Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy, cheesy and packed with tender broccoli and carrots. This cozy one-pot soup is ready in about 30 minutes and perfect with warm crusty bread. Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesServings: 6 Ingredients Instructions One important tip Shred the cheddar yourself! Bagged shredded cheese has an anti-caking coating that can make creamy soups slightly…

Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Creamy, hearty and loaded with bacon, cheddar and sour cream. This one is one pot, no blender and very easy — exactly the kind of cozy fall dinner I think will work well for the soup series. Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesServings: 6 Ingredients For serving: Instructions

Chicken Alfredo Penne with Broccoli

Creamy, cozy and incredibly easy, this Chicken Alfredo Penne is the kind of dinner that makes a busy weeknight feel a little more special. Tender chicken, penne pasta and fresh broccoli are tossed together in a simple homemade Alfredo sauce made with garlic, cream and Parmesan. Everything comes together quickly with basic ingredients, and the…

5 Easy Back-to-School Dinners for Busy Weeknights

Back-to-school season means busy afternoons, homework, practices and suddenly realizing it’s 5:30 and everyone is hungry. These five easy dinners are made for exactly those kinds of nights! We’ve got cheesy Taco Mac for Monday, easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders on Tuesday, a simple Sheet Pan Sausage & Potatoes dinner for Wednesday, Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps…

Creamy Cheesy Beef & Bowtie Pasta

Some nights just call for a big skillet of cheesy comfort food, and this Creamy Cheesy Beef & Bowtie Pasta absolutely delivers. It’s hearty, creamy and packed with seasoned ground beef, tender bowtie pasta and plenty of melty cheese. Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesServings: 6 Ingredients Instructions Recipe Note: The sauce may look…

Easy Cheeseburger Sliders for Movie Night 🍔🎬

There’s just something about movie night that calls for easy food you can pile on a plate and eat from the couch. These Mini Cheeseburger Sliders are perfect for exactly that! They’re made with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, pickles and a simple burger sauce, all tucked inside soft Hawaiian rolls and baked until warm…

Halloween Movie Marathon + Easy Movie Night Dinner 🎃

There’s just something about a cozy Halloween movie night. A comfy blanket, something yummy to eat and a little spooky nostalgia playing in the background is pretty much my idea of a perfect fall evening. I put together a 31-movie Halloween Movie Marathon with plenty of cozy favorites to watch all spooky season long. Pick…

Beach Day Italian Salad

This Beach Day Italian Pasta Salad is fresh, colorful, and always a crowd favorite! Packed with pasta, crisp vegetables, cheese, and savory Italian meats tossed in a homemade zesty dressing, it’s the perfect make-ahead dish for beach days, picnics, BBQs, potlucks, or easy summer lunches. Best of all, it tastes even better after it’s had…

Easy Barbacoa Street Tacos

These Easy Barbacoa Street Tacos are packed with flavor and couldn’t be easier!  Ingredients Instructions Serve with: Mexican rice and corn or refried beans.

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta

This Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta is the ultimate cozy fall dinner! Roasted butternut squash is blended into a rich, velvety Parmesan sauce and tossed with tender pasta for an easy family meal everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, autumn dinners, and comfort food season.  Serves: 6 Ingredients Instructions Optional Add-Ins