Chicken quinoa bowls have staked their healthy claim on quick and easy meal-prep dinners that are flexible enough to mix and match ingredients for take-to-work lunches that never get boring, too.Healthy Chicken Quinoa Bowl This quinoa bowl combines what seems to be my ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl with Broccoli and Tomato
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The Cheesiest Spinach and Cheese Lasagna
No-boil lasagna noodles layered with a mix of cheeses, spinach and store-bought marinara make this vegetarian spinach lasagna recipe one of the easiest dinners you'll prepare all week.This post is in partnership with KrogerCreating This Spinach Lasagna Recipe I'm ... continue reading... about The Cheesiest Spinach and Cheese Lasagna
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This healthy vegetarian quinoa salad makes for a simple lunch or dinner, thanks to staples like roasted red bell peppers, kalamata olives, and feta from your fridge and pantry.Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe I get that feeling. I look at my watch. Scratch that, I look at ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Gnocchi With Pomodoro Sauce
This simple tomato sauce gets tons of flavor from herbs steeped in olive oil that lusciously coats potato pillows of gnocchi, topped with fresh balls of mozzarella.It's a lunch I remember with fondness, and regret.Fondness because it lit my fire for choosing gnocchi ... continue reading... about Gnocchi With Pomodoro Sauce
The Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
The combination of creamy gouda and havarti cheese make a silky, cheesy homemade mac and cheese sauce that tastes SO MUCH BETTER than the boxed kind.Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese There are several basic, classic, ... continue reading... about The Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup
This slow cooker Thai soup is packed with flavor thanks to the combination of curry paste, coconut milk, fresh ginger, and lime.Slow Cooker Thai Soup Recipe Here’s the thing about cooking with slow cookers. It’s convenient. But only if you’re creating a recipe where you ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup
35 Best Pasta Recipes to Make Now
I may as well title this post What Should I Cook for Dinner Tonight, because guess what? The answer is this list of 35 of the best pasta recipes to make now.October arrived with a skiff of frost in my waning garden and the donning of my favorite knee sweeping sweaters. ... continue reading... about 35 Best Pasta Recipes to Make Now
My Mom’s Homemade Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
This easy spaghetti recipe with meat sauce takes just a few minutes of prep and then a low simmer on the stove for a deep, meaty-flavored, homemade spaghetti for the best family favorite dinner.This post is brought to you by Kroger Before I even started writing this post, ... continue reading... about My Mom’s Homemade Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Whole Wheat Pasta
In this chicken and broccoli pasta, a hint of stone ground mustard gives a bit of tang to creamy melted cheese mixed into whole wheat pasta, broccoli florets, and shredded chicken.Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta "I like the chicken. And the broccoli is pretty good. But I ... continue reading... about Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Whole Wheat Pasta
One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice
This creamy chicken and rice casserole is a fast and healthy 30-minute meal made right on the stove top, making it a favorite one-pot dinner that feeds a family of four for under $10.This recipe is brought to you by KrogerEasy Chicken and Rice Casserole September is ... continue reading... about One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice
The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
It may be an age-old wives tale, but according to mothers, grandmothers and any soup lover, there truly is no better cure for anything and everything that ails you than homemade chicken noodle soup made with chunky carrots, celery and always savory chicken stock. It's the ... continue reading... about The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Pasta Pomodoro Sauce
A simple pasta topped with fresh tomato pomodoro sauce couldn't be more authentically Italian, and like most things Italian, simplicity is key in this 5-ingredient recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes.This recipe is brought to you by DeLallo Pinch me for sure, because I ... continue reading... about Pasta Pomodoro Sauce
Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef
Classic stuffed peppers with rice, ground beef, and a rainbow of sweet red, yellow and orange bell peppers makes the best easy dinner idea any night of the week.Ever since I was a starry eyed pre-teen, I've been a fan of drawing rainbows. Now I eat them.But as a kid, I ... continue reading... about Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta Cheese
This easy pasta dish comes together in less than 15 minutes with a fresh tomato sauce made even healthier with whole wheat pasta and spinach that's topped with ricotta cheese. This is where healthy meets happy!I've grown tomatoes in my garden for years. But the past few ... continue reading... about Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta Cheese
Vegetarian Crockpot Lasagna Soup
This crockpot lasagna soup is like a deconstructed lasagna made in an Italian tomato broth full of vegetables with a creamy dollop of a three cheeses mixed in.This recipe is brought to you by DeLallo FoodsVegetarian Crockpot Lasagna Soup If you've found yourself trolling ... continue reading... about Vegetarian Crockpot Lasagna Soup
Thai Quinoa Salad
