2026
Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana is probably one of the richest, most hearty soups out there and is definitely one of my favorites. This creamy soup with tender potatoes and flavorful Italian sausage is modeled after the famous Zuppa Toscana from The Olive Garden restaurant, but I threw in my own personal twist. I’ve added an extra budget-friendly […]
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
These Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs roast up juicy and golden with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion all on the same pan. I love sheet pan meals because they’re super easy to throw together, budget-friendly, and great for feeding the family or stocking the fridge with leftovers for the week. This one is packed […]
Easy Potato Recipes
Few ingredients can stretch a grocery budget quite like a bag of potatoes. Turn them into soup and you’ve got a filling dinner, roast them for a super easy side dish, or add them to breakfast and suddenly everyone stays full a whole lot longer! This collection of easy potato recipes has plenty of ideas […]
Classic Potato Soup
Some recipes just feel like home, and Classic Potato Soup is one of them for me. This soup is thick and creamy, with plenty of tender potato chunks and savory flavor from a handful of everyday ingredients. My mom always made potato soup when we were under the weather, and I still find the warmth […]
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Confession: the only time I ever care about sports is when I’m tasked with providing the snacks, and this crispy, spicy, delightfully messy Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese has me feeling like a real-deal cheerleader. (Go team, but mostly, go cheese!) Luckily, you don’t need a stadium-sized budget to enjoy game-day flavors. I keep this recipe […]
Chicken Stew
Okay guys, this Chicken Stew recipe is definitely at the top of my list of all-time favorite recipes! It’s thicker and heartier than chicken soup, but lighter than a beef stew. The flavor is absolutely on point, it’s totally cozy, and it’s just one of those things that I could happily eat for three meals […]
Sheet Pan Turkey Meatballs with Root Vegetables
One-pan dinners are my love language. So this Sheet Pan Turkey Meatballs with Root Vegetables recipe was an easy yes for me! These juicy turkey meatballs have a secret ingredient (cottage cheese!) that keeps them tender and moist while adding richness and extra protein. I throw them on a sheet pan alongside a colorful mix […]
Apple Recipes
Apple season has a way of taking me straight back to childhood. Apple picking was a family tradition when I was growing up, and I still think apples taste better when you’ve plucked them straight from the tree! But whether they come from an orchard, the farmers market, or a good deal at the store, […]
Chicken Tenders
These classic Chicken Tenders are baked, not fried, so they’re easy to make, lighter, and still incredibly satisfying. They come out super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and are made with simple pantry ingredients I almost always have on hand. I bake a batch, portion, and freeze them, then reheat them […]
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Some recipes are worth slowing down for, and this Butternut Squash Lasagna is one of them. Tender noodles, melty cheese, earthy kale and mushrooms, and squash puree come together with a from-scratch brown butter béchamel sauce infused with sage. It’s nutty, aromatic, and definitely the real star (but I promise it’s easy to make!) This […]