French Onion Chicken Skillet

French Onion Soup is one of those dishes that I didn’t like as a kid but I love it now. It sounded really good for dinner, but I also wanted chicken. French Onion Chicken Casserole, it is! You can make the caramelized onions in a crockpot or InstaPot if you don’t want to babysit themContinue reading “French Onion Chicken Skillet”

Air Fryer Salsa Verde Pork Chimichangas

I keep a stash of homemade burritos in the freezer for my husband to take to work if there aren’t any leftovers from the night before. I decided to pop one in the air fryer to make a chimichanga. So good! Pork Filling: 2 lb Pork Butt Roast 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika ½ teaspoon AnchoContinue reading “Air Fryer Salsa Verde Pork Chimichangas”

Cajun Shrimp Pasta Bake

I love this dish! It’s easy to make, quick and packed with flavor. I originally made it with kielbasa that I rendered in the oven until crispy, but my husband was adamant that it would be way better with shrimp. Wouldn’t you know it, he was right! I had some leftover country style gravy thatContinue reading “Cajun Shrimp Pasta Bake”

Pesto Chicken & Vegetable Pie

Happy New Years Eve, everyone! It’s a quiet night in with a Pesto Chicken Pie for us. You can use whichever vegetables you prefer, and it’s a great way to get picky eaters to get their vegetables in. 1 large Chicken Breasts; cubed 1 cup Broccoli Florets 1 cup Onion; chopped ½ cup Carrot; mincedContinue reading “Pesto Chicken & Vegetable Pie”

Dilly Chicken & Lentil Soup

Dilly dilly! I asked Andrew what sounded good for dinner and he very emphatically said “Soup!” So, soup it is! My dill is going crazy right now, so in it went. 2 cups Zucchini; chopped 2 cups Onion; chopped 2 cups Carrots; chopped 2 cups Celery; chopped 4 cloves Garlic; minced 4 cups cooked Chicken;Continue reading “Dilly Chicken & Lentil Soup”

Chili Smothered Twice Baked Potatoes

Anyone ready for a carb load? The red and green make it festive and Christmasy! These were a major success with Andrew polishing off half the batch in record time. Chili: 1 ½ lbs Ground Turkey 1 cup Zucchini; cored & chopped ½ cup Red Onion; chopped ½ cup Yellow Onion; chopped 1 cup BellContinue reading “Chili Smothered Twice Baked Potatoes”

Rigatoni with Turkey Bolognese 

I love bolognese sauce! I normally add different veggies to it to up the vitamins and fiber. Zucchini’s a favorite of mine, but I didn’t have any on hand. My grandma makes her sauce with black olives and it is so stinking good! • 1 lb Ground Turkey • ½ lb Italian Sausage • 1Continue reading “Rigatoni with Turkey Bolognese “

Cheesy Bacon & Broccoli Stuffed Chicken

This is absolutely delish! It uses humble ingredients, but packs a ton of flavor. If you’re not a fan of broccoli then asparagus, green onions and zucchini make great alternatives. Or, you can omit the veggies altogether and make it a cheesy masterpiece! Chicken: 4 large Chicken Breasts Salt and Pepper to taste ½ cupContinue reading “Cheesy Bacon & Broccoli Stuffed Chicken”

Not-So Traditional Asparagus Risotto

This risotto, while a little unconventional, was out of this world delicious and it’s so easy to make! You can substitute ½ cup of broth for white wine to amp up the flavor. Unfortunately I didn’t have any wine on hand, but it still turned out amazing! I made Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Chicken and theContinue reading “Not-So Traditional Asparagus Risotto”

Italian Meatball Soup

This dish is perfect for a cold winter day! It’s hearty, healthy and packed with flavor. You can use ground pork or beef instead of ground turkey with great results. Turkey is what I happened to have in my fridge and it didn’t disappoint. My husband absolutely loved it! Meatballs: ⅔ lb Ground Turkey ⅔Continue reading “Italian Meatball Soup”