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.
Taco Pie with Crescent Rolls is a a fun twist on taco night. It’s easy to customize the meat mixture with different ingredients, is ready in under 30 minutes, and its simple enough for kids to help make. Why Make Taco Pie? A typical Taco Night in our house consists of ground beef with taco…
Skip the fat and grease of frying, and the long oven bake times, and try Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan instead. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and you can get it on the table in under 20 minutes. What is Chicken Parmesan? Sometimes called Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Parm, Chicken Parmesan is chicken…
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling Soup has tender chicken, veggies and soft, pillow dumplings a creamy broth. It also has bacon, which basically makes it the most delicious soup ever. Why Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling Soup? Its still Winter here in Minnesota. The wind is still whipping, the temperature is still below freezing…
Delicious, cozy, homemade Tortellini Soup with all of the classic flavors of my Italian family’s handmade version, but simplified to only 6 ingredients so you can make it on a busy weeknight. What is Easy Tortellini Soup Homemade Tortellini Soup is Christmas Eve tradition for my Italian family. We all gather at my Grandmother’s home…
Why buy sauce in a jar with freaky ingredients and preservatives, when you can can make my Homemade Marinara Sauce in just a few minutes? This sauce has a simple, smooth tomato flavor and makes a ton, so you can freeze half of it and have it on hand for a quick meal another night….
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip will make you want to eat your daily veggies! With only 50 calories per serving, this creamy, herby ranch dip is the perfect companion to crisp and cool veggies. Why make Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip? Vegetable dips are a great appetizer to bring to a party or to serve as a…
Italian BLT Wraps are a new twist on an old favorite. Salty bacon, sweet tomatoes and crisp lettuce are still the stars of the show, but zesty Italian flavors rolled up in a soft tortilla, breathe new life into the classic BLT sandwich. How did Italian BLT Wraps come to be? On the weekends in…
Use canned black beans for this rich and savory one pot Easy Black Bean Soup that will warm you from the inside out. Salty bacon, fire roasted tomatoes and tangy fresh lime juice create a burst of flavor in every bite. Plus black beans are packed with fiber, so this soup will help keep you…
Packed with veggies and lean protein, this dish has all of the delicious flavors of an egg roll MINUS the fat and grease of deep frying. It’s a one pot meal (my favorite!) so clean up takes just minutes, and reheats really well making Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl a great option if…
A little sweet and a little spicy, this one pot Ground Turkey Chili recipe is a healthier alternative to classic beef chili, but just as hearty and comforting on a chilly day. Shhh…it has a secret ingredient! Why make Ground Turkey Chili? This recipe was inspired by my husband’s family’s classic beef chili recipe that…
This spin on classic pot pie with its creamy sauce, chunks of white meat chicken and soft veggies is held together with a crispy, golden tater tots in place of pie crust, so is a time saver on busy weeknights… and Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie Casserole feels like a nice warm hug for our…
Hawaiian Chicken Nachos are not your typical pan of chips and cheese! Shredded chicken tossed with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, a punch of sweetness from the pineapple, and two kinds of gooey cheese, are fun new twist on classic nachos on that are sure to wow your family or anyone coming over to watch…