On The Lighter Side

Dirty Cabbage: One-Pan Ground Beef and Cabbage

This easy dirty cabbage recipe turns simple, budget-friendly ingredients into a delicious one-pan dinner! Ground beef, tender cabbage, peppers, and tomatoes simmer together in a savory sauce that’s packed with flavor. Serve it over rice or enjoy it jus…

Comfort in a Bowl: Brothy Rice Chicken Bowls

This cozy brothy rice chicken bowl is pure comfort in a bowl. The chicken has a quick 10 minute lime brown sugar marinade and is served over fluffy rice and a savory garlic-ginger broth. It’s warm, satisfying, and weeknight easy.

This Roasted Squash Soup Is Fall in a Bowl

This butternut squash soup is made with roasted squash, apple, broth, herbs, and cream. The squash roasts until tender, then everything simmers together and gets blended until smooth. Serve it with crunchy croutons for an easy meal that uses simple ing…

The Secret To The Best Sweet & Savory Chicken

Pineapple teriyaki chicken is marinated in a sweet and savory homemade glaze. Bake it for an easy hands-off dinner or grill it for caramelized edges and a smoky flavor. Serve this juicy chicken thighs over rice, don’t forget to spoon the homemade glaze…

This Bountiful Veggie Swaps Perfectly for Pasta

Zucchini noodles are fresh, tender, and ready in just 13 minutes. They are quickly sautéed with olive oil and Italian seasoning, then finished with optional butter for a little extra richness. Serve them as a simple vegetable side or use them as a base…

An Easy Skillet Dinner With Bright, Buttery Flavor

This easy chicken piccata is a practical skillet dinner with plenty of restaurant-style flavor. Pounding the chicken to an even thickness helps it cook quickly and stay tender, while the browned bits in the pan build a richer sauce. A little butter bal…

Oven Roasted Tomatoes Ready in 15 Minutes

These roasted tomatoes are sweet, juicy, and full of garlic, basil, and balsamic flavor. They take just minutes to prep and can be served as a side dish, tossed with pasta, or spooned over toasted bread. Use ripe garden tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or smal…

The Ultimate Fresh & Delicious Summer Salad

This Caprese salad is a fresh and simple way to enjoy ripe tomatoes. Slices of tomato and creamy fresh mozzarella are layered with basil, olive oil, and a little balsamic for a colorful side dish. It is quick to make, easy to serve, and perfect for war…

Creamy Tomato Burrata Salad Ready in Minutes

Fresh tomatoes, creamy burrata, and peppery arugula come together in this simple yet elegant salad. Finished with balsamic glaze and fresh basil, it’s the perfect recipe to serve as a light lunch, a side for grilled favorites, or a fresh starter to imp…

Fresh Mango Chicken Salad You’ll Crave

This mango chicken salad is a fresh, colorful mix of tender chicken, sweet mango, and crisp veggies, all tossed in a nutty sesame dressing. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for lunch or a quick weeknight meal.

My Go-To Easy Cabbage Soup Recipe

This easy cabbage soup is filled with tender cabbage, shredded carrot, tomatoes, and Italian herbs in a savory broth. Tomato paste gives the broth extra depth while a bay leaf adds slow-simmered flavor. It is an affordable one-pot meal that makes eight…

This Baked Feta Pasta Practically Makes Itself!

Baked feta pasta is an easy recipe that’s full of flavor and always a hit at the table. A block of feta cheese bakes with cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and simple seasonings. This dish creates its own creamy roasted tomato sauce, then it’s tossed with pa…

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