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Sweet and Sour Chicken

March 4, 2020 by Anna 18 Comments

This Sweet and Sour Chicken is made with boneless skinless chicken breast, peppers, and pineapple simmered in the best homemade sauce. This is an easy 15-minute dinner, perfect for busy weeknights.

This homemade Asian dish is so much better than takeout. I serve it with rice and steamed broccoli.

Sweet and Sour Chicken with rice in white bowl.

Asian takeout dinners made at home, are my go-to lately. You simply can't beat a flavor-packed dish that takes under 20 minutes to make. Sweet and Sour Chicken is a combination of chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces, typically coated in batter or breading, cooked in the pan with peppers, onions and pineapple. The rice cooks perfectly in the same time the chicken, peppers and pineapple saute and then simmer in sweet and sour sauce. Talk about easy!

Best Instant Pot Chili

March 2, 2020 by Anna 19 Comments

This Best Instant Pot Chili is a rich and flavorful beef and bean chili that’s made in a pressure cooker! Tastes as if it was simmering on your stove all day.

This chili is pure comfort food, just like my Instant Pot Beef Stew or the Instant Pot Whole Roasted Chicken.

Instant Pot Chili in the pressure cooker.

I have finally perfected my recipe for beef chili that cooks in my Instant Pot. It’s time to share it here, on my blog, because you have to make it asap! It’s rich and so flavorful! Thanks to my secret ingredient, it tastes as if it was simmering on the stove all day, but in fact, it takes only 20 minutes to make, start to finish.

Tater Tot Casserole

February 26, 2020 by Anna 5 Comments

This is the best Tater Tot Casserole recipe you will make! Made with corn, cheese, ground beef, frozen tater tots and sauce from scratch and without canned soup.

Tater tot casserole in a baking dish on white board.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

There is a pretty big chance that you had the Tater Tot Casserole at least once before. It's pure comfort food! There is just something cozy about a filling casserole that calls for cheese and potatoes.

Since I don't use canned soups in my recipes, I knew that I had to make it without them, simply from scratch. It's so much better and still easy, just like opening a can.

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

February 25, 2020 by Anna 15 Comments

Crispy on the outside and soft in the center, these healthy, baked Sweet Potato Fries are crazy delicious and fast! All you need is oil, cornstarch, spices, and sweet potatoes.

We enjoy these fries with Air-Fryer Chicken Nuggets for a totally kid-approved meal or with my Baked Honey Mustard Chicken since both can bake in the oven in the same time!

Overhead close up shot of sweet potato fries on white plate.

Raise your hand, if you never say no to a plate of fresh-cooked fries! Me too! What if you could make a plateful of sweet potato fries that are actually crispy yet baked in the oven? Sign me up! These fries are so much better for you than deep-fat fried ones. They are also so easy to make and great to snack on or serve as a side dish. Perfect for light dinner and 100% kid-approved!

Instant Pot Meatloaf

February 24, 2020 by Anna 20 Comments

Instant Pot Meatloaf with mashed potatoes is the perfect weekend dinner made in just one pot! The meatloaf is juicy and flavorful. The potatoes are perfectly fluffy!

Serve this meatloaf with mac and cheese, Caesar Salad or easy broccoli salad for a full and nutritious meal the whole family will enjoy.

Instant Pot Meatloaf on a plate.

If you ever wondered if the Instant Pot can help you make a whole meal all at once, the answer is YES! This delicious beef meatloaf is the perfect example. The potatoes cook on the bottom of the pot, while the meatloaf cooks on the trivet. It's a time-save and a space-saver! The meat is juicy and flavorful and potatoes can be mashed until fluffy. This recipe serves my family of 5 (with three young children).

Garlic Butter Shrimp

February 23, 2020 by Anna 6 Comments

This Garlic Butter Shrimp with lemon is one of the easiest and fastest seafood dinners you can make. Juicy shrimp simmered in buttery garlic sauce is delicious served with pasta or rice and steamed vegetables.

Close up photo of garlic butter shrimp on a plate with asparagus.

Why You'll Love This Dish

When you need a quick and easy dinner, shrimp is the way to go. It cooks really fast and is very versatile. This recipe calls for a quick sear of the shrimp in a skillet and then simmering it in garlicky butter. It's bursting with flavor!

A splash of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish. It's perfect at any time of the year, but especially during Spring. I serve it with asparagus that was quickly steamed in the microwave. You can also serve it with steamed broccoli, as it pairs very well with the same flavors.

