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Anne from Simple and Savory shares quick and simple recipes made with wholesome ingredients. Recipes are easy to follow and designed to get you out of the kitchen fast!

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Hi Reader, If you're hosting a backyard party this month, or just want dinner on the grill, here's some ideas: The mains: Grilled Jerk Chicken - bold flavor, easy to make. Marinate it the night before and party day is just grilling. Grilled Cuban Flank Steak - citrus marinade, cooks fast, and slices thin enough to serve on a platter or in sandwiches. Grilled Filet Mignon Sandwiches - a splurge. Tender, beef filet, peppers, and onions all come off the grill together. The sides (all...

Hello Reader, Strawberries are in season, and this grilled chicken with strawberry balsamic salsa is a perfect way to use them. The salsa is simple: It's a mild salsa made with strawberries, red onion, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar. It comes together in about 10 minutes. It's sweet, tangy, fresh, and really good on grilled chicken. If you prefer a more traditional salsa that's spicy, try this grilled chicken with mango strawberry salsa, or garden salsa for the same chicken, but a totally...

Hello Reader, Happy Sunday! I'm back with dinner ideas for the week. I'm starting with one of my favorite burgers: Greek Turkey Burgers. Made with ground turkey, spinach, feta, and fresh oregano. They have all the Mediterranean flavors you love. 👉 [Get the Greek Turkey Burger recipe] I love to serve these with my Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad. It's made with crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, kalamata olives, feta, and a simple lemon dressing. Make the salad ahead so all...

Hello Reader, It's unofficially summer, and if you're anything like me, the last thing you want is to spend hours in the kitchen when it's hot outside. So I put together a short list of my favorite warm-weather dinners that are fast, easy, and actually delicious. 🥪 Loaded Veggie Sandwich Fresh, filling, and comes together in minutes. Packed with fresh veggies and a creamy hummus spread layered between the crusty bread of your choice. 🥩 Filet Mignon Sandwich Yes, filet. On a sandwich. It's...

Hello Reader, This Rasta Pasta recipe started when I had leftover grilled jerk chicken breasts and needed a quick dinner. I grabbed my pasta dinner builder for some inspiration. I went with a cream sauce as the base, and it turned out so good. Then my brain went into overdrive: what if I swapped the protein? Changed the veggies? Used different flavors in the sauce? And, suddenly, one dinner idea became five ideas, because that's what I do. 🤷♀️ GET THE RASTA PASTA RECIPE HERE If you haven't...

Hello Reader, Hope your weekend is going well! It's time for this week's dinner lineup. First up is one of my favorite quick dinners, Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers. It has all of the flavor of classic stuffed peppers with less work. I make it with ground beef, ground turkey, or beans, and swap in cauliflower rice when I want to keep it low-carb. Here are more ideas from this week's lineup: 30-Minute Sausage and Peppers Sandwich 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchiladas Grilled Clams Easy Biscuit Pizza...

Hello Reader, A few blogger friends and I put together a collection of Memorial Day desserts perfect for summer cookouts, backyard gatherings, and weekend get-togethers. Here's the lineup: Mixed Berry Ice Cream Triple Berry Slab Pie Recipe Creamy Cherry Pie Red, White, and Blue Bundt Cake Red, White, and Blue Cake Mix Cookies Watermelon Strawberry Cake Sugar Cone Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 Ingredient No-Bake Chewy Brownies Keep these recipes handy all summer long! Just for fun, here are a few...

Hello Reader, Pasta dinners are one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table; a box of pasta, a few simple ingredients, and you're done. Today, I have a roundup of easy pasta dinners, plus tips for making pasta night more flexible. If you’ve tried my Pasta Mix and Match Dinner Builder, you already know how easy it is to change the protein, sauce, or vegetables to turn one simple idea into a completely different dinner. PASTA DINNER ROUNDUP If you like the mix-and-match concept, check...

Hello Reader, I hope you had a nice weekend and are feeling refreshed for the week ahead. It’s time for another dinner lineup! One Pan Turkey Spinach Skillet Lasagna Easy Chicken Cutlet Sandwich 5 Star Hamburger Casseroles Dutch Oven Mississippi Pot Roast Chicken Panini Sandwich Colby Jack Cheeseburgers Grilled Steak Fajita Packets Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Peppers ✨ Sunday Find: If you like keeping your freezer stocked with high-quality, responsibly raised protein, check out this offer from...

sliced grilled jerk chicken breast on a plate

Hello Reader, Grilling season is one of my favorite times of year because dinner gets simpler and cleanup does too. All you need are a few fresh ingredients, a hot grill, and dinner is on the table without heating up the kitchen. Here are a few grilled favorites to try this season: Grilled Jerk Chicken Breasts Ham Steak with Honey Mustard Glaze Beef and Bacon Roulades Grilled Steak Fajitas Red Wine Marinated Flank Steak Buffalo Wing Burger Grilled Potatoes and Peppers Grilled Blackened...