Easy Pizza Dough
This easy pizza dough only requires a handful of ingredients and just a few minutes of kneading time. The pizza dough has all the characteristics of pizza dough you love – chewy, crisp but pliable crusts, and a crust that holds up to all of your favorite toppings. Pair this pizza dough with my homemade…
Beef Ragu Pasta
This Beef Ragu Pasta is rich and full of flavor. The sauce only involves a few minutes of hands on time before it slowly cooks away on the stove or in your slow cooker to develop the most luscious, flavorful sauce. Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta for a meal the whole family will…
Marry Me Chicken Soup
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is cozy, rich and full of flavor. The soup features a creamy broth full of tender juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and freshly grated parmesan cheese. The soup tastes like it’s been cooking for hours, but can be made in under a half hour. Add this to your cozy 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…
Loaded Potato Soup
This Loaded Potato Soup is THE soup I will be eating on repeat this cozy season. A creamy broth is loaded with fork tender potatoes, crispy bacon and extra cheddar cheese, then seasoned with fresh herbs. It can be made in one pot and comes together in just 30 minutes. Soup season is finally here!…
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is cozy and full of flavor. It comes together in roughly 30 minutes and is easy to make. Toasted orzo is cooked in flavorful chicken broth along with seasoned chicken and a splash of fresh lemon juice and zest. The chicken is incredibly tender and delicious. Make extra soup and…
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
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…
Easy Peruvian Chicken
This easy Peruvian Chicken 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
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…
Upside Down Puff Pastry Tacos
These Upside Down Puff Pastry Tacos are a fun twist on taco night. Flaky, crispy puff pastry is stuffed with saucy taco seasoned meat and Mexican cheese. The stuffed puff pastry shell is baked upside down, so the taco meat is directly on the sheet pan. This allows for the meat to caramelize, which creates…
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…
Flatbread Pizza
This homemade Flatbread Pizza is a delicious, easy weeknight meal that can be made in under an hour from start to finish. The flatbread is soft and chewy and can be fully customized with your favorite toppings. The summer season is right around the corner, which means I’m dreaming of juicy, ripe summer tomatoes, and…
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….
Homemade Pasta (no machine needed)
You truly can’t beat fresh, homemade pasta. This recipe takes only 4 ingredients, is simple to make and delivers perfect al dente noodles. Pair this pasta with your favorite sauce for a delicious meal. No special equipment required to make this – just a rolling pin and a bowl. The details… Making the dough In…
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
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…
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is rich, creamy, a hint spicy and can be made in 30 minutes. This Indian-inspired meal is so easy to make at home and is packed with flavor. Tender, spiced chicken is cooked in a delicious sauce, then served over rice with fresh naan. This is a cozy meal, you’ll want to…
Lasagna Soup
Lasagna Soup is the perfect cozy meal. It’s loaded with all the things you love about lasagna, but it’s way easier to make. Imagine a delicious rich tomato broth with tender lasagna noodles, garlic, onion, a delicious mixture of herbs and spices and tender beef. The soup is finished with a delicious, creamy, cheesy topping…
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…
Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Orzo
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Orzo is packed with flavor and can be ready in 30 minutes or less. The crunchy, cheesy crusted chicken pairs perfectly with the buttery, caramelized lemon orzo. This meal is perfect to add to your family weeknight rotation. Weeknight meals can be intimidating. When I was working full time I…
Pulled Pork Taco Cups
These Pulled Pork (or chicken) Taco Cups are a fun, easy meal. Buttery, flaky biscuits are baked with cheese and pulled pork until golden brown. The pulled pork is cooked in a flavorful, homemade sauce in the slow cooker or instant pot. The taco cups are topped with a sweet and tangy apple slaw and…
Homemade Lasagna
Homemade Lasagna with homemade meat sauce. Homemade lasagna may take a bit more time, but it’s easier to make than you may think. Plus, nothing beats the taste of homemade lasagna. Six layers of freshly made lasagna sheets are cooked with a homemade meat sauce and layered with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Classic dishes, like…
Garlic Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes
These Garlic Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes are an irresistible meal. The steak is tender, juicy and bursting with delicious flavors from the garlic butter sauce. The Crispy Potatoes are fluffy on the inside and golden crisp on the outside. The potatoes are tossed in a garlic butter sauce that makes them so delicious. There’s…
Pulled Chicken Tacos
These Pulled Chicken Tacos are seasoned with a delicious blend of spices, then cooked on the stove top in under 20 minutes. The tender chicken is pulled apart then added to a mixture of peppers, onions and crushed tomatoes. A handful of Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese plus the mixture is stuffed inside sauce…
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
This Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup is made with tender, homemade egg noodles that takes just minutes to make. The broth is flavored with roasted garlic, and a mixture of fresh herbs. This soup is warm, cozy and so delicious. You won’t want to eat chicken noodle soup any other way again. It freezes well so…
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
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…
Easy Baked Ziti
This Eeasy Baked Ziti 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 ate…
Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
This Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup is bursting with flavors from the roasted tomatoes, onion and garlic. It’s rich, cozy, and a crowd pleaser. This soup can easily be made and frozen to keep on hand any time you’re craving a delicious creamy tomato soup. Tomato soup is one of those soups I could eat all…
Garlic Herb Grilled Cheese
This Garlic Herb Grilled Cheese is the ultimate Grilled Cheese. The outside of the bread is coated in a garlic herb butter, which develops the perfect golden, crisp crust in the pan. The center of the sandwich is filled with a blend of gouda and sharp cheddar cheese, which is the perfect, creamy, cheesy combo…
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
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
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
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…
Honey Buffalo Chicken Wraps
These Honey Buffalo Chicken Wraps are loaded with juicy chicken that’s smothered in a honey buffalo sauce, crunchy iceberg lettuce, melty cheddar cheese, a creamy ranch dressing and wrapped tightly in a homemade soft flour tortilla. These wraps are easy to make at home and so delicious to eat. I’m a sandwich kind of gal,…
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….
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken – This chicken is simple, flavorful and can be made in under 30 minutes. Chicken is marinaded in a blend of spices, garlic and lemon juice, then grilled to achieve juicy, flavorful chicken. The bruschetta topping is made with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic and a delicious dressing that pairs perfectly with…
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
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…
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken and Potatoes
A fresh Lemon Herb sauce is smothered over chicken and potatoes, creating an irresistible blend of fresh flavors. This meal is simple and quick, and perfect for summer nights, because there is no oven required. The Lemon Herb Sauce is brushed over the chicken and tossed with the potatoes, prior to grilling to add flavor….
Spaghetti and Mini Meatballs
Spaghetti and Mini Meatballs – This classic, comforting dish is the ultimate family dinner any night of the week. This dish gets a fun spin with the use of mini meatballs, and uses a fresh, homemade cherry tomato sauce that adds so much flavor to the dish. The mini meatballs are moist, tender and full…
Sticky Sheet Pan Chicken and Broccoli
This meal is a game changer. It requires very little prep work and is super easy to make. Sticky Sheet Pan Chicken and Broccoli can be made in roughly 20 minutes and it’s packed with flavor. The chicken is baked until crispy and the broccoli is roasted until tender. The sauce makes this meal so…