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This EASY Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is cooked all in one pot! The meat sauce is made from scratch on the stove and cooked with the spaghetti all at the same time. No extra pots to wash, fast and delicious!

One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (Stove-Top recipe)

October 18, 2017

One bite of this Balsamic Roasted Veggie and White Bean Pasta and you'll want to make it all summer long! It's LOADED with veggies in every bite and finished with pesto and white beans. Roasted zucchini, yellow squash, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms, peppers, and broccoli – SO good, and picky husband approved!

Balsamic Roasted Veggie and White Bean Pasta

August 2, 2017

Grilled salmon is so easy to make with this foolproof method, you'll be grilling it outdoors all summer long! Topped with this fresh avocado bruschetta, this dish just screams summer!

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Bruschetta

July 18, 2017

Lentils with hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, avocado, a squeeze of lime juice, cilantro and a few dashes of hot sauce is a really simple meatless lunch I like to make for myself anytime I have cooked lentils (or sometimes I buy them cooked).

Lentil Bowls with Avocado, Eggs and Cholula

July 10, 2017

Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Veggie Tot Pie is the ultimate fast and easy, family-friendly, one-pan comfort dish! Made in a skillet with chicken breast, celery, carrots, and broccoli, then finished in the oven with broccoli and cheese veggie tots.

Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Veggie Tot Pie

April 13, 2017

A quick and easy salad in a jar made with shaved Brussels sprouts, chickpeas, marinated artichokes, sun dried tomatoes and Asiago cheese. Perfect to pack for work or anywhere you need a portable lunch on-the-go! To serve you simply shake it up and pour it into a bowl.

Brussels and Chickpea Salad in a Jar with Artichokes

February 20, 2017

Penne baked with cheese, sauce and loaded with healthy vegetables in every bite. Roasted zucchini, red bell peppers, asparagus, red onion and fennel are tossed with balsamic and herbs then roasted for the best tasting meatless baked pasta dish EVER!

Cheesy Baked Penne with Roasted Veggies

December 10, 2016

This easy salad has all my favorite things in one – arugula, Proscuitto, shaved Parmesan and a runny egg! When you pop that egg yolk, the salad is bathed in that warm eggy goodness, salad nirvana in every bite! If you are not a fan of runny eggs, hard boiled eggs would taste just fine too!

Arugula Salad with Crispy Proscuitto, Parmesan and Fried Eggs

November 8, 2016

Roasted winter squash, pomegranates and pecans over massaged kale with a light maple balsamic dressing – there is nothing boring about this salad! Rubbing the raw kale with olive oil for a few minutes leaves it tender and takes away the bitterness.

Harvest Kale Salad with Roasted Winter Squash

October 31, 2016

This fall lasagna swaps pasta for butternut squash layered with a chicken sausage meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. Simply wonderful, you won't miss the pasta!

Noodle-less Butternut-Sausage Lasagna

September 21, 2016

Chilled Italian Shrimp Tortellini Pasta Salad is loaded with shrimp, perfect for dining al fresco!

Chilled Italian Shrimp Tortellini Pasta Salad

August 22, 2016

Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch is the perfect lunch recipe to make ahead and eat when you're on the go!

Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch

August 8, 2016

You know those yummy Asian Chicken Lettuce wraps often served as appetizers? Well this one is served over a big chopped salad! So tasty, and a great way to take an appetizer and turn it into a main dish salad!

Asian Chicken Chopped Salad

April 1, 2016

A lighter take on the classic Waldorf Chicken Salad served in lettuce leaves so you can eat them with your hands instead of a fork!

Updated Waldorf Salad Cups

March 22, 2016

Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Caprese is made with sauteed bite-sized chicken breast and grape tomatoes cooked with spiralized zucchini, fresh mozzarella and basil. An easy, low-carb 30-minute meal!

Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Caprese

December 15, 2015

Brussels Sprouts Carbonara – This dish combines a few of my favorite things, caramelized shredded brussels sprouts, pasta and pancetta in a delicious, creamy sauce that takes about 15 minutes to make.

Brussels Sprouts Carbonara

August 19, 2015

Green Scallop Tacos with a spicy green herb cucumber and avocado salsa and a squeeze of lime juice on top, so good!

Green Scallop Tacos

June 16, 2015

Baked Shrimp Parmesan over Zucchini Noodles – an easy, light and delicious shrimp dish made in under 30 minutes!

Shrimp Zoodles Parmesan for Two

April 8, 2015

This Pressure Cooker Pozole (Pork and Hominy Stew) is made with pork, hominy and spices, it's so comforting, especially on a cold winter night. Leftovers taste even better the next day, perfect to pack for lunch.

Pressure Cooker Pozole (Pork and Hominy Stew)

December 18, 2014

Quinoa Fiesta Enchilada Bake made with quinoa, black beans, corn, cilantro and green chiles topped with a quick homemade enchilada sauce and cheesy goodness!

Quinoa Fiesta Enchilada Bake

October 11, 2014

Crock Pot Maple Dijon Chicken Drumsticks is an EASY slow cooker chicken dish made with only 6 ingredients, including the salt and pepper! Kid-friendly and delicious – the chicken literally falls off the bone!

Crock Pot Maple Dijon Chicken Drumsticks

October 7, 2014

These sweet plantains are baked in the oven and then stuffed with a savory turkey picadillo filling and topped with cheese – pretty hard to resist!

Turkey Picadillo Stuffed Sweet Plantains

September 16, 2014

Chilled Lobster Salad with Sweet Summer Corn and Tomatoes, the perfect light summer salad made with sweet summer corn, grape tomatoes, garden herbs and chilled steamed lobster.

Chilled Lobster Salad with Sweet Summer Corn and Tomatoes

August 3, 2014

Grilled steak, arugula and pasta salad is topped with sweet balsamic caramelized onions and fresh shaved Parmesan. I'm a sucker for a good steak salad, and this one is AWESOME!

Steak & Caramelized Onions with Arugula and Pasta

July 23, 2014

A healthier twist on a Cajun classic, the addition of shrimp turns this "dirty brown rice" into a fabulous main dish.

Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp

March 3, 2014

A perfect summer lunch panini made with eggplant, tomatoes, mozzarella and skinny pesto on crispy French bread. Make this for one, or for the whole family.

Eggplant Panini with Pesto

July 23, 2013

If only this photo could capture just how incredibly delicious this garlic infused roast beef sandwich is with melted Swiss cheese and sweet caramelized onions!

Roast Beef Sandwich with Melted Swiss & Onions

June 12, 2013

Scallops are great for a quick meal any night of the week and are a real treat. They can be quickly sautéed, then added to salads like this Scallop and Baby Green Citrus Mojo Salad, and this delicious Scallop and Grapefruit Salad, but once in a while when I want something more substantial, I love it with pasta. Here I tossed it with some pasta and peas, for a dinner that took less than 15 minutes to make.

Linguini with Sautéed Scallops and Peas

March 27, 2013

A chicken and sausage stew made with skinless chicken legs and spicy andouille sausage simmered with flavors from the deep south – without the extra fat.

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Stew

February 12, 2013

Sauteed bay scallops with tomatoes and a touch of white wine and lemon juice served over angel hair pasta.

Angel Hair Pasta with Scallops and Tomatoes

February 6, 2013