Fried Ravioli

February 18, 2020 by Anna 6 Comments

Fried Ravioli is a popular Italian side dish that can be easily made with just a few ingredients. Cheese-filled ravioli is breaded and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Serve this ravioli with marinara sauce or my Homemade Alfredo Sauce. It's a delicious pasta recipe like my Mushroom Chicken Alfredo.

Fried Ravioli on a plate.

Cheese-stuffed pasta, breaded and deep-fried until crispy is one of the best and easiest appetizers you can make. The ravioli is crispy on the outside and gooey and cheesy on the inside. I serve it with marinara sauce. I am obsessed with this homemade version of the popular Italian appetizer. You only need a handful of ingredients and any ravioli you like to make it. I used cheese-stuffed large ravioli but the small size works perfectly too.

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

February 16, 2020 by Anna 8 Comments

These Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches are one of the best dinners you will make in your pressure cooker! The beef is ultra-tender and pairs perfectly with Provolone cheese on a toasted bun.

Save time by making this beef dish in the Instant Pot. It's full of flavor, like my Instant Pot Beef Stew and Instant Pot Pot Roast.

French Dip Sandwiches on a plate next to Instant Pot.

My Instant Pot did it again! If there is one recipe that will convince you that this small appliance is worth buying, it's this right here: French Dip Sandwiches. This is hands down my favorite beef recipe I've made in my pressure cooker to date. If you ever had this dish, you know that the meat has to be tender and melt in your mouth. For that you need to cook is low and slow. You can use a slow cooker and cook it for 8 to 10 hours but if you have the Instant Pot, it will be done in 60 minutes! My combination of beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce makes the au jus and the meat itself incredibly flavorful. It's absolutely delicious!

Easy Butter Chicken

February 13, 2020 by Anna 5 Comments

Step-by-step recipe for the best Butter Chicken aka Murgh Makhani made in your own kitchen! The creamy butter sauce is bursting with flavor thanks to all of the spices.

Butter chicken with rice and flatbread.

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Why you will love this recipe

If you never had Butter Chicken before, it is time to change that. This easy dish is creamy, saucy, and rich in flavor. In only 3 steps, you can make it at home. Marinating the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice and spices infuses it with flavor and allows you to prep ahead of time. You will need a few spices that are characteristic of Indian cooking: garam masala, turmeric, and coriander. Cumin and chili powder further enhances the sauce and adds a little bit of heat.

How to Boil Eggs

February 10, 2020 by Anna 9 Comments

A complete step-by-step guide to learn how to boil eggs to make them perfectly soft-boiled, medium or hard-boiled. These eggs are very easy to peel too!

Sliced cooked eggs on a cutting board.

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Why This Method Works

Learning how to perfectly boil eggs is a kitchen basic, that everyone should know. Today I am sharing my tips for cooking the best boiled eggs. This fail-proof method lets you make perfect soft-boiled, medium or hard-boiled eggs. The addition of salt and the ice water bath makes them very easy to peel. I use them for salads, on sandwiches, as a snack.

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

February 9, 2020 by Anna 13 Comments

Make this Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli for a quick and easy dinner any day of the week. The beef is tender and simmered in a delicious Asian sauce.

Beef and Broccoli in the Instant Pot.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

If you have a pressure cooker and need a recipe that will completely sell you on the magic of this device, this Beef and Broccoli is just that. It's quick and easy, has minimal prep and you don't need to stand by the stove to watch it. Pressure cooking turns beef into tender meat that melts in your mouth. I steam the broccoli in a microwave (it only takes 2 minutes) and serve everything over rice. It's a simple meal yet packed with flavors.

Air Fryer French Fries

February 6, 2020 by Anna 10 Comments

Air Fryer French Fries are a delicious and healthy version of a popular fast food side dish. These fries are crispy yet made with almost no oil.

Air fryer French fries on a plate.

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Why This Recipe Works

If you ever made homemade French fries, you know how messy deep-frying them can get. Not to mention the amount of oil they absorb. The air fryer lets me make this popular side without the mess and almost no oil. Simply cut the potatoes, spray lightly with olive oil, and season with your favorite seasoning. It only takes 20 minutes to cook them! It's so much easier and healthier. Serve them with homemade ketchup or the Big Mac Sauce copycat!

