easy dinners

I really didn’t think I would enjoy this Crunchy Salad with Chicken & Ginger, from Real Simple magazine, without some carbs. I was thinking I would need some noodles, or perhaps a tortilla, but nope, it’s great (and healthy!) just the way it is!…

Who doesn’t love a bit of broth? This Tortellini & Veggies En Brodo, from Real Simple, is like a lovely soup mixed with a hearty pasta! Rating: A- How to make it an A+: This one is tricky to grade since it truly depends…

Who doesn’t love garlic and bread?! Well, putting them over pasta is not just for mac’ and cheese anymore! Try this Mom Uptown Original Recipe for Pasta with Garlic Breadcrumbs and Asparagus. Scale the recipe to use up any leftover bread, or make the…

I’m a sucker for spicy sausage so just had to try this Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe from Real Simple, and it did not disappoint! The gnocchi was a nice twist to a basic pasta night! Recipe below! Rating: A+ How to…

This Wild Alaskan Salmon with Cauliflower & Celeriac Mash is one I’ve been making for years! I could always count on Waitrose for flavorful and beautiful recipes, and this one is no exception! Rating: A+ How to make it an A+: This recipe offers…

This One-Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta had me at ONE POT! It’s actually incredibly delicious and I would definitely make again! Rating: A How to make it an A+: I would eliminate the thyme and rosemary–not herbs I think of when I think cajun, and…

This sounded incredible, but boy did it miss the mark! The Weekday Vegetarians cookbook seems like it should be healthier in theory, so maybe that’s why they cut out some crucial ingredients in this Artichoke Dip Pizza? Whatever the reason, this pizza needs help!…

Jury is still out on The Weekday Vegetarians cookbook! Some dishes are so lovely (like this one!), but others fall flat. Stay tuned, but check out The Greenest Pasta (Spaghetti with Peas, Broccolini & Kale Pesto) below! Rating: A How to make it an…

Upgrade your weekly salmon fillet with this Pistachio-Crusted Salmon from AllRecipes! An easy recipe with BIG flavor the whole family will love! Rating: A+ How to make it an A+: One of my absolute favorites! But, note, I do typically need to cook longer…

I love a good meatloaf! Mix one with BBQ sauce and I’m there! This Turkey Meatloaf with Kale and Tomatoes, from AllRecipes, offers a little bit of all the good stuff in one easy recipe! Details below. Rating: A- How to make it an…