One Pot Tomato Pesto Pasta – a delicious 30 minute dinner. Use store-bought or homemade pesto and add shaved parmesan cheese to make this easy pasta dish! This one pot tomato pesto pasta recipe is a year-round recipe but it’s particularly perfect for the summer and fall seasons. The times of year when tomato vines …
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This penne aglio e olio is an easy twist on a classic pasta dish. Serve it as a simple side dish for chicken or as dinner for meatless Monday! Like most of the world, I am on a quest to eat healthier (at least in January haha). I’m also on a quest to spend less …
This easy recipe for pasta with pumpkin sauce is a great addition to your fall dinner table. Lots of gorgonzola cheese and pine nuts for crunch! Pumpkin!! I know you are seeing it all over the place. That’s what happens September – November. People just can’t get enough of it. And I’m one of those …
This creamy chicken tagliatelle recipe is quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients. A great base pasta dish, ready in under 30 minutes! I am always on the hunt for delicious pasta recipes with chicken and find myself throwing pasta and chicken together on a regular basis. It’s filling, yummy, and an easy weeknight …
This easy meatball tortellini soup is hearty and perfect for lunch or dinner! Made with store-bought tortellini and giant homemade meatballs! Most of the time when I am cooking, I try to make everything from scratch. I guess in many ways I have gotten on the no-preservative wagon. The other day, however, I was at …
This deli macaroni salad recipe is the perfect side dish for backyard BBQs and holiday celebrations like Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the Fourth of July! Do you ever eat something at a restaurant – maybe a unique salad or a spectacular sandwich – and all you can think about afterward is eating it again because it …
This spicy sausage pasta one pot recipe with jalapeños, andouille sausage, and penne pasta is an easy, 30-minute recipe perfect for weeknights! I love spicy food and there are bonus points when any kind of pasta is included. Pasta dishes for the win, always. This recipe is spicy and a little smoky – you’ll have difficulty not …
This chicken ranch pasta salad is a great main course or delicious side dish! It is perfect for summer – only 5 ingredients! It’s a great way to use leftover chicken and perfect for your next BBQ. If you’re looking for an easy recipe, this ranch chicken pasta salad is it. With only five ingredients …
This creamy taco pasta recipe is a quick and hearty meal! Ready in 30 minutes, top this easy pasta dinner with your favorite taco garnishes. In case you haven’t noticed, I have a minor addiction to tacos. I have been working hard to diversify my diet, but I often find it is a taco I crave. I’m …
This antipasto pasta skillet is the perfect recipe for quick weeknight dinners. The perfect mixture of pasta, sauce, and salty flavors makes this a great main dish! I traveled to Italy a few years ago, and besides the beautiful views, what I remember most is the fantastic food. After my trip, I fell in love …
This Instant Pot spaghetti soup is an easy way to get lunch on the table quickly. It has plenty of vegetables and plenty of flavor! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. I bought an Instant Pot recently and I now understand what …
This rosa chicken caprese pasta recipe is my preferred way to combine my favorite flavors – traditional spaghetti sauce and Alfredo sauce. Use your favorite pasta and this is the perfect dinner! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. Caprese salad is …
This Philly cheesesteak rotini is just like the sandwich but with pasta! Use a cheaper cut of steak for a budget-friendly and delicious dinner. This recipe is full of steak, veggies, and of course, cheese! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. …
Looking for an easy-to-make and filling dinner? Try this chorizo rigatoni casserole! A blend of sweet bell peppers, chorizo and cheese make this a great weeknight meal. This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. Casseroles are perfect for weeknight dinners. I usually prep …
These chicken bacon Alfredo stuffed shells are perfect for Sunday dinner! Make this easy recipe with homemade sauce or favorite store-bought Alfredo sauce. Sunday is meant for big dinners and delicious food. I don’t care if its breakfast, lunch or dinner – I want to eat on Sunday. Especially in the winter – this is …
This chicken fajita mac and cheese is some serious comfort food. It is perfect for Sunday supper so invite your whole family over for dinner! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This winter hasn’t been that cold and usually we would take advantage of the moderate temperatures and …
