My very favorite pasta that I make all the time is a lemon garlic pasta. I make it with chicken, shrimp, without protein and sometimes add vegetables like broccoli or peas. This is a family favorite and it's what I serve at our Christmas Eve dinner. It's seriously the BEST. I could go on and on about this one you guys. Pasta is hands down one of my favorite meals. With that said, I do eat pasta in moderation because I would turn into pasta if I ate it as much as I really wanted to. With … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Soup with Crumbled Sausage
I finally got around to making another slow cooker recipe. It's been a while but it was definitely necessary. I needed a day where my slow cooker did all the work! This Sweet Potato Soup with Crumbled Sausage is so delicious, I can't stand it. It's healthy, too! I'm in a salad club with two of my friends which means we make each other one salad a week. It's so nice because 2 days out of the week lunch is made for me! As many stay at home moms know, sitting and eating isn't always the … [Read more...]
The Easiest Baked Brisket Recipe
I'm going to tell you how it is with this one. This is such and easy recipe. Like SO simple which is why I am calling it the Easiest Baked Brisket Recipe. It's a no brainer, delicious recipe that will leave you with an amazing barbecue meal!! I've made this brisket recipe at least 10 times. It's my go-to meal for when my parents stay with us or when we have neighbors over. Making a brisket seems like it may be a lot of work but I can promise you that this recipe actually requires hardly … [Read more...]
Stuffed Peppers {Italian Style}
Italian Style Stuffed Peppers - this is an oldie but a goodie! I've been making this recipe for years, but decided to jazz it up for the blog. A quick semi-homemade Bolognese sauce is mixed with orzo pasta then stuffed into bell peppers and topped with breadcrumbs. Bake these bad boys until soft and the tops are crispy! Why I haven't shared this before is beyond me. I used to make this recipe for Vin like every week when we were "younger." I don't know what happened...life and my dingy … [Read more...]
Cherry and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza
Is this not the best idea for a pizza? It's so simple and beautiful! Plus cherries are in season right now so they should be added to every meal in your house! I love naan flatbread, but I have to be honest, I don't use it often and I have no idea why so I am going to start today! Next grocery run will include naan flatbread. It's such a versatile ingredient for all kinds of meals and snacks. Pizza is an obvious one, but a GOOD one. This cherry and goat cheese flatbread pizza is right … [Read more...]
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and Peppers is a family favorite. There are so many ways you can make it but the easiest way is to roast in the oven! Serve with bread and dinner is ready in an hour with minimal preparation and clean up! Ever since I met my husband we have been eating sausage and peppers. It's one of those Italian meals that never gets old and is absolutely delicious. Plus, when you live in Chicago, it seems as though sausage and peppers is served at every party and every fast food chain. I'm not … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Soy Glazed Salmon
Brown Sugar Soy Glazed Salmon is a delicious weeknight dinner. Fresh salmon is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes then baked until light and flaky. Serve with a green vegetable and a healthy flavorful dinner is served! Easy weeknight meals are a must in our house. With two kiddos and a husband that is gone 12 hours a day, I NEED to have easy, healthy and delicious recipes available for dinner. I have also been asked by several readers … [Read more...]
Creamy Mustard Baked Chicken
Creamy Mustard Baked Chicken is a simple recipe that's ready in 30 minutes. Chicken breasts are baked in a creamy garlic mustard sauce resulting in a flavorful and juicy dish! Serve with roasted vegetables or over noodles! This recipe could not get any easier. I found this recipe from non other than Ina Garten, but she makes it with fish instead of chicken. I have tried both and I prefer using chicken. Lately, the chicken recipes I have made unfortunately result in flavorless overcooked … [Read more...]
Under the Sea Bento Box Lunch
Is this not the cutest lunchbox idea for your kids? I am obsessed with this adorable under the sea theme lunch! Of course, Produce For Kids, (my favorite brand to work with!) came up with this recipe. I am excited to talk about their annual Power Your Lunch Box Campaign in today's post, because I 100% believe in their mission and I ADORE there recipe ideas! I mean, really? A delicious peanut butter fruit wheat sandwich cut into a dolphin shape? And the cut out cucumber stars and the … [Read more...]
Healthy Turkey Chili
You can never have too many chili recipes. I truly believe that! Although I have my go-t0 chili recipe already on here which I totally adore, I figured I would change it up a bit and make it healthier. I know. I know. Not as much fun, but I'm telling you, it's VERY good and has more nutrition, less calories and less fat than the traditional recipe. What I love most about soup based recipes is that they are so versatile. In this case, I added a ton more stuff to the chili...fresh … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Ravioli with Sausage, Kale, Pine Nuts, Parmesan Cheese & Brown Butter
We are getting really Fall today. First off, I can't get over this pumpkin ravioli! It's just too pretty! I got it from Trader Joe's. Don't you just LOVE Trader Joe's during the holiday season? They always have the best and most unique products that taste GOOD. This Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli is no exception. It's delicious and hearty. I paired the pumpkin ravioli with sausage, kale, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, sage and topped it with browned butter. Brown butter goes SO well with … [Read more...]
Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese and Cherry Sauce
The easiest, yet most delicious filet you will ever eat. I can't even with this steak recipe! Filet Mignon is my favorite cut of meat. It's also expensive, but in this case, we don't care about that. We are talking about how easy it is to make a delicious filet dinner at home. If you were to go out to dinner and get this meal, it would cost twice as much so it's actually considered cheap for this particular dish. Yay! It doesn't get any easier to make this filet. Simply drizzle some … [Read more...]