Creamy meets spicy in this easy one pot cajun chicken pasta dinner! On the table ready to eat in less than 30 minutes! Simple meals with wholesome ingredients and easy cleanup is my mantra. When I can make it and the family loves it, well, that’s a huge win in my kitchen! This one pot cajun chicken pasta fits all the criteria. It’s chicken with a bit of cajun spice,… Continue Reading

So easy to make! Juicy beef brisket shreds beautifully and combines with queso, salsa, or cilantro for a delicious beef brisket taco. Who’s in the mood for an easy meal that the whole family is sure to love? Cooking a brisket in a slow cooker means that you can easily start this in the morning, go about your day, and have an easy taco night dinner with very little hands… Continue Reading

Rich, hearty beef meets hominy and blends with cumin, onion and the zing of lime for a delicious traditional Posoles. Traditional beef posole is a savory, beefy hominy soup. It’s a traditional Mexican type dish that is great for a quick, hearty meal or taking to a group gathering. Is it beef POSOLE or beef POZOLE? Yes. It’s actually both, depending on who you ask. From what I understand, it’s… Continue Reading

This asparagus and peas green salad is a delicious, delicate salad that’s perfect for this season. Made with asparagus, peas, mint and pickled red onions and drizzled with a honey vinaigrette this salad is the star of any table.  I have to be honest, I was never a fan of salads were the green was the main color. For mea good salad was one with a ton of toppings and… Continue Reading

This sweet and easy, homemade strawberry bread is a family friendly crowd pleaser with it’s fresh strawberry bits and hints of cinnamon and vanilla. This recipe is light enough for breakfast and luscious enough for dessert. In our house, having baked goods on hand is a necessity as much as it is a treat. My husband will generally not eat anything for breakfast but if I make something quick and… Continue Reading

Enjoy summer all year long! This light strawberry salad with spinach will be perfect at summer BBQ’s, dinner parties, or just for a quick and easy lunch. Strawberries and spinach just seem to scream “Summer” to me. The sweet berries blend well with the savory, peppery, flavor of fresh spinach. Add the bite of red onions, topped with the crunch of walnuts and the creamy of the mozzarella cheese and… Continue Reading

Sweet, creamy, and loaded with mint chocolate goodness, this chocolate mint panna cotta is the perfect dessert anytime! Would you like a slightly sweet treat that is super easy to make? This chocolate panna cotta is the perfect summer dessert for all your dinner parties. What is Panna Cotta Panna cotta is a traditional Italian dessert, that means “cooked cream”. Its a great recipe for summer, as it’s light, not… Continue Reading

Delicious tomatoes come together with zesty seasonings in a light sauce. This penne pasta with marinara sauce is an easy weeknight meal. Bonus? It goes together quickly in your Instant Pot! The Instant pot is a workhorse in our family. It’s one of our most loved appliances. When I first figured out that I could do all sorts of meals in there, such as soups, tacos, and even snacks like… Continue Reading

The savory juiciness of ribeye meets the creamy of avocado with the tang of fresh tomatoes. Combined with cauliflower rice, and black beans, this fajita steak bowl with chimichurri sauce is a complete, easy meal your whole family will love! I love when a weeknight meal comes together quickly. It’s no secret in our house that we love our meat. Especially steak. However, I can’t seem to stretch the budget… Continue Reading