Plain Shrimp & Cheese Nachos

Ingredients : • 1 box Gorton’s Simply Bake Shrimp Scampi• Tortilla chips• Cheese Shredded Mexican blend, Shred your own pepper jack or Monterrey Jack cheese or use a cheese sauce• Sliced jalapenos• Slices scallions• Chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo• Guacamole homemade or store-bought• Queso Fresco crumbled• Mexican table cream yum!• Snipped fresh parsley or … Read more

Instant Pot Hamburger Helper

The childhood meal you remember is so much better made from scratch! Seasoned ground beef with cheese and macaroni comes together in a cinch when you make Hamburger Helper in the Instant Pot. Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 4 cups beef broth 1 lb elbow macaroni 2 Tbsp butter ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper … Read more

Beef Macaroni Goulash Soup

Beef Macaroni Goulash Soup is simple and hearty with budget-friendly ingredients. All of which makes it a staple in my house. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil   1 small onion diced 3 cloves  garlic minced 1 pound ground beef I used 80/20 ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper 3 cups beef broth 14.5 ounces tomatoes diced 29 ounces tomato sauce 1 teaspoon coconut sugar  1 tablespoon Worcestershire 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 medium bay leaves 2 cups elbow … Read more

Cowboy Salad

If you’re familiar with our cowboy caviar or cowboy pasta salad, you should be pretty excited to see this cowboy salad. Similar to the pasta variety (just without the noodles) this is a hearty salad that’s jam-packed with both nutrients and flavor. Yes, romaine lettuce is the base, but this isn’t one of those salads … Read more

Chicken Penne Pasta and Peas with Spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce

Chicken Penne and Peas with Spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce – flavorful and easy-to-make pasta dish.  Chicken breast is cooked with basil and crushed red pepper in a spicy and creamy tomato Mozzarella sauce with pasta and peas. Ingredients Chicken breast: 1 pound chicken breast , skinless and boneless, halved horizontally salt ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon olive oil Pasta: … Read more

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is a great choice for a simple weeknight dinner.  The recipe uses basic everyday ingredients and is perfect for family meals.  You can use homemade or store-bought basil pesto. Ingredients Roasted Tomatoes 10 oz cherry tomatoes (sliced in half) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced Chicken Pesto Pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1.5 lb chicken breast (2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts) ¼ teaspoon salt … Read more

Cabbage Roll Skillet

If you’re looking for quick and easy low carb meals to make, this cabbage and ground beef skillet is not only healthy and packed full of fiber, it’s incredibly delicious and family friendly! Serve it with rice for the kids or anyone who isn’t following a keto diet. Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 yellow onion (chopped) 1 bell pepper (chopped) … Read more

CALIFORNIA SPAGHETTI SALAD

So simple and delish! Spaghetti tossed with, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, green and red pepper, red onion and olives drizzled with INGREDIENTS DRESSING: 1 pound spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped in half 2 medium zucchini, diced 1 large cucumber, diced 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1 large red … Read more

Chicken Bacon Ranch Penne

Chicken Bacon Ranch Penne is a super cheesy & flavorful comfort food that the entire family is going to go crazy over- the flavors just work perfectly to create one outstanding dinner!Ingredients Chicken:4 cups dry penne pasta, cooked and drained 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. ground black pepper2 … Read more

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 {12 ounce} package uncooked penne pasta10 slices bacon, cooked crisped and chopped1 cup chopped tomatoes1/3 cup chopped olives, we used Pearls Pitted Medley Greek Olives1/2 cup chopped red onion1 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground pepper { table grind }2/3 cup milk {we used 2%} Directions … Read more

Ground Beef Queso Chili

Ground Beef Queso Chili is a fun variation to classic chili! Loaded with beef, seasonings, tomatoes, pinto beans, and tender pasta. Best part is the homemade queso sauce in the ground beef chili! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb lean ground beef 1 onion, finely diced (yellow or white onion) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cans (14.75 oz each) beef broth 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto … Read more