Idaho Potato Soup is an easy loaded potato soup recipe the whole family will love. Packed full of veggies & topped with bacon & cheddar makes this a favorite dinner!
DINNER
Light Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Light Alfredo Sauce Recipe is an easy to make homemade alfredo recipe that has all the great flavor of alfredo & a little less guilt.
Have you ever made homemade alfredo sauce? It’s easier than you think! This family sized recipe for Light Alfredo Sauce is super quick to make, which makes it the perfect dish for busy weeknight dinners.
Instant Pot Beef Broccoli
Want a quick & easy pressure cooker recipe that has dinner on the table in just 35 minutes? Check out this delicious Instant Pot Beef Broccoli! So good!
If you love getting take-out beef broccoli, you will fall in love with this super easy Instant Pot Beef Broccoli recipe.
In less time than it would take to call in a take-out order & wait for it to be delivered, you can make your own in the comfort of your own home.
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Avocado Toast with Tomato
For a healthy breakfast or a quick snack, this flavorful Avocado Toast with Tomato is the perfect combination of creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and crispy toast.
Avocado Toast with Tomato is a winner any day of the week in my book. It’s a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that’s perfect for any time of day.
Imagine biting into a piece of golden brown toast topped with creamy avocado spread and juicy tomato slices, all drizzled with a hint of olive oil. That’s what dreams are made of.
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Mediterranean Chicken Breast Recipe
Get out the Crockpot, this slow-cooked Mediterranean Chicken Breast Recipe is a simple and delicious dinner that the whole family will love!
Today, we are venturing into the vibrant and flavor-packed world of the Mediterranean with a slow cooker recipe that will fill your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. I’m talking about the amazing Mediterranean Chicken Breast Recipe!
It’s an easy weeknight dinner that marries juicy chicken breasts, tangy artichoke hearts, briny kalamata olives, and a symphony of spices. This colorful combination will leave your plate looking like a picture-perfect postcard from a Greek island.
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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken
This Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken is a quick & easy chicken dinner recipe that takes only 30 minutes. You can’t beat the convenience of dinner in the air fryer.
Do you love quick & easy recipes? We sure do & this Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken certainly falls in that category. Anything that can help me make dinner in 30 minutes or less is a winner for me!
**Be sure to try our Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs!
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken
Tender Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken is wrapped in savory prosciutto and baked to perfection, creating a juicy and flavorful dinner.
If you’re looking for a dish that’s both elegant and simple to make, this Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken is the answer. Tender chicken breasts are wrapped in salty prosciutto, creating a savory and flavorful combination that’s perfect for any occasion. It reminds me a lot of bacon-wrapped chicken, only better!
Prosciutto-wrapped chicken breasts might be considered the “high society” version, haha! Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special dinner, this recipe will impress your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
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Slow Cooker Beef Tacos with TABASCO Sauce Crema
Slow Cooker Beef Tacos with TABASCO® Sauce Crema is a simple & easy game day recipe your friends & family will love. Loaded with flavor & perfect for kick-off!
My friends, it’s time to get serious about kick-off. We love our football in this house & so we really look forward to this time of year when we can put out all the awesome recipes we love & really enjoy the season.
One of our favorite recipes is Slow Cooker Beef Tacos with TABASCO® Sauce Crema. Loaded with avocados & delicious TABASCO Sauce flavor, these will liven up your game day for sure.
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Easy Dinner Idea for Two
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Do you need an Easy Dinner Idea for Two? It is possible to have a home-cooked meal that is simple to make with little prep and is perfect for an evening in.
Now that our kids are older, their schedules are so hectic with work and school. Unfortunately, it is rare for us all to get to the dinner table together these days. Often times it is just the hubs and me, which leaves us needing to scale back the usual nightly feast and make something quick and easy for just us two. Fortunately, this Easy Dinner Idea for Two takes all the guesswork out of mealtime.
Onion & Mushroom Thin Crust Pizza
Onion & Mushroom Thin Crust Pizza is simple to make with our 2-ingredient dough recipe. A rustic flavor that is so much better than your delivery place. Oh, & it’s ready in about 30 minutes.
My friends, if you aren’t making your own homemade pizza you are missing out. I’m hoping you are here because you want to change that. This recipe for Onion & Mushroom Thin Crust Pizza is ridiculously simple to make. I promise you won’t ever want to go back to those chain delivery places ever again. This gives you that awesome rustic flavor & richness you get in a wood-fired pizza place – all in the comfort of your own home.
