Spaghetti and Meatballs
Cozy Meals | Dinner

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Put on your cozy slippers because we are about to dive into all things cozy and what’s more comforting than a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs? This Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs is the ultimate comfort food. The sauce is full of flavor. It has four garlic cloves, two shallots and a blend of crushed tomatoes…

Fire Roasted Chicken Tortellini Soup
Cozy Meals | Dinner | Fall Dinners | soup | Weeknight Dinners

Fire Roasted Chicken Tortellini Soup

This Fire Roasted Chicken Tortellini Soup is a simple meal, full of cozy flavors. Seasoned chicken and cheese tortellini is cooked in a creamy, fire roasted tomato broth, which makes the soup full of flavor. The chicken is so tender from cooking in the rich broth. This soup can be ready in roughly 30 minutes.

One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice
Back to School Dinners | Dinner | One Pot Meals | quick and easy | Weeknight Dinners

One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice

This One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice is super easy to make. A simple homemade blend of spices comes together to give the chicken and rice zesty, bold flavors in roughly 30 minutes. This flavorful chicken is the perfect weeknight meal staple that requires very little work, but is truly delicious! I’m always looking for…

Peruvian Chicken and Potatoes
Back to School Dinners | Dinner | quick and easy | Sheet Pan | Weeknight Dinners

Peruvian Chicken and Potatoes

Peruvian Chicken and Potatoes is the perfect, easy weeknight meal that is full of flavor. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a chili garlic soy sauce, then roasted with extra sauce. The potatoes are roasted in the same sauce until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The chicken and potatoes are served…

Beer Pizza Dough
Bread | Dinner | quick and easy

Beer Pizza Dough

This beer pizza dough recipe does not require any yeast, and can be made in 20 minutes.  The secret ingredient in this pizza dough is beer, which helps the dough rise and imparts the flavor of a long rise pizza dough with only a fraction of the time. Don’t worry, the alcohol cooks off while…

Mexican Street Corn Taco Cups
Appetizer | brunch | Dinner | grill | Summer Dinners | Summer Picnic

Mexican Street Corn Taco Cups

These Mexican Street Corn Taco Cups are a fun twist on taco night. These tacos are inspired by all the flavors in Mexican Street Corn (Elote) – fresh cilantro and fresh lime juice are mixed together in a delicious creamy, spicy sauce. Both the chicken and corn are brushed with this delicious sauce, then cooked…

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Pitas
Dinner | Homemade | Lunch | quick and easy | sandwiches | Summer Dinners | Summer Picnic

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Pitas

These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Pitas are soft, fluffy and stuffed with a delicious homemade buffalo chicken mixture and homemade ranch. The tops of the pitas are brushed with a garlic butter for the finishing touch. These are a fun, handheld dinner that everyone will love! If you don’t want to make your own pitas, you…

Spinach Pita Bread
Bread | Dinner | Lunch

Spinach Pita Bread

This spinach pita bread recipe only requires a few ingredients. It’s soft, fluffy and is a great vessel for making a sandwich. Nothing beats the smell of fresh, warm pita bread! Pita bread is fun to make, plus it makes a great vessel for a sandwich. There’s nothing I love more than a loaded sandwich,…

Chicken Alfredo
Dinner | One Pot Meals | quick and easy

Chicken Alfredo

This Chicken Alfredo comes together in minutes and is a crowd pleaser. Tender noodles are tossed in a lusciously, creamy sauce, then served with pan-fried golden brown, moist pieces of chicken. This sauce has a blend of seasoning that makes it stand out compared to others. It’s truly delicious and perfect for a weeknight meal….

Crispy Chicken Tacos
Dinner | quick and easy

Crispy Chicken Tacos

These Crispy Chicken Tacos are cheesy, crispy and easy to make. Chicken is seasoned, then baked until tender and moist. The chicken is shredded then stuffed inside fresh tortillas with lots of cheese and baked until golden and crisp. Serve these with homemade Cilantro Lime Crema for the perfect finishing touch. The details making the…

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Dinner | One Pot Meals | Winter

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce comes together in minutes, and uses pantry staple ingredients. The sauce is thick, loaded with flavor and smells incredible while cooking. Serve with hot pasta, freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil and warm garlic bread. My family ate pasta a lot growing up, and when I say pasta, I specifically mean…

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Dinner | One Pot Meals | quick and easy | Weeknight Dinners

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This simple Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta can be made in one pot in roughly 30 minutes. Juicy, tender chicken is flavored with a blend of spices and herbs, pan fried then tossed together with a rich, creamy sauce, pasta, freshly grated parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. If, by chance you have some leftover, this…

Homemade Hamburger Helper
Dinner | Back to School Dinners | Cozy Meals | Fall Dinners | One Pot Meals | quick and easy | Weeknight Dinners

