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Jerk Tofu & Roasted Plantain Bowls

Why choose between spicy, savory, and sweet when you can have them ALL? All the taste buds light up with this Caribbean-inspired bowl featuring roasted plantains and tofu coated in the magic of jerk seasoning and paired with a sweet, crunchy mango cucu…

Easy Mango Cucumber Salad

It’s no secret we love spicy, smoky entrées here at MB (exhibits a, b, and c). And what’s the perfect side to accompany them, you ask? Mango cucumber salad! It’s fresh, crunchy, sweet, bright, and quick & easy to make! 
Just 7 ingredients and …

Black Bean Burgers

Veggie burger with a black bean patty, layered with fresh tomato slices, shredded lettuce, and guacamole, served in a soft bun on a wooden board. Blurred background shows additional ingredients and another burger.I started making Black Bean Burgers about 10 years ago and we’ve been enjoying them ever since. I absolutely LOVE beans, so making them into a burger was not a stretch. These are an easy 30-minute meal that’s vegan with a gluten-free option. They’re a meatless burger you WILL want to eat! Believe me, I…

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

A rectangular cheese bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut into strips. The bread is topped with melted cheese and garnished with parsley. A small cup of marinara sauce is on the side.Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are the best gooey homemade breadsticks recipe! These are better than anything you’ll get at the local pizzeria – they’re soft and cheesy and full of garlic flavor. This homemade cheesy garlic breadsticks recipe is a keeper. Guys, here’s something (not so) shocking: I love bread. All kinds of bread. Cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls,…

Easy Pasta Sauce Recipe

red pasta sauce on top of pasta on a white plate.This Easy Pasta Sauce Recipe can be made in just 30 minutes! It is so much better than store-bought and will taste great on any type of pasta – it’s great for a quick dinner when jarred sauce just won’t do. This homemade easy pasta sauce is a classic recipe and it is almost as…

Mini BBQ Meatloaf

Mini BBQ meatloaves topped with cheese on a plate with recipe title on bottom of photoA family favorite gets a mini makeover! These Mini BBQ Meatloaf are easy MINI meatloaves! These are full of flavor and the best comfort food when you’re craving a hearty dinner. Mini meatloaf takes less time to bake than a traditional meatloaf making this the best meatloaf recipe for weeknights. Traditional meatloaf has a long…

Easy Spicy Cornbread Recipe

Three pieces of jalapeño cheddar cornbread stacked vertically. The bread appears moist with visible chunks of cheddar and bits of jalapeño, set on a rustic wooden surface with scattered shredded cheese and a blurred background.An EASY Mexican Cornbread recipe is inspired by one of the best cornbreads I’ve ever had! The cornbread mix is filled with jalapeños and cheese making this the perfect side dish. It’s a Spicy Cornbread that’s inspired by Mexican flavors. I am SUPER picky when it comes to cornbread, so when I say this is…

Easy Cheesy Chili Biscuit Bake

Easy Cheesy Chili Biscuit Bakein a white bowl - this easy weeknight dinner recipe has just 5 ingredients! Chili is topped with vegetables, biscuits, and cheese then baked up for a delicious comfort food meal.This Easy Biscuit Casserole with Chilli has only 5 ingredients yet bursts with flavors your family won’t resist. With just everyday pantry items, you can easily put together a comfort meal to satisfy even your laziest weeknights.   You need an easy dinner recipe to help stop the urge of ordering out. A busy weeknight and…

Corn Pasta Salad

corn and zucchini and peppers and pasta and tomatoes all mixed together in a clear bowlEasy salad recipes are the best in summer and this Corn Pasta Salad is one of my favorites. Made with tortellini, corn and lots of grilled veggies, this simple pasta salad has a homemade Italian vinaigrette. Similar to my Pesto Pasta Salad and my Pizza Pasta Salad, I used cheese tortellini in this recipe –…

Easy Refried Beans

refried beans in blue bowlIf you’re looking for a simple side dish for Taco Tuesday or any meal, my EASY Refried Beans are the perfect recipe. You can make this recipe with black beans or pinto beans! With just a few ingredients they’re perfect in quesadillas, on salads, or as a side dish. I started making these beans about…

Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

A bowl of tortellini pasta is topped with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. In the background, theres a small bowl of extra pesto, a bowl of grated cheese, and wooden serving utensils on a striped cloth.Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect simple dinner or potluck dish! It’s like a pasta salad but made with cheese tortellini, basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts! It’s a hearty pesto pasta salad that I can never stop eating. I think I could live on tortellini…especially with my homemade pesto! Making a Tortellini…

