Most of my easy dinner ideas and recipes are designed for busy families. After a long day, I’m not a big fan of cooking. But I still want to provide a nutritious meal for my family, and not spend a lot of money on takeout. My favorite weeknight recipes are sheet pan meals. They usually take about 30 minutes and everything just goes on one pan and then straight into the oven. It’s simple, quick, and hardly any cleanup! My family’s favorite sheet pan meal is Lemon Dill Salmon.
I’m also a big fan of one-pot meals. French Ragout is a dish that may sound complicated, but it only requires 30 minutes, one pot, and pretty basic ingredients.
This creamy chicken and broccoli pasta recipe is packed with flavor, plus chicken and broccoli. It’s a perfect weeknight pasta dish! Pasta is my go-to dish whenever I’m in a cooking rut. There are so many different types of pasta, sauce possibilities, and cheeses. It’s …
Chili is a versatile comfort meal. There are many different ways to prepare it with a wide variety of possible ingredients. The best chili recipes are the ones that are truly unique. My favorite thing about fall is the aroma. I love the smell of …
A delicious recipe for chicken stew served over rice. This stew recipe only uses one pot, lots of veggies, and cooks in less than 40 minutes. Some days just call for a good comfort meal. Whether the weather stinks, work sucked or you feel a …
Ragout with white beans and broccoli is a quick and simple meal, perfect for a busy week night. It combines sausage, white beans and broccoli for a delicious meal everyone is sure to love. The best news is, it’s a one pot dinner, so cleanup …
A delicious recipe for White Chicken Chili, made with white beans, an array of peppers and corn. This chili is lighter than a red chili, but is still packed with flavor. White Chicken Chili will always hold a special place in my heart. I ate …
Chorizo chili is a fun spin on a classic chili recipe. Chorizo is packed full of flavor that adds more interest and complexity to the chili. I use three different types of beans, a variety of peppers and little bit of chocolate, for a unique …
This simple Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner is a perfect week night dinner. Salmon is such a flavorful fish, it really doesn’t need an elaborate sauce or blend of spices. We eat this dish once a week and it never gets old. It is actually my …
I live for a good sheet pan dinner. They are simple, delicious and there’s hardly any cleanup. That is the ultimate win for me! I love Mediterranean dishes, so when I want those flavors in a hurry, this Mediterranean-style chicken sheet pan dinner is where …
Pad Thai is a dish that I’ve always wanted to like but could never really get into. I just don’t like the combination of sweetness, peanuts and fish sauce. A few months ago I was in cooking rut and so I decided to experiment with …
One of the things that I have really loved about cooking is trying new recipes that quickly turn into family favorites. Jesse and I love going out for pho, but sometimes you just don’t feel like leaving. Luckily, I decided to try my hand at …