Category: Dinner

Baked Ziti: Simplified

Baked Ziti: Simplified

Baked ziti has got to be one of the best home-style dishes out there, and it definitely shouldn’t be reserved just for Sunday dinner. Letting a store-bought sauce simmer with Italian sausage will give you a rich, flavorful sauce that tastes like you spent hours 

White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

This dish is hands-down one of my absolute favorites from The Cheesecake Factory, so I just had to try recreating it at home. Now, while I don’t claim that this version is a carbon copy of the restaurant’s, I’ve made a few tweaks to suit 

Christmas Eve Kielbasa: A Family Tradition

Christmas Eve Kielbasa: A Family Tradition

Every Christmas Eve, my mother would make this kielbasa dish, and it quickly became a cherished tradition in our family. The aroma of the sweet mustard sauce filling the kitchen is one of my fondest holiday memories. I’ve continued this tradition, and now it’s always 

Family Favorite Chicken Fingers

Family Favorite Chicken Fingers

When my kids were young, they could eat these chicken fingers every day! Even now, they’re still a hit at our family gatherings. While I’d love to take credit for this crowd-pleaser, I have to give a nod to Paula Deen. The original recipe comes 

Grandma Betty’s Famous Sunday Spaghetti and Meatballs

Grandma Betty’s Famous Sunday Spaghetti and Meatballs

Mom is famous for her spaghetti and meatballs. While she may have made it on other days, I always associate this dish with Sundays. I have such fond memories of sitting in church, knowing that a comforting plate of spaghetti and meatballs was waiting for 

Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini

Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini

Quite some time ago, my mother discovered this recipe after trying it at the famous Lion House restaurant in Salt Lake City. She loved it so much that she snatched it up, and it quickly became a staple in our home. Over the years, I’ve 

Cheesy Broccoli and Ham Soup

Cheesy Broccoli and Ham Soup

A Soup Worth Fighting Over I have a couple of daughters who would kill for this soup—it’s that good. My mom got this recipe many years ago from a family friend, and well, you know when you find a recipe that works, you keep it 

Rustic and Rich Beef Goulash

I stumbled upon this recipe many years ago when I was a brand-new mom, navigating the world of quick and easy meals. I think it was written on the label of a soup can, actually—hey, you’ve got to start somewhere! Over the years, I’ve doctored 

Our Favorite [Sloppy] Joe

Our Favorite [Sloppy] Joe

I grew up with this super simple recipe, and it has become a staple in my kitchen, especially on those busy nights when time is limited. It’s one of those go-to meals that makes an appearance at least a couple of times a month. There’s