Sweet and spicy chicken and rice is a simple skillet dinner with a sauce worth spooning over every last grain. Honey brings the sweetness, sriracha supplies a gentle kick, and a splash of rice vinegar keeps the sauce from tasting too heavy. Fresh garlic and ginger round it out. The […]
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Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Bites
1 commentAir Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Bites The honey goes on last. That is the useful little detail in this recipe: the chicken gets its browned edges in the air fryer, then a quick toss in warm chile-spiked honey gives it a sticky finish. There is no sugary marinade dripping into […]
Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Sheet Pan
1 commentSticky Sweet Chili Chicken Sheet Pan Sweet chili sauce does most of the work here, but a little lime, garlic and ginger keeps dinner from tasting like straight bottled sauce. Bite-size chicken thighs roast alongside broccoli and red pepper, then everything gets a light coating of clean reserved sauce just […]
Chicken Schnitzel With Cucumber Salad
0 commentsChicken schnitzel with cucumber salad brings a thin, crisp cutlet and a cool, creamy side to the same plate. The chicken brings the crunch; the cucumbers, dill, and lemon keep each bite bright. The salad gets a tangy sour cream dressing, and a lemon wedge adds a fresh squeeze over […]
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Sauce
0 commentsThe sauce does much of the work in these Thai-inspired chicken meatballs. Coconut milk softens the heat of red curry paste, while garlic, ginger, and a squeeze of lime keep the dish from tasting too rich. A bowl of rice underneath catches every spoonful. Brown the meatballs first, then finish […]
Lasagna Soup with Ricotta Topping
0 commentsLasagna Soup with Ricotta Topping Lasagna soup with rich tomato broth, tender noodles, and a creamy ricotta topping. A comforting one pot meal ready in about 55 minutes, including 10 minutes prep and 45 minutes cooking. Skip the layering and keep the ricotta. Broken lasagna noodles cook in a tomato […]
Easy Ramen Carbonara
0 commentsEasy Ramen Carbonara Easy ramen carbonara with eggs, parmesan, and bacon. A quick, creamy dinner made in about 15 minutes with overlapping preparation and cooking; allow longer if the water or bacon needs more time. Keep the noodles and leave out the seasoning packets. This carbonara-inspired shortcut uses bacon, parmesan, […]
Weeknight Fish Tacos
1 commentWeeknight Fish Tacos Easy weeknight fish tacos with seasoned white fish, cabbage, avocado, and lime. A fresh dinner ready in about 20 minutes. No batter, deep fryer, or elaborate sauce here. These tacos pair skillet-cooked white fish with red cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Chili powder, garlic […]
Easy Vegetable Lasagna
0 commentsEasy Vegetable Lasagna Easy vegetable lasagna recipe with layered vegetables marinara sauce and cheese. Easy comforting dinner for family meals. I chose to make this vegetable lasagna on a week where I wanted a meal that felt familiar but lighter than a meat based dish. This recipe fits those evenings […]
Easy Penne All Arrabbiata
0 commentsEasy Penne All Arrabbiata Easy Penne All Arrabbiata with garlic tomatoes and mild heat. A quick flavorful pasta that fits busy weeknights. I made this Penne All Arrabbiata on a night when I wanted a warm meal with deep flavor but did not want to stand in the kitchen for […]