Shrimp Stir Fry

February 5, 2020 by Anna 6 Comments

This easy Shrimp Stir Fry recipe is made with fresh shrimp, veggie mix and stir fry sauce, all done in 15 minutes. Perfect dinner for busy weeknights!

Serve it with rice or noodles. This dish is quick and easy like my Easy Sesame Chicken or the Orange Chicken.

Shrimp Stir Fry in a skillet.

One of the easiest dinners you can make it hands down stir fry. It's so versatile and it all cooks in just one pan. This recipe calls for fresh shrimp and a colorful mix of vegetables. Everything is bound together with a super simple stir fry sauce. Dinner is done and on the table in 15 minutes!

How to Steam Broccoli

February 4, 2020 by Anna 8 Comments

This is the best Steamed Broccoli you will ever make! This healthy side dish is easy to make on the stove, in a microwave, or in the Instant Pot.

Steamed broccoli in a white bowl.

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Why this recipe works

Broccoli is such a versatile vegetable. You can roast it, turn it into a salad or a cheesy side dish. As much as I love roasted broccoli, steaming it is my second favorite method of preparing this vegetable. It's quick and easy and makes for a very healthy side dish. You can steam it on the stove, in a microwave (perfect for students that live in a dorm) or in the pressure cooker. I top mine with toasted breadcrumbs but salt and pepper can be enough too.

Asian Chicken Wings

February 3, 2020 by Anna 9 Comments

These Asian Chicken Wings are sweet, spicy, baked until caramelized and tossed with extra sauce. This easy appetizer is the best party food you will make!

If you are a fan of Asian flavors like us, you will love this recipe. More favorites include Coconut Shrimp with orange chili sauce, Cream Cheese Wontons and the Shrimp Tempura.

Asian chicken wings on a white plate.

I have finally created my favorite chicken wing recipe. It's very easy to make and has minimal prep, which makes it my kind of food. The sweet and spicy sauce with a great sesame flavor is irresistible. You can use it as a marinade and then thicken with cornstarch to glaze the wings just before serving. Make sure to have extra napkins on hand because they are sticky. This is bound to be the best Asian appetizer you ever had!

Taco Seasoning Recipe

January 31, 2020 by Anna 10 Comments

This homemade Taco Seasoning is quick and easy to make, with just 8 ingredients. Make a large batch and never go back to store-bought seasoning again!

Use it to make the best Taco Meat, Taco Casserole, or delicious dressing for my Black Bean Taco Salad.

Taco seasoning in a glass jar.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

My pantry and fridge are filled with homemade versions of pantry staples. I make my own salad dressings, pasta sauces, and seasonings. There is a condition: they need to be easy to make. This homemade Taco Seasoning is just perfect! I made a version that is as close to the store-bought kind as I can, without any additives. I add cornstarch because I like my taco meat saucy and thick. You can use this seasoning as you would a packet of seasoning.

General Tso's Chicken

January 29, 2020 by Anna 5 Comments

General Tso's Chicken - deep-fried chicken tossed in a sweet Asian sauce. This easy takeout recipe is one of the best you can make at home!

I serve this chicken with rice and steamed vegetables, like broccoli. I use my homemade Hoisin Sauce to make this dish.

General Tso's Chicken on rice in a bowl.

One of the most popular Asian takeout dishes is General Tso's chicken. It's made with deep-fried chicken pieces with a crispy coating, then tossed with sweet sauce and served over rice. The sauce is very easy to make if you have just a few Asian cooking ingredients: hoisin sauce and rice vinegar. You can use apple cider vinegar as well. To save time, make the sauce ahead of time in a skillet and store in a jar until ready to use.

Korean Chicken

January 26, 2020 by Anna 9 Comments

This easy Korean Chicken is made with crispy fried chicken pieces and tossed with spicy Gochujang sauce. This dish is flavorful and could not be easier to make!

I serve this dish with my Instant Pot Rice or quinoa. Add a side of steamed broccoli or Asian Slaw.

Korean Chicken on rice in a bowl.

One of the most flavorful Asian dishes has to be this Korean Chicken. It's all in the sauce! All you need is a few pantry staples (brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, honey and garlic), sesame oil and Gochujang Korean chili sauce. It's most often found in the Asian section at a grocery store. It's spicy and pairs perfectly with the sweet and sour combo of ketchup, honey and brown sugar. If you enjoy recreating restaurant favorites as I do, you have to try this dish. It's quite simple and the results are incredible! This chicken is bound to be a hit!

