This recipe features crispy fried chicken bites paired with a rich tomato-based sauce and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. A delicious take on a classic! Jump to Recipe When my husband and I first tied the knot, I was pretty clueless in the kitchen and often turned to convenience foods like frozen, breaded chicken patties and store-bought spaghetti sauce. One of our go-to meals was a simple version of Chicken Parmesan inspired by a nationally known Italian restaura

Tantalize your taste buds with this mouthwatering combination of tender steak, tangy Gorgonzola cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta covered in a creamy sauce, topped with a sweet balsamic glaze. Jump to Recipe When I was a single and broke gal in my early 20s, my friends and I often visited the OG during their more affordable lunch hours. Being on very tight budgets, we would often fill up on the salad and breadsticks and then save our entrée for an easy dinner at home. It was

Loaded with zesty Italian sausage, a flavorful trio of onions, red peppers, and garlic, this creamy one-pan dish is ready to eat in just...

Penne pasta and spicy ground sausage come together in a creamy, cheesy sauce to create an Alfredo with a kick! Jump to Recipe My absolute favorite pasta dish is a creamy alfredo pasta with a delicious protein like grilled chicken or steak, or savory sauteed shrimp on top. When I recently had a huge hankering for an alfredo pasta, I set out to create a delicious bowl to satisfy the (probably perimenopausal) craving. However, with no thawed chicken, steak, or shrimp in sight, I

With a powerhouse combination of lemon, herbs, and garlic in a creamy sauce, this deliciously comforting chicken and pasta dish is sure to please! Jump to Recipe We recently had a small dinner party at our home, and this is one of the pasta dishes I served. I'd actually planned on having this dish be the star of the table, but then I got nervous. I was cooking for new friends for the first time, and I began to doubt myself. I worried that the guests wouldn’t like it or think

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy . This cozy, family favorite is conveniently made using a slow cooker and offers a rich and creamy sauce with tender beef served over egg noodles. The leftovers are even better! It seems like there’s a new must-have something or another that pops up in my social media feed every day. It can be easy to forget the tried-and-true gadgets and appliances that sit in our cabinets. Whether you’re cooking for a large f

Jump to recipe Do busy weeknights call for a quick and easy dinner at your house? This creamy pasta dish comes together in about 30...

This delicious pasta dish is full of crispy bacon and juicy chicken pieces tossed in a homemade ranch dressing. I like to serve it with my homemade yeast butter rolls or as a side dish to homemade pizza ! Want to save this recipe for later? Pin it! Ingredients 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 2 cups Homemade Ranch Dressing 10 strips bacon 3 medium chicken breasts, diced into ½ pieces 1 Tablespoon infused oil ½ onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, m

My twist on the classic lasagna features a delicious mix of five rich cheeses, savory Italian sausage, and budget-friendly pantry ingredients to create an amazingly flavorful sauce. Jump to Recipe We absolutely adore pasta here! If you enjoy gooey cheese, rich tomato sauce, and robust pasta, this baked penne with Italian sausage is a must-try for your weeknight meals. With about 15 minutes of prep time, it’s the perfect easy and comforting dish for those chilly evenings when

This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is full of zesty flavor! It offers a beautiful, rich, and creamy tomato-based sauce...

Layer after layer of tender pasta covered with a delicious American-style Bolognese sauce and piles of ooey-gooey mozzarella, provolone,...

Garden fresh kale, savory steak, and perfectly cooked pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes this is a recipe you definitely need in your meal planning rotation! Jump to Recipe Like most families, we’re busy. The hubs and I both work 9-to-5s, we homeschool our girls, and there are extracurricular activities that demand our time. 30-minute meals are perfect for busy families because they can be made with simple ingredients in very little time, are budget-fri

Tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, savory pepperoni, and creamy Mozzarella cheese are tossed in a homemade Italian dressing for the perfect make-ahead side dish! Jump to Recipe Have you ever been invited to a potluck and had no idea what dish you were going to bring? Do you wait until the night before (or the day of, eek!) to try to throw something tasty together quickly? Friends, that has happened to me more times than I can count, and I usually resorted to st

Want to save this recipe for later? Pin it! Serves 6 My friends, this just may be my new favorite pasta dish! It’s creamy, without...