This One-pot Spinach Artichoke Pasta comes packed with fresh vegetables, aromatics (garlic, onion, garlic), and broth, so each bite is flavorful. The pasta and the broth make an intense saucy gravy inside the pot, which gives everything a delicious taste. This pasta dish is the most leisurely and delicious "dinner in 30 minutes" dish! USE FRESH OR FROZEN SPINACH The original recipe was made using frozen spinach. However, the cost of freshly picked spinach dropped significantly in the last six years, so I could recreate the recipe with fresh spinach for roughly the same price as frozen. Fresh spinach has a much more...

The sheet pan meal is my salvation. There's nothing better to cook vegetables than in an oven. It's also a good thing that it makes them taste delicious. Include some meat with the vegetables, and some get an entire dinner! For this Smoky Roasted Sausage and Vegetables sheet pan meal, I made my smokey vinaigrette to add flavor. As always, this recipe is a great meal prep! Cook now and take a break later to enjoy it. WHAT KIND OF SMOKED SAUSAGE SHOULD I USE? It is possible to make any smoked sausage to make this recipe. I've used beef sausage for this recipe. However, you...

In my lunch box that doesn't require cooking Today, I present the Cheese Board Lunch Box to you! This lunch box is for anyone who would be perfectly content munching on a charcuterie plate to eat dinner instead of serving it as something to serve as an appetizer for dinner. Just be careful that this lunch box will likely make you want to pour a glass of wine at lunch! For my lunch box that doesn't require cooking, This time, I'm bringing you the Cheese Board Lunch Box! This lunch box is for all who are perfectly content munching on a charcuterie plate for...

Hindsight is 20/20. When I was taking a bite of one or two BBQ beans, the beans fell from the buns, and BBQ sauce was leaking everywhere on my face and hands. This could have been more appealing as a wrap sandwich. Sometimes, eating messy food is more chaotic. This BBQ Bean Sliders are probably not the best thing to make for your first date. Perhaps even for a third or second date. However, these are excellent things to prepare when you're hungry for BBQ and don't have time or funds to cook a whole pork shoulder. I'm talking about me, and I enjoy pulled pork likely more than...

I've tried a variety of pasta sauces all the time. However, the Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce is undoubtedly one of my favorites. A long simmer that is slow cooks caramelizes the sugars present in the tomatoes, creating an intense flavor that cannot be beaten. What more can you ask for besides throwing a few ingredients in a pan, let simmer for eight hours, and then reap the delicious and decadent sauce? Then, you can split your sauce into portions and freeze it for later use, and you'll have your own delicious homemade pasta sauce for those quick, busy dinners during the week. WHAT...

This is another easy meal prep idea for you! This simple Cajun Sausage vegetable meal preparation follows the vegetable + protein formula and is extremely quick to prepare. There are other suggestions for you in the following section if you'd like to beef up the food or add a bit of flair! PROTEIN OPTIONS The Andouille sausage used in this recipe is stuffed with spices and herbs and has a beautiful smoky taste that adds flavor. You could substitute the link with something like chicken or shrimp thighs; however, should you choose to do this, I suggest covering the chicken or shrimp thoroughly...

Sausage and cabbage are among the most satisfying and delicious combinations I've ever had. I've cooked sausage and cabbage together in various ways before. However, I wanted to try them in a slow cooker to determine whether this simple, hands-free cooking method could work. What's the verdict? It's good! The combination of sausage and cabbage made in a slow cooker turns into a tender, brothy (almost similar to the soup of sausage and cabbage) and delicious. POTATO OPTIONS I used baby creamer potatoes since they were simple and didn't require cutting. However, you can also use white potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes cut into...

Valentine's Day is coming up, and I thought you might require something special to prepare your honey (even when you're your honey - show yourself some affection). This luxurious Shrimp Alfredo is super easy and tastes as elegant as eating out. ...Except it is much less costly and more unique because you made it yourself. This delicious shrimp pasta with a creamy sauce will give you additional points! WHAT'S IN SHRIMP ALFREDO? This pasta dish is what I prefer to refer to as"an "Amerifredo" or an American-style alfredo sauce. A true Roman Alfredo sauce is not made with garlic or heavy cream and gets...

CAN I USE FRESH SPINACH? I also tried this recipe with fresh spinach to determine which is better. I added fresh, finely cut spinach in the Quesadillas but not sautéing. The quesadillas were delicious. However, they did turn slightly watery if they were in the hot pan too long or were sitting on the plate for too long before eating. Another method to use fresh spinach is to saute it until all of the water has cooked off, but you'll likely require a massive amount of spinach to yield enough quesadillas after being sauteed. CHEESE OPTIONS I made simple quesadillas with mushrooms...

As I've grown older, my palate has gotten more adventurous, and I prefer foods that surprise and delight my taste buds. However, I was raised in the midwest of the '80s, when creamy dishes were the norm for dinner, and I have an affinity for classic dishes such as the Tuna Noodle casserole. It may not be as glamorous as some other recipes; however, it's delicious, smooth del, and utterly cozy! I updated the classic recipe to reflect my cooking style of the moment by making the tuna noodle casserole entirely from scratch and without canned soup. MAKE IT CHEESY The most loved...