Shrimp Tempura

January 25, 2020 by Anna 28 Comments

Shrimp Tempura is a Japanese dish made with fresh shrimp dipped in tempura batter and deep-fried until perfectly crispy. Serve it with soy sauce or tempura dipping sauce.

If you enjoy making Asian dishes at home, you may also like my Teriyaki Shrimp or Chicken Lettuce Wraps. They will be a hit!

Shrimp Tempura on a white plate.

If you look at my Asian recipes collection on this site, you will find it to be quite large. We simply enjoy this cuisine! One of our favorite shrimp appetizers is Shrimp Tempura. My Hubby has been asking me for years to make it and it finally happened. This is the easiest way to make restaurant-quality tempura in your own kitchen. The shrimp is juicy and delicious and the coating light and crispy. If you follow my easy steps, you will be enjoying this fantastic dish in no time. And if you have any veggies on hand, dip them in the batter and fry up too!

Fried Cabbage

January 21, 2020 by Anna 10 Comments

Fried Cabbage with bacon is a simple yet flavorful side dish made with just a few ingredients. Make it in 20 minutes or up to 2 days ahead.

Serve this cabbage with Pork Schnitzel or Mushroom Pork Chops and Mashed Potatoes for a whole meal your family will love!

Fried Cabbage with bacon in a pan.

Fried Cabbage is an Irish side dish, but doesn't have to be served only on St. Patrick's Day. This dish is quick and delicious and perfect served with pork, chicken or sausage (like I did in my Cabbage and Noodles recipe). I start with cooking bacon and then fry the onion and cabbage in the bacon grease. Talk about delicious! You can use it as a side dish or as a topping on grilled sausage or brats. I use the same technique in my Cabbage Soup recipe too!

Coconut Shrimp

January 16, 2020 by Anna 7 Comments

Coconut Shrimp are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, fried or baked. Serve them with my Sweet Chili Orange Sauce. This appetizer is so much better than the restaurant kind!

Shrimp fans, you will also like my 10-Minute Teriyaki Shrimp recipe and the Parmesan Crusted Salmon. Seafood at it's best!

Coconut Shrimp are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, fried or baked. Serve them with my Sweet Chili Orange Sauce. This appetizer is so much better than the restaurant kind!

One of my favorite dishes to order at Red Lobster is coconut shrimp. They are so crunchy and perfect with the dipping sauce. However, they are so easy to make at home! You can fry the shrimp in oil or bake in the oven or air fryer. The spicy orange or apricot sauce is a must! It goes perfectly with the crunchy coconut breading. This delicious appetizer is so easy to make, just like my Cream Cheese Wontons!

Orange Chicken

January 14, 2020 by Anna 43 Comments

Orange Chicken - quick and easy Chinese dish with chicken in a citrus sauce. Perfect served with rice and steamed vegetables.

Citrus and chicken go so well together in this dish, just like in my Firecracker Chicken. I serve it with my perfect Instant Pot Rice.

Close up shot of Skinny Orange Chicken with broccoli and rice in a bowl.

If you are a fan of quick takeout inspired dinners, like my Sesame Chicken, you will love this Orange Chicken. I skipped the heavy breading and frying the meat to simply saute it in oil and then simmer in a delicious honey orange sauce. It's easy yet bursting in flavor. A perfect quick meal for busy weekdays! This Orange Chicken is as quick and easy as browning the chicken, mixing the sauce ingredients in one bowl and letting everything simmer together. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables, like broccoli or Asian vegetable mix for a simple yet flavorful meal. You can use this recipe for meal prep and keep portions in the fridge for up to 4 days.

How to Roast Garlic

How to Roast Garlic - bake a whole bulb until each clove is butter-soft, sweet and nutty. Check out our list of ways to use this roasted garlic!

Use this delicious roasted garlic in mashed potatoes, cauliflower pasta sauce or homemade hummus.

ROASTED GARLIC

If you never had or made roasted garlic, you are seriously missing out. This is my favorite way to turn a whole garlic bulb into a soft, sweet, nutty cloves that can be used in so many dishes or enjoyed warm on a toast. I love adding garlic to pasta, pizza sauce or simply rub a piece of warm toast with it. I always have a small jar of minced garlic in olive oil in my fridge. It saves me time (no more peeling and grating!) and lets me add just the right amount of it to the dish. But roasted garlic is a whole new ball game! It's sweet and nutty and absolutely amazing! You roast it once, store it in a jar and use it whenever you need it. No peeling single cloves required!

