Easy dinner recipes to serve as your main dish. They are simple enough to get on the table on busy weeknights, but also delicious enough to serve when entertaining.
This fresh, flavorful take on classic Italian Stuffed Peppers is easy to throw together for an extra hearty, filling meal during the week. With savory meat sauce and creamy cottage cheese, this protein packed meal is simple and family-approved. What’s to Love About This Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe Ingredients Needed How to Make Italian Stuffed…
Flaky croissants filled with savory ham and melty cheese, brushed with garlic butter, and baked golden brown—what’s not to love about these mini ham & cheese croissant sandwiches? Why This Recipe Works These mini ham & cheese croissant sandwiches check my top 3 recipe boxes… They are easy to prepare, full of flavor, and come…
This no-fuss Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli recipe takes store-bought ravioli and turns it into the perfect crispy, cheesy snack or easy dinner. Great for busy families, game-day gatherings, holiday appetizers, or just a fun weeknight meal. I’m becoming somewhat of an Air Fryer Queen in my house! I love that food comes out cripsy and…
Creamy Chicken and Orzo bake is a “dump and bake” style recipe bursting with chicken, vegetables and Italian flavors. Why I love Creamy Chicken and Orzo Bake I’m all about a comforting, crowd pleasing meal with almost no effort on my part. Because weeknights are absolutely nuts in my house, some nights I just need…
Looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing dinner or a standout party appetizer? These meatball sliders on Hawaiian rolls are just the thing! You only need a few simple ingredients, and they can feed a crowd! Why I Love Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls My husband is a meat and potatoes man through and through. Unless he’s…
Air fryer mini potatoes combine the crispy goodness of roasted potatoes, with the convenience of air frying. With minimal prep and clean up (yay!), these easy and delicious potatoes make a great weeknight dinner side dish, or a fun addition to weekend brunch. Why I Love Making Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes Figuring out a main…
This One-Pot Cheesy Veggie Mac is a slam-dunk on nights when you need a simple meal that everyone will eat, is ready in about 20 minutes, and sneaks in some veggies for good measure. The Background Story of Cheesy Veggie Mac This one pot wonder is a total throwback to my college days. I had…
This healthy, Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Salad is light but satisfying, and bursting with fresh flavor. It’s the perfect meal prep recipe to make on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy for lunch throughout the week, or serve as a quick easy dinner recipe on a busy night. Why I Love this Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Salad This salad is on repeat in…
Pizza Baked Ziti is one of my favorite, kid-approved weeknight dinners. It’s got all the cheesy, saucy, pepperoni-topped goodness of a classic pizza, but in the form of a baked pasta dish, so it is easy to prep ahead of time. Why I Love this Pizza Baked Ziti Recipe We just love a good pepperoni pizza in…
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers might just be your new favorite “go-to” meal on busy weeknights! Air frying them keeps them nice and juicy, plus they come together with just a few simple ingredients, and cook in under 15 minutes, so they are perfect when you need something quick, healthy, and kid-approved for dinner. Why You’ll…
This Easy, No-boil Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese is perfect for special occasions, but simple enough to make ahead of time, for busy weeknights. Use protein packed lean beef and cottage cheese for the filling, and skip boiling the noodles to save yourself some time. Quick simmer a sauce packed with classic Italian flavors, then simply layer in a…
Party and game day food is usually all about the cheesy, heavy dips, but this Greek Layer Dip is a light alternative featuring the tangy, bright flavors of the Mediterranean. Plus it’s topped with fresh veggies, so it won’t leave you feeling weighed down. Why You’ll Love This Greek Layer Dip I love a good potluck spread. Whenever…