Main Dishes

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

I'll be straight-up honest with you. I love this recipe. But I also hate it. Because since I developed it, my husband refuses to eat the blue box macaroni and cheese. And on occasion...I only have a few minutes and want to grab the blue box. But for every other day of the year, I want to make this: Classic... Read More

Easy Beef and Rice Enchiladas

I didn't post these on my website for a long time because I didn't realize there was a high request for enchilada recipes. I grew up with this...so, in my ignorance, I thought everyone had an enchilada recipe. But after experimenting with some other enchilada recipes, I realized the one I grew up with was pretty damn good. I made... Read More

Bacon and Cheese Crusted Chicken

It took a lot of adjustments to make this recipe as fabulous as it is. You should see the original recipe with ingredients crossed out, ingredients added, the instructions fixed. But luckily, it is finally perfected! Parmesan and Asiago cheeses, bacon, and spices combine into this "Bacon and Cheese Crusted Chicken." It's easy enough for everyday dinner…but elegant enough for... Read More

Tuscan Pork Loin: Stuffed with Cream Cheese, Bacon, & More

I was a bit skeptical when I found this recipe for Tuscan Pork Loin. But since the recipe originally appeared in Southern Living, I figured I would give it a shot. Plus my husband loves pork. I was very pleasantly surprised with the result (especially after I fixed the cooking instructions). This Tuscan Pork Loin is tender, moist, and flavorful.... Read More

Easy One-Pot Sausage and Mushroom Stew

I love one-pot meals. How about you? Isn't the lack of dishes to clean amazing? Not to mention, one-pot meals tend to be a bit easier than stirring three dishes over a hot stove. This easy Sausage and Mushroom Stew is delicious. • It's hearty and filling. Loaded with smoked kielbasa, potatoes, mushrooms, and other vegetables, it's guaranteed to fill... Read More

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole: Easy Freezer Meal

This cheesy chicken broccoli casserole has a few things going for it: • It’s easy. On those days when things are busy, this is amazingly easy to whip up. • Ingredients are easy. In all honesty, these ingredients are almost always in my cupboard. I’ve seen versions that involve making homemade cream sauce, but the canned stuff works just fine… Read More

Easy Slow-Cooker Jalapeño Brown Sugar Ribs & Jasmine Rice

I found this recipe in the most unlikely of places. A potluck. I know, I know. We’ve all had our share of horrible potluck food that leaves you wondering if the family that brought it actually eat such horrible food on a regular basis. But I was amazed. • It was tender and moist. • The flavor was amazing. • And it was completely… Read More

Easy Quinoa and Beef Stuffed Peppers: Healthy, Filling, & Delicious

Stuffed peppers are a classic. Almost everyone loves them…as long as they’re stuffed right. There are thousands of options (literally…go search Pinterest if you’re bored), but my current favorite is this quinoa and beef stuffed version. Even if you’ve never eaten quinoa, TRY it! However, if you really don’t want to, try white or brown rice instead. My favorite features… Read More

Savory Stuffed Holiday Pork Chops

I love these stuffed holiday pork chops. And I don't normally like pork chops. In fact, I normally can't stand them. But these are different. The flavors literally explode in your mouth. I'm not sure which tastes better: the seasoning on the "crust" of the pork chops or the delicious stuffing. They're also easy to make. A few steps, but none... Read More

One-Pot Lemon-Turkey Skillet: How to Make Leftover Turkey Fabulous

Do you end up with leftover turkey after a holiday? I know I do. It’s bane of many of family after a big holiday. I finally figured out what to do with it (besides eating sandwiches). I developed this lemon-turkey skillet, a one-pot meal that gives turkey an entirely new twist. The lemon and thyme make a vibrant dish that… Read More