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Weeknight “Dump” Nachos

Weeknight “Dump” Nachos

Weeknight “Dump” Nachos are a fun quick dinner idea that you can make on any super busy night. Use vegetarian chili and it’s perfect for meatless Monday’s or a fun Friday game night! The recipe below uses simple and cheap ingredients that you may already …

Easy Cacio e Pepe

Easy Cacio e Pepe

Cheat Day Cacio e Pepe.
Cacio e Pepe is a peppery parmesan-cheesy pasta. Create an indulgent 10 minute, one-pot pasta dinner. One bite of this “adult” mac and cheese will take you straight to a warm summer night in Italy.

Lemon-Thyme Roasted Chicken

Lemon-Thyme Roasted Chicken

This lemon-thyme roasted chicken is a delicious anytime dinner. Although it’s a roasted chicken, the freshness of the lemon and thyme will keep the chicken light, making it easy to pair with vegetables, a baked potato or any of your favorite side dishes. It’s perfectly …

One-Pot Pork Chops & Quinoa

One-Pot Pork Chops & Quinoa

One-pot quick and healthy meals are everything when you’re trying to feed a family (or just yourself) during a busy week. This pork chops and quinoa is irresistible and will be an easy addition to your menu rotation. This meal is gluten-free, jam packed with …

One-Pot Creamy Italian Chicken & Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Italian Chicken & Pasta

Need a quick weeknight meal that only dirties one pan?! This. is. it. Chicken and pasta all done in one pot. Even better than that – it’s creamy without cream. This creamy Italian chicken and pasta dish is jam packed with seasoning and cheese, similar …

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Hearty vegetable soup! Soup month is coming to an end, and I saved the best for last This soup can be made vegetarian and gluten-free without jeopardizing the flavor or bite satisfaction. I realize that vegetable soup may need some excitement to entice some people. …