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Chili Mac n Cheese

Chili Mac n Cheese

Chili Mac n Cheese combines two classic comfort foods into one warm and cozy meal that will become a favorite in your house! The chili, ground beef, and beans mixed with the macaroni and melty cheese is so good especially when topped with some extra …

Hearty Beef Stew

Hearty Beef Stew

This hearty beef stew is full of thick chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions and tied together with some diced tomatoes and herbs in a savory gravy. I like serving it with a crusty loaf of no knead artisan bread or a pan …

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a zesty and flavorful recipe that can be prepared quickly enough to make it a wonderful weeknight dinner. It’s roasted chicken with bell peppers and onions wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with your favorite toppings.  Serve them in warm …

Baked Penne Pasta

Baked Penne Pasta

Baked penne pasta has all the classic flavors of spaghetti, soft pasta in a tomato sauce with olives and topped with melted cheese. An easy family dinner that is sure to please all ages. I absolutely fell in love with this recipe because it is …

Korean Beef

Korean Beef

Korean beef is a quick and easy dinner that the whole family enjoys! The ground beef has that classic sweet and savory flavor and is perfect served on rice or in a lettuce wrap.  Ingredients Needed to Make Korean Beef: ground beef  salt black pepper  …

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

This bacon wrapped pork tenderloin is juicy and moist and an absolute favorite with our family whenever we have a bbq.  Pork tenderloin is a very basic and affordable cut of meat but once you drizzle it in maple syrup and wrap it in bacon, …

Zucchini and Black Bean Beef Skillet

Zucchini and Black Bean Beef Skillet

Zucchini and Black Bean Beef Skillet is an easy dinner to throw together that is delicious and healthy. Ground beef with rice, beans, and zucchini and tied together with tomatoes and seasonings make it a one pot wonder that your whole family will love. I …

Parmesan Ham Pasta

Parmesan Ham Pasta

Parmesan Ham Pasta is a creamy one pot wonder! The orecchiette pasta mixed with ham and veggies and tied together with a savory Parmesan sauce is a hit every time I serve it. I created this recipe one night when it was time to make …

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

This classic King Ranch Chicken Casserole is creamy and cheesy and full of Tex-mex flavor. It has just enough spice to give it a little kick of flavor but not too spicy for the kids. This recipe could very well be called the state casserole …

Homemade Runzas also called Bierocks

Homemade Runzas also called Bierocks

These homemade Runzas, also called Bierocks by a lot of people, are fluffy dinner rolls stuffed with a filling of savory cabbage, ground beef, and onions. Simple, hearty, and filling! Runzas are famous in Nebraska and surrounding regions. They even have a restaurant called Runzas. …