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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  

White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

This flavorful white chicken chili is a tasty cousin to your classic red chili. It has just enough zest and spices to wake up your taste buds and is delicious served with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and sour cream. This soup is creamy and comforting 

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 

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup is a hearty Italian dish full of pasta, beans, and lots of chunky veggies. I also like to add Italian sausage to please my meat loving husband and make it extra savory. Minestrone literally means “big soup” and historically is a big pot 

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. 

Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs

Swedish meatballs are moist and flavorful and have a unique taste from adding nutmeg and allspice. If you’ve ever been to IKEA and had their delicious Swedish meatballs, this is very similar to those. I just need to figure out how to make lingonberry sauce! 

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

This cheesy chicken spaghetti casserole is delicious and perfect for your family dinner table. Creamy and gooey perfection! I make it with no velveeta cheese or canned cream of mushroom soup. Just wholesome real ingredients mixed together into an awesome dish.  This recipe freezes well