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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 if 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 asparagus egg bake is perfect for brunch! Made with mushrooms and Swiss cheese, it can be prepared overnight – make this easy egg casserole your go-to breakfast recipe!  A cheesy egg bake is a great option if you are making brunch. No matter the time of year, simple ingredients like tender asparagus make that …

This creamy chicken taco soup is great for busy weeknights! It is packed with flavor, can be spicy if you want, and works great as leftovers for lunch. This  past year I was so busy what with traveling, surgeries, and side jobs that I haven’t had as much time to cook as I would like. …

This creamy blue cheese dip is perfect for your next party or game day gathering. Serve it with potato chips, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables! I have been a fan of blue cheese forever. There is something about the tanginess that I love. Sometimes, I even say it is the best cheese. If you feel the same …

Texas caviar is an easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. This no-cook dip can be made in 10 minutes and is full of vegetables! If you’ve never had Texas caviar before (sometimes known as cowboy caviar), then you’re in for treat! This is a super easy recipe. My favorite kind. It’s perfect as an appetizer for …

This easy 7-layer bean dip recipe is perfect vegetarian appetizer for football season. Serve it with tortilla chips! I am always on the lookout for vegetarian appetizers for my non-meat eating friends. My 7-layer bean dip recipe omits ground meat like beef or turkey and instead uses just refried beans for protein. It is always …

It’s hard to call dinner recipes the best but it is definitely not hard to call them easy. The 18 easy past dinner recipes below take under 30 minutes to make and are sure to please even picky eaters. You will find one that you love and I recommend trying them all! I have. 18 …

These baked jalapeño poppers are stuffed with chorizo and chihuahua cheese. Spicy, cheesy and delicious! Perfect for any occasion or party. Jalapeno poppers have been one of my favorite snack foods and appetizers for a long time. Spicy food is always delicious in my book. Deep fried foods, however, aren’t at the top of my …

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 …

Mini turkey sloppy joes are great for parties or family dinners. This simple mixture of ground turkey, marinara sauce, and vegetables is easy to make and delicious! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. I love mini portions of anything. The smaller …

This southwest chicken salad stuffed avocado recipe is perfect for dinners or lunches! Use rotisserie chicken to quickly whip up this healthy meal. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to eat healthier and I didn’t start off that well. I ate a lot of nachos the first week or two but I’ve been eating …

This country-style rigatoni recipe is the perfect easy weeknight recipe. From-scratch tomato cream sauce is added to pasta, Italian sausage and peas for a hearty and filling dinner. For my 35th birthday, I craved nothing more than a big bowl of pasta. No extravagant celebrations or fancy dinners, just a simple meal at a local …

This homemade pizza sauce recipe is one of my favorite easy DIY recipes, and it’s sure to make homemade pizza night more fun. With simple ingredients and a burst of flavor, you’ll never go back to store-bought sauce.  I spent a lot of last winter using canned goods that I bought at the store or that …

This easy homemade croutons recipe is perfect for soups and crispy salads! This simple recipe is the best way to make a batch of homemade croutons. There is no need to buy store-bought croutons anymore. Nope. Sorry, crouton companies, but the best croutons are so easy to make that you should make them yourself. I may say …

Zoodles primavera is a creamy and delicious recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners! It’s extra colorful thanks to the zucchini noodles and vegetables – broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and yellow squash. This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. I don’t usually …

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 …

Make these black bean sloppy joes when you’re looking to change up Meatless Monday night! They’re easy to make and my new favorite from-scratch recipe. It’s vegetarian and vegan! Easy dinners have been on my mind a lot this week. So have recipes from my childhood. You may have seen my porcupine meatball recipe last …

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 braised porcupine meatballs are an easy dinner recipe, perfect for any night of the week. They’re also a great way to use up leftover rice! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. My mom was a supermom. She worked two jobs …

This corn dip recipe is perfect for all parties. Just throw all of the ingredients together! Its a great last minute appetizer and can be served hot or cold.  I’m sharing an insanely delicious, easy to make dip recipe today. It’s a corn dip that can be served hot or cold – sounds perfect right? …

The bloody margarita combines the best parts of a bloody mary and margarita into one cocktail – perfect for a fun Sunday brunch, fiestas, and of course, Cinco de Mayo. Is it a bloody mary? Is it a margarita? It’s both! If you feel like celebrating Cinco de Mayo all year long and woke up …

Treat yourself to homemade red wine risotto. All you need is 30 minutes and this exquisite dinner can be on the table! This post was brought to you in partnership with ALDI. All opinions are my own. My hometown of Harwood Heights is a little island nook in the city sea of Chicago. We share …

Potato chip nachos, also called Irish nachos, are extra salty and a delicious appetizer with all your favorite nacho toppings! The perfect game day food. Every year, I get really into football. It’s a big joke (to myself) because I can’t decide what I like more – the game or the food. Game day recipes are seriously …

