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Creamy Chicken Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Chickpea Pasta

Creamy Chicken Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Chickpea Pasta

I’ll never forget the first time I served my husband chickpea pasta and wondered if he was going to notice that it’s not regular pasta. I asked him I used a secret ingredient and made him guess what it was.. his guess was spices. LOL. 

Dijon Panko Crusted Salmon

Dijon Panko Crusted Salmon

I am and always have been a huge fan of salmon. I like it because its not too “fishy” of a fish. Therefore, we tend to eat it often. I