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You just need one pot and 30 minutes to make this recipe for parmesan chicken pasta, and it’s so tasty, everyone will ask for seconds. Get ready for another easy one pot pasta meal!! I’ve been experimenting with this method a lot lately, and sharing only the best versions with you. So far there is my zesty Buffalo Chicken Pasta, a Creamy Chicken Orzo recipe with lots of veggies, and a One Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta with an Alfredo-style garlic cheese sauce....

Boxed macaroni and cheese certainly has its benefits. It’s inexpensive, easy to make, and generally tasty, but we can do better! It’s not any harder to make this homemade stovetop mac and cheese, and it’s made from inexpensive ingredients too. The big upside of making your own homemade mac and cheese is that you get to add in fresh milk, butter, and cheese, and adjust the seasonings so that it’s perfect for your hungry family....

I love how easy it is to make brunch recipes to serve a crowd. Egg bakes are perfect for holidays. They can be made the night before and then thrown in the oven when your guests arrive. If you are looking for the perfect weekend breakfast recipe that is even simpler than those egg bakes, you have found it in this frittata recipe. It comes together almost primarily on the stove top and is done in 30 minutes....

If you love the flavor and softness of pumpkin cookies, but you’re looking for something with a bit more chew, THIS is the pumpkin cookie recipe you need! Adding oats to this classic pumpkin cookie recipe gives them a texture that is less cakey and closer to a traditional oatmeal cookie, but with plenty of pumpkin and warm, cozy spices. The rich and creamy frosting is the exact correct finishing touch for these pumpkin oatmeal cookies, although they’re pretty good without the frosting too!...

Sweet cake batter dips are so good. Whenever I see one at a party I’m somehow magically drawn to it. Making a Funfetti dip for your next party will make you the star of the day, and everyone will want the recipe. Kids love this one because it’s sweet and packed with sprinkles, and adults love it as well because it tastes just like the Dunkaroos dip we remember from our childhoods....

Let me explain something delicate. I love my daughter. I think she is more beautiful than any 2-year-old to ever walk the planet. But…sometimes when her hair’s not done she looks like a homeless street urchin. It’s my own fault. She inherited her frizz from me, and her hair just isn’t thick enough yet to make it lie flat. So when I don’t tame her hair, she looks like she has a fuzzy cloud surrounding her head....

This homemade 4 ingredient lemon dressing is perfect for any salad, a marinade and finishing sauce for chicken or fish. Also delicious as a dip for veggies, chips or anything edible you want to dip. Adding Herbs to Sauces Herbs are a delicious and healthy way to add flavor to blended sauces and dressing. Similar recipes to this which are herb based. Grilled Herb and Lime Chicken and Simple Roasted Vegetables with Herb Sauce and all these sauces have so many uses....

Summer and grilling go hand in hand and it if you’re like me, you’ll be grilling a lot of yummy food in the upcoming months and seafood is always on my rotation. If you like grilled shrimp, you will love grilled miso shrimp and grilled shrimp with lemon ginger dipping sauce are the perfect summer grilling appetizer. Pro tip: Grill lemon halves for any seafood that you are grilling, just for a few minutes....

Fajitas are everyones favorite Tex-Mex dish. There’s nothing better than the sizzling meat and charred peppers and onions and I order it almost every time I go to my favorite Mexican restaurant. Fajitas are so versatile because you can use any protein. In addition to beef, chicken, shrimp can be used and if you’re a vegetarian, you can add more veggies and beans. It’s a great dish for everyone. The best part of cooking on the grill in the summer is keeping the kitchen cool....

Yesterday Eric and Charlotte were in the car when suddenly she pipes up from the back: “Dad, when we get home I want to look up some safety facts about your car.” It’s like somehow she can TELL Eric drives a beat up 25 year old car with 250,000 miles on it or something. I can’t imagine why she would be concerned about “safety facts.” One time Eric mentioned to our brother-in-law Adam that he drives a 1992 Honda....

The holiday’s are a busy time for large family groups and lots of cooking. In the past, it has been just my husband and I and sometimes I don’t want to buy a giant turkey for 2 people. I also don’t need all the fuss of a big meal production, so I came across a solution. A couple of years ago saw Cornish hens become popular and since they weigh about 2 pounds each they are perfect for individual servings....

Ever started cooking corned beef and realized you’re missing the spice packet? Or felt that the spices in the packet just weren’t enough? You’re not the only one. Many people face this problem. Corned beef is a favorite dish for many. And while a lot of us get a small spice packet with our corned beef, making your own seasoning can be even better. If you like doing things yourself and adding your own touch to food, this corned beef seasoning recipe is perfect for you....

One, it’s got sprinkles, so it’s perfect for a birthday. Two, it’s a milkshake, so it’s pretty much perfect for a woman who has just pushed out a child who undoubtedly will have the same giant head as her siblings. Three, and maybe most importantly, it is a milkshake that TASTES LIKE CAKE!

How to Serve Serve your honey mustard chicken breast with rice or cauliflower ice. The sauce soaks into the rice and is so delicious! I love to make green beans or air fryer asparagus to round out the meal. This simple one pan chicken recipe is absolutely delicious. We use chicken breasts that are cut into cutlets, and then we make a creamy honey mustard sauce. The result is incredibly moist chicken breasts and a fantastic sauce to smother it in....

Originally posted February 1, 2013 I really love the waves that come on food blogs. You probably wouldn’t notice unless you follow multiple, (or like 1200 if you’re me) but they’re all so predictable. Pumpkin and apple recipes starting October 1st, thousands of cookie recipes in December, everyone pledging to be healthy in 2013 with salads in January, then a few weeks later conveniently forgetting about that in time for Super Bowl appetizers, the more cheese and carbs the better....

This salad hits all the right chords! Don’t be fooled by the ordinary ingredients. This is a flavor bomb! It’s the combination of the ingredients that takes seemingly simple ingredients to the next level! You will be hooked.. For life! I am not kidding! If you are worried about sourcing all the ingredients, then stop. I will share a lot of options and substitutes. There aren’t that many Indian salads....

My husband loves steak, and we always either pan fry it or make in the Air Fryer. But we recently decided to try making cube steak in the Instant Pot, and we loved it because you can cook the whole meal in the IP, and not just the steak. Which means that we cook the steak along with the potatoes, mushrooms, and delicious gravy. Saves so much time and effort!...

If mushrooms is your thing, then you’re going to LOVE this! Seriously, I’ve been obsessed with this rice for quite a while now. I’m a big fan of mushroom, and garlic, and this rice has it all. Earthy mushrooms, flavorful garlic, and crunchy green onion. This rice is quite easy to make, but making it in the Instant Pot is an absolute breeze! To prep the ingredients, and cook the rice will take you less than 30 minutes....

Italian Beef Sandwiches are a mainstay of Chicago cuisine and a must eat if you visit the city. You can make Chicago style Italian beef sandwiches at home, using your crock pot, Instant Pot, or the stovetop to make this tender, slow cooked, flavorful beef. Slow-braised beef, spicy pickled vegetables, and Italian seasonings come together to create mouthwatering italian beef, ready to load up on hoagie rolls with melty provolone cheese....

Who doesn’t love eating jalapeño poppers? But making them is another thing altogether. It needs a lot of work, and I almost always end up with burning fingers afterward! Yes, it happens every single time! And no, I cannot wear gloves. So here is my solution: Throw all the ingredients plus some in a bowl and bake it to ooey, gooey, cheesy perfection! It’s a throw-it-in-a-bowl-and-stick-it-in-the-oven type of appetizer. The best part about this hot dip is that it stays creamy and scoopable even after it cools down....