dinner

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. All opinions are 100% mine. I am excited to be teaming up with O Organics® (available at Jewel-Osco) to talk about our lunch prep essentials and our new work from home routine now that baby Gwen has arrived! It’s that time of year […]

These Summer Dinner Ideas are quick ways to bring a delicious dinner filled with seasonal ingredients to the table.  Summer dinners should do three things: they should embrace fresh seasonal produce, they should be easy to prepare, and they should be a little lighter than the hearty meals you cook in the winter. I gathered […]

Today I am taking a look back and sharing some of my favorite recipes from the 8+ years of thekittchen.com! The funny thing about having a blog is that sometime that recipes that I am the most proud of don’t become the most read posts. Instead they are hidden gems that people might overlook. Here […]

Here are 15 recipes inspired by Chicago restaurants – these meals were so good that I needed to learn how to make them myself. If you live in Chicago, I am sure you will recognize some of the foods on this list. One of the best things about living in Chicago is the access to […]

Sesame Peanut Noodles with Chicken is a lunch that is perfect for meal prepping and bringing to work. Rice or buckwheat noodles coated with a slightly spicy peanut sauce and topped with chicken, carrot, edamame, green onions, and sesame seeds to create a make-at-home version of one of my favorite take-out dishes. I have always […]

These Macaroni and Cheese Recipes will help you find new ways to prepare one of the ultimate comfort foods. This list has everything from simple stovetop recipes to ways to turn macaroni and cheese into a more complete meal. From bacon cheeseburger mac and cheese to buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese, I have pulled together […]

Wondering what to make with shredded chicken? This collection of 20+ recipes with shredded chicken will help you save time and get dinner on the table. What to make with Shredded Chicken: This list is divided into different sections so that you can find just what you are looking for: salads, pastas, casseroles, Tex-Mex, buffalo […]

These buffalo chicken meatballs are made with red onion, celery, garlic, blue cheese, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, and buffalo sauce. They are so tender and have just the right balance of cheese and spice. Charles and I are currently sheltered in place and our access to fresh food is based on what we can get delivered. […]

Let’s tackle what to make with leftover chicken. Having leftover chicken on hand is such a timesaver because it can quickly be transformed into many different meals. Today I am sharing some of my favorite recipes made with leftover chicken. If you want a trick to make your weeks a bit easier, try roasting a […]