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Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Bowls

These zesty roasted sweet potato and chickpea bowls are layered with sautéed spinach and brown rice and tossed with my favorite 4-ingredient chipotle tahini dressing. Naturally gluten-free and vegan. Hands-down my favorite easy dinner recipe that I’ve made so far this year. ♡ The elements to build these bowls are quite simple — a big […]

Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

We make soup for dinner all of the time, especially during the cold winter months. A few favorites include: Minestrone Soup, White Bean Soup, Zuppa Toscana, Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, and this Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup. This soup has it all&#823…

Ham and Bean Soup

Whenever we have leftover baked ham from a holiday or a special family dinner, we like to make Split Pea Soup, Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup, or this Ham and Bean Soup. This Ham and Bean Soup is a classic and SO easy! It’s made with juicy, tender ha…

Goulash

When you are craving comfort food, what do you turn to? A few favorites at our house include chicken pot pie, chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and baked ziti. This American Goulash is also a popular comfort food dish. It is made wit…

Lightened-Up Broccoli Cheese Soup

This veggie-loaded broccoli cheese soup recipe is perfectly velvety and creamy without using heavy cream. Instant Pot, Crock-Pot and stovetop options all included. It’s officially -2°F outside right now and we’re on what feels like our zillionth snow day here in Kansas City and I am…over it, lol. Missing those mild Barcelona winters something fierce […]

Zuppa Toscana

The Olive Garden restaurant made Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan soup) extremely popular. It is a creamy soup made with Italian sausage, bacon, tender potatoes, garlic, and kale. It is rich, hearty, and flavorful. No wonder it is so popular. Well, good news, you…

Veggie Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

These Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are packed with nutritious flavors from fresh veggies, protein rich quinoa, and Mexican-inspired spice – all topped off with a creamy Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce. And they’re 100% vegetarian and vegan friendly too. Yum! If you …

Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes

This easy baked Pork Tenderloin with potatoes is one of our staple meals for busy weeknights or easy entertaining. It is simple and comes out perfect every single time! The marinade is easy to whisk together and gives the lean pork lots of flavor. Mari…

Winter Farro Salad

This winter farro salad recipe is made with the most delicious blend of seasonal fruit, greens, nuts, crumbled cheese and tossed with a vibrant orange ginger vinaigrette. Ideal winter salad situation right here. ♡♡♡ I could seriously live on this one for easy breakfasts, lunches or dinners this time of year. It’s loaded up with […]

Honey Mustard Salmon with Citrus Salsa

If you are looking for an easy and healthy meal, I have a the perfect recipe for you! Honey Mustard Salmon with Citrus Salsa. I know it sounds a little gourmet, but this recipe is SO easy! It only takes about 20 minutes to make. You can’t beat th…

Chickpea Soup

Soup season is my favorite season because I LOVE a good bowl of soup. A few of my favorites include: black bean soup, potato leek soup, curry lentil soup, white bean soup, and carrot ginger soup. I also love this Chickpea Soup recipe. It is easy to mak…

Swedish Meatballs

This traditional Swedish meatballs recipe is bursting with rich, savory flavors and topped with a creamy gravy. Always so comforting served over mashed potatoes or noodles! Who’s ready for a big bowl of Swedish meatballs served over buttery mashed potatoes with a generous ladle of creamy gravy on top? ♡ I don’t know about you, […]

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Orzo

This creamy garlic mushroom orzo pasta recipe is easy to make and always so comforting and delicious. Say hello to one of my favorite back-pocket recipes that’s elegant enough to dress up for a dinner party or date night…yet also totally easy enough to whip up for a busy weeknight dinner in. ♡ This comforting […]

Kimchi Beef Noodle Soup

This kimchi beef noodle soup recipe is made with your choice of noodles, veggies, and a richly seasoned sesame kimchi broth. Stovetop, Instant Pot and Crock-Pot options included! When we were living in Barcelona, our flat happened to be a block away from my absolute favorite Korean restaurant in the city. And on cold winter […]

Roasted Butternut Squash Pear Ginger Soup

Butternut Squash Soup is one of my all-time favorite soups. I make it all of the time during the fall months. I love my classic recipe, but sometimes it is fun to mix it up. I love making this Roasted Butternut Squash Pear Ginger Soup because the flavo…

Grandma’s Beef and Noodles

This Midwestern-style beef and noodles recipe is easy to make with a small list of ingredients and always so flavorful and comforting. Now that we’re back living in the Midwest again, I’ve found myself revisiting many of the comfort food classics I grew up with here. And when it comes to comfort food, it doesn’t […]

Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Are you in need of a show-stopping vegan main dish? Don’t miss this Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie! This hearty, earthy entree is perfect for a fall feast, combining flavorful veggies and lentils with a creamy sweet potato topping. It’s easy enough to mak…

Pumpkin Pasta

I love making pumpkin recipes during the fall months. I usually go sweet instead of savory because I have so many favorites like pumpkin chocolate chip bread, pumpkin cookies, and pumpkin bundt cake. But I also love using pumpkin in savory dishes. This…

Creamy Vegetable Soup

This creamy vegetable soup recipe is made with your choice of roasted veggies and puréed until perfectly creamy and dip-able. Naturally gluten-free, vegan and so delicious! Our family’s new favorite way to eat our veggies! ♡♡♡ This creamy vegetable soup is so simple that I hesitated to even post it here. (Definitely feels like it’s […]

Chicken Meatballs

 My go-to baked chicken meatballs recipe is easy to make and customize with your favorite seasonings. Tens of thousands of you have made my favorite traditional meatballs since I first shared that recipe a few years ago. So I’m pleased to be back today with my favorite recipe for baked chicken meatballs! ♡ Let’s get […]

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