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28 Days of Lighter Pasta Recipes to Make in February

Happy February! We're excited to bring you the second installment to our new 31 Days Series (you can check out the first one here), though since February is a shorter month, we've got 28 fab recipes instead of 31. Cupid has us feeling a bit mushy, so this month is devoted ... continue reading... about 28 Days of Lighter Pasta Recipes to Make in February

Penne Pasta With Cauliflower and Pancetta

Roasted cauliflower becomes sweet as it caramelizes in olive oil with crispy pancetta and penne pasta for a delicious, easy dinner. Can we seriously be in the midst of a cauliflower shortage? I mean, when was the last time you heard of a cruciferous vegetable becoming so popular ... continue reading... about Penne Pasta With Cauliflower and Pancetta

25 Lightened-Up, Healthy Chicken Dinner Recipes

Throw a winner of a chicken dinner together on the fly with these 25 healthy recipes! Most likely, say...7 times out of ten, when someone in the family asks, "What's for dinner?" the phrase, "Winner, winner, chicken dinner," is the saucy reply. The first time I heard ... continue reading... about 25 Lightened-Up, Healthy Chicken Dinner Recipes

Carbonara Pasta With Charred Brussels Sprouts

Whole wheat orecchiette, crispy charred brussels sprouts, salty pancetta, and sautéed shiitake mushrooms get cloaked in a creamy carbonara sauce for an absolutely irresistible pasta. This recipe has made it official. I don't even know if I can admit to this after complaining and ... continue reading... about Carbonara Pasta With Charred Brussels Sprouts

Chocolate Pasta with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and 10 Romantic Pasta Dishes

Most gals yearn for chocolate. Put me in the “yes” category on that one. Romantic dinner for two? The occasion definitely calls for pasta. Combine these two ingredients for a romantic Valentine’s Day and wha-la! Chocolate Pasta with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce. Chocolate pasta? ... continue reading... about Chocolate Pasta with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and 10 Romantic Pasta Dishes

Whole Wheat Greek Pasta Salad

If you're like me,  you love the traditional flavors of Whole Wheat Greek Pasta Salad, but when you give it a try with whole wheat noodles, you've just upped your healthy foodie factor in a big way. There I was, sitting in front of my computer staring at the deliciousness that ... continue reading... about Whole Wheat Greek Pasta Salad

Sausage and Marsala Pappardelle Pasta

We all have our favorite recipes. And we all have vices. This recipe combines the best (best?) of both of them in my little world. I've been sitting on this recipe ever since I started blogging. It's one of those recipes I make it at least once a month, a favorite staple ... continue reading... about Sausage and Marsala Pappardelle Pasta

Chicken Nicoise Pasta Salad

The New Years resolutions have rung themselves in. And some of them, for some of you, are already on their way out. This year I'm not making New Years resolutions. Instead, I'm setting goals that aren't beginning-of-the-year-dependent, the kind that once the shiny sparkle of ... continue reading... about Chicken Nicoise Pasta Salad

Dinner is for Kids: Spaghetti Tacos Recipe

I know, I know. You're sitting there, staring at this post and thinking this recipe is one of those "Oh let's see how outlandish we can be and create an oddball recipe just to be different." Well, it is and it isn't. Blame it on Spencer. He's Carly's big ... continue reading... about Dinner is for Kids: Spaghetti Tacos Recipe

Short Rib Fettuccine and a Fantasy Virtual Dinner Party

Right now I'm cozying up to fall. And I'm relishing it every step of the way. I'm clearing the garden in anticipation of an imminent frost, hanging the Halloween ghosts from the oak trees in the front yard and craving simple, earthy flavors for dinner. When it comes to simple ... continue reading... about Short Rib Fettuccine and a Fantasy Virtual Dinner Party

Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups with Table For Two

These easy, cheesy vegetarian lasagna roll-ups put traditional lasagna on its side with a smaller portion that won't leave you with a whole pan of leftovers. There are some food blogs you come to rely on — your go-to blogs when you're having chef's block trying to figure out ... continue reading... about Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups with Table For Two

