This crockpot macaroni and cheese is made without having to boil the macaroni. So good and so easy! Hello Friends! I hope you are having a wonderful week! Today we are sharing a post that we get lots of requests for so we are publishing it once more. This macaroni and cheese recipe can be made very easily. You do not need to precook the pasta, just toss… Continue Reading
Lightened Up Chicken Salad
This Lightened Up Chicken Salad is really good in a sandwich, on a cracker or just by itself. This makes a wonderful chicken lunch without as many calories as the old school chicken salad recipes always had. cranberries and pecans add a wonderful crunch to this delicious recipe. Hello Friends! Today I am sharing one of my favorite chicken salad recipes, with a light twist. In trying to lighten up… Continue Reading
Skillet Pork Chops
These skillet pork chops are a simple meal idea for a weeknight. Made with a brown sugar sauce, they are tangy and tender. My family loves these and they are my kids favorite pork chop recipe, They go great with rice or noodles too! Hello Friends! I have a great quick recipe for you today! These easy Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops are made in a single skillet which… Continue Reading
One Pot Beef Pasta
This One Pot Beef Pasta came about one day when I wanted to make a cozy meal with what I had in the vegetable drawer with some help from a little pasta from the pantry. It is like those Beef Pasta Hamburger Helper recipes but only much better! By adding a few spices, fresh vegetables, and some noodles, you will have a tasty casserole-style dinner ready in minutes. It is tasty and… Continue Reading
Chicken Green Chili Quesadilla
This Easy Chicken Green Chili Quesadilla recipe is perfect anytime for a quick lunch, dinner or appetizer! If you have leftover chicken or use rotisserie chicken, this meal comes together in about 10 minutes. It is perfect on it’s own served with a little salsa, or with a hot bowl of soup. I love to serve this with fresh avocado or a small salad too! This quick Chicken Green Chili… Continue Reading
Chicken Bacon Gouda Pasta
This Easy Chicken Bacon Gouda Pasta recipe is so good for a dinner or lunch idea! It is one of our favorite chicken pasta recipes and is absolutely delicious. If you love gouda and bacon, I think this recipe will become one of your favorites. Also, check out this other easy Chicken Pasta with Basil Recipe. Hello Friends! I hope this week finds you doing well. We had a… Continue Reading
Taco Pasta with Ground Beef
This One Pot Taco Pasta with Ground Beef comes together quickly in a single skillet! This is one of those perfect dinners when you want to whip something together in a single skillet. Made with ground beef and pasta, it is filling and so tasty! I love to make this with and serve it in bowls for an easy dinner. This also reheats well and is good for leftovers the… Continue Reading
Easy Meatball Sandwiches from Scratch
These Easy Meatball Sandwiches from Scratch do not take as much time as you think! You can make the meatballs ahead of time. This recipe begins with our Easy Meatballs recipe and is just one of the many ways to serve them. Hot cheesy sandwiches are perfect for game day or as a party food main dish. Hello Friends! How was your weekend? Did… Continue Reading
Quick Weeknight Chicken Tacos
These Quick Weeknight Chicken Tacos are so good and come together in less than 30 minutes. These quick weeknight chicken tacos are on my permanent dinner rotation and I make them about once every few weeks. I make the taco shells myself, but you can also make them with store-bought taco shells. It starts with cooked chicken and you can use slow-cooked chicken, roasted chicken or a rotisserie chicken. I… Continue Reading
Spaghetti Aglio E Olio
This Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is a wonderful, light pasta that is perfect for any meal and oh so easy! This simple pasta recipe just takes a few ingredients and almost no time at all. It is also the perfect dish to use your fresh tomatoes and basil – items you can grow in your garden! How was your weekend friends? Did you enjoy being outdoors? We were at our… Continue Reading
Chicken Enchiladas Verde Recipe
This post is sponsored by Smart & Final. Before I share my Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Verde recipe, can we just collectively say …Yay – spring is almost here!!! I am so ready for spring, and as I am sure you already knew that spring starts this month, did you know that March is also Frozen Food Month? I found out that many stores are offering great savings on participating frozen… Continue Reading
Chili Relleno Casserole with Tomatoes
This Chili Relleno Casserole with tomatoes reminds me of my childhood. My mother used to make chili Rellenos for my father all the time, it seemed. My father always liked his chili Rellenos to be plain so that is how they were served. Traditionally, Chili Rellenos are made with a tomato sauce on top. My take was to use these fresh tomatoes on top and serve it with salsa on… Continue Reading
Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe is perfect for a fall evening. Made with fresh mushrooms, chicken and Parmesan cheese, it is a comforting classic casserole. This recipe does not include any creamy condensed soup, so you can really control the sodium and cream. This is a perfect pantry dinner and is hearty and tasty. Hi Friends! Today’s recipe is one of those old school recipes that I lighted up… Continue Reading
Really Quick Homemade Nacho Recipe
You know those days when you are looking at the clock and it is dinner time and you have no idea what to make? I recently put together a really simple Homemade Nacho recipe with HERDEZ® Instant Refried Beans. I had never even heard of instant beans before, potatoes, yes, but beans? So I had to check these out for myself. I am all about saving time in the kitchen and if… Continue Reading
Chicken Asparagus
This Chicken Asparagus skillet dinner is one of those meals that requires only a little bit of preparation and a single skillet. Most of the ingredients are likely items you have on hand and the addition of asparagus makes it perfect for the season. I made this the other evening after a day of watching football. Even though it is still preseason, football feels like fall to me. We… Continue Reading
Baked Zucchini Casserole
This Easy Baked Zucchini Casserole is one I have been making for years. Made with fresh zucchini and ground beef with just enough spice to make a wonderful dinner idea. We love cooking with zucchini and the prices for zucchini are great this time of year. This recipe nicely incorporates zucchini and squash for a colorful dinner idea! Casseroles are so underrated and I love them! While they are popular… Continue Reading
Sausage and Peppers Pasta
This Sausage and Peppers pasta recipe is so easy to make, and it has a wonderful rich, flavor that reminds me of my travels to Italy. Wonderfully simple for a weeknight dinner, it is also a dinner to prepare for a weekend supper or dinner with extended family. When I was little, we would have a big Sunday evening dinners with my grandparents and my Italian aunt and we would gather… Continue Reading
Crunchy Turkey Spinach Wraps
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hillshire Farm®, Jimmy Dean®, & Tyson® Foods. All ideas, recipes, & opinions are entirely my own. These Turkey Spinach wraps are a perfect lunch or picnic recipe! These also go great with this creamy macaroni salad! As much as I love summer, there is something exciting about getting back into the school routine. A new beginning of the… Continue Reading
Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
This Easy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is a perfect weeknight or weekend dinner. Made lighter with just a few ingredient substitutions and so delicious! I added chicken to this recipe, but you can just make the pasta and sauce if you wish. This comes together quickly with a simple lighter homemade Alfredo sauce. Be sure to check out our time-saving tips following the recipe. Hi Friends! During this time of year,… Continue Reading
Crockpot Chicken Recipe with Green Chilis
This crockpot chicken recipe is a nice matching of chicken breasts and green chili in a light summer recipe. While I tend to use my slow cooker more in fall and winter, I also love to use it to make dinner on nights when we will be out all day. While I make chicken chili during the colder months, this crockpot chicken with vegetables recipe is so easy to make… Continue Reading
