side dishes including pasta salads, potato salads, baked bean dishes and more. You'll want to try them all! ... continue reading...
Salsa Verde Taco Soup for Two
Salsa verde taco soup made with fresh tomatillos, green chile, brown rice, and ground beef. It's a small-batch recipe for two that you can make on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot. It's garnished just like tacos with a dollop of sour cream and a quick and easy guacamole. ... continue reading...
Zucchini Turkey Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Zucchini turkey meatballs (with no breadcrumbs!) topped with an easy roasted red pepper sauce and served with broccoli cauliflower rice. This is light and easy dinner for two that takes around 30 minutes (even less with some smart shortcuts) and is perfect for nights when you want something light but satisfying. ... continue reading...
Sheet Pan Chicken with Garlic-Basil Veggies
This sheet pan chicken with garlic-basil veggies is an easy low-fuss dinner or make-ahead lunch idea that's heavy on green vegetables with bites of boneless, skinless chicken breast tossed in a smokey paprika rub. Drizzle the garlic-basil dressing over the hot veggies and chicken for a pop of brightness and serve it up - it's a light and flavorful dinner for spring. ... continue reading...
Easy Cheese Dip (in the Microwave!)
A super easy cheese dip - no stove required! This smooth and creamy dip takes less than 15 minutes to make and calls for just a few simple ingredients. Learn how to make this restaurant-style cheese dip using your microwave, but, beware, this stuff is addicting! ... continue reading...
17 Sweet & Savory Brunch Recipes
This time of year, with so many spring holidays and opportunities for celebratory events like graduations, Mother's Day, or just regular Saturday get-together with friends and family, having a repertoire of delicious brunch recipes is a must. I've rounded-up 17 brunch ideas - some sweet and some savory so you can mix and match to create a brunch spread that will make everyone happy. From an ... continue reading...
Fully-Loaded Breakfast Tacos
Fully-loaded breakfast tacos with a savory black bean and potato filling, soft scrambled eggs, and topped with salsa, cilantro, and cheese. This is how to do breakfast on the weekends. ... continue reading...
Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta
30-minute Italian sausage and peppers pasta loaded with fresh bell peppers, onion, and savory sausage. This is a quick and easy dinner idea inspired by traditional sausage and peppers recipes and is full of fresh flavor. ... continue reading...
Vegetable Cream Cheese
A bagel platter is a fun way to feed a crowd for brunch! Toasted bagels, homemade vegetable cream cheese and lots of fresh toppings assembled on a board make it so easy for guests to help themselves. Perfect for Easter, Mother's Day, and other holiday celebrations. ... continue reading...
Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Spring Vegetables
This post is sponsored by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. I received monetary compensation in exchange for sharing my experience visiting a local farmer's market and creating a savory slow cooker beef stew with beef from a local North Carolina beef farm, T-5 Farms. ... continue reading...