Greek Cobb Salad

This Cobb salad with a twist loads all of my favorite Mediterranean salad ingredients plus the best Greek marinated chicken ever into one savage salad to make a complete, healthy meal in one big bowl. This Greek Cobb salad is like the Woodstock of salads, bringing so much to ... continue reading... about Greek Cobb Salad

Friday Faves

Hello, hello, and happy Friday! It's been a funk of a week. The brew ha ha of the holidays came to an end, then the new year was full of promise, and then I spent my birthday on a fabulous vacation with my favorite guy, which meant I came home with new inspiration and ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Friday Faves

Hello hello and happy Friday! At least I think it’s a happy Friday since I'm making this mac and shrimp salad for my 3-day weekend sampling. But sometimes when I look around me I wonder if other people are thinking the same thing. Case in point: I was checking out at the ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Friday Faves

Hello! It's Friday my friends. Happy. Happy. Happy. One good thing from this week is I harvested my first tomato. The first of only 3 ripe frigging tomatoes from the one plant I planted because this year I am on a tomato farming strike. Apparently even one plant has proven ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

Lighter Penne alla Vodka Recipe

This classic and oh so easy American-Italian penne alla vodka recipe got a nip and a tuck with a lightened up ingredient that cuts the calorie count but keeps it creamy, making it a dish you'll have no regrets having seconds of as a main meal or a tasty side dish. This post ... continue reading... about Lighter Penne alla Vodka Recipe

Friday Faves

Happy Friday friends! Here we are, middle of May, and I thought those of us who live in Utah had made it round the bend. The weather bend that is. The rule of thumb around here is to always wait until Mother's Day to plant anything that might freeze, because in Utah, you just ... continue reading... about Friday Faves

40 Healthy Shrimp Recipes

This list of 40 crave-worthy, healthy shrimp recipes are easy to make, filling, and totally perfect for easy lunches, busy weeknights, or relaxed weekend dinners. 40 BEST Healthy Shrimp Recipes to Make Now It's the time to of year when cravings begin to make the turn from ... continue reading... about 40 Healthy Shrimp Recipes

Meatloaf Recipe

My grandma's BEST easy meatloaf recipe with oats mixed with ground beef, powdered milk, and a sweet glaze makes a juicy meatloaf every time. How to Make the Best Easy Meatloaf Recipe When my Aunt Jill gifted me a collection of my Grandma Mary Jane's recipe cards, they ... continue reading... about Meatloaf Recipe

Mushroom Risotto

This creamy mushroom risotto recipe is easier to make than you'd think, with dried and fresh mushrooms for a whole lot of flavor and far less stirring and tending. Creamy Mushroom Risotto Contrary to what you may have been led to believe, risotto doesn't have to be an ... continue reading... about Mushroom Risotto

Shrimp Scampi

This shrimp scampi recipe is the best way to make easy look elegant with large shrimp bathed in a garlicky, lemony butter sauce dished up as an appetizer or served as a main with pasta, zucchini noodles, or over rice. How to Make Shrimp Scampi from Scratch When it comes to ... continue reading... about Shrimp Scampi

50 BEST Salmon Recipes

Whether it's grilled salmon, baked salmon, salmon in a pan, or salmon baked in foil, everyone can agree that easy salmon recipes are a healthy and delicious protein source for any meal. 50 Top-Rated Salmon Recipes From the Mediterranean Diet, to WW, paleo, keto and beyond, ... continue reading... about 50 BEST Salmon Recipes

Taco Soup

This easy taco soup recipe can be made in 30 minutes on the stove top, Instant Pot, or slow cooked in the Crock Pot for a healthy Mexican-inspired, make-ahead, one-bowl meal. Easy Taco Soup In the words of Rachel Ray, this easy taco soup eats more like a "stoup", aka stew ... continue reading... about Taco Soup

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Adding a Parmesan cheese coating to roasted cauliflower creates another tasty layer of caramelized goodness in this good for you side dish. I'm not the first person to add cheese to cauliflower and call it the best thing ever. As a kid, cloaking bland heads of baked ... continue reading... about Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

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