This homemade red enchilada sauce is the best! It's a mix of dried chiles plus Mexican spices for an authentic taste that's quick and easy to make, and perfect enchilada sauce for enchiladas, chilaquiles, soups and more. I'm right there with you when it comes to that last ... continue reading... about The BEST Easy Authentic Enchilada Sauce
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Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
Call it what you want — cheeseburger macaroni, homemade Hamburger Helper, or hamburger mac and cheese. Whatever this recipe is, forget the box and make it from scratch, because it's delicious. Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe I’m not embarrassed to admit it. In our first ... continue reading... about Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
This sausage and gnocchi soup serves many purposes that apply right now—it's easy, calls for pantry staples, and who doesn't love Italian?—but it's so good it's sure to become a favorite you'll be making for years to come. Pantry staple recipes are having a renaissance and ... continue reading... about Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
The BEST Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef
Classic stuffed peppers with rice, ground beef, and a healthy 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 ... continue reading... about The BEST Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef
20 Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Beans
Canned beans are one of those pantry staples we always have on hand. They're cheap, easy, fuss-free, and filling, and their versatility makes them an awesome standby for tacos, salads, soups, enchiladas, and more. To get more meal prep inspiration from your pantry, check out this ... continue reading... about 20 Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Beans
Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry
Because it's healthier for me and my family, I've been working hard on subbing in more plant-based protein meals like this quick teriyaki tofu and broccoli stir fry into our dinner routine. Bring on the green! This recipe is brought to you by Kroger. Eating more ... continue reading... about Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry
Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad
Quick and easy to make for lunch or even a light dinner, this healthy Tuscan salad puts high protein front and center with chunks of albacore tuna and white beans tossed with arugula and more Mediterranean flavors. Tuscan White Bean Salad It's not every day that a salad ... continue reading... about Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad
How to Make a Healthy Tzatziki Sauce and Dip
This easy to make 5-ingredient Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce recipe is not only great with grilled meats, fish and gyro sandwiches, but makes a terrific, healthy dip for vegetables of every color. This post is in partnership with Oikos Greek Nonfat Yogurt, who has compensated me ... continue reading... about How to Make a Healthy Tzatziki Sauce and Dip
The Best Steak Marinade in 30 Minutes
This easy Asian master sauce steak marinade is the key to tenderizing and adding loads of flavor to create a steak that takes only 30 minutes up to overnight to marinate, making it a favorite for fast weeknight dinners. The Best Way to Marinate Steak Steak dinners come in ... continue reading... about The Best Steak Marinade in 30 Minutes
Easy Chicken Marsala
Golden brown chicken breasts with mushrooms and shallots in a lush, sweet and savory Marsala wine sauce makes THE BEST easy, 30-minute classic chicken skillet dinner. Head to your favorite Italian restaurant and you'll likely find chicken Marsala on the menu, nestled ... continue reading... about Easy Chicken Marsala
Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (or Instant Pot!)
You can cook it fast or cook it slow, but either way this corned beef and cabbage creates tender, fall-apart chunks of beef thanks to braising it in the Crock Pot or Instant Pot with beer and vegetables for an unbelievably easy and delicious one-pot dinner. Instant Pot or ... continue reading... about Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (or Instant Pot!)
Easy Coleslaw Dressing
This easy homemade coleslaw dressing gives the crunchy classic cabbage salad a tangy bite with creamy mayonnaise and cider vinegar's zing. The BEST Coleslaw Dressing Backyard barbecue and summer potlucks wouldn't be the same without a classic coleslaw salad on the table. ... continue reading... about Easy Coleslaw Dressing
How to Make Homemade Croutons
Nobody's going to give you the side-eye if you buy a bag from the grocery store, but homemade croutons are so quick and easy to make, they're totally worth making from scratch instead. Easiest Salad Croutons Homemade garlic croutons. They're the crunchy toppers I crave for ... continue reading... about How to Make Homemade Croutons
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
This sautéed spinach recipe with sweet, caramelized slivers of garlic takes just 10 minutes to cook for a healthy side dish that goes with any meal. Healthy Spinach Side Dish Who else is joining me on the eat-more-plants train? And doing it the super easy way? I see you! ... continue reading... about Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
The Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
I've searched for the best homemade cinnamon roll recipe forever. Perfectly fluffy and slathered with a buttery cream cheese frosting, this is it. The BEST Cinnamon Rolls Ever Finding the best homemade cinnamon roll recipe has been my mission for more years than I can count ... continue reading... about The Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing
