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Dinner

Find the most dinners that everyone will fall in love with! I will show you how to cook dinner with so many recipes here.

From one pot meals like this One Pot Mushroom Pasta or this Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken you'll have so many to choose from.

Wild Rice Soup

January 16, 2021 · Leave a Comment

over the top shot of wild rice soup

I’ve been trying to get my family to eat more soup lately. This wild rice soup is filling and is nice and hearty. The entire recipe takes less than a half an hour to make and is a one pot dish. Mushroom soup is the ultimate comfort food in my book and this is one…

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Easy Chicken Parmesan with Homemade Marinara

January 13, 2021 · Leave a Comment

breaded chicken with cheese on top and tomato pasta on bottom

Our family loves anything breaded.  Biting into chicken that’s crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside is amazing.  I’ve been getting huge cravings for some good, old-fashioned comfort food, and this recipe is a classic! This Easy Chicken Parmesan is so good and I’ve added a homemade marinara tomato sauce recipe to it…

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Baking, Dinner

Lemon Kale Salad

January 1, 2021 · Leave a Comment

kale salad in a bowl with oranges and a spoon

Kale is one of my favorite super foods. I usually like it in a dehydrated form or made as chips. When I created this lemon kale salad, it gave me another way to eat this leafy nutrient rich veggie! This salad dressing is delicious and has the best combination of flavors. I hope you love…

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Dinner, Lunch

Easy Sheet Pan Lomo Saltado

December 16, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of lomo saltado

One of my favorite dishes is lomo saltado. It’s a Peruvian with the most tasty spices served with fries and a tasty spicy green sauce. I’ve created my version of it as a one sheet pan and it’s now in our weekly rounds. This easy sheet pan lomo saltado is so so good!  Buying takeout…

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Easy Ham Fried Rice

December 4, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of fried rice with vegetables rice and ham

Making fried rice is a fast and affordable meal that’s simple to make. This is also a great way to use up leftover ham and leftover rice. Fifteen minutes, is literally all you need to make this great recipe. That means if you only have 30 minutes for lunch, this is a fast fix. Fried…

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Dinner, Lunch

Turkey Cranberry Meatballs

November 30, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of meatballs with cranberry glaze

These turkey cranberry meatballs spells holiday all over it. It’s a perfect Thanksgiving leftover recipe and is very family friendly (there’s even hidden veggies in it). This is one of my favorite turkey meatball recipes and is a great cranberry turkey combo! There’s so much leftover!  There’s only so much stuffing and cranberrry sauce we…

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Baking, Dinner

Vegan Orange Chicken

November 22, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of orange vegan cauliflower

This vegan orange chicken tastes just like take out chinese orange chicken, sans the chicken. In a little over half and hour you can whip up this dish. Best of all, it’s baked, not fried and calls for no oil.  This orange sauce is a lighter sauce than your everyday orange chicken. Furthermore, this dish…

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Loaded Cauliflower Mash

November 3, 2020 · Leave a Comment

top view of loaded mashed cauliflower with bacon and garnish

Mashed potatoes is one of my favorite dinner dishes. So I decided to make a traditional recipe into something a bit more wholesome. You won’t regret making this loaded cauliflower mash.    Still Creamy and all the Nutrients. This low carb alternative to mashed potatoes is a huge hit at our home. Our kids eat…

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Korean Meatballs

October 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Meatballs in a bowl with sauce and garnish onions

Korean barbeque is one of my family’s favorite cuisines. Great Korean style meat unfortunately, is quite pricey and sometimes hard to find. This Korean meatballs recipe has the same flavor as the infamous Korean bbq, but with a more affordable protein. This is a sweet and spicy dish rolled into one. Affordable and Tasty Ground…

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Filipino Pancit Bihon

October 9, 2020 · 1 Comment

plate of filipino noodles with snow peas, chicken, lemon slices, sliced carrots, sliced cabbage in a bowl

I lived in the Philippines for several years and have the best memories of the food there. I also still have many friends and family who still live there. When I miss home, I make Filipino Pancit Bihon. It’s not the easiest of dishes, but it’s worth every effort.  It’s a classic Filipino noodle recipe…

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Kid Friendly Chicken Curry

September 20, 2020 · Leave a Comment

2 chicken curry plates as a flat lay with ingredients on the side

We love ethnic foods around here! Some of the dishes thought at restaurants are a bit too spicy for my kiddos. This kid friendly chicken curry recipe is the perfect blend of spices without the heat.   Exposure is so important when it comes to young kids. I love all kinds of foods and I…

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Dinner

Vegan Chicken Nuggets

September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

breaded vegan chicken nuggets next to roasted veggies and dipping sauce

Vegan Chicken Nuggets Even Your Kids Will Love Easy and delicious, these vegan chicken nuggets recipe is a little lighter than its cousin chicken nugget. It’s a great nutritious snack, an appetizer, or a main course. I always try to offer a variety of foods to my kids. The only vegan or vegetarian nuggets I…

