Recipe

Yes, a pumpkin recipe SCREAMS “autumn” but I love that this chili is so cozy and rich in flavor you can enjoy it all winter (or even in the summer, no judgement!). The pumpkin adds a nice and unexpected layer of flavor to a chili and keeps it from being too spicy so even little […]

Pasta can be done a hundred and one different ways – but have you tried a baked sheetpan pasta? This recipe sounds like it has a lot going on, but the beautiful thing is that it is ONE PAN – definitely easy enough to throw together on a week night.  Highlights Prep Time: 15 minutes

When I first started using these naan flatbreads I could not believe the versatility. Lunches, dinners, meat toppings, veggie – there is something for everyone. The best part is, you can freeze the naans so you always have some of these bad boys on hand. The recipe here is intentionally loose – I make some

These pork tenderloins are my go-to staple for a simple, clean family meal. Sometimes we even have leftover I can throw into a lunch fritatta or hash! My approach for a dinner night like this is SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE! Don’t want broccoli? Use whatever vegetable you have. Want to DIY your own pork marinade? Go

The Italians definitely did it right when they invented Risotto, but, I have said it before and I will say it again – risotto does NOT need to take hours and hours and nonstop stirring at the stove. Not anymore anyway –  thank goodness for pressure cookers! I first saw a recipe similar to this

Any night can be taco night with the right attitude, it does not need to just be for Tuesday! Ground beef tacos are so simple to pull together during the week, and the best part is picky eaters can mix and match any toppings. Classic ground beef is a favorite in my house, but it

I LOVE tortellini. Something about the ooey gooey cheese filling is so cozy, and even though it is a pasta dish, it always feels just a little bit more special! This lemon tortellini is great any time of the year because the creamy sauce is warm enough for winter while the lemon and spinach lightens

I know what you are thinking – do I really need a recipe to follow to make such an easy meal? And..you might be right, you don’t. I usually aim to throw in at least one basic protein + veggie + starch meal each week because for my family this is an easy way to

Chicken quesadillas are such a simple, feel good meal. Kids love them, adults love them, and the combinations for deliciousness are endless! Top that off with being super easy to serve, and we’ve got a pretty classic go-to weeknight meal served up and ready to go. Highlights Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes

Anytime I can serve fruit as part of our main course, it is a YES from my family! This easy chicken and rice dish will give you both a sweet and savory meal that is easy to whip up during the week.  Highlights Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Make Ahead?