My Creamy Tomato Penne recipe is so easy and so delicious. It is the type of meal that comes together quickly and feeds the entire family. Penne pasta is served with a creamy tomato sauce along with diced tomatoes, tender diced chicken breast, mushrooms and spinach. It is a 30 minute recipe that I make […]
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How to make a Sunday Roast
Going to a pub for a Sunday Roast is one of my favorite things to do in London. A Sunday Roast is a meal that is served on Sunday afternoons and it consists of a roasted meat with gravy, roasted potatoes, vegetables, and Yorkshire Pudding. It’s a big hearty meal and a very British alternative […]
Roasted Pork Loin
This Roasted Pork Loin with mushrooms, shallots, thyme, and tarragon is an easy but elegant meal to serve at a dinner party or as a weeknight meal. The pork is coated in thyme and tarragon, seared until it has browned, and is then cooked in a white wine, mushroom, and shallot sauce. The pork comes […]
Settling in at Home with Help from Shipt
I returned from Europe last week, and I came back to an empty fridge. This meant that I had a lot of stocking up to do and that is challenging when you don’t have a car. Luckily, I was able to partner with Shipt to restock my home with essentials, and to buy groceries for a […]
Ranch Chicken Salad Bowl
This Ranch Chicken Salad Bowl is an easy to prepare meal that is loaded with protein and vegetables. Diced chicken is coated with ranch seasoning and then sautéed. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the rice, grate the cheese, and chop the veggies. By the time the chicken is done cooking, all of the ingredients are […]
Greek Chicken Pitas and a Greek Food Feast
Somehow a low key girls’ night turned into a Greek Food Feast and a Mamma Mia watch party. I made this Greek Chicken Pitas recipe, and a Shopka Salad. I ordered everything else to create this super easy party. I wanted to host my friends, but I also wanted it to be easy. Luckily, Chicago’s […]
Southwest Turkey Burgers
Turkey burgers have a reputation for being… a bit boring. But! These Southwest Turkey Burgers are loaded with chopped bell pepper, poblano pepper, onion, garlic, and spices so that they are bursting with flavor. These Southwest Turkey Burgers are an easy to make healthy alternative to a beef burger. This is a turkey burger that […]
Beer Can Chicken
Beer can chicken is an essential – and incredibly easy – way to make roast chicken. Beer can chicken is a no fuss recipe that anyone can successfully make, and you will end up with super tender chicken. I know that roasting a chicken can seem daunting, but once you learn how, it really is […]
Italian Macaroni and Cheese
This Italian Macaroni and Cheese is incredible. You will savor every single bite. It is the best mac and cheese that I have ever had, and the best thing is that you can make it in just 12 minutes. I thought that I was the master of making macaroni and cheese, but when I was […]
Red Wine Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e Pepe is one of my favorite pastas, and I decided to give it a modern twist to create Red Wine Cacio e Pepe. Instead of cooking the pasta in water, I cooked the pasta in red wine. It might sound a little odd, and you might think that the pasta looks a little […]