This Lemon Cavatappi with Asparagus and Garlic is perfect for any time of the year, but it’s bright flavors are PERFECT for a summertime dinner. Bonus- it’s vegetarian! For you non-vegetarians, don’t fret- it’s got SO much flavor you don’t even need  meat in it, but…you could throw in some rotisserie chicken if you really…
One Pot recipes
One pot and one pan recipes. We are experts in creating delicious and easy recipes using only one pan!
Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
If you have not tried Zucchini “zoodles” yet, this easy to prepare Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp recipe is a great way to get you started!  One pan and around 20 minutes and you have a healthy tasty meal! I am not a gadget gal.  I don’t fill my cupboard with the latest appliances. A…
Crispy Pork Cutlets with Cauliflower Rice
Juicy, delicious Crispy Pork Cutlets with Cauliflower Rice has all the flavor we love without all the carbs and calories!  30 minutes and all in one skillet!  Chicken cutlets will work just as well. I have totally fallen in love with Cauliflower Rice!  I can say that because I am a food drama queen.  Food…
Best Spanish Rice
This Easy One Pot Spanish Rice will quickly become a family favorite! Â We use fresh ingredients that you most likely have on hand. Â Chicken stock for added flavor along with mexican spices…even a pepper if you like a little heat! What makes this Spanish Rice recipe the best? We fresh veggies for some crunch….
Chorizo and White Bean Soup
This 30 minute Chorizo and White Bean Soup is incredibly easy to make and has tons of flavor!  The chorizo does most of the flavor work for you and the added fresh veggies make this a fresh and wholesome meal! When I think about soup, and I do, a lot.  I think about the broth.  A…
Sheet Pan Fajitas
Sheet Pan Fajitas are SUCH an easy meal for the whole family! Easy.  Healthy.  Versatile. Sold! Tender fajitas with chicken, fresh veggies, all cooked up on the same sheet pan! Serve with tortillas, on top of a salad or wrapped up in a lettuce wrap. Check out this video to see how easy these Sheet…
Skillet Chicken with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
We love this Skillet Chicken with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce!   Simply blend up store bought roasted red peppers along with garlic, chicken stock some spices and a touch of  cream.  Pour over seared chicken breast and dinner is done! In a world full of food no’s, this Chicken in Creamy Red Pepper Sauce…
30 Minute Shrimp and Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes
30 Minute Shrimp and Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes! – And did I mention its all cooked up in one pan? We are crazy for Orzo around here! Â It’s cooks up super quick and is a nice change from plain old rice. Â After you toast it up it kind looks like Rice-a-Roni, the San Francicso…
Easy & Cheesy Chicken Meatball Skillet
Easy & Cheesy Chicken Meatball Skillet-Â This 30 minute meal is a weeknight winner for the whole family! Anything that can be made in 30 minutes is my kind of meal! This easy & cheesy chicken meatball skillet is great for a weeknight meal. It’s also fabulous for appetizers. Serve with some sourdough and let your…
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Ricotta, Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Ricotta, Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes! Â An easy and super flavorful chicken breast recipe! Looks soooo fancy but takes less than 30 minutes to make! Â I love the colors, almost looks like a holiday dish! I guess you could stuff these babies with just about anything. I had a hard time…
Sloppy Joes Italian Style!
Sloppy Joes Italian Style! – You know when you dip a hunk of french bread into the spaghetti sauce right before dinner and it’s just soooooo good! Â Well that’s what this tastes like, only you get that bite over and over again! This one pot meal comes together in less than 30 minutes and will…
Easy Italian Chicken Skillet Dinner
Italian Chicken Skillet – A super fast and fresh one pot meal that you can customize a hundred different ways! This one pan meal is what I cook, when I don’t feel like cooking! It’s been a whirlwind last 6 weeks. Â Turns out retirement is exhausting, fun and fattening! Â As my BFF says, fun weighs…
Oven Baked Lemon Chicken and Rice Casserole
Oven Baked Lemon Chicken and Rice Casserole! Â Everything in the pot and in the oven! Â Even the uncooked rice! I think everyone has a version of this recipe in their list of faves. Â A lot of them have a can of cream of ka ka in them…but not this one! Â Just some chopped veggies, rice,…
Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta! Â A 20 minute no fail recipe! Tomatoes, garlic and shrimp round out this super healthy and fast dinner! I have been rummaging around the blog basement for some of your favorite recipes that need a facelift! Â This super easy to make shrimp dish has all the components you…
10 Weeknight Chicken Breast Recipes!
 10 WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN BREAST RECIPES! To Simple, Fresh and Healthy Dinners! Clink! Kathi Pesto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts Split the chicken, slather on the pesto, sliced tomato and cheese.  Sear and eat!  Big flavors in less than 30 minutes! Baked Chicken Breasts with Lemon Rice Pilaf Who doesn’t love chicken and rice?  This quick…