Homemade Hamburger Helper

This Homemade Hamburger Helper is made in one pot in under 30 minutes. Ground beef is combined with tender carrots and onions, macaroni and a delicious cheesy sauce. This meal is a great easy, cozy meal your whole family will love. I grew up on Hamburger Helper. We ate it at least twice a week…

Beef Stew Hand Pies
Dinner | quick and easy

Beef Stew Hand Pies

These Beef Stew Hand Pies are filled with all of the cozy flavors of beef stew, then tucked inside flaky, buttery puff pastry. This filling is hearty, extra saucy and packed with soft, tender vegetables, beef and fresh herbs. One of my favorite meals during the colder months is a cozy beef stew recipe. These…

Baked Ziti with Sausage
Dinner | quick and easy

Baked Ziti with Sausage

This Baked Ziti with Sausage is the perfect cozy, easy dinner. It’s filled with three different types of cheese, and layers of pasta tossed in a rich tomato meat sauce. The pasta is baked until the cheese is golden and bubbling. This pasta freezes well and is great for feeding a crowd. Growing up, I…

Chicken Parmesan Sub
Dinner | Bread | Homemade | Lunch

Chicken Parmesan Sub

This Chicken Parmesan Sub is filled with crispy, tender, juicy chicken, fresh marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Everything in this sub, except the cheese, is homemade, but you can easily substitute a store bought ingredient or two if short on time. These subs are incredibly delicious and a meal your family will love! Here’s…

Pesto Tomato Salmon Pinwheels
Dinner

Pesto Tomato Salmon Pinwheels

These Pesto Tomato Salmon Pinwheels are stuffed with fresh basil pesto and a fresh cherry tomato sauce. They’re as delicious as they are impressive. Serve with your favorite sides for a tasty, wholesome meal. Here’s what you need to know… For these salmon pinwheels, I used a large sockeye salmon filet which had the skin…

Buffalo Salmon Bites
Dinner | Lunch | quick and easy

Buffalo Salmon Bites

These Buffalo Salmon Bites are crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside. Coated in a delicious buffalo sauce and served with a homemade creamy ranch, these salmon bites make a great lunch or dinner. Made in the air fryer or the oven, these salmon bites take roughly 10 minutes to cook…

Taco Cups
Dinner | quick and easy

Taco Cups

Taco Cups are a fun twist on tacos. Small tortillas or flaky puff pasty is baked with a layer of cheese until golden and crisp. Ground hamburger is cooked in a delicious homemade taco sauce, then filled inside crunchy, cheesy, taco cups. Add all of your favorite taco toppings, and you’ve got yourself a delicious…

Steak Kebabs
Dinner | grill

Steak Kebabs

These Steak Kebabs are a delicious dinner recipe the whole family can agree on. The steak is marinated in a flavorful sauce then grilled until perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with a fresh tomato cucumber salad that’s tossed with a fresh homemade vinaigrette. Steak kebabs are a must for…

Stuffed Pizza Rolls
Bread | Dinner

Stuffed Pizza Rolls

These Stuffed Pizza Rolls are made with soft, buttery, garlic herb rolls, then stuffed with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings. These make for a fun, tasty appetizer or party food, or you could easily pair it with a salad and call it dinner. I’m a firm believer that pizza night should…

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Dinner | grill

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

This Teriyaki Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is a delicious meal bursting with flavor. The chicken is marinated in a homemade Teriyaki sauce, then grilled (or baked) to achieve juicy, flavorful chicken. Pineapple and red bell pepper are grilled, which caramelizes the sugars in the pineapple and creates a delicious tender, smoky, charred, sweet flavor….

Meatball Subs
Bread | Dinner | Homemade | sandwiches

Meatball Subs

These meatball subs are stuffed with homemade, tender, juicy meatballs that are cooked in a flavorful, homemade marinara sauce. The sauce and meatballs are placed in a soft, homemade roll and topped with cheese. The subs are broiled until golden and the cheese is melted for the perfect, delicious bite. Meatball subs are one of…

Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
Dinner

Zucchini Lasagna Rolls

These Zucchini Lasagna Rolls are a fun and healthier alternative to traditional lasagna. They feature a decadent creamy, cheese filling, flavorful homemade bolognese sauce and a sprinkle of extra cheese on top. This dish is a great way to use extra zucchini from the garden, while also enjoying a delicious, comforting meal. Zucchini always seems…

Parmesan Garlic Steak and Fries
Dinner

Parmesan Garlic Steak and Fries

Parmesan Garlic Steak and Fries – Tender, juicy steak paired with crispy oven baked French fries, drizzled with a parmesan cream sauce. The steak is cooked in a rosemary-thyme infused butter, and pan fried to give it a deicious caramelized crust, giving it steakhouse quality flavors. The fries are perfectly crispy, thanks to an extra…