This is the absolute BEST spaghetti meat sauce! So easy to make and the perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Did I mention it is also freezer friendly? I have been working on this recipe for AGES. A good ol’ traditional spaghetti recipe seems like a staple every cook should have in their recipe box, am I …

These Ranch Chicken Stuffed Shells are smothered in a homemade Alfredo sauce and sprinkled with crispy bacon. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal! My love for pasta runs deep. You all know that I have a soft spot in my heart for all of the carbs, but especially stuffed shells. My Lasagna Stuffed …

This Homemade Meatball Recipe turns out perfect every single time! Perfect for topping spaghetti, meatball subs, and an easy appetizer! I have always been one of those people who thought it was easy to grab a bag of frozen meatballs at the store. Turns out, homemade meatballs are just as simple and taste SO much …

This Ravioli Bake Recipe has just 5 ingredients making it a weeknight dinner staple! Easy, delicious, and filling. A winning combination when it comes to a great dinner recipe. Signs of a really awesome recipe: Tastes AMAZING. Minimal ingredients. Takes less than 10 minutes to put together. This bake has it all. It tastes great, …

This one pot Lasagna Soup Recipe has the flavor of lasagna and comes together in minutes! Hearty, filling, and the perfect easy dinner recipe!  Finding a filling dinner that is also a family favorite can be tricky. THIS soup checks off all of the boxes! It is loaded with flavor, takes just about 30 minutes, …

Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffed Shells. Turkey, dressing, and mashed potatoes make a delicious stuffing for pasta shells! Smother with gravy for the perfect Thanksgiving leftover recipe! Who is ready for Thanksgiving?? I cannot tell you how much I love those belly filling dishes. I live for comfort food and this day provides all of my favorites. …

Fresh Tomato Pasta. Using fresh homegrown produce, Pompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and a few simple spices you can have the most amazing pasta recipe in minutes!  Few things in my life get me more excited than homegrown produce. I have dreamed of growing my own garden for years. The problem? I lack a …

This easy White Wine Alfredo recipe is the perfect dinner. Creamy sauce is made with heavy cream, white wine, garlic and Parmesan and  paired with your favorite pasta for the ultimate weeknight dinner! FALL is here ya’ll! That means a couple of things… Parties are imminent (hurray for holidays and potlucks!) and my belly is about to …

This Tomato Basil Penne is a quick easy dinner that is packed with bold flavor! With just a few simple ingredients you can have dinner on the table in no time! Penne pasta is my new go-to when deciding what type of noodle to use in my recipes. It has the perfect little hiding pocket …

These easy mozzarella stuffed meatballs are my go-to for a quick meal! Freezer friendly and stuffed with cheese, you can’t ask for much more! I have this sad addiction to collecting cookbooks. It started a few years ago. I have slowly collected more and more. My absolute favorites are the ones that come from beautiful …

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. Grilled chicken is tossed with Caesar dressing, cooked pasta, beautiful cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese for a lite weekday meal!  Chicken Caesar Salad with Pasta I am a sucker for new cookbooks. My friend Alli from Cupcake Diaries just came out with a fun new summer book that is a MUST …

Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad is one of my favorite cold pasta salad dishes! Grilled chicken and colorful vegetables are tossed with pasta to create a tasty dish perfect for any occasion. I am all about the EASY summer recipes. This dish falls smack dab into that category and is one of our go-to dinner ideas. …

This quick lasagna skillet is the perfect weeknight meal. Cooked all in one pot and simmering in less than ten minutes.

Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese. This easy recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner! Add all of your ingredients to a slow cooker and let the flavors blend together.  After last weeks slow cooker stuffing recipe I decided to move on to a comfort food classic. I wanted something cheesy… Something packed with carbs. There can …

This recipe for Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells is the perfect weeknight dinner. Creamy Alfredo sauce, shredded chicken, and broccoli combine inside a large shell for the ultimate comfort food.  I am possibly the biggest fan of pasta. It is so simple to make and the options are endless. I also happen to believe it is …

Celebrate taco Tuesday with this easy taco pizza recipe! Your favorite pizza crust is topped with taco spiced ground beef, Mexican shredded cheese, and all of your favorite taco toppings!  Easy weeknight dinner recipe that is also kid approved? That is what you get when you make this taco pizza! It is on the table …

How to grill a frozen pizza – This easy cooking method gives you tasty pizza with a crisp crust with little work! Perfect with any of your favorite pizza flavors. Summer is here and that can mean only one thing! We are out of the kitchen and working on the grill. Show of hands, how many …

Ok, so you’ve got your pizza sauce made and ready to go but how about the homemade pizza dough? Truth be told, I don’t really make my own dough. Ever. I typically run to the grocery store and pick some up in the bakery or find some in the freezer section. Bread just isn’t my …

One of my favorite things in the entire world is a good slice of pizza. Especially when it’s smothered in the best pizza sauce. When I was induced with my son five (almost six) years ago I was not prepared for the long day of no eating. Being pregnant is already miserable when you are …

Did you see the veggie packed pasta sauce I posted earlier this week? It is the perfect weeknight meal and great with almost any pasta. The only thing missing? Garlic bread! Or in this case… easy garlic knots! Truth be told, I have made these over a dozen times. I am all about super simple …

This post is brought to you by Le Creuset // Guys. For the last few weeks I have had the most beautiful Le Creuset Dutch oven just sitting in my kitchen. I had big plans for that baby but it slowly got pushed back behind more urgent projects, until today. This veggie packed pasta sauce …

Are you guys ready for Valentines Day? Almost every year we like to plan a nice cozy night in and cook up a meal together. There is nothing more romantic then getting my man into the kitchen! Most of the time it is pasta we chose because, let’s face it, every girl wants to experience …

My friend Yvonne won me over with this quick pita pizza idea… I am on a roll creating flavors. First was my chicken alfredo version and now this barbecue chicken pizza! I was a little hesitant about this combination at first. Barbecue sauce on a pizza just sounds… odd. I think I once even made …

This Tomato Feta Pasta Salad is the perfect make ahead side dish recipe! Great for camping, picnics, or any summer gathering! This pasta salad recipe is amazing. It is simple to make and tastes better with age. Which means you can make it in advance and pull it out when you are ready to eat! …