Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite holidays of the year! It might just be an excuse to eat tacos and drink margaritas, but…isn’t that what all holidays should be about? These Cinco de Mayo recipes are the best of the best, and definitely need to be on your menu this year! I’m sharing tons of Cinco de Mayo food and appetizer ideas for a party, and the best Mexican dishes to help you celebrate at home. Find tacos, queso, dips, finger foods, dinner ideas, desserts, and lots of other Mexican food to cook for your fiesta. Pin this recipe for later! Cinco de Mayo Food I’m a huge fan of Mexican ..read more

I can’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo without a few margaritas and tequila cocktail recipes on the menu to pair with all of the tasty tacos. But I like to have some mocktails and non-alcoholic drink ideas ready to go too, including some traditional Mexican drinks that beg to be served every year when May 5th rolls around. These easy Cinco de Mayo drinks (with and without alcohol) are the perfect thing to serve with Mexican food for any fiesta! Pin this recipe for later! Easy Drink Recipes for Cinco de Mayo When curating my Cinco de Mayo menu, I’m always thinking about the drinks and cocktails a ..read more

When I’m in the mood for something quick and unique, these savory homemade Beef Empanadas are the perfect handheld meal! Fresh empanada dough bakes into flaky shells that hold a hearty filling made with seasoned ground beef, jalapeños, peas, and onion. I find that every bite of this easy beef empanada recipe is sure to satisfy, and they’re a real crowd-pleaser on game day! Pin this recipe for later! What’s in This Beef Empanada Recipe? I’m in love with these easy Beef Empanadas. No only do my kids find them utterly delicious (and eat more than one which is always a win!), my husband and I ..read more

Sheet pan dinners are a surefire way to get a delicious family meal on the table quickly and easily, which is why I love them so much! And because these easy sheet pan recipes allow us to make entire meals in one pan, clean up is just as simple. I’ve gathered our favorite sheet pan dinner ideas, as well as some side dishes and appetizers, so you can pull out a super easy recipe anytime you need it! Pin this recipe for later! Our Best One Sheet Pan Meals Sheet pan meals are one of my favorite lifelines for weeknight dinners. When life gets busy, I just throw a bunch of ingredients on a pan ..read more

My favorite easy Beef Burrito recipe is hearty, filling, and sure to taste just as good as your favorite Mexican restaurant! Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, rice, and salsa are loaded into flour tortillas to make these tasty beef burritos for a quick meal. I love to make these for an easy grab and go lunch on a busy weekend. My kids can’t get enough. Pin this recipe for later! What’s in This Beef Burrito Recipe? If you ever ask Henry what he wants to eat, chances are he will respond “burritos with beef and cheese!”. He doesn’t let me add anything else, but I promise these oth ..read more

It’s barbecue season, and I’m obsessed with slathering homemade BBQ sauce on anything and everything I can get my hands on. This BBQ chicken salad is chock full of all of my barbecue favorites and topped with a mix of creamy ranch and BBQ sauce for a tangy and fresh take on a chopped salad. Loaded with beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and more, it’s the hearty salad I’ve been craving. Pin this recipe for later! What’s in This BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe? This is the ultimate take on a chopped salad. With so many delicious toppings (beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, cheese, avocado… the lis ..read more

My homemade Orange Chicken recipe is better than takeout, and it only takes about 30 minutes to make! It starts with the most flavorful orange sauce for chicken, made from scratch with orange juice, garlic, ginger, and more. Coat juicy chicken breasts in the sauce, cook it up in a pan until crispy, and serve with rice, noodles, or your other favorites! Pin this recipe for later! What’s in This Orange Chicken Recipe? I just love nights that call for take out. But I also love the nights where we make it at home instead, saving money and not sacrificing anything on flavor. My homemade versio ..read more

My homemade Sausage Pizza recipe is piled up with marinara, mozzarella, Italian sausage, and red bell peppers. It’s easy to make and filled with flavor, making it the perfect family friendly recipe! Pizza night at our house always includes this delicious pizza, just bursting with flavor. Pin this recipe for later! What’s in This Sausage Pizza Recipe? As a mom of two young kids, we do pizza night more times than I’d like to admit. My sons, Henry and Jack, love to pile on all their favorite toppings and help me cook. It’s a special (and delicious) time. This easy Sausage Pizza is one that w ..read more

I absolutely love salmon because it’s quick and easy to cook, totally delicious, and packed with health benefits. These easy Salmon Recipes are my favorite way to add this seafood favorite into my regular diet–proof that making a healthy meal can be simple! Plus I’ve gathered some side dishes to serve along with this list of salmon recipes for the ultimate lunch or dinner! Pin this recipe for later! Truly Easy Salmon Recipes Salmon is one of my favorite things to cook for dinner when looking for recipes that are quick, easy, healthy, and tasty! I’m always amazed by how fast this seafood s ..read more

Pasta e Fagioli Soup is my favorite hearty, comforting, classic recipe. I’ve loaded it with sausage, beans, veggies, ditalini pasta, and more. Everything comes together to make this Italian soup recipe simply the best. And yes, I have to say, this easy homemade soup is even better than Olive Garden! Pin this recipe for later! What’s in This Pasta e Fagioli Soup Recipe? I have always loved the soups at Olive Garden. Let’s be honest, who hasn’t. But I have found that making them at home is even better, cheaper, and more delicious. Sausage: Ground Italian or pork sausage both work. Feel fre ..read more