Bringing Families Together, One Easy Meal at a Time
When a reader sent me her Cajun-inspired recipe for Chop Suey, I instantly knew that it would be a hit with all of you. This fast, easy, and kid-friendly dinner is perfect for busy weeknights! While a classic Chinese chop suey includes Asian flavors like bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, and rice, this Southern version of the dish borrows flavors from the Big Easy — like bell pepper, onion, and garlic — for a flavorful, Americanized version of the dinnertime favorite.
Love this one pot meal! The Cold Peanut Sesame Noodles with chicken are an easy and healthy make-ahead dinner or lunch recipe that the whole family will love!
As a side dish or as a light main course, this Avocado Shrimp Pasta Salad is healthy, satisfying, and incredibly delicious. Our entire family enjoyed it for two nights in a row! This recipe for Avocado Shrimp Pasta Salad was originally posted in July, 2014. The photos were updated in July, 2018. I’ve been working hard…
This BLT Pasta Salad takes all of the flavors from your favorite sandwich and combines them with pasta in a zesty, flavorful make-ahead meal. It’s perfect for a summer lunch or dinner, and can be served as either a side dish or as an entree.
This quick and easy 5-Ingredient Pasta Pomodoro Sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and rich Italian olive oil. It’s a simple, delicious, and family-friendly way to dress up your next spaghetti dinner!
This Dump-and-Bake Pasta Puttanesca is one of the easiest and healthiest pasta dishes that you will ever prepare! Made with a handful of simple pantry staples, it’s a one pot meal that the whole family can enjoy!
You don’t even have to boil the pasta, cook the chicken, or sauté the vegetables! Just stir everything together and 10 minutes later you’ll have a Dump-and-Bake Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta that’s ready for the oven. It’s a one pot meal that makes weeknight dinners easy!
You don’t even have to boil the pasta, cook the chicken, or sauté the vegetables for this easy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Spaghetti! Just stir all of your raw ingredients together and you’ll have a family-friendly dinner that’s ready for the oven in just 10 minutes.
There’s no need to boil the pasta or pre-cook the chicken! With this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Pesto Pasta, you just stir together the ingredients and let the oven do the rest of the work. It’s an easy dinner that comes together with just 10 minutes of prep!
A simple Mediterranean-inspired Chicken and Tortellini Salad is the recipe of the season! This crowd-pleasing dish is a great make-ahead dinner, an easy contribution to your next potluck, and a packable solution for picnics or travel.
