Meal Prep
Life is too short for boring leftovers. Make meals up ahead to pack your freezer that are also packed with flavor.
Easy Weeknight Lasagna
As a child, a homemade lasagna felt like a LUXURY, but it doesn't have to be! This easy weeknight lasagna takes 30 minutes of prep and you can have a 5-star dinner. And for an extra bonus, you get lots of leftovers. A classic meat sauce is the star element of this...
Sausage, Cheddar & Jalapeño Egg Bites
In the early mornings before work, a grab-n-go breakfast is key to starting the day off right. These sausage, cheddar and jalapeño egg bites are just the thing to stock your fridge with to give you energy right from the start. Meal prep sometimes can make me think of...
Whole Roasted Herb Chicken
There's something about the idea of roasting a whole chicken to me that feels very old school and classic, yet is also very simple and elegant in a way. I think it has become a lost skill, as we now tend to cook in smaller amounts and not use the whole chicken. As...
Italian Stuffed Peppers
Italian stuffed peppers are the epitome of easy, cozy, & savory dinners. My Grams always made stuffed peppers and as a child, I never did appreciate them. Now, they've earned a permanent spot in our winter dinner rotations. Stuffed peppers are simple to make...
Italian Zucchini Boats
Italian zucchini boats are an easy dinner to the rescue that avoids both chicken and pasta. Both chicken and pasta can be made into fabulous recipes, but sometimes you just need a break! And if you're like us, sometimes you just don't know what to use ground beef for...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Overnight Oats
I'm a biiiiig breakfast gal, and I enjoy eating it at any time of the day. But when I'm on the go, I need something easy that also is going to keep me full for several hours. My ultimate go to- peanut butter chocolate chip overnight oats with a banana on top! I...
Fresh Herb Chicken Salad
Chicken by itself can get so old and boring, right? With the right components, it can easily be made fresh and exciting in so many ways- just like this fresh herb chicken salad! Chicken salad is something I have always loved, especially on a freshly made flaky...
Double Chocolate Blender Muffins
Chocolate with chocolate chips for breakfast? Say no more! These double chocolate blender muffins are a dream to whip up and the perfect on the go breakfast or snack. I've made several variations of these for years, and every time I remember to make them I'm blown...
Italian Veggie Stew
One pot meals are the dish that keeps this house alive. Versatile, easy, and full of flavor, this Italian veggie stew is a staple month after month. I'm not even really sure that this name does it justice actually. It's just vegetables simmered down in a large pot...
