Advertisements A key element of Homemade on a weeknight cooking is having both mains and sides on your menu. While lots of soups, casseroles, sheetpan dinners and one pot pastas round out a lot of the menu plans, you often need to make a protein with a side (or two) like a steak or bakedContinue reading “Broccoli Mac & Cheese”
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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
Advertisements One of the most classic and iconic Italian pasta dishes around is probably Fettuccine Alfredo. A wider flat pasta with a creamy parmesan sauce, you would be hard pressed to find a Italian menu without it listed. It can be enjoyed on its own or with an added protein like chicken, shrimp or steak.Continue reading “Easy Fettuccine Alfredo”
Classic Chicken Parm
Advertisements When you think of staple meals in the US, chicken parmesan is almost always near the top of the list. It is one of those super hearty, feels like home, meals – and you don’t even have to be from an Italian family to feel that way. This recipe for Classic Chicken Parm isContinue reading “Classic Chicken Parm”
Chili Cheese Dog Mac
Advertisements If you have been around this blog long – then you know I like to play with classic comfort foods to make new dishes. That’s exactly what this recipe for Chili Cheese Dog Mac is – a combination of two classic comfort foods into on delicious casserole dish. A homemade creamy mac and cheeseContinue reading “Chili Cheese Dog Mac”
Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo
Advertisements Alfredo is a classic pasta dish – and adding in some shrimp and alfredo, just makes it that much better. Homemade alfredo sauce is pretty easy to make – very similar to to a cheddar cheese sauce. And the butter garlic shrimp is just the right protein to top to make this a familyContinue reading “Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo”
Sausage & Zucchini Casserole
Advertisements Zucchini and sausage is such a great flavor combination. Add in some pasta and three cheeses and you have a great meal. Sausage & Zucchini Casserole is a delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will devour. All the cheese and pasta is also a great way to get kids (who maybe normally wouldn’t)Continue reading “Sausage & Zucchini Casserole”
Cajun Baked Mac & Cheese
Advertisements Mac & Cheese is a staple in my house. I make it from scratch pretty regularly, but I do like to play with it some. While my stovetop mac & cheese is the absolute favorite of my kids – a do pretty well with the baked version too. The big difference between the twoContinue reading “Cajun Baked Mac & Cheese”
One Pot Sausage & Peppers Pasta
Advertisements Sausage and bell peppers go together so well that you can use them in all sorts of preparations. On a sandwich, in a salad, burger, rice and yes pasta. This latest one-pan dinner recipe does just that. Combining a simple creamy pan sauce with sausage, peppers and orzo pasta is a delightful weeknight dinner.Continue reading “One Pot Sausage & Peppers Pasta”
Spring Chicken Spaghetti
Advertisements This recipe got rave reviews from the whole family, especially enjoying the cream sauce. It is such a velvety sauce that takes very little effort but comes out with so much great flavor. The carrots add a note of sweetness to the sauce and it’s balanced out by the saltiness of the parmesan cheese.Continue reading “Spring Chicken Spaghetti”
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
Advertisements If you haven’t enjoyed the flavors of roasted butternut squash then you really must give this recipe a try. The squash a deep nutty, slightly sweet, flavor similar to pumpkin but not quite as strong. It is also a very heart-healthy veggie, loaded with potassium and fiber. Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta is loaded withContinue reading “Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta”