Hello Reader, Did you know that May is National Cheese Month? I didn’t until a few days ago, and I think cheese is definitely worth celebrating. It seems to make just about everything taste better. So in honor of National Cheese Month, here are a few cheesy favorites to share: 🧀 Roasted Cheesy Potatoes with Jalapeños🧀 Fried Mozzarella Sticks🧀 Cheddar Cheese Tea Biscuits🧀 Air Fryer Grilled Cheese🧀 Keto Everything Bagel Cheese Crisps🧀 Air Fryer Loaded Fries🧀 Cheesy Bacon Grits🧀 Raspberry Brie...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Hope you had a nice weekend! I’m back with a few simple dinner ideas to make the week ahead easier. Here's the lineup: California Burger Bowl The Perfect Chicken Dinner for Two Mexican Casserole Recipes Fish Tacos Taco Tortellini Skillet Oven Chicken Fajitas Easy Pasta Skillet Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork If you need something on the side, here are a few ideas: Air Fryer Green Beans No Mayo Coleslaw Roasted Cheesy Potatoes I hope this makes dinner a little easier! Anne | Simple and...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I have two simple skillet recipes to share with you today. First up is my new Pork Fried Rice recipe. This one is a favorite for so many reasons. It’s a great way to use up leftovers, and also perfect for cooking up any vegetables in the fridge that need to be used. The recipe lists vegetables that I normally use to make fried rice, but you can easily make fried rice your own. If you need a little inspiration, you can also revisit the free Skillet Dinner Builder I shared earlier...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I’m back again with more dinner ideas to help make the week a little easier. This week’s dinner lineup: Ground Orange Chicken Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Ham Casserole Italian Sausage Recipes Bacon Meatloaf Cups Topped with Mashed Potatoes Mediterranean Salad One Pan Chili Lime Pork Chops with Cabbage Leftover Tip:Extra orange chicken makes a great rice bowl tomorrow. Leftover pork chops can be sliced for wraps or salads. Need a little more organization this week?My Weeknight...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If you’re looking for Cinco de Mayo ideas or just have a craving for Tex-Mex food, here are a few favorites to help make it easy. Steak Street Tacos Street Corn Salad Salsa Verde Beef & Vegetable Enchiladas Classic Margarita Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Churro French Toast And don't forget the salsa and guac! A few kitchen favorites for Tex-Mex Night: Handheld Citrus Juicer - fresh lime juice with less mess. Mortar and Pestle- Great for guac, salsa and garlic. Taco Holder -...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I’ve been updating a few older recipes lately, and I came across two skillet dinners that save me on busy nights. One is beef and broccoli, made with ground beef instead of sliced steak, which makes it much faster on a busy night. The other is turkey spinach lasagna in a skillet, because sometimes lasagna sounds amazing, but idea of layering ingredients does not. These two dinners taste completely different, but they both come from the same simple idea: Protein + vegetables +...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I’m back with more dinner ideas for the week ahead, and a few that can help beyond this week too. Here's the lineup: Italian Pasta and Peas Bacon Spinach Alfredo Pizza Russian Apricot Chicken Grilled Salmon Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts Grilled Asparagus Nachos Meat Lover’s Skillet Pizza Tri Tip Slow Cooker Tacos Leftover Tips: Got leftover chicken? Add it to the pizza or nachos. Leftover tri-tip taco meat is also great piled onto nacho chips or tucked into quesadillas for an...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Spring and summer are my favorite times of year to cook. The ingredients are fresh, and the meals are lighter and quicker to make. And… asparagus (my favorite vegetable) is back. Today I’m sharing a few favorite asparagus recipes, along with some other spring treats too: Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Butter Asparagus and White Bean Salad One Pan Chicken and Asparagus Bake Citrus Tarragon Asparagus Salad Asparagus Pesto Sauce Herb Roasted Artichokes Spring Spaghetti Carbonara...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, this skillet caprese chicken is a good option. It comes together in one pan with just a handful of ingredients. ➡️ Get the Chicken Caprese Recipe Here What I love about this recipe is how easy it is to swap a few ingredients and get something completely different. Here are a couple of my favorite ways to change it up: Mexican-style:Swap the balsamic and tomatoes for diced tomatoes or salsa. Add cilantro and jalapeño, and finish with...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Easter if you celebrate! If it's time to start thinking about meals for the week, here are a few simple dinner ideas to keep things easy: Creamy Pasta with Spring Vegetables Chicken Air Fryer Recipe White Bean Chicken Stew Leftover Ham Recipes Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Taco Pizza Raspberry Glazed Chicken Wings Hearty Vegetarian Stroganoff Breakfast Tacos (for dinner) And if you ever feel stuck figuring out what to make, my Mix & Match Dinner Guides can help. Each month...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