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Beet Smoothie

January 5, 2020 by Anna 35 Comments

Beet Smoothie - a power-drink that's packed with iron, Vitamins, anti-oxidants and gives your skin a healthy glow.

I make smoothies every day. My Avocado Smoothie is a favorite, along with the Vitamin C Booster Smoothie.

Beet Smoothie in a glass.

I am about to tell you to throw a raw beet into your blender and turn it into a smoothie. Berries - no problem. Most likely, they are already the basic ingredient in your smoothies. Same for bananas. But beets? Not so much. You may know how good beet juice is for our bodies, but it can be hard to drink. That's why I created a concoction that is super simple (only 3 ingredients) but makes this smoothie absolutely delicious! The berries and bananas help to mask the earthy taste of beets. As someone that had anemia since my teen years, I drink this smoothie every week. It's delicious and even the kids love it!

Leftover Ham Casserole

December 31, 2019 by Anna 45 Comments

Leftover Ham Casserole with noodles, ham, corn, creamy garlic sauce and crunchy panko topping, no cream of soup. Easy comfort food dinner for busy days!

If you have leftover holiday ham, this easy dish is the perfect way to use it. We also love the Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup.

This is my go-to easy dinner to make with leftover ham. My whole family enjoys it! It's an easy and delicious comfort food meal you can make with ham or chicken. Serve it with a simple salad or roasted veggies. The creamy cheesy garlic sauce is made from scratch in just 10 minutes. No cream of soup or condensed soup needed! The crunchy topping made with melted butter and panko breadcrumbs is the perfect finishing touch for this creamy pasta dish.

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Easy Cinnamon Rolls

December 20, 2019 by Anna 7 Comments

These Easy Cinnamon Rolls are soft, and fluffy, and have the best cinnamon filling and cream cheese frosting. They are effortless to make if you follow my tips!

These rolls are perfect for a family breakfast, just like my Perfect Breakfast Casserole and the French Toast Casserole.

Cinnamon rolls in a glass baking dish.

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Why these cinnamon rolls are the best

Our holiday traditions include special jammies, songs, hot chocolate, and these easy cinnamon rolls. They are the fluffiest rolls you've ever had! I cover them with thick cream cheese frosting and my kids sometimes even add sprinkles. The rolls stay soft and fluffy for days! Learn my trick to easily cut the dough into perfect rolls. You have to try it!

Instant Pot Yogurt

December 13, 2019 by Anna 8 Comments

This Instant Pot Yogurt recipe is easy, budget-friendly, and absolutely delicious! Serve it with fruit, granola, or use it to make desserts or muffins and breads.

Yogurt in a small glass jar, with toppings, set on a gray board.

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Why This Recipe Works

I think by now, we know that there is not much that the Instant Pot can't do. Did you know you can make delicious yogurt with a push of a button, right in your pressure cooker? It's really easy! All you need is milk and yogurt. It may seem weird that you make yogurt with yogurt but it's the easiest way to get the active cultures necessary to make it. You will only need the store-bought kind once because you can use the homemade version to make the next batch!

We love this yogurt plain, with fruit jams, granola, and honey! It is also wonderful for baking. Your Instant Pot can make delicious oatmeal, jam and even yogurt! Perfect breakfast ideas made easily from scratch.

Firecracker Chicken

November 26, 2019 by Anna 16 Comments

Firecracker Chicken - breaded chicken baked in sweet and spicy sauce. Serve it with rice or with veggies to make stir fry!

Easy Asian chicken dinner are always a hit in our house. My family loves my Easy Sesame Chicken with rice or my Chicken Yakisoba with noodles.

Firecracker Chicken on rice in white bowl.

I am adding another easy Chinese chicken dish to my collection. This Firecracker chicken is perfect for those who love the spicy and sweet combo. Simply dredge chicken in cornstarch mixture, fry in a pan and then bake with the sweet and spicy sauce. I serve this dish with rice but you can saute vegetables and cook noodles to go with it as well. This dish is fantastic for meal prep. You can store it portioned in your fridge for up to 4 days.

Rocky Road Fudge

November 24, 2019 by Anna 11 Comments

Rocky Road Fudge is a chocolate fudge with mini marshmallows and peanuts. An easy sweet treat made with only 4 ingredients!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Homemade fudge is one of the easiest treats you can make. All you need it one can of sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. For this Rocky Road version, we are using semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanuts and mini marshmallows. Big squares of chocolate fudge loaded with nuts, marshmallows, bits of cookies or candy bars.

