Category: Weeknight Meals
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Cheesy Beefy Rotel Dip
Some dishes have been around so long and been a staple for so many family occasions, they aren’t even written down anywhere. The recipe lives in our minds and hearts. This rotel dip is one of those. It’s so rich, super cheesy, a little spicy, and beyond easy to make. Keep this in your back…
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Prosciutto Pastry Twists
Kicking the month off with a SUPER easy app to throw in a BOWL for your guests. (get it?) This one was inspired by a holiday TikTok, I made some revisions based on what I had to work with in my fridge, and it’s absolutely going into my little recipe book for quick appetizer rotation.…
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Cooking Luck & Abundance on New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day has always felt so nostalgic to me. The familiar smell of our cooking filling the house, the kitchen crowded with family, the slower ease into whatever the year is going to bring. Growing up, there was always black-eyed peas and cabbage on New Year’s Day. Black-eyed peas for luck. Cabbage for wealth. And one…
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A Top Tier Appetizer – Spinach Artichoke Dip
There’s something about spinach artichoke dip that just does something to me. It’s the first thing I order every time at restaurants, no matter how many times I tell myself I’ll try something new. Creamy, gooey, and always hits every time. This is my quick-fix version if you’re hosting for the holidays and need an…
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30 Minute Lasagna Soup for the Soul
It has been so cold in Houston (50 degrees ok), and that means soup season continues to live on! I have a one pot lasagna soup that was so creamy, cheesy, and flavorful I simply melted into the bowl. If you need a quick, comforting weeknight dinner that tastes like it simmered all day, this…
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The Creamiest Tomato Sausage Gnocchi You’ll Ever Make
This Creamy Tomato & Sausage Gnocchi is so thick, rich, and creamy it should actually be a sin. If you’re looking for a guilt-free, delicate pasta dish… this ain’t the one for you. BUT keep reading, I’m fully prepared to convert you to the dark side. Inspired by my obsession with Boursin cheese, this recipe…
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Shell Yeah! Cheesy Chorizo Stuffed Shells
If you love comfort food with a little kick, these creamy chorizo stuffed shells are about to be your new favorite weeknight dinner. I’ve made stuffed pasta shells three different ways now: diced shrimp with mozzarella and cream sauce, the classic ground beef with marinara and ricotta, and now this: Tex-Mex inspired chorizo stuffed shells.…
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20 Minute Buffalo Chicken Dip: High-Protein & Meal-Prep Friendly
Sometimes the best recipes happen when you’re staring into the fridge, determined to make something work without another trip to the store. That’s exactly how this buffalo chicken dip recipe was born on a random Sunday, no grocery run required. Inspired by my bestie’s famous buff dip (the star of every single get-together), I wanted…
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Bowl-ed and Beautiful: Teriyaki Beef Bowls
This Teriyaki Beef Bowl feels like takeout without the overcharge and almost as minimal effort. Inspired by a Pad Kra Pao recipe, it’s savory, saucy, and a touch spicy. AND a great way to get your greens in, I use an entire bag of spinach! Just call me Popeye. I love this recipe because its…
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make this Mediterranean Orzo Salad
If you need a quick dinner idea that feels kinda fancy but takes almost no effort, let this Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Salad be your weeknight hero. It’s fresh, zesty, hearty…and makes me feel like my life is together and I’m healthy. Love this for me. We got juicy chicken thighs, tangy tomato-basil feta, fresh cherry tomatoes, and…
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