With juicy chicken and smooth, garlicy pesto sauce, this 4 ingredient Pesto Chicken Salad recipe is a low-carb, high protein power meal that is light and refreshing, and will keep you full for hours. Why I love this easy pesto chicken salad recipe They sell this salad at my gym and I used to pay…
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…
When summer rolls around, so do the patriotic holidays, and these Mini Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas are the perfect, no-bake treat for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day. Why I Love Patriotic Desserts The 4th of July is my favorite holiday. We spend it up at our cabin, playing on the lake…
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…
This Italian Pasta Salad is a bursting with Italian flavors and fresh veggies. Served as a family-friendly side dish, or as a meal on it’s own, it’s sure to be one of your go-to recipes all summer long. Why I love this Italian Pasta Salad Pasta salads are one of my favorite dishes to make…
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…
Soft and chewy Heath Bar Cookies are loaded with crunchy toffee bits and gooey caramel, and are a guaranteed hit at any occasion. Why I love Heath Bar Cookies It’s no secret that we are a big cookie family. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is my husbands all time favorite treat, so I make them a lot. …
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…
Skip the box of premade pancake mix, and learn to how to make homemade pancakes at home with this simple, foolproof pancake recipe that will have your whole family reaching for seconds (and thirds). Why I Prefer to Make Homemade Pancakes ​My kids love breakfast. Which I’m thrilled about, because I like to send them…
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…