Taco Bell Salad Copycat

taco salad in bowl.This Classic Taco Salad recipe is a quick 30-minute dinner loaded with all of your favorite taco ingredients. It’s kind of like a Taco Bell Taco Salad but made at home in no time at all – we eat this at least once a week! I love to make a big ground beef taco salad…

Buttery Homemade Dinner Rolls

dinner roll stacked on other rolls in a black panMy Buttery Dinner Roll Recipe is the ULTIMATE homemade roll! These are soft and fluffy with just a few simple ingredients – they’re the best side dish and they’re impossible to resist. Fluffy rolls like this are easy to make by hand or with a stand mixer – the best homemade dinner rolls are just a short…

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

A slow cooker filled with vibrant red tomato sauce, garnished with chopped green herbs. A striped kitchen towel and fresh parsley are partially visible on the side.To make an easy marinara sauce, you need this Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce recipe. It is a delicious, smooth, and fresh tomato sauce that cooks all day in the slow cooker so it has that cooked all day taste. It’s perfect for pasta night or you can freeze it for quick weeknight dinners! Whenever I’m…

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta (Dairy-Free)

Weekend flavor meets weeknight ease: 30-minute Tuscan-style shrimp pasta! This CREAMY, dairy-free dish is rich, garlicky, and bursting with bright tomato flavor.
It’s impressive enough to wow any guests but simple enough that you’ll want to…

Italian Lentil Soup (Zuppa di Lenticchie)

If you’ve ever eaten at a classic Italian restaurant, you may have had the delicious lentil soup known as “zuppa di lenticchie.” It’s a simple, nourishing, and comforting soup that just so happens to be VERY quick & easy to make. The perfect soup f…

Jalapeno Garlic Bread

Rectangular slices of bread topped with melted cheese and sliced jalapeños are arranged on a wooden cutting board. A few loose jalapeño slices are scattered nearby.Cheesy Jalapeño Garlic Bread is so amazingly good. It’s gooey, cheesy, garlicky and spicy from the jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. If you love garlic bread this is going to be your favorite recipe ever! Cheesy bread is my life source – especially when it’s garlic bread. And with jalapeños? Sign me up! This cheesy…

Copycat Mexican Pizza

sliced mexican pizza on a white plate.If you love the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, but don’t always feel like leaving the house to go get it – this is a homemade Mexican pizza recipe copycat! Just like the original but made at home – anytime you want it – it’s so good! I love Taco Bell. I always have! When I…

No Yeast Pizza Dough Recipe

Close-up of a pepperoni pizza with three slices arranged on parchment paper. Melted cheese covers the slices, each topped with several pepperoni slices. A small bowl with extra pepperoni is visible in the background.You can make pizza dough without yeast and you only need 5 ingredients! Make this No Yeast Pizza Dough Recipe in under 30 minutes you have a delicious dinner on your table fast and you won’t even miss the yeast. So many people have been making my ultimate pizza dough recipe lately but, like with…

French Bread Pizza

Slices of bread topped with melted cheese and pepperoni are arranged on a wooden surface. A striped cloth is partially visible in the background.French Bread Pizza combines my two loves: French Bread and Pizza all in one easy dinner! Crunchy, garlicky, and delicious, this easy pizza recipe has your favorite toppings and is the easiest way to make pizza at home in no time at all! We love that making French Bread Pizza easy and fast – no…

Creamy Vegan White Bean Chili

We love a classic (tomato-based) chili, but a CREAMY chili? It’s hard to say no to! Mix up your chili rotation with this creamy vegan white bean chili with spicy green chiles, sweet corn, and nutrient-packed spinach or kale. 
It’s a cozy, subtly …

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A close-up of two plates each with a serving of creamy chicken enchilada casserole topped with fresh cilantro and dollops of sour cream. A glass baking dish with more casserole is visible in the background. Forks are placed on the plates.Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole is one of most flavorful and easiest dinners you’ll ever make! It’s cheesy and filling and has the perfect amount of heat – and it’s fast and easy enough for any day of the week. This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is so good. It was fast to assemble, quick to bake,…

7 Layer Pizza Dip

pizza dip with 7 layers of olives pepperoni cheese and sauce7 Layer Pizza Dip is an easy hot cheesy dip recipe that is even better than pizza!! The layers of cheese, sauce, and toppings that will be the hit of your party. What will you top it with? Pizza is a huge weakness for me. I could eat it every day and never get tired…

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