These 11 easy one-pot meals provide tons of flavor and nutrition to make everyone at the table happy. Your family and friends will think you’re the best cook ever when you serve any of them. I’ve always enjoyed cooking. However, I’m usually pressed for time. So I learned to create things in the kitchen that…
Casseroles
Green Bean Casserole Deluxe
The green bean casserole has become a traditional side dish for holiday dinners. For that reason, I decided to include it on my blog. My family enjoys it as much as everyone else, but I have a slightly different twist on it. Even though I can’t tell much of a difference in the taste with…
Creamy Mixed Vegetable Casserole
This creamy mixed vegetable casserole is a delicious addition to any dinner table. Whether you serve it with a weeknight meal or at a holiday table, it will quickly become a favorite. One of my favorite ways to cook veggies is to simply steam them. In fact, that’s what I do most nights. For this…
Zucchini Tomato Casserole with Cheese
This zucchini tomato casserole is one of the most delicious side dishes I’ve ever made. Even though there’s quite a bit of cheese in this dish, the other flavors come through. The balance of the meaty zucchini and acidic tomato hits the taste buds just right. I normally have most of the ingredients for this…
10 Budget-Friendly Family Dinners
These 10 budget-friendly family dinners will satisfy even the biggest appetite. In fact, with all of these meals included in your rotation, there’s no reason to ever bust the budget. Back when I decided to stay home after our first daughter was born, I knew I had to watch every dollar I spent. However, I…
Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole
This sweet potato pecan casserole will quickly take a place of honor at any holiday dinner. In fact, it’s so delicious you’ll want to serve it year round. My grandparents had a farm in Mississippi, where my grandfather grew sweet potatoes. They were amazing and undeniably the best sweet potatoes I’ve ever had in my…
Mac and Cheese with Ham Casserole
This mac-and-cheese with ham casserole is one of my favorite meals to prepare in advance. Besides being super easy to make, it is delicious and doesn’t need a side–that is, unless you want one. This is an easy family dinner under $10. That said, I still like to have something on the side to add…
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite dishes to make when I have leftover chicken. Additionally, it’s a comfort food both my husband and I enjoy. You don’t have to make it and bake it in the same day. This easy chicken pot pie can also be assembled in advance, put in the fridge,…
Sausage and Kale Bake with Cheese
Sausage and kale bake is one of those meals that you can eat alone or with a side. Although it’s hearty enough to fill you up, it lends itself to starring alongside an accompaniment like a mini version of this Mediterranean salad. Or if you’re in the mood for pasta, try this zesty rotini salad…