Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff is a one pot winner of a weeknight dinner. Simple ingredients and almost nonexistent preparation come together for a super simple, yet delicious meal. The cold weather is hitting us hard here in Nebraska. We’ve pretty much gone from long sleeve tops to winter coats in a flash. Hello mother nature,

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4 Cheese Linguine

4 Cheese Linguine

This 4 Cheese Linguine is a delicious, kid-friendly meal that you can have on the table in less than 30 minutes. It’s rich and decadent and will have everyone begging for seconds. If I want a no-brainer, hit it out of the ballpark meal for my kids it’s always a safe bet to go with carbs

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One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta will bring you back to childhood with its cheesy tomato sauce and simple assembly. The perfect dinner on a busy weeknight.  With school and fall activities right around the corner I have simple meals on the mind. Our new house is a different school attendance area and we were lucky enough to

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Roasted Zucchini Orzo Salad

Roasted Zucchini Orzo Salad

This Roasted Zucchini Orzo Salad uses delicious Greek ingredients and seasonal zucchini for the perfect light and summery side dish.  I love a good pasta or macaroni salad in the summertime. They are the perfect addition to any barbecue (especially this one or this one) but sometimes they can be a little heavy. Or you

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Pasta Carbonara

Pasta Carbonara

Pasta Carbonara is a simple, delicious pasta dish that the whole family will gobble up. Cream cheese, smoky bacon, parmesan and garlic all combine to create the most decadent pasta. *EDIT: The text and photos in this post have been updated since it’s original publication in 2011. There was a lack of text and the

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Roasted Cauliflower Pasta

Roasted Cauliflower Pasta combines whole wheat rotini, roasted cauliflower and Parmesan cheese to make a simple, healthy and hearty meal that is great for Meatless Monday or any day of the week. Remember when you were a kid and you absolutely loved days off from school? It just ain’t the same as a parent. I

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One Pot Spaghettios with Meatballs

One Pot Spaghettios with Meatballs

A childhood classic made at home in less than 20 minutes with pantry staples, total win right? One Pot Spaghettios with Meatballs will become an instant weeknight family favorite. Childhood Vibes Do you have any foods that totally bring you back to childhood or a certain time in your life? As a kid, I loved Spaghettios and

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Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Shells

These Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Shells are an easy, filling weeknight meal that will please the whole family. Make them ahead of time, freeze a batch or bake them right away for cheesy, gooey comfort food perfection. These past few weeks have been a blur guys. With Thanksgiving, its accompanying travel, illness after illness and little

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Freezer Friendly Meals and Tips

Today I’m sharing my favorite Freezer Friendly Meals and Tips ranging from dinner to sauces to sides and even desserts. Along with those recipes, you’ll find some tried and true tips and tricks for the freezer game. Whether it’s the busy holiday season fast approaching, a new baby or a sick friend, freezer meals are always our friends.

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