Zucchini Ground Beef Casserole
Savor the comforting flavors of Zucchini Ground Beef Casserole, a hearty and nutritious dish made with seasoned ground beef, fresh zucchini, and a blend of savory spices.
Dive into the comforting embrace of a Zucchini Ground Beef Casserole! Here the heartiness of lean ground beef meets the freshness of zucchini, all smothered in layers of gooey mozzarella cheese and a rich marinara sauce.
This dish combines simple ingredients to create a meal that’s both satisfying and nourishing. Perfect for those busy weeknight dinners or a cozy meal that the whole family will love, this casserole brings a touch of homemade goodness to your table with minimal fuss.
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Easy Meals for College Students
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.
College leaves you tight on time & money. Here’s an idea for some Easy Meals for College Students that are simple, affordable & delicious.
These days our life is so full. Some of our kids are in college and between school and work, their schedules just aren’t working with our usual daily routines. Often times they are making their own meals when the rest of us are either gone or already in bed. So, having these Easy Meals for College Students makes getting a good, hot dinner practically effortless.
Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Smoked Baby Back Ribs are perfect for your backyard bbq. So easy to make, this bbq rib recipe will keep your crowd happy.
Do you love smoky bbq flavor? We do to. In fact, we are a bit obsessed with it. So of course we had to season the new smoker with some delicious Smoked Baby Back Ribs. It is easier than you think & I’m going to show you how.
**Pair these with our Texas BBQ Sauce! & IF YOU LOVE SMOKER RECIPES – TRY OUR PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS!
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
If you love using your pressure cooker, then you simply must try this recipe for Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Moist, juicy & fall off the bone deliciously easy. Soon to be a favorite for dinner.
Do you love ribs? We are a family that can’t seem to get enough. Each & every year we really look forward to grilling season because ribs are easy to find & we make them quite often.
After years of making our tried & true recipe, I decided to stray from the norm & put my Instant Pot to the test. We created these Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs that definitely gave our usual recipe a run for its money. We may never go back – check it out. You might also like our Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs.
**Pair these with our Texas BBQ Sauce!
Smoked BBQ Bacon Nachos
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Smoked BBQ Bacon Nachos made on the grille are the perfect summer meal. Loaded with cheese, beans, smoky bacon & so much more- these are the best nachos for any celebration!
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake is a practically effortless dinner recipe the whole family loves! Mix in one dish & bake. Delicious dinner, very few dishes – WIN!
Friends – life is crazy busy? I’m sure you can relate. With so many things happening & all the running around I feel we are lucky to find the time to all sit down together & enjoy a meal.
So when I can find super quick & easy dinners, I end up making them all the time. Recipes like this Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake are at the top of my list.
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Baked Rigatoni and Sausage
A classic baked pasta dish with rigatoni pasta and Italian sausage, packed with cheesy goodness, rich tomato sauce, and comforting flavors.
This baked rigatoni and sausage recipe comes together in about an hour and makes a great hearty meal for a big family, or a meal for two with plenty of saucy leftovers.
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Beer Braised Fiesta Pulled Chicken
Beer Braised Fiesta Pulled Chicken is an easy slow cooker chicken recipe that is the starting point for awesome dinner ideas like tacos, casseroles, soups & more. It’s simple to make & loaded with flavor.
Steakhouse BBQ Bacon Burger
Steakhouse BBQ Bacon Burger is a quick & easy dinner recipe for carefree cookouts. This classic favorite is sure to keep your friends & family happy all summer long.
This is the season I look forward to the most. It’s warm enough to leave the windows open, the days seem to last forever & we can enjoy time together as a family in the yard.
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Salsa Pulled Pork Tacos
Salsa Pulled Pork Tacos is an easy slow cooker dinner recipe the whole family will love. If you love juicy, tender pulled pork that is almost effortless to make – this is the recipe for you. Everyone loves these tacos!
Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich is loaded with breaded chicken, marinara, mozzarella & spinach & grilled to perfection. It’s the BEST grilled cheese you’ll ever eat!
I love a good grilled cheese sandwich. They pair so nicely with a bowl of soup or some other favorite side dish.
But I often like to shake things up & add ingredients to give it more punch. When I’m really craving something savory, I pull out the indoor grill press & make this Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich that is over-the-top delicious.
Tuscan Ravioli Soup
Tuscan Ravioli Soup is a hearty dinner recipe that is easy to make in about 30 minutes. Loaded with beef, sausage, spinach & cheese, this will rival any restaurant around. Delish!
