FavoritePinShare No more panicking when you forget to thaw the chicken for dinner. The instant pot will transform your frozen chicken breasts into tender and juicy chicken in just minutes! Isn’t the instant pot the best? You can cook so many things in it! Try some of my favorite dinner recipes like this instant pot lasagna, this meatloaf, or this delicious beef stroganoff! They are all delicious and your family will go crazy over them!...

Casserole lovers, rejoice! This delicious Brussels sprouts casserole bake is now joining my collection, which includes my amazing Chicken Friccassee Casserole, Brazilian Creamy Rice Casserole, Turkey and Mashed Potatoes Casserole, and many more. This post is sponsored by No Yolks®, but all opinions are my own I know what you’re thinking! “Casserole? Pffft! That is so… 1950?” But hear me out. Yes, casseroles sometimes get a bad rap for being old-school or something you bring to a funeral....

FavoritePinShare Beef brisket tacos are full of delicious flavor and topped with perfectly tender and juicy meat. This is a meal that your entire family will go crazy over! A taco with delicious veggies and tender meat is a winner in my book! Go ahead and eat these tacos with some Lemonade, this Corn Salad, and this delicious Salsa. Everyone will be coming back for more! Beef Brisket Tacos These beef brisket tacos are chock full of delicious flavors....

My sisters live in Kansas City, and whenever Ben and I visit, a stop for barbecue isn’t a suggestion. It’s a direct order. The competition is fierce and hotly debated between top-rated spots. Over the course of a few years, I’ve managed to try a pulled pork sandwich at every single one of them (all in the name of research of course). My absolute favorite is made by a spot that operates out of a gas station (really!...

FavoritePinShare It has been snowing here in Utah. We woke up to about 2 inches yesterday. My boys were so excited for the snow. I personally hate it! But cold snowy days are perfect for soup! And I am not going to lie to you when I say this is one of the best soups that I have ever had! I can’t believe how amazing this soup turned out! It was perfectly creamy and all of the flavors combined in this were incredible....

Making the first chili of the season always feels a bit ceremonious to me. I equate chili with, well, chilly. Until the air rouses me to utter at least a mild “brrrrrr,” I feel it is my duty to summer to postpone the chili-making until I am in need of something hearty to fill my tummy and warm my bones. My ideal chili recipe is low on maintenance, high on flavor, and reasonably healthy....

My Smoked Tri-Tip recipe is so juicy, tender, and flavorful. Learn how to smoke tri-tip with just a handful of ingredients by following my simple instructions! It takes just 1 hour in the smoker and a quick sear in a pan to make the most beautiful tri-tip steak. Best Tri Tip Recipe So, I am completely obsessed with my smoker. There is nothing like smoking a juicy cut of beef to tender perfection....

FavoritePinShare Split Pea Soup with ham is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Full of vegetables, flavored with ham and cooked to perfection, you and your family are going to LOVE this soup. Soups are one of the most comforting food, especially on chilly nights! Try Broccoli Cheese, Zuppa Toscana or my Winning Cheeseburger soup when you want to come home to something warm and delicious. Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone Split Pea Soup flavored with ham is just like the one you grew up on....

They’ll keep your menu feeling traditional without being stodgy, a balance that can be hard to strike. How ironclad is your family’s Thanksgiving menu? Do you follow the exact same recipes year after year, or do you leave wiggle room for a few creative additions? Our family would mutiny, if my mom replaced her Glazed Sweet Potatoes with any other sweet potato recipe (even if it was this incredible Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole), or dared to vary from our Chestnut Stuffing....

This sweet potato shepherd’s pie is a healthier twist on the classic version. Instead of using regular mashed potatoes, I made this shepherd’s pie with sweet potato instead — but with the same savory meat and vegetables baked underneath. For a low carb version, try my cauliflower shepherd’s pie. Ingredients & Substitutions This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for shepherd’s pie with sweet potato, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

FavoritePinShare Tandoori Chicken is a classic Indian dinner that marinates chicken legs in a creamy yogurt base, blended spice mix and freshly squeezed lime juice then cooked in the oven. This its a MUST have dinner recipe! There is something about using turmeric spices to create a delicious chicken dinner. If you love Indian food as much as I do try this Butter Chicken or this Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala....

FavoritePinShare A free weekly menu plan with a printable shopping list! We have taken all of the stress and hassle out of what to make for dinner by providing you with delicious, easy, and family friendly meals to make during the week. This weekly menu plan is the perfect combination of dinners, dessert and breakfast! This weeks Menu Plan includes some reader favorites like broccoli soup, vegetable stir fry and even a popular dessert of cream cheese brownies!...

I’ve been on a real dip craze lately. We may not be throwing parties right now, but that isn’t stopping me! You should know that although this Velveeta sausage dip might not be the prettiest creation, it’s one of the tastiest hot dips you’ll try. Cooked and crumbled pork sausage is mixed with smooth melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and chili. This recipe will go fast! When served with tortilla chips, it’s the perfect nacho dip for any occasion....

A blend of frozen watermelon cubes, strawberries, and yogurt, with the optional addition of mint or basil if you feel so inclined, this pink drink is the grown-up equivalent of zipping down a Slip-n-Slide or drinking cold water right from the hose on the hottest day as a kid: utter exhilaration. Ever since drinking Deb’s frozen watermelon mojitos last summer, I’ve been utterly enamored with freezing leftover watermelon to make drinks, this strawberry watermelon smoothie included....

Whether you’re having a BLT for lunch, dinner, or even as an on-the-go breakfast or brunch, this meal is sure to satisfy. But no sandwich is complete without a little something on the side! Transform your BLT sandwich into an unforgettable meal with these 12 savory side dishes. From macaroni salad to crispy potato chips, these sides are sure to delight. 1. Fruit Bowl A bowl of fresh fruit is an excellent way to add some healthy sweetness to your meal....

From tacos to salad, these sides are filling and quick. Mexican-inspired dishes can sometimes be heavy or filling, but not chicken tortilla soup! I always enjoy a piping hot bowl of this soup, made with chicken, tomatoes, and lots of flavorful seasonings and spices. Chicken tortilla soup is a fantastic appetizer, main dish, or snack. Of course, it’s also satisfying to pair it with side dishes that are just as delicious....

Pizza is always welcome at my home. There’s so much goodness in a single slice, it’s impossible to eat just one! It’s meaty, saucy, savory, cheesy, and just absolutely delightful. And while I can easily fill up on pizza alone, it’s fun to pair it up with a few complementing sides. But what do you eat with pizza besides salad and breadsticks? Not to worry! Here are 20 appetizers, sides, and desserts that pair perfectly with pizza....

Creamy, chunky, wholesome, and bright, this Whole30 Waldorf chicken salad has been a regular in my healthy meal rotation. I originally created this recipe (which is both Paleo and Whole30 friendly) because you all loved my Whole30 Vegetarian Power Bowls (it’s the #1 healthy recipe of 2018!), and these Whole30 Meatballs and this Whole30 Salmon have been crowd favorites too. These days, I make (and remake) this everyday Paleo chicken salad because I love how it tastes, the way I feel after I eat it, and the fact that it proves you don’t need to be a gourmet chef to make nutritious meals that taste fantastic....

FavoritePinShare This homemade wonton soup is better than Chinese takeout and so easy to make! Enjoy the comforting flavors of tender wontons, vegetables, and warm broth seasoned with classic Chinese flavors of ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. We always order wonton soup when we go to a Chinese restaurant, and I just can’t get enough of it! I also make sure to order our favorite appetizers too! I love that I can make our favorites at home when we have a craving for them....