The pre-packaged Hamburger Helper is pretty high in sodium. My homemade cheeseburger helper allows you to better control the sodium levels and uses real, wholesome ingredients rather than just powdered seasonings. It’s a great way to stretch a pound of ground beef into a large meal when I’m waiting for payday, and I can still feel good about what I’m feeding my kids. What’s in this Hamburger Helper Recipe? Pasta: Elbow macaroni is the classic choice for Hamburger Helper, but you could use any short-shaped pasta, such as shells, bowties, or penne....

Pasta From Scratch Learn how to make perfect pasta from scratch with this simple pasta recipe! Pasta is the foundation of so many amazing Italian dishes, being able to whip up a fresh batch will elevate your weeknight dinners with ease. Looking for some easy dinner ideas? Why not also try my Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake and my Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Recipe! Such a simple recipe, even the kids can get involved!...

A balsamic reduction (also called balsamic glaze) is literally just a reduction of balsamic vinegar, which means cooking or heating the vinegar to remove the water. This process concentrates the sugars, which creates a sweeter, more intense flavor. Reducing also leads to a thicker, more syrupy consistency. I use this stuff all the time, and it’s such an easy way to make any dish more flavorful! Ingredients for Balsamic Glaze Balsamic Vinegar: This is the 1 ingredient really needed for this recipe....

Instant Pot Chili Pot Recipe A big bowl of chili is bound to bring a smile to anyone’s face. This Instant Pot Chili recipe serve up a deep, rich bowl of soul warming goodness that’s just so satisfying. If you’re looking for more Instant Pot recipes, why not also try my Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Recipe or my Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup. How to make this Instant Pot Chili You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!...

Whenever we go to our local steakhouse, I can’t resist ordering a twice baked potato on the side. So cheesy and delicious, what’s not to love?! I don’t make them that often at home as they do require a pretty long cooking time, but since I found this Instant Pot method, things have changed! They come out just light and fluffy but are ready in just a fraction of the time....

What’s in this Stuffed Shells Recipe with Meat? It’s hard to go wrong with Italian food. Pasta, cheese, and sauce are always a winning combination in my mind! These beef stuffed shells are no exception – they’re easy, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. Ground Chuck: This is my favorite kind of ground beef for meat sauce. It’s got just the right balance of fat, and it adds so much flavor. Onion + Garlic: Add an earthy and slightly sweet flavor to the meat sauce....

What’s in this Jalapeno Poppers Recipe? The stuffing in the middles of these halved Jalapeno Poppers is what really sends them straight over the top. Cream cheese is all dressed up with bacon, green onions, parmesan cheese, garlic, and just a pinch of salt and pepper. Once baked, the mixture becomes perfectly warm and creamy, the perfect contrast to the crisp pepper and crunchy breadcrumbs. Are you drooling yet?! Jalapeño Peppers: Fresh, bright, and spicy peppers are the perfect vessel for the cream cheese stuffing....

What’s in this Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe? A mixture of sweet, sour, savory, spicy, and umami flavors make this Asian-inspired BBQ sauce instantly crave-able. Perfect for serving with Korean BBQ Chicken! Soy Sauce: Adds a savory and umami element. Brown Sugar: Sweetens the sauce. Water: Helps the ingredients in the sauce to emulsify. Mirin: A type of sweetened rice wine (sake) that adds a distinctive sweetness. Sesame Oil: Adds nuttiness. Rice Vinegar: Adds a bit of tanginess....

Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite holidays, and this year I’m going to be sipping on a lot of these mangonadas! Bursting with flavor, they are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, and I love the bold and vibrant color. This is one delicious and grown-up mocktail, you really won’t miss the booze, though, you can easily spike it if you wish. It’s perfectly refreshing and each sip pops!...

Maple Pumpkin Salad Dressing This Maple Pumpkin Autumn Salad Dressing recipe just screams fall. The mixture of pumpkin and maple is perfect for any salad you make this fall season! Autumn is all about the pumpkin for me! We’ve got the pumpkin pie, the pumpkin bread, and the pumpkin mac and cheese. Now let’s add the flavor of the season into salad. This Maple Pumpkin Salad Dressing recipe is just perfect for the season, and it complements all of your fall salad ideas....