This easy homemade spaghetti and meatballs recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Prep the meatballs the day before and then pop them in the oven when it’s time for dinner! When I was a kid, my mom made spaghetti a lot. It was easy, cheap and pretty good for those days when you needed to …
If you’re short on time, make this tomato tortellini soup! It only takes 15 minutes from start to finish and is full of flavor. Plus, 3 easy variations! I’m such a soup person that I spend hours thinking about soup. Okay, maybe not hours each day, but I do spend a lot of time planning …
Mushroom blue cheese rigatoni – an easy 30-minute one pot pasta dinner! Perfect for Sunday dinner when paired with steak, or for Meatless Monday when on its own. It doesn’t take a lot to make me happy, except when it comes to taking photos of food for my blog. I have never struggled as much …
This roasted tomato zucchini spinach fettucini recipe is the perfect way to use your farmer’s market purchases and end-of-summer garden’s bounty. Pair it with a glass of Grillo for the perfect weeknight dinner! This post is sponsored by Wines of Sicily. My love of Sicilian wine and my opinions are my own. Every other Sunday, …
This tuna macaroni salad recipe is an easy lunch recipe. It can be made quickly and has a nice crunch thanks to the diced green peppers. Ever since I was diagnosed with an adult-onset shellfish allergy, I have been craving seafood. I guess you want what you can’t have. We have been eating a lot …
This three cheese penne pasta bake is perfect for family meals! Get dinner on the table quickly and serve with a side salad and garlic bread. With autumn comes the return of school and heavier dinners and dishes. I love piling on the cheese and pasta once the weather gets cooler and fall comes. This three cheese penne …
This easy one pot buffalo chicken pasta recipe is perfect for dinner! You can use leftover chicken or cook it fresh and have dinner on the table in 30 minutes. The last week I have been MIA. No new recipes and barely any Facebook, Twitter or Instagram posts. Thank goodness I scheduled a few of …
Turn your favorite salad into a moving appetizer with these caprese tortellini skewers. They are a great appetizer for parties and barbecues. Who doesn’t love food on a stick? A little mozzarella, basil, and tomato and it’s so easy right? I called my cousin and was telling her about it and how excited I was that it …
One pot mediterranean chicken feta pasta can be in 30 minutes with a rotisserie chicken. Serve with a cucumber side salad for an easy and delicious dinner! I’m on a one pot meal kick, dear readers, and you’re in for a treat! I’ve combined my favorite mediterranean flavors – feta, olives, artichokes and garlic – with …
Spring is here – with it comes a spring pasta salad recipe, full of radishes and arugula! Perfect for potlucks and end of winter parties. That’s a thing, right? After months of brown grass and branches staring at me from the windows, I am thrilled that leaves and flowers are coming back again. I get so …
An easy and refreshing Greek orzo salad. Perfect for Kalamata olive lovers! March is one of my favorite months. The beginning of the month is usually cold and dreary here but all of a sudden, we start getting days that are consistently above 40. Mr. B and I were joking the other day that I …
This 30-minute cheesy tomato pasta skillet is perfect for dinner. (Secret ingredient – arugula!) If you’re looking for game day recipes, this is the perfect dinner! Well, we had a blizzard in Chicago. It snowed a lot, as it does when you have a blizzard. I shoveled a lot too. I really wanted to finish putting this recipe up …
This recipe is a great way to use the bounty of your herb garden. Lunch, dinner, or meatless Mondays – this summer pesto pasta is packed with flavor and color. I have been trying all summer to grow an herb garden. I was somewhat successful once a few years ago – I put all my …
This brown butter alfredo pasta with roasted red peppers and sausage is perfect for Sunday dinner and a great way to use up leftover grilled sausage. I was away on a long weekend vacation to western Wisconsin (more on that soon) and I purchased a bathing suit to take with me. First time wearing a …
Life really has a way of getting in the way of things. I’ve been sitting on this slow cooker recipe for two weeks now. Switching over from wordpress.com to wordpress.org was a lot of work, and a lot more complicated than I thought it would be. I’ll leave out the details and maybe in the …