This Rocky Road Fudge is a family favorite and a must for the holidays! Rich chocolate fudge squares filled with fluffy marshmallows and slightly salty peanuts is a must-make treat for Christmas. Perfect to enjoy while watching holiday movies or pack in treat bags for gift-giving.

Albondigas Soup

November 23, 2019 by Anna 12 Comments

Albondigas Soup is a Mexican meatball soup with a tomato base. It's filling and packed with flavor because the meatballs are cooked in the broth!

Albondigas soup in a white bowl.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Albondigas, the name for this soup, comes from the Spanish word for "meatballs". They are made with ground beef and rice and cooked right in the soup, adding a ton of flavor to this dish. This soup is mentioned in one of our favorite movies and since I've made it, it's become a favorite, especially during the cold months. This soup is filling and full of flavor because the meatballs cook right in the soup. You can easily make them ahead of time and freeze to save on prep time.

Instant Pot Baked Ziti

November 17, 2019 by Anna 37 Comments

Instant Pot Baked Ziti - easy pasta with Italian sausage, tomato sauce and ricotta cheese. Creamy and cheesy pasta dish cooked in your pressure cooker.

Serve this pasta dish with my One-Hour Skillet Focaccia or Cheesy Garlic Bread.

Instant Pot Baked Ziti in a white bowl.

When you are craving comfort food, need something easy that everyone will love or simply it's pasta night at your house, this Instant Pot Baked Ziti will fit the bill. It's super easy and packed with flavor. You will make it once and it will stay in your weekly menu for a long time. This pasta can be adjusted to your likings by using different meat or skipping it entirely for a vegetarian meal. Just don't forget the ricotta and more cheese on top! This dish is bound to be a hit!

Creamy Mushroom Garlic Chicken

November 10, 2019 by Anna 25 Comments

Creamy Mushroom Garlic Chicken - juicy chicken in a creamy sauce served with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta for a quick and delicious dinner!

This chicken is so easy to make and it is perfect for busy weeknights or weekends, special occasions, etc. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, roasted Brussels sprouts or roasted broccoli.

Creamy Mushroom Garlic Chicken cutlets in a pan with sauce.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This skillet chicken is one of my favorite ones to make when I want to take a break from pasta and rice casseroles. When I want something more elegant on the plate. But it still has to be quick and easy. I absolutely love the garlicky mushroom sauce on chicken or pork chops. A simple garnish of chopped parsley and you are done and ready to eat. This looks like a weekend dish but since it really doesn't take much time to make, it's great for busy weeknights too.

Baked Pork Chops

November 6, 2019 by Anna 9 Comments

These Baked Pork Chops are brined in salted water, then seasoned and baked. This is the easiest way to make juicy, tender and flavorful boneless pork chops.

Serve these pork chops with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Best Roasted Broccoli for a delicious and easy dinner.

Baked Pork Chops on a white plate.

This budget-friendly dinner idea features boneless pork chops that are brined in salted water and baked in the oven for 15 minutes. They are juicy and full of flavor! This recipe has minimal prep time and is perfect even for weeknight dinners. You can make a salad and mashed potatoes while the pork chops are baking.

P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

November 1, 2019 by Anna 28 Comments

These P. F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps are made of ground chicken cooked in Asian hoisin sauce and served on lettuce cups. Make this copycat recipe of a popular restaurant favorite in your own kitchen!

Skip takeout and make an easy Asian dinner at home. These lettuce wraps are easy, just like my Skinny Orange Chicken or Sweet and Sour Chicken.

P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps on a white plate.

Over the years, I acquired quite the collection of copycat recipes of our favorite restaurant meals. I absolutely love recreating our favorites and adding them to our weekly menu. These Chicken Lettuce Wraps that are a copycat of P. F. Chang's restaurant, are one of them. This popular dish is one of the easiest to make and also very versatile. Lettuce wraps can be made with any filling you like and any lettuce you like. For this recipe, I used ground chicken (that you can easily make at home from a boneless skinless chicken breast) that's cooked in a sauce with all the Asian flavors you love.

Oreo Fudge

October 30, 2019 by Anna 30 Comments

Oreo Fudge - a three-ingredient fudge that will have everyone asking for seconds. You need to make it for the holidays!

