Chicken and Broccoli Skillet Lasagna
This Chicken and Broccoli Skillet Lasagna is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken, broccoli, and soft lasagna noodles, all made in one pan! If you know me, you know I’m all about a good one-pot pasta, and this one takes me right back to those boxed pasta dinners I loved growing up. The difference? […]
13 Easy Sheet Pan Dinners
If there’s one thing I appreciate when cooking dinner for my family, it’s a meal that doesn’t leave me with a mountain of dirty dishes! That’s why I’m such a big fan of sheet pan dinners. Most of the cooking happens right in the oven, so there’s less time spent standing over the stove and […]
Smothered Pork Chops
I love pork chops, and I feel like they’re under appreciated. Some people think pork chops are dry and boring. Let me tell you, I completely disagree! These Smothered Pork Chops are a Southern staple, packed with flavor and seared to perfection. And the best part? The whole thing comes together in one skillet in […]
Rasta Pasta
I’ve been wanting to make Rasta Pasta for a while because I’m a BIG fan of bold, spicy flavors. This Jamaican-inspired dish brings all that flavor to the table with tender jerk-seasoned chicken, sweet bell peppers, and penne coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce. The peppers and creamy sauce help balance the warmth of the […]
Italian Wedding Soup
Chicken noodle soup is great and all, but have you tried Italian Wedding Soup?? This classic soup shares a lot of the same cozy ingredients as chicken noodle soup but with one huge advantage: tender and flavorful homemade meatballs! I make the meatballs with pre-seasoned Italian sausage, which saves me from measuring out a bunch […]
Apple Spice Cake
This Apple Spice Cake has a soft, tender crumb, plenty of fresh diced apples, and warm, cozy spices. I also brown the butter to give it a rich, nutty flavor that makes this homemade cake taste extra special! It takes me right back to apple-picking season in New England, when fall baking was one of […]
Baked Chicken Breast
If there’s one thing that can immediately bring peace to my dinner table after a long day, it’s a big plate of juicy, perfectly seasoned Baked Chicken Breast that my husband and daughter will devour without a single complaint. Thanks to a quick brine and a hot oven, this recipe takes very little hands-on effort, […]
Crockpot Chili
This Crockpot Chili is hearty, warmly spiced, and made to feed a crowd without running up the grocery bill. I use three cans of beans and two cans of tomatoes to stretch one pound of ground beef into eight generous servings for about $1.73 each! After about 20 minutes of prep, the crockpot takes it […]
Best Pumpkin Recipes
I LOVE October. Pumpkins, costumes, cider, the smell of fallen leaves, and lots and lots of candy…what’s not to love? In celebration of October and all things pumpkin, I’ve pulled together some of our best pumpkin recipes to make the most of the season. There are plenty of budget-friendly sweet treats, of course, but you’ll […]
Savory Pumpkin Fritters
These Savory Pumpkin Fritters are crisp and golden around the edges, with soft, tender centers packed with pumpkin, Parmesan, onion, and herbs. Yep, we’re taking pumpkin firmly into savory territory here! I use canned pumpkin purée, so you don’t have to peel, roast, grate, or squeeze anything before you start. The batter comes together in […]