Tomato casserole is a summertime staple, an ideal side dish for any gathering or as a stand-alone vegetarian meal. Sweet cherry tomatoes, gooey cheese, fresh basil, white beans, toasted wholemeal bread — it’s like a savory bread pudding! Tomatoes Deserve to Be the Star Tomatoes are definitely my favorite vegetable (maybe because they’re technically fruit?). […]
Main Dishes
Tomato-Basil Balsamic Chicken Thighs
This mega-flavorful chicken recipe is elegant enough for company and simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Crispy, juicy chicken thighs coated in a balsamic glaze and smothered in sweet cherry tomatoes. It’s a one-pan wonder! Tomato Basil Chicken – easy & elegant! Do you need a recipe that is fancy and impressive, but is incredibly […]
Classic Italian Stuffed Peppers
Classic Italian Stuffed Peppers are a simple & cozy all-in-one dinner the whole family will love. Sweet, brightly colored bell peppers are stuffed with a hearty meat, veggie, & rice mixture and topped with melted cheese. What Kind of Meal is Stuffed Peppers? Until recently, I had never made stuffed peppers and didn’t realize how […]
33 Festive Instant Pot Appetizers to Make Your Next Gathering a Breeze
Whether you’re hosting a get-together, bringing a dish to a party, or craving a snack-style dinner, you’ll love these simple & flavorful Instant Pot appetizers! Each of these recipes are made with real food ingredients, nothing artificial. Making Appetizers in the Instant Pot I love my trusty Instant Pot. It’s so fun to make creative […]
Mediterranean White Bean Hummus with Beef & Feta (no tahini necessary)
Looking for a unique way to serve white beans, or all out of chickpeas to make hummus? Never fear! This Mediterranean white bean hummus is just what you need. The flavors are over-the-top amazing with marinated veggies, beef, and feta cheese toppings. The other day, I saw an Instagram recipe I just had to try […]
Spicy Cheesy Pinto Bean Bowls
Need a tasty, easy recipe to use your dried pinto beans? Try this spicy cheesy pinto bean bowls! They’re sure to become a lunchtime favorite. The creation of pinto bean lunch bowls I’m not quite sure how this recipe came about. My boys and I started adding a little bit of this, a little bit […]
