Pasta with peas is a great quick and easy dinner idea that uses pantry ingredients. This classic Italian recipe, Pasta e Piselli, is great as is or delicious with some meaty additions such as bacon or pancetta. I veer from the classic recipe and add some lemon at the end to brighten all of the flavors. One of the main reasons I love this recipe is it's kid friendly. I prefer using the small shell pasta because the peas get nestled in the little shell crevice like a little cup. It makes it oddly satisfying to eat. How do you make Pasta with Peas? Start by gathering your ingredients: pasta, ol ..read more

These Kale and Mushroom Egg Bites are a copycat of the Starbucks egg bites recipe without the sous vide equipment! These vegetarian egg bites are great for a grab and go breakfast or a high protein snack. They are surprisingly easy to make and will cost way less than getting the ones at Starbucks. What ingredients are in Starbucks Copycat Kale and Mushroom Egg Bites? The most surprising ingredient in the easy egg bites is cottage cheese. I love it though because it adds extra protein and give a silky texture to the egg bites. Another interesting ingredient is a couple dashes of hot sauce. Now ..read more

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Rice is a surprisingly easy and healthy side dish which can be used it to replace regular rice for a low carb option or just a way to eat more vegetables. This simple side dish is made on a single baking sheet and only takes 30 minutes. You don't even have to "rice" this cauliflower. It would be delicious whole with creamy cloves of roasted garlic mixed throughout. How do you make roasted garlic cauliflower rice? Start by cutting a head of cauliflower into florets, cut the long stem side off of a head of garlic and toss everything in olive oil, salt and pepper on a ..read more

Craving something a little different for lunch but still want it to be healthy? Try out this Greek Buddha Bowl. I don't know about you, but I am getting tired of the same ole salad or sandwich for lunch. This grain bowl has exciting textures and yummy flavors mixed throughout. Also, a lot of the ingredients can be found already put together in the store, so it's a time saver! What goes in a Greek Buddha Bowl? For this bowl I used a rice blend, romaine lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, feta, pickled red onion, hummus, lemon vinaigrette, and dill. A lot of the ingredients were things I already had in ..read more

Looking for an easy summer side dish? This easy Pesto Potato Salad will be your next summer staple. Fresh basil pesto gives the old standard potato salad a nice refresh. You can make your own pesto or buy it to keep this recipe super easy. How do you make Pesto Potato Salad? Start by chopping Yukon gold potatoes into 1-2" chunks. Be sure all your potatoes are chopped roughly the same size for even cooking. Boil them in salted water for 12-15 minutes until for tender. Important: After you drain the potatoes, place them back in the hot pot and on the warm burner for a minute or so to let any ex ..read more

Stuck in a chicken recipe rut? This Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a delightfully simple recipe that requires little time to make. If you love mushrooms, you'll die for this creamy pan sauce. How do you make Creamy Mushroom Chicken? Start by searing some seasoned chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) in some butter. Remove them from the pan, then add some slice mushrooms and chopped onion or shallots. I opted to leave out chopped garlic just because I was out, but you would add it to the pan alongside the mushrooms and onion if you want. Next, add one tablespoon of flour and stir until it's all be ..read more

Looking for an easy side recipe? This easy broccoli cheese rice made on the stovetop is a healthier alternative for that classic Rice-a-Roni Cheddar Broccoli Rice, because it has whole ingredients. In fact, I bet you have almost all the ingredients on hand because the base of this recipe uses pantry staples. Unlike the popular casserole version, this cheesy broccoli rice is made all in one pot on the stovetop and only take 20 minutes. This broccoli cheese rice recipe is great as a side dish but it could also serve as a vegetarian main dish, or you could add in some cooked protein to make it a ..read more

This Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip made with Franks sauce is a favorite on our house for any gathering. Honestly, I'll whip this up anytime , no gathering required, it's so addicting. I like using Franks RedHot sauce because in my opinion, it's the best hot sauce for this recipe (not sponsored, just love!). It has the perfect spicy to vinegar to flavor ratio. What is buffalo chicken dip made of? So I feel like everyone likes their dip a little different, and this recipe leaves a lot of room for modifications. For example, we love blue cheese and blue cheese dressing, but I found we prefer only us ..read more

This Cajun Salmon recipe comes together in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal. This pan-seared salmon has a crispy, slightly spicy crust that compliments the rich buttery salmon fillet so beautifully. Plus it's so easy to make, I don't even know if it qualifies as a recipe. It's on repeat at our house and also one of my emergency meals if I can't think of anything for dinner. I started buying frozen salmon, and realized it only takes a few minutes to defrost running it under cold water. Game changer! Is Cajun Salmon spicy? Yes, it does have some spice to it because of the cayenne pep ..read more

Fall is one of my favorite seasons because I get to make all of my favorite foods! Below are some of my favorite fall recipes. I wanted to start with my Chicken Paprikash Soup because it's soooo good and my ultimate comfort food. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do! Creamy Chicken Paprikash Soup with Gnocchi Looking for a unique chicken soup recipe? Creamy Chicken Paprikash Soup with Gnocchi is rich with flavor and only takes 30 minutes to make. Read more Easy Fall Quinoa Bowl This vegan fall quinoa bowl recipe is packed with roasted brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, quinoa ..read more