My recap of my trip to Barcelona with Miele for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 15th Anniversary event. Part 2 includes my tour of elBulli Lab and my walk around Barcelona. The day after the 50 Best Talks event, Miele brought our group to elBulli Lab for a tour. ElBulli Lab is the creation of …

These Rainbow Veggie Kabobs are the perfect summer side dish! Serve them with my delicious and easy-to-make Grilled Lemon Garlic Sauce. This post is brought to you in sponsorship with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Thank you for supporting the brands that I love. All opinions are my own. I usually come up with …

This grilled guacamole recipe is going to be your new favorite summer dip. Grilling all of the vegetables gives the guacamole a smoky and unforgettable taste. It’s time for the 2017 summer edition of the Freaky Friday Blog Hop! You may be wondering what the Freaky Friday Blog Hop is. Multiple bloggers get together and …

This no-bake dreamsicle cheesecake recipe is the best way to enjoy your favorite frozen dessert (besides the real thing!) Perfect for summer! I fell in love with the idea of no-bake cheesecakes back when I made this delicious no bake blueberry cheesecake. It seems ever since then, I can’t stop making them. What’s that saying, “Can’t …

This chicken tortilla soup is easy to make thanks to pre-cooked chicken – you can even use a rotisserie chicken.  It is full of vegetables and spice! Soup is the perfect “throw together food” for those days when you are hungry and aren’t sure what to make. I’m sure you’ve been there before. Maybe you had …

Caprese baked eggs only require 4 ingredients and a little salt and pepper. This easy recipe is going to become your go-to quick recipe for breakfast or brunch! Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Phil’s Fresh Eggs. Have you ever been standing in front of the stove, wishing you didn’t have to scramble those eggs? Or …

This Brussels sprouts kale salad with bacon, almonds, blue cheese and a lemon garlic vinaigrette is perfect for lunch or a light dinner! This salad has so much (awesomeness) going on that figuring out where to start and what to talk about is leaving me a little…. hungry. Which is really odd since I have been eating lots …

These grilled chicken salad lettuce wraps are a healthy addition to your lunch. Nuts, grapes, apples and chicken are topped with a honey balsamic vinaigrette. I read somewhere that Beyonce keeps her curves looking all svelte by eating a diet of grilled chicken breast and steamed vegetables. I tried that once. For about 12 hours. …

This recipe for loaded burrito bowls will hit the spot if you have picky eaters or need to eat dinner quick. Load the table with a variety of burrito fillings to make this everyone’s favorite! What a whirlwind of a month. Or a year. I keep taking on more and more tasks and I find I’m having less …

This deviled egg BLT sandwich is the perfect lunch. Make small-batch deviled eggs on demand with this recipe and enjoy your favorite sandwich at the same time! I have partnered with Phil’s Fresh Eggs to bring you this easy lunch recipe. All opinions are my own. BLTs are my favorite sandwich. When we go to …

These sheet pan loaded chicken nachos are delicious AND easy to make! Make the slow cooker chicken the night before or the morning of to save time.  What is one thing everyone wants more of? Nachos! No, wait, actually it’s time. But we all want nachos too. That’s why today I’m sharing this sheet pan nachos recipe that …

Include a holiday crostini bar at all of your holiday parties this year! These 12 3-ingredient crostini recipes are easy to make and pair perfectly with my favorite Sicilia DOC wines, Nero d’Avola and Frappato. This post is sponsored by Wines of Sicily. My love of Sicilian wine and my opinions are my own. Are you throwing …

This huevos rancheros recipe is a delicious way to start your day! Made with homemade salsa and fresh eggs, it is hearty and perfect for weekend brunch or large family gatherings. Thank you to Phil’s Fresh Eggs for sponsoring today’s conversation. My love of their cage-free eggs and all opinions are my own. Huevos rancheros is one …

Steak and egg breakfast tacos are a great spin on a traditional diner breakfast. Add your favorite taco toppings! Also great for Father’s Day morning and steak lovers! Thank you to Phil’s Fresh Eggs for sponsoring today’s conversation. My love of their cage-free eggs and all opinions are my own. Happy National Egg Day! I …

A delicious green goddess wedge salad, topped with bacon, blue cheese crumbles and cherry tomatoes and homemade green goddess dressing with Greek yogurt. The first time I had a wedge salad was a few summers ago on my birthday.  Mr. B. and I made a day of it and went to the Shedd Aquarium and …

These slow cooker chicken taco lettuce wraps are going to be your new favorite taco recipe. Make the chicken taco meat in the slow cooker and substitute iceberg lettuce leaves for tortilla shells!  Taco Tuesday came and went over here and for all of you that are trying to eat healthy – good luck. I am unable …