Advertisements I didn’t think you could make the classic comfort food of Spaghetti & Meatballs even more homestyle – but turns out you can! Spaghetti & Meatball Soup is like a warm hug in a bowl of hearty goodness. The mini meatballs are the perfect addition to this tomato broth, along with some bell peppersContinue reading “Spaghetti & Meatball Soup”
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11 Different Meatball Recipes
Advertisements Meatballs are such a versatile vessel for a meal. You can use them in almost every type of cuisine, and you can make them with any type of ground meat. Beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb…the list goes on and on. And you can serve them in a sauce, on a sandwich, in a riceContinue reading “11 Different Meatball Recipes”
Mongolian Beef
Advertisements This popular Chinese-American menu mainstay is another favorite in our family. Crispy steak pieces with bell pepper, and onion in a delicious ginger soy sauce makes for a truly great weeknight dinner. Mongolian Beef does have a bit of a kick to it (there is Sriracha in the sauce) but nothing crazy. I likeContinue reading “Mongolian Beef”
Broccoli Mac & Cheese
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”
Roasted Chicken Enchiladas
Advertisements Using a homemade queso style sauce for enchiladas is such a delicious change of pace when it comes to enchiladas. And the simple roasted chicken brings an great depth of flavor to the whole dish. This recipe for Roasted Chicken Enchiladas is one that comes together very simply but tastes like you spent aContinue reading “Roasted Chicken Enchiladas”
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Advertisements I think hearty is the very best word to describe this soup. It is loaded with delicious veggies and flavor packed chicken all in a silky broth. I used herbs that remind me of Tuscan chicken to flavor this soup, and it totally works. Soups are great for weeknight dinners because they have lotsContinue reading “Chicken Vegetable Soup”
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”
Cheesy Shredded Beef Burritos
Advertisements A nice big burrito makes for a great weeknight dinner – especially if you have the meat cooking in the slow cooker all day. This tender chipotle shredded beef is layered up with a bean mixture, rice and plenty of cheese. I also go a little extra on this one by toasting some cheeseContinue reading “Cheesy Shredded Beef Burritos”
8 More Taco Recipes
Advertisements There are at least 52 potential #TacoTuesdays each year – and no one wants to eat the same tacos week after week. I have made a lot of different tacos over the years and some are big winners and some of them were forgettable. But my family does appreciate that I try to comeContinue reading “8 More Taco Recipes”
Classic Orange Chicken
Advertisements Adding to my ever growing list of Chinese takeaway at home recipes, this recipe is a classic! This time around, I am tackling the crispy chicken coated in a delicious orange sauce with an Asian flair and little kick. Classic Orange chicken is a staple on almost any American Chinese food menu and goingContinue reading “Classic Orange Chicken”