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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

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

The Best Buttery Parsley Potatoes

Boiled potatoes get an infusion of butter and parsley to make this super easy, three-ingredient side dish. This is one of my all-time favorite side dish recipes for any meal!Buttery Parsley Boiled Potatoes Recipe This is one of those recipes that comes so naturally, ... continue reading... about The Best Buttery Parsley Potatoes

The Best Mexican Stuffed Peppers

With ground beef, cheese, and rice, think of this Mexican stuffed peppers recipe as your favorite taco in a healthy bell pepper shell, and you'll be half way to the border asking for more.Stuffed bell peppers could be the quintessential ... continue reading... about The Best Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Pull-Apart Cinnamon Pecan Rolls

Store-bought frozen rolls make these super easy but delightfully delicious pull-apart cinnamon pecan rolls easy to make for any weekend or holiday brunch.This post is in partnership with McCormick I am a nut about Christmas traditions. Even today, I still make sure the ... continue reading... about Pull-Apart Cinnamon Pecan Rolls

Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons

This Caesar salad recipe with garlic croutons and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing (with or without anchovies) makes an easy main meal or favorite side salads for a crowd.Classic Caesar Salad Recipe The last time I visited Mexico was for a yoga retreat in Tulum. Right on ... continue reading... about Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons

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

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.Homemade garlic croutons. They're the crunchy toppers I crave for my fave tomato basil soup, ... continue reading... about How to Make Homemade Croutons

How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing

This deliciously easy and authentic Caesar salad dressing (made with or without anchovies) gets it's signature creamy texture from good quality mayonnaise and sour cream with the tang of red wine vinegar.Homemade salad dressings are some of the easiest recipes any home ... continue reading... about How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing

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

French Onion Dip

This homemade French Onion Dip mixes sweet caramelized onion with Greek yogurt to make a healthy dip that's the hit of the party.This recipe is brought to you by Stonyfield You see it at every party as the host tries to steer guests out of the kitchen and into the actual ... continue reading... about French Onion Dip

Easy Crème Brulee With Spoon Fork Bacon

Don't be intimidated by this classic egg custard dessert's fancy perception. With these easy rules, crème brûlée really is one of the simplest desserts to master.We've had eggs on the brain lately, but we're not the only ones. Jenny Park and Teri Lyn Fisher — the lovely ... continue reading... about Easy Crème Brulee With Spoon Fork Bacon

Ginger Carrot Soup

This healthy carrot ginger soup has a velvety smooth texture thanks to the addition of some creamy Greek yogurt. Delicious warm or cold!I'm more of a chunky fan.I like my peanut butter with chunks of nut. I prefer my ice cream with bites of chocolate, crunch, ... continue reading... about Ginger Carrot Soup

15 Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Get You Through the Week

If you're in need of easy breakfast ideas, look no further! This list of 15 quick and healthy breakfast ideas will have you out the door and on the go in no time.Healthy Breakfast Ideas We've heard it and know it by heart—the oft-repeated mantra, "breakfast is the most ... continue reading... about 15 Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Get You Through the Week

How to Make The Best Grilled Asparagus

Tender, smoky, and sweet, the best grilled asparagus is simply tossed in olive oil with salt and pepepr for the perfect healthy 15-minute side dish.Easiest Grilled Asparagus Side dishes are the connectors of the dinner table, the unifiers that bring the meal together. And ... continue reading... about How to Make The Best Grilled Asparagus

How to Cook Instant Pot Chicken Breasts (from Fresh or Frozen)

Healthy boneless chicken breasts can be shredded, sliced, or diced, and used as the base for countless healthy recipes, and when you cook them in the Instant Pot pressure cooker they can go from frozen OR fresh chicken breasts to fully cooked with just 10 minutes cooking ... continue reading... about How to Cook Instant Pot Chicken Breasts (from Fresh or Frozen)

Mashed Cauliflower With Parmesan and Chives

Cauliflower is having its day in the trending sun as a healthy ingredient substitute in many of our favorite recipes—like this one, where we swap mashed cauliflower for mashed potatoes in this silky side dish.Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe At first glance, this dish does ... continue reading... about Mashed Cauliflower With Parmesan and Chives

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

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

This Crockpot whole chicken recipe is an incredibly simple way to cook chicken for a week of easy lunches or dinners.Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe I love making sexy recipes.You know the kind. The ones that are ooozing with cheese. Or that are slathered in a decadent ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip

This easy Greek yogurt fruit dip recipe is made with just 3 ingredients and makes eating fruit dip with apples, strawberries and more seem like a party.Healthy Fruit Dip Recipe After school or on weekend playdates, my daughter and her friends were always on the lookout for ... continue reading... about Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip

30-Minute Creamy Mushroom and Leek Chicken Breasts

One pan is all you need for this savory, and super easy, chicken with mushroom sauce that's on the table in 30 minutes or less.Chicken with Mushroom Sauce "Oh, man. This is going to be epic for breakfast."When I hear my husband make this comment as he's eating this ... continue reading... about 30-Minute Creamy Mushroom and Leek Chicken Breasts

The Best BBQ Chicken

The best BBQ chicken breast recipe doesn't call for complicated marinades or rubs. It's all about this easy on-the-grill or in-the-oven cooking method sweetened with BBQ sauce for moist and juicy barbecue chicken breasts every time.BBQ chicken, whether cooked on the grill ... continue reading... about The Best BBQ Chicken

Rosemary Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes

This hybrid of roasted and mashed potatoes is literally a mash up of cooking techniques to create a creamy potato on the inside with the crispy edges everyone craves on the outside, and it's all made extra good thanks to garlic, butter and rosemary flavored smashed ... continue reading... about Rosemary Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes

The Best Caprese Salad (Plus a DIY Caprese Salad Bar)

The best caprese salad shows off summer's finest with creamy mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes topped with fresh leafy basil and fruity olive oil. Serve the salads individually or turn this simple Italian staple into a party by creating a DIY caprese salad bar where everyone can ... continue reading... about The Best Caprese Salad (Plus a DIY Caprese Salad Bar)

Avocado and Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

This healthy chicken salad recipe is lightened up with the help of Greek yogurt and creamy mashed avocado for an added boost of protein plus good for you fats that make this salad so tasty no one will ever miss the mayo.Healthy Chicken Salad Without Mayo This post is in ... continue reading... about Avocado and Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

How to Make the Best Grilled Corn On the Cob

At our house, sweet corn is a summer staple and after years of experimenting, I've found cooking corn right in their husks on a hot grill is the only way to cook the best corn on the cob.One of the reasons I crave summer is 'tis the season for fresh, sweet corn and ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Grilled Corn On the Cob

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

Sweet and Sour Asian Pickled Cucumbers

These tangy and oh-so-simple-to-make sweet and sour Asian pickled cucumbers take only about 5 minutes to make, and are one of our favorite snacks. They're also so good served as a cooling side or a crunchy, puckery salad all on their own.I've never met a pickle I didn't ... continue reading... about Sweet and Sour Asian Pickled Cucumbers

Easy Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

When your main dish recipe needs a decadent side dish sidekick, there's nothing like a creamy, thyme-infused cheesy potatoes au gratin recipe to do the job, and to do it easily too.Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe There are few side dishes that are more comforting than those made ... continue reading... about Easy Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

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

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  • Even though we're nearing the end of the week, now is not the time to allow your home cooking + healthy eating game wane! It's time to break out the Triple SSS: Super Simple Salmon. Salmon recipes can be cooked many ways, but in my book, there’s nothing easier than oven baked salmon in white wine and lemon that's topped with a tangy creme fraiche sauce. It sounds super fancy but is actually, may we say it again, super simple salmon. Tap the link in my profile and search baked salmon for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Light. Refreshing. SO GOOD! This super simple Vietnamese vermicelli noodle salad is what I'm craving now. It gets its inspiration from one of my favorite dishes of all time, Vietnamese bun salads, with fresh slivered veggies in a tangy rice vinegar and limey dressing. Serve it as a side, or top it with tofu, chicken, pork or shrimp for a super tasty main. Tap the link in my profile and search Vietnamese noodle salad for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • This chicken piccata pasta is the perfect weeknight pucker upper for a quick dinner that'll please every eater at the table. The lemony white wine, butter and caper sauce makes a light and snappy sauce for linguine or your favorite twirly pasta with burst of tomato and savory mushrooms for an easy pasta that won't weigh you down. Search chicken piccata pasta with the link in my profile for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • New week, new goals 💪This Mediterranean-inspired arugula and pesto shrimp salad is not only super simple to prepare ahead of time for lunch, but because you can meal prep it straight from your pantry and freezer, it’s incredibly easy to make on the fly, too. Tap the link in my profile and search shrimp arugula salad for the recipe.
  • We’re skiing this morning then curing my craving for gumbo later this afternoon when we make this. Roux me! Chicken and andouille sausage are the usual ingredients but we add crab or shrimp (or both!) to take this gumbo from sooooo good to totally grand. Search gumbo for the recipe when you tap the link in my profile. This ones for you @lcbarnaby ;)
  • You don't need the extra hours of the weekend to make this creamy coconut milk and peanut butter Thai sauced shrimp making this an awesome any time dinner. I serve it over brown rice for another layer of nutty flavor but white rice, noodles are awesome too, or try spiralized zucchini to keep the veg-love flowing. Tap the link in my profile and search Thai coconut shrimp for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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