Dinner

Marry me chicken got its funny name because it is supposedly so good that whoever eats it will want to propose. I cannot promise a ring, but I can promise this is one of the most loved dinners I make. Golden pan seared chicken simmers in a creamy, garlicky sauce with sun dried tomatoes and…

This Big Mac wrap is what happens when a fast food craving meets a busy weeknight. It has seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, crunchy lettuce, pickles and that famous tangy special sauce, all rolled up in a tortilla and toasted until golden. The first time I made these, my family ate them faster than I…

Taco night is a big deal in my house, but standing over a hot pan while everyone waits is not my idea of fun. That is why I started making taco meat in the crockpot. I brown the beef, dump everything in, and walk away. By dinner time the meat is tender, full of flavor…

When I first started cutting back on carbs, dinner was the hardest meal for me. I missed pasta, rice and bread, and most of the low carb recipes I found online took way too long. So I started building my own list of simple meals that are quick, filling and actually taste good. These 10…

This pistachio pudding dessert is the one I make when I need a sweet treat for a crowd and do not want to spend all day in the kitchen. It has a buttery nut crust, a sweet cream cheese layer, a thick layer of pistachio pudding and a fluffy whipped topping. Every time I bring…

When someone in my house has a cold, or when the weather turns grey and chilly, this is the soup I make. Homemade chicken noodle soup is simple, cozy and so much better than anything from a can. I have made this recipe more times than I can count, and I have tweaked it until…

Pasta salad is the dish I bring to almost every summer cookout, and I almost never come home with leftovers. It is cheap, it feeds a crowd, and you can make it the night before. Over the years I have tested a lot of versions in my own kitchen, and in this post I am…