What’s in this Marry Me Chicken Recipe? In less than an hour, turn these simple ingredients into a dish that’ll turn your next date night into the best night of your life! Chicken: We’re using boneless, skinless breasts here, but thighs will also work. Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning enhance the natural flavor of the chicken. Oil + Butter: Add great flavor and help the chicken cook without burning. Garlic: Adds an earthy flavor and a pungent aroma....

Why We Love Mimosas and Bellinis Let’s be honest, I love anything with sparkling wine. Mimosas and Bellinis are serious favorites. Fruity, pretty, girly, yum. Mimosas: The classic drink is made with orange juice and prosecco. Bellinis: The classic drink is made with peach nectar, but we’re DIY-ing it! You’ll need frozen sliced peaches, agave nectar (or another liquid sweetener), water, and prosecco. It’s so easy to set up your own mimosa bar, and I promise you it will be super popular!...

What’s in this Pear Tart Recipe It only takes 5 ingredients to make this delicious tart. Puff Pastry Dough: Let the puff pastry dough thaw before using it. Salted Butter: To melt the butter, microwave it in a bowl for about 30-60 seconds. Pumpkin Pie Spice: My homemade pumpkin pie spice has the very best warm flavor! Brown Sugar: You can easily make your own by combining 1 cup of white granulated sugar with 1 TBSP of molasses....

What’s in This Rack of Lamb Recipe? This rack of lamb (I was inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s recipe) has such a nice flavor. A delightful mixture of herbs gives it a simple yet wonderful taste, while the mint yogurt sauce is a perfect tangy complement to the savory lamb. Lamb: You’ll need a 2-pound (8-rib) rack of lamb that has been frenched and has the fat cap removed. Oil: Olive oil or grapeseed oil work best in this recipe, but you could also use avocado oil....

What’s in This Roasted Zucchini Recipe? I just love easy recipes that use minimal ingredients. Here’s what you need to make delicious roasted zucchini: Zucchini: Zucchini is plentiful in the summer months, but you can often find it all year long in most grocery stores. I like purchasing zucchini that are roughly the same size so that it cooks evenly in the oven. Oil: A light coating of extra virgin olive oil helps the seasoning coat the zucchini and helps to roast the zucchini without it burning....

What’s in this Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe? I stuffed mushroom caps with a cheesy sausage mixture and baked them to perfection. These savory, cheesy stuffed mushrooms are beyond delicious! Mushrooms: You’ll want what’s known as “stuffer mushrooms”. Cremini or white buttons have the perfect natural shape for stuffing. Olive Oil: Helps the mushroom caps cook without burning. Lemon Juice: Helps make the mushrooms juicy and delicious! Salt + Pepper: Enhances the natural flavor of the mushrooms....

Savory Monkey Bread If you’ve never tried Savory Monkey Bread, you’re in for a tantalizing treat! This recipe is simple and satisfying, and you can change up the toppings a million different ways. We are total bread lovers around here. Warm, soft bread is a staple at most of our meals, whether it’s a plate of Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites in the morning or a thick slice of Homemade Garlic Bread alongside a cozy soup dinner....

What’s in Baked Chicken Fajitas? One pan, a few ingredients, and 30 minutes. That’s all you need to make these sheet pan chicken fajitas! Tender chicken strips with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and more, all ready to be piled onto tortillas for an easy meal. Easy, baked, healthy, done! Roma Tomatoes: Add freshness and acidity to the dish. Yellow Onion: Adds an earthy, sweet flavor. Bell Peppers: Add crunch and a delicious earthy flavor....

Why we love this Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe This white chicken chili is total comfort food as it’s finest, and I guarantee you won’t find a better recipe! Here’s what makes it so amazing: Easy: Yes! It doesn’t get much easier than this set it and forget it Crockpot chili recipe. Hearty: Beans and chicken make this chili loaded with protein to help keep you nice and full. On the healthier side: Packed full of white beans for fiber, protein and B vitamins, along with corn and chicken breast, this is a great well balanced meal....

What’s in This Smothered Pork Chops Recipe? My pork chops are dredged before being pan-fried to create that signature golden brown exterior while still being plenty tender and juicy. As tasty as the meat is all by itself, I think the real star of the show here is the creamy sauce! It’s so rich with flavor and the consistency is what my dinner time dreams are made of. Pork Chops: There are 4 cuts of pork chops available: rib chop, loin chop, boneless chop, and shoulder chop....