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A fall twist on an Italian classic, Butternut Squash Carbonara with Bacon and Sage is made creamy and decadent with pureed, roasted squash. Crispy bacon. Fresh, melty parmesan cheese. Luscious sauce that is slightly sweet and warmed with fall spices. Sold yet?an impressive fall dishOnce colder weather hits, it feels so good to start incorporating the soups and casseroles that we couldn't even think about touching during the summer heat. Sometimes, that means that more complex, simple flavors ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Dinner Recipes Side Dish Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

This velvety Lightened-Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup packs all of the flavor and creamy texture of Panera's version but with half of the calories. Added bonus--it cooks up in just 30 minutes! It's still a little early for soup season here in SoCal, but the minute the temperature drops below 70 degrees, this So-Cal-born-and-raised gal considers it practically winter. Soups, stews, slow-cooked meals, warmly spiced drinks--I'll take them all! I asked my Instagram followers which soups they'd most like ... continue reading...

Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes Italian Recipes One Pot Meals Recipes Recipes by Ingredient

Tangy, creamy, and comforting, One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Rice is an easy weeknight dinner that will become a family favorite!I'm back, y'all! Thanks for you patience and support as I took a little hiatus from recipe creating to adjust to in-person teaching. Boy, has this all been a rollercoaster of emotions. It feels great to be on my college campus again, but it's an exhausting transition. Teaching with a mask on in any kind of compelling way is a challenge (though a necessity), and I feel ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Dinner Recipes One Pot Meals Turkey Recipes

Vegetable-packed Mini Skillet Turkey Meatloaves are full of flavor and easy to make in 30 minutes. A dish your whole family will love!Meatloaf is the kind of comfort food I crave year round. You just can't go wrong with a budget-friendly meat-and-potatoes dish. However, with this current heat wave, there's no way I'm turning on my oven. So when Jeff asked for meatloaf the other day, I searched for ways to make one on the stovetop. There are tons of methods using cast iron skillets to create an ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Air Fryer Recipes Appetizer Recipes Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes

These Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Strips are my take on the fast food version. Slightly spicy and perfect for dipping!When I first started back on WW a few years back, many members raved about Popeye's blackened chicken tenders. It's a quick and low-point option when you're on the go. Delicious!Then came along Tyson's frozen blackened chicken strips. Those are more convenient and just as tasty. But the price can get a little steep--around $6-$7 for just around a pound of chicken, and it's not ... continue reading...

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