Easy Weeknight Meals

An Easy Ground Beef Dinner for Low Energy Nights

One of my favorite kinds of recipes to review is the kind that makes me wonder, “Why haven’t I been making this all along?” That’s exactly how I felt about these Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls from The Recipe Critic. Sometimes, after a long day, I don’t want to spend an hour in the kitchen. […]

Easy Pasta Salad for Cookouts and Potlucks

Most of the recipes I review are main dishes, but every now and then it’s nice to remember that the sides can steal the show too. With summer officially here, I wanted to try a recipe that would be perfect for backyard cookouts, family gatherings, or those last minute invitations where you’re asked to “just […]

Pesto Rigatoni: A Fresh and Easy Summer Dinner

Most of my recipe reviews come from websites, but this time I decided to pull a recipe from a cookbook. The cookbook was The “I Don’t Know How to Cook” Book by Mary-Lane Kamberg, and the recipe that caught my eye was Pesto Rigatoni. I chose it for a pretty simple reason: it looked easy, […]

Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole for Busy Weeknights

Chicken bacon ranch is one of those combinations that just feels like comfort food every single time. So when I saw this chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe, I immediately thought it would be a fun new take on a classic comfort meal. And honestly? It ended up being a really solid weeknight dinner option. Why […]

Homemade Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Easy Takeout Inspired Dinner)

It’s time for another Paul’s Pick and this month he chose a homemade chicken chow mein recipe from one of his favorite online chefs, Justin Holmes. And honestly? This ended up being a really solid quick dinner option. Why Paul Chose This Recipe Paul loves Asian takeout flavors, so this recipe immediately caught his attention. […]

Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper (One Pot Family Meal)

This One Pot Hamburger Helper recipe ended up being such a good addition to our dinner rotation and honestly, it checked a lot of boxes for me right now. It is quick, easy and all in one pot. Which, in this season of life, is exactly what I’m looking for. Why I Chose This Recipe […]

Beef Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe Review (Easy 20 Minute Dinner)

This week’s recipe review is a little different than usual because if I’m being honest, this meal happened on a night I was not feeling my best. And sometimes, those are the nights that matter most when it comes to finding good recipes. Why I Chose This Recipe I needed something that was quick, easy, […]

5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Review (Easy Kid Friendly Dinner)

There are some meals you plan ahead for and then there are the ones you make because your toddler suddenly decides they are starving and need food immediately. This recipe for 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese falls firmly into that second category. I wanted something quick, easy, and kid friendly without reaching for a […]

Life Reality Check: Realistic Busy Weeks and Easy Dinners

Some weeks just hit different. The schedule is full, the days feel shorter, and somehow dinner time shows up every single night whether you’re ready or not. And if I’m being completely honest, this post is going up a day late because life got busy and yes, I got a little distracted by March Madness. […]

Easy Wonton Soup Recipe for Busy Weeknights: Paul’s Pick

Every month, Paul tries to pick something that will challenge me in the kitchen, but this time, he went a little easier on me. He chose Wonton Soup, which is one of his go-to orders from our local Chinese takeout. His goal? Find a version we could make at home that still hits those same […]

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