This deliciously easy and authentic Caesar salad dressing recipe (made with or without anchovies) gets its signature creamy texture from good quality mayonnaise and sour cream with the tang of red wine vinegar. Creamy Caesar Dressing Recipe Homemade salad dressings are some ... continue reading... about How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing
Easy Glazed Carrots
Sweetened with brown sugar, orange juice, and butter, this glazed carrot side dish is a one-pan side cooked right on the stove, in the microwave, or baked in the oven, too. The BEST Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Aren't carrots just the best? They're inexpensive, always ... continue reading... about Easy Glazed Carrots
Easy Chilaquiles with Eggs Recipe
Thanks to Taco Tuesday’s Mexican-fest that left you with an extra bag of tortilla chips, salsa, and hopefully avocado, all this recipe needs to add is a super simple homemade tomato and chile enchilada sauce and sunny side up eggs to make chilaquiles at home for one of the ... continue reading... about Easy Chilaquiles with Eggs Recipe
Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
This Chinese Chicken Salad takes the healthier high road than the heavier versions I always see at those popular food chains that everyone loves. It's made with crunchy romaine, wontons, and an almond crunch, and is topped with protein-packed chicken breast, pasta noodles, and a ... continue reading... about Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
How to Make Yummy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Tossed in cinnamon and maple syrup, these roasted sweet potatoes perfectly caramelized exteriors give way to tender, creamy centers with each sweet bite, making them ready for any grain bowl, burrito, or salad that comes their way. Over the years I've learned I'm best at ... continue reading... about How to Make Yummy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Hummus Veggie Wrap
Use store-bought or homemade hummus in this fast, fresh, and healthy vegetable-filled lunch, and add even more flavor by using your favorite vegetable flavored wrap or tortilla. Healthy Hummus Veggie Wrap This veggie wrap recipe is one of those "recipes" that seems more of ... continue reading... about Hummus Veggie Wrap
No-Mayo Potato Salad with Herbs
Easy to make and lighter to eat, this healthy no-mayo potato salad with fresh herbs and an easy olive oil dressing is the perfect side dish for a crowd. Healthy Potato Salad There are times when a mayo-free potato salad is exactly what's needed. Like those backyard ... continue reading... about No-Mayo Potato Salad with Herbs
The Best DIY Foil Packet Dinners
Cooking an entire dinner in a simple foil packet is every cook's dream. Everyone can choose their own ingredients, you can cook in the oven or on the grill, and there's minimal clean-up afterward when making these foil packet dinners. This post is brought to you by Reynolds ... continue reading... about The Best DIY Foil Packet Dinners
How to Make Quick-Pickled Onions
Quick-pickled onions can be made with just about any variety of vinegar sitting in your pantry and are ready to eat in just a few minutes time. Pickled onions hold a hidden superpower in the condiment world where they morph in flavor from being sweet like ketchup to tangy ... continue reading... about How to Make Quick-Pickled Onions
Arugula Salad With Shaved Parmesan Three Ways
The fresh bite of this arugula salad with a simple lemon dressing and shaved Parmesan is made three ways for three easy salad recipe ideas to go with any dinner's main course meal. What Is Arugula? Choosing a main course dinner idea is pretty easy to do. But when it comes ... continue reading... about Arugula Salad With Shaved Parmesan Three Ways
Chicken Piccata Pasta
This chicken piccata pasta's lemony white wine, butter and caper sauce makes a light and snappy coating for linguine with tomato bursts and mushrooms for an easy pasta dinner that won't weigh you down. I'm a serious fan of taking bleak weather days and giving them a zesty ... continue reading... about Chicken Piccata Pasta
Burr Trail Grill Pickled Beets
These easy pickled beets can be canned or made as quick pickles. Perfect for eating straight from the jar, or atop salads, sandwiches, and more! Easy Pickled Beets It’s about time I got on the pickling train, and there’s no better recipe to start than with these pickled ... continue reading... about Burr Trail Grill Pickled Beets
Chicken, Crab and Andouille Sausage Gumbo Recipe
Chicken and andouille sausage are traditional ingredients in every good gumbo recipe, but when you add crab this gumbo goes from good to grand. The BEST Gumbo Recipe There are many stand-ins out there that simply don't make the authentic cut. Cubic zirconium will never take ... continue reading... about Chicken, Crab and Andouille Sausage Gumbo Recipe
The Best Greek Chicken Marinade
This easy chicken marinade infuses chicken of any cut with the classic Greek flavors of lemon, garlic and oregano plus Greek yogurt for a more tender bite. The Best Greek Chicken Marinade Hey, ho, whaddya know?!!! You ready for the best? Because I'm giving you the ... continue reading... about The Best Greek Chicken Marinade
Healthy Quinoa Salad
Bright flavor and bold bites are what make this healthy quinoa salad with chickpeas, black beans, mango and avocado in a limey dressing an easy side dish or simple vegetarian meal. This recipe is brought to you by Kroger Of all the foods I thought I'd be a fan of once I started ... continue reading... about Healthy Quinoa Salad
