Skinny Blackberry Margaritas – Fruity and tart make for the perfect skinny margarita. Not to mention lower in calories! Do you have a favorite cocktail? A Frozen Strawberry Margarita might be my favorite thing to order at a Mexican restaurant. There is just something about chips and salsa with a margarita that make for the…
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Creamy Chicken Stroganoff
Creamy Chicken Stroganoff – tender chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce over egg noodles. Mix up the protein from classic beef stroganoff recipes. Stroganoff anything is usually a hit with me. I love this Skillet Beef Stroganoff to get all the flavors, but in a super budget friendly way. It uses beef ravioli to get…
Hamburger Steaks with Mushroom Gravy
Hamburger Steaks with Mushroom Gravy -easy comfort food that won’t break the bank! Rich mushroom gravy over tender hamburger steaks is a great weeknight dinner. Weeknights are busy all year round. Doesn’t matter if it is the middle of summer or the middle of December, life is crazy. So easy dinner ideas are necessary every…
Chicken Tostadas
Chicken Tostadas – A quick and easy Mexican dinner! A crispy corn tortilla piled high with guacamole, chicken and salsa. Take a shortcut from the store and this can be ready in no time! You all know that I love Mexican food by now. I could eat it every day and be a happy girl….
Honey Dijon Chicken Recipe
Honey Dijon Chicken – a healthy moist chicken cutlet that is coated with a honey dijon sauce. Ready in minutes, and great for any night of the week. Are you always trying to come up with new chicken recipes? I know I am. Sheet Pan Chicken with Roasted Potatoes in one of my go to…
Sheet Pan Greek Meatballs
Sheet Pan Greek Meatballs – Greek flavored meatballs make for an easy dinner. Serve with tzatziki sauce for dipping and pitas to make gyros. I love meatballs. They can be Italian Meatballs or they can be Honey Garlic Meatballs. Or just about anything in between. There is just something about a good tender meatball and…
Nutty Fried Rice
Nutty Fried Rice – a healthier fried rice recipe with cashews, broccoli, mushrooms and a creamy peanut butter dressing. So good, you won’t even know you are eating something good for you! Once a week I get together for lunch with a friend. She is a teacher at the elementary school, less than a mile…
Short Cut Risotto with Brussels Sprouts
Short Cut Risotto with Brussels Sprouts – get creamy risotto in minutes using a simple short cut. Plus it is actually pretty good for you! What is your favorite comfort food? I go between a few different things, depending on the day and the mood. Over the past few years Indian food has become a…
Stacked Chicken Enchiladas
Stacked Chicken Enchiladas – an easy chicken enchilada casserole that is great for weeknights. Much less work, same great taste, so dinner is on the table fast! Mexican food is kind of a favorite around here, we eat way more of it than we probably should. And Homemade Enchilada Sauce is something I always have…
Sheet Pan Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
Sheet Pan Chicken with Roasted Potatoes – an easy chicken dinner all made on one sheet pan. Roast chicken and potatoes topped with an herb and mustard sauce. What is your favorite dinner to make during the week? You know I like quick, easy, and made in one pan. I have a whole section of…
Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Slow Cooker Pork Chops Slow Cooker Pork Chops – use bone in pork chops in the slow cooker for an easy dinner. Add some veggies, and you have a complete meal waiting for you at dinner time! I love my crock pot. I am pretty sure that you do to. Slow cooker recipes are some…
Sheet Pan S’mores Tart
Sheet Pan S’mores Tart – S’mores aren’t just for around the campfire, check out this tart with a light marshmallow meringue type topping! I think things are finally getting to be a little normal around here. The first part of the school year my husband and I were on a trip together, then my in-laws…
Shrimp, Chorizo, and Corn Salad
Shrimp, Chorizo, and Corn Salad – fresh corn and tomatoes make this salad bright and flavorful, and the chorizo adds just the right amount of heat. This is the last weekend before school starts here. On Monday we get to go drop off supplies, get my son’s locker assignment and schedule. He is really excited…
Blueberry Margaritas
Blueberry Margaritas – fresh blueberries and mint make for a refreshing a delicious margarita. So easy to make, and such a great color! Margaritas have to be one of my favorite drinks ever. My perfect girls night includes lots of chips, salsa and guacamole and plenty of margaritas to go round. I am more of…
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Grilled Pineapple Salsa – super fresh, sweet, a little spicy, and perfect for summer. Great over chicken, pork, fish, or just to snack on with chips! Have you ever been to a Brazilian steak house? The places that come around to your table with meat on a stick. They usually have close to 20 different…
Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Kebobs
Shrimp and pineapple make a great combination on these Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Kebobs. Such an easy recipe and great for summer grilling! Summer grilling weather is here. And with that comes lots of get togethers with friends and family. What is the best part of getting together in the summer? Grilling out and lots of…
Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi
Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi – You can not get any easier than this shrimp scampi recipe. Ready in minutes, perfect dinner for any night of the week or even for entertaining! I officially have an 11 year old. My little guy had a birthday earlier this week. Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies were what he wanted…
Chicken Yakitori
Chicken Yakitori – super fast chicken dinner recipe with lots of Asian flavors. On the table in minutes! Great over rice or even as chicken skewers. No school here today!! My 10 year old and I are going out to lunch, going to a movie, and just hanging out! Should be a relaxing and nice…
Chicken in Artichoke Pan Sauce
Chicken in Artichoke Pan Sauce – sauteed chicken breasts in a creamy artichoke pan sauce. Ready in minutes and perfect for weeknights! Being a parent is hard! This has been quite the week, and it is only Wednesday. This whole pre-teen stage is tough, I am not sure what I am going to do once…
Herb Pan Seared Shrimp
Herb Pan Seared Shrimp – quick and easy sauteed shrimp in a herb and citrus marinade. Ready in minutes, and the whole family will love it! We are finally getting back into a routine and back to normal life around here. Amazing how 2 weeks off can really mess with things. Bedtime is back to…