This Oreo Fudge will be joining my Peanut Butter Fudge and Reese's Cups Fudge on the candy platter!

Oreo fudge in a white bowl.

OREO FUDGE

If there is one homemade candy that everyone thinks about around the holidays, it's fudge. It's crazy easy to make at home and the variations are unlimited. Crushed Oreos mixed with melted white chocolate - now that sounds like an easy and addicting treat! I know this fudge would be a great addition to all of the holiday sweets you will be making.

Easy Korean Beef

October 29, 2019 by Anna 34 Comments

Easy Korean Beef- one of the easiest Asian recipes to make with ground beef. Caramelized saucy meat served over rice comes together in under 20 minutes!

If you are craving takeout but want to cook at home, this recipe is perfect for you! Just like my Easy Cashew Chicken or Mongolian Beef Bowls.

Korean Beef with rice in a white bowl.

What I like the most about creating copycat recipes or our restaurant favorites, is how easy they can be. They all have the word "easy" in the name for a reason. This Korean Beef recipe is most definitely one of the easiest you can create in your own kitchen and have dinner ready on the table under 20 minutes. Every bit of the caramelized beef with onion and garlic makes you crave another bite. Serve simply over rice or add steamed vegetables. This recipe is a simplified version of the Korean Beef Bulgogi dish, also knows as the Korean BBQ Beef. We are using ground beef here and we are not marinating the meat since it is ground.

Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes

October 27, 2019 by Anna 29 Comments

Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes - sliced potatoes cooked in the digital pressure cooker, with creamy garlic sauce and cheesy topping. Perfect dish for holiday dinners!

This is a perfect side dish to serve with Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham or Instant Pot Turkey Breast.

Scalloped potatoes on a white plate.

If you are looking for a potato side dish that's just a little bit more exciting than plain mashed potatoes, you are going to love these Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes with a creamy sauce and cheesy topping. This dish cooks faster in the digital pressure cooker and all it needs is just a few minutes under the broiler to melt the cheese. It's a perfect time saver for your next holiday dinner!

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

October 26, 2019 by Anna 52 Comments

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken - quick seared chicken with creamy and buttery lemon garlic sauce. Serve with potatoes, rice or pasta for a quick and easy dinner!

Easy chicken dinners are always a hit here. We enjoy the Chicken Francese and my Garlic and Herb Chicken and Potatoes.

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken in a stainless steel skillet.

Simple and full of flavor is what this Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken is all about. Easy chicken dinners don't have to be boring! If you have two chicken breasts ready to be cooked, pair them with a sauce made with stock and cream. Lemon and garlic make for a perfect flavor combo and turn this dish into a family favorite! This dish is so easy to make, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or weekends and even special occasions. Serve with simple sides like mashed potatoes, rice or pasta to let the chicken shine!

Easy Mongolian Beef

October 24, 2019 by Anna 11 Comments

Easy Mongolian Beef - easy restaurant takeout copycat dish that takes only 20 minutes to make! Flavorful beef in sauce, served with steamed broccoli, rice bowl style.

Asian dishes are our favorite. This dish is always a hit, just like the Easy Sesame Chicken and 10-Minute Teriyaki Shrimp.

Mongolian Beef over rice with broccoli in white bowl.

If you are having a busy schedule ( filled with work or fun adventures) and you are tired of chicken dinners, I have just the recipe for you! Quick and easy Mongolian Beef with broccoli served as a rice bowl. Crazy good! Thanks to my tips, you will make the best Mongolian beef at home in just 20 minutes. This Mongolian Beef is sweet with a slight kick (totally optional but recommended) and served with steamed broccoli florets and our perfect fluffy rice.

Greek Meatballs

October 23, 2019 by Anna 38 Comments

Greek Meatballs aka Keftedes are made with ground lamb (or beef, turkey, etc.) and seasoned to perfection. Serve these juicy meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce or simple tomato sauce.

If you enjoy Greek flavors, you will also love my Mediterranean Couscous Salad with the easy 2-Ingredient Flatbread.

Greek Meatballs in a white serving bowl.

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Why this recipe works?

Step away from the classic Italian dish and make these quick and easy meatballs with a Mediterranean flair. These juicy and flavorful meatballs are made with ground lamb but can be made with lean beef or even turkey. You can bake them in the oven or fry in a skillet. They are delicious served with a classic cucumber garlic sauce for an appetizer or tomato sauce and pasta for dinner.