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.
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…
Take it from this Minnesota Mom, surviving crazy weeknights in the dead of winter requires warm, stick to your ribs suppers, that warm you from the inside out. This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, and it does just that. Why make Beef Stew? As a busy mom, I know how crazy…
Low in calories, but packed with flavor, these three ingredient Air Fryer Green Beans are a healthy side dish ready in under 15 minutes. Why Air Fryer Green Beans Are a Game-Changer For this busy mom, an air fryer isn’t just a kitchen tool, it can literally change the weeknight cooking game. Quick, healthy, and…
Oven baked chicken that is a little crispy, perfectly juicy and so quick and easy you can make it on a busy weeknight?! Yes, please! This Crispy Oven Baked Chicken recipe is ready in less than 30mins and is a family dinner favorite in our house. The Secret to Timing Oven Baked Chicken Baking chicken…