This easy Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a lime-infused flavor bomb with crunch in each bite.This easy Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a ... continue reading... about Thai Quinoa Salad
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Thanks to the Instant Pot pressure cooker, this easy chicken with wild rice soup is rich, creamy (without any added cream), and fast to make, and it tastes even better the next day, making it a great addition to your meal prep plans. If you don't have a pressure cooker, not to ... continue reading... about Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
This easy spicy Thai Basil Chicken recipe infuses authentic Thai flavors into a coconut sauce that's dynamite over rice or noodles for a fast dinner you will literally find yourself craving.When my stock of summer's sweet basil is ready for harvest, I make a mad dash for ... continue reading... about Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
Call it what you want — cheeseburger macaroni, hamburger mac and cheese, or homemade Hamburger Helper. Whatever this recipe is, it's delicious.Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe I’m not embarrassed to admit it. In our first days of being married—yep, that was just a feeeewww ... continue reading... about Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
31 Quick Dinner Ideas for Easy Summer Nights
This list of 31 quick dinner ideas will have you in and out of the kitchen (or manning the grill) with plenty of time left to chill out on any hot summer night of the week.Hello August = Hello end of summer. Please! Say it isn't so!There's no time in what's left of ... continue reading... about 31 Quick Dinner Ideas for Easy Summer Nights
Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Kale
A clean, herb-infused broth makes this slow cooker tortellini soup with Italian sausage a favorite to keep in your weekly meal plans.This post is in partnership with McCormick. "Oh babe, this is so good. Hey! Don't eat all the broth! That's mine." My husband. He's usually ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Kale
BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado
This creamy, easy pasta salad recipe is loaded with tomatoes, arugula, and avocado, plus crispy bacon that's all topped with a super simple Ranch-style dressing made healthier with a combo of Greek yogurt and mayo.You could say my collection of pasta salad recipes here on ... continue reading... about BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado
Baked Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Polenta and Marinara
These heathy, easy to make baked turkey meatballs are made lighter with lean ground turkey, spinach, and fresh herbs, then baked up and served with creamy polenta and zesty marinara for a restaurant-worthy meal at home!Bikini season is right around the corner. Make that ... continue reading... about Baked Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Polenta and Marinara
How to Make Easy Basil Pesto
Homemade pesto is one of the quickest ways to brighten any dish from caprese chicken to pizza and even to macaroni and cheese. This is my tried and true method to make the perfect basil pesto recipe every single time.I’ve made homemade pesto many times and totally loved ... continue reading... about How to Make Easy Basil Pesto
Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil bring summertime flavors to a classic dinner of Shrimp Scampi Pasta.Fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. Three ingredients that magically transform into very special recipes when a few simple additions are made. Add toasted bread and you have ... continue reading... about Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Creamy Asparagus & Salmon Pasta
Leftover salmon gets a recipe remake with bowtie pasta, fresh asparagus, and dill in this super simple Parmesan cream sauce that makes meal prep a breeze. This salmon pasta couldn't be easier to make!Easy Leftover Salmon Recipe You know how moms are always, always, always ... continue reading... about Creamy Asparagus & Salmon Pasta
Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe for Steel Cut Oats or Rolled Oats
This oatmeal recipe made in an Instant Pot makes make-ahead oatmeal so easy that it's become my new favorite method for both steel cut oats and rolled oats!This recipe is brought to you by Blue Diamond Almond BreezeThe Best Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe I’ve made oatmeal ... continue reading... about Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe for Steel Cut Oats or Rolled Oats
Grilled Shrimp Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Filled with herbs, veggies, and grilled shrimp, these fresh shrimp spring rolls take some patience to assemble, but they're so flavorful!One of the things I’ve read in self-help business books, absorbed from my favorite podcasts and basically just learned along the way of ... continue reading... about Grilled Shrimp Vietnamese Spring Rolls
30 Pasta Salad Recipes to Make All Summer Long
Easy classic pasta salads are the trademark of summer BBQs, picnics, pool parties, and potlucks. This list of 30 pasta salads will keep your picnic table full all summer long.I'm just going to put this out there now...with all of summer's shenanigans and goings ons, this ... continue reading... about 30 Pasta Salad Recipes to Make All Summer Long
Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
This 5-ingredient pasta salad recipe has all of the flavors of traditional Caesar salad with the addition of kale and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes for an easy and healthy potluck pasta salad.Most often you'll hear me professing my love of making and using homemade ... continue reading... about Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