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Dinner, Lunch, Snacks, Vegan

Teriyaki Beef with Yum Yum Sauce

August 11, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of teriyaki beef and yum yum sauce

I just love the dipping sauce at teppanyaki restaurants. You know, those places where the chef does tricks and cooks in front of you? It’s been forever since we’ve been to one, so I decided to create one of my own with this easy beef teriyaki and yum yum sauce recipe. Yum yum sauce is…

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Dinner

Tasty Taco Rolls

July 18, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Taco wraps cut up on a baking sheet

Taco Tuesday doesn’t need to be the same old meat in a shell. Make a family favorite into something more special with these Tasty Taco Rolls! There are all kinds of options for taco shells. Flour tortillas, crunchy corn shells, street taco shells, and many more. But have you ever thought about using pizza crust…

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Baking, Dinner, Lunch

Easy Beef Milanesa

June 9, 2020 · Updated January 5, 2021 · 1 Comment

Beef Malanesa on plate with sewet potatoes and corn

This is the ultimate comfort food. It’s crisp on the outside and softer on the inside. This easy beef milanesa recipe is ready in 25 minutes! It honestly reminds me of chicken fried steak without the gravy.  Perfect for nugget lovers!  This easy beef milanesa recipe has the crunch of a nugget with a different…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes

Chicken Florentine

May 28, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Creamy chicken in a pot

This is a classic made easy! This chicken florentine recipe is one for the books! Chicken breast can turn out so dry.  Adding a cream sauce keeps the chicken breast nice and moist. Use an internal meat thermometer to assure perfect doneness! Why You’ll Love This Easy Chicken Florentine Recipe Protein Rich  – It’s a…

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Easy Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken

May 8, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Balsamic Chicken in a baking sheet

Sweet, tangy and juicy. Those are the words that describe this easy balsamic sheet pan chicken. Best of all the clean up is a breeze since you can cook it in one sheet pan along with sides. In less than half an hour, you’ll have a tasty meal on the table.   Baked Chicken is…

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Dinner

Easy Seafood Shrimp Boil

May 4, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of shrimp boil

I love peeling shrimp. Yes, I said it. Especially a tasty seafood shrimp boil. It’s one of those recipes that take me back to my childhood when we would eat around a table and chat for ours with family. Below you’ll find two versions of this recipe. A more child friendly one and another that…

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

April 21, 2020 · Updated September 21, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Bowl of alfredo pasta and salad on the side

Alfredo sauce is one of my faves! What if I told you you can make this easy homemade alfredo sauce in 15 minutes!? Homemade tastes so great! There’s something about homemade that makes it taste better. Everything is fresh and you know exactly what goes in your homemade alfredo sauce. Why You’ll Love This Simple…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes

Easy Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

April 5, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Chicken skewers with cucumber and peanut sauce

Make these easy chicken satay with peanut sauce recipe in as little as 15 minutes! Move over take out, because you can make this chicken satay recipe at home. Grilling sometimes isn’t always available. You can make these stovetop.  Griling and barbecuing is not always an option especially during winter months, so I’ve created this…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes

Sheet Pan Pineapple Chicken

March 23, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of baked chicken with vegetables

One sheet pan dishes are awesome! Less to clean, and easy to prep. You can even cook up this sheet pan pineapple chicken with canned vegetable on a pinch!  Dishes and pans can add up.  If you’re anything like me, doing dishes isn’t my favorite. This sheet pan pineapple chicken is such an easy clean-up!…

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Baking, Dinner, Lunch

Loaded Mac And Cheese

March 16, 2020 · Updated November 1, 2020 · 1 Comment

pan with mac and cheese with garnish

Tired of your run of the mill mac and cheese? Try this loaded mac and cheese recipe for size. I hope your family will enjoy this comfort meal for picky eaters! Plus, homemade is always great right? Mac n Cheese can be so plain. While traditional macaroni and cheese has it’s time and place, I…

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Dinner, Lunch

Pepperoni Stromboli

March 5, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

cut up stromboli on a baking sheet

If you’re as big a pizza lover as our family is, chances are you’re a pretty big Stromboli fan too. But if you’ve never had one, Strombolis are pretty similar to pizza in terms of ingredients, but instead of a flat piece of dough with toppings, strombolis are filled and rolled.  This pepperoni stromboli recipe…

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Baking, Dinner, Lunch

Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

January 25, 2020 · Updated January 4, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Pan of chicken breasts with penne

If you’re as big a pasta fan as my family is, you have probably faced this dilemma at least once: red sauce or white? On one hand, alfredo is rich, creamy and delicious. But marinara is a robust, classic comfort food. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose. This tomato creamy chicken pasta recipe combines the…

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