It’s been COLD here. Yes, I live in North Idaho – it’s supposed to be cold this time of year. I know. But this So Cal girl craves some comfort food when the snow is falling & it’s all chilly outside.
Easy Family Dinner Ideas are what I’m after. I have been craving a tomato-based soup since I made my Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup several months back.
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Chinese Pineapple Chicken
Chinese Pineapple Chicken is better than any takeout you’ll find. Perfectly crispy chicken coated in a sweet & tangy pineapple sauce that is phenomenal! Dig in!
I don’t know about you, but I can’t seem to get enough Chinese food. Growing up in So Cal we not only had Chinese food restaurants on practically every corner, but they delivered.
Every single one was over-the-top amazing. One of my all-time favorites to order is Chinese Pineapple Chicken.
Don’t miss my Classic Chinese Orange Chicken and try my Instant Pot White Rice to pair with this too!
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Beef Macaroni Soup
Beef Macaroni Soup is an easy family dinner idea that everyone loves. Loaded with hearty ingredients like ground beef, tomatoes, olives & elbow macaroni noodles.
Oven Fried Chicken Thighs
Simplify your dinner with this Oven Fried Chicken that comes out crispy & delicious in about an hour. Less mess & clean up, the best-baked chicken recipe. Ever!
My mom was a baker. She did a great job making sweets. But that is where it really ended for her in the kitchen. She didn’t really cook much that I can remember & so when I got out on my own I lived on things like toast & hamburger helper. Easy stuff.
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Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup
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Simple slow cooker version of the classic Italian soup Pasta e Fagioli that will rival any restaurant recipe around. Makes enough to feed a crowd, absolutely delicious.
Southwest Chicken Casserole
Southwest Chicken Casserole is a quick & easy dinner idea that the whole family will love. Loaded with everything you love about tacos, this is comfort food at it’s best.
I grew up in Southern California enjoying the flavors of the southwest all the time. I love those popular recipes from that region & we make them in our house nearly every night.
One of our absolute favorite quick & easy meals is this Southwest Chicken Casserole that is easy to make and has everyone coming back for more.
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
Easy family dinner ideas like Chicken Noodle Casserole are a great way to have comfort food fast. Amazing chicken recipes like this are always a favorite! I love how quick & easy this dinner is & how much my family loves it.
Love comfort food? What tops your list when you think of comfort food? For me, casserole & soup.
I was craving both the other day & couldn’t decide which to make. So I decided to combine the two & create this AMAZING Chicken Noodle Casserole. It was so easily put together.
Love easy chicken recipes? If you want to make a traditional but simple pot pie, check out my Easy Chicken Pot Pie recipe.
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Vegan Miso Soup
Savor the authentic umami flavors of this easy Vegan Miso Soup. It’s a quick dinner to make using the Instant Pot.
Today, I’m going to share a recipe that’s close to my heart – Vegan Miso Soup. This isn’t just any soup; it’s a delightful bowl of comfort, filled with earthy shiitake mushrooms, soft cubes of tofu, and the subtle flavor of seaweed. All this is brought together by the rich, savory taste of miso.
Over the years I’ve had a lot of miso soup at different Asian restaurants. So trust me when I say that I know a good miso when I taste it. This homemade version is simple, flavorful, and satisfying.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef
Slow Cooker BBQ Beef is a simple & easy dinner recipe the whole family will love. If you love a tender cubed beef smothered in bbq sauce – this will be your new favorite meal.
Do you ever have a recipe that happens out of improvising? One day I had the hubs pull out some meat from the garage fridge for dinner.
He pulled out a package that we thought was a roast – but it was still in the bag & he didn’t verify first. I came downstairs to get it going & realized that it was stew meat, not a roast that he pulled out.
With a quick change of plans, I still tossed it in the cooker & created this Slow Cooker BBQ Beef that was absolutely scrumptious.
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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
Loaded with spinach & ricotta, coated with crunchy breadcrumbs & topped with marinara & mozzarella. This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Parmesan is an amazingly delicious chicken dinner recipe your whole family will love.
Crispy Chicken Tenders & Potato Soup
Crispy Chicken Tenders & Potato Soup is a great dinner for a cozy night in. It’s a simple & easy meal that everyone loves & is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Is it still chilly where you are? We keep getting little hints of spring around here, but then winter comes on back.
That means I am still wanting to stay indoors as much as possible.
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