This cozy, family-friendly Ravioli Soup is made with cheese ravioli and Italian sausage simmered in a light, creamy tomato broth. A hearty, comforting, one-pot meal, perfect weeknight dinner. Ravioli Soup with Sausage Now that the weather has gotten co…
Much like life, the secret to perfecting pasta dough is knowing when to rest. Pasta has taught me that the best results most often come from not forcing or rushing. And how a little patience can transform simple ingredients into something extraordinary.
Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef melts in your mouth, with a rich, savory-sweet sauce made from gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and applesauce. It’s a cozy, hands-off dinner you’ll be happy to come home to. Korean Slow Cooker Beef This Slow Cooker Ko…
This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is a lighter, cozier twist on the classic—made with lean ground turkey and topped with creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potatoes This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie, inspired from my classic Sh…
A cozy, crowd-pleasing Baked Rigatoni with rich sauce and creamy béchamel—easily made vegetarian. Use the honeycomb method for special occasions, or bake it in your favorite 9×13 dish. Vegan-adaptable.
A cozy butternut squash cheddar soup made with sharp cheese and a can of beer for rich, pub-style flavor. Easy to make in the slow cooker or on the stovetop, this comforting soup is perfect as a starter or served with a sandwich or salad. Butternut Squ…
This Vegetable Barley Soup is cozy, hearty, and full of wholesome goodness! Packed with tender veggies and chewy barley, it’s the perfect nourishing bowl to warm you up on a chilly day.
This easy Slow Cooker Chili recipe with ground beef, beans, and tomatoes is hearty, high in protein and fiber, and packed with flavor—perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or cozy weekends when you want dinner to cook itself. Slow Cooker Chili Recipe…
The cutest healthy Halloween treat! Frozen banana + white chocolate = these adorable ghost pops! Frozen Banana Ghost Pops These Frozen Boo-nana Pops are the cutest healthy Halloween treat! Made with just two ingredients—bananas and white chocolate—they…
Cozy, satisfying, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, these Stuffed Shells are filled with ricotta, mushrooms, spinach, and fresh herbs, baked in a rich marinara sauce until bubbly and golden.
This Slow Cooker Coq au Vin is inspired by the classic French stewed chicken recipe, with bacon, mushrooms, and onions. Using the crockpot streamlines the cooking process. Coq au Vin in the Slow Cooker Braising chicken in wine is an age-old tradition, …
Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with ground turkey, beans, corn, and cheese provide over 23 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber per serving. A hearty, healthy dinner! Stuffed Sweet Potatoes I love a good loaded sweet potato. If you’ve made my Vegeta…
Juicy chicken meatballs in a creamy coconut sauce with chunks of pineapple, ginger, lime, and cilantro. It’s a sweet-savory, island-inspired dinner that’s perfect for a weeknight. Chicken Meatballs with Pineapple If you’re craving something sweet and s…
Make dinner simple with this one-pan spatchcock chicken and sweet potatoes—a cozy fall sheet pan meal that’s flavorful, healthy, and ready in about an hour. Sheet Pan Spatchcock Chicken If you’re looking for a cozy fall dinner that’s hearty, flavorful,…
This Instant Pot Pozole Rojo recipe is made with pork, hominy, and spices. It’s a comforting dinner on a cold night and leftovers taste even better the next day, so they’re perfect to pack for lunch! The Best Instant Pot Pozole Rojo Pozole is a popular…
Air Fryer Meatball Subs are an easy, healthy twist on the classic. Made with homemade meatballs, marinara, and cheese all tucked into a roll for a quick, high-protein dinner your family will love! Meatball Subs Air Fryer lovers, this Air Fryer Meatball…
This savory Pumpkin Lasagna Skillet is the ultimate cozy fall dinner. Made in just one pan with pasta, pumpkin, cheese, and ground turkey, it’s high-protein, family-friendly, and weeknight-easy! Pumpkin Lasagna (One Skillet) If you’re craving comfort f…
This is the best tomato sauce, in my humble opinion! Inspired by Marcella Hazan’s iconic recipe, this lighter version uses high-quality canned tomatoes, just a touch of butter, and a halved onion to create a rich, silky pasta sauce with only three ingr…
If you need a high-protein and high-fiber dinner idea, this Chicken Shawarma Sheet Pan Dinner is packed with juicy chicken thighs, chickpeas, and roasted vegetables—all on one pan for easy cleanup. Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma You’ve been asking me for m…
Tender and flavorful, these Turkey Zucchini Meatballs are easy to make – a delicious weeknight dinner (or freeze them for later). Pair them with our creamy feta-yogurt sauce for the ultimate bite.
Nothing beats a warm, bubbly blackberry cobbler with sweet-tart fruit and a golden crust. This lighter version is perfect for dessert—top it with ice cream or whipped cream if you’d like! Blackberry Cobbler Recipe I’ve always been a cobbler fan. There’…
Kid-friendly Chicken Taquitos, rolled tortillas filled with ground chicken and cheese and baked until crispy, are perfect for making ahead and keeping stashed in the freezer! Perfect for back-to-school lunch! Chicken and Cheese Taquitos Stash these cri…
This Korean beef bulgogi is made with the most delicious marinade! Succulent, tender, thin slices of beef are pan-seared to perfection.
In the summer, there’s nothing better than homemade, fresh garden tomato sauce – perfect for your favorite pasta dish! Garden Tomato Sauce I have a backyard garden, and every summer I end up with more tomatoes than I know what to do with. There’s…
Learn my easy method for making tamales! Includes step-by-step instructions for making delicious tamales filled with green chili and cheese (or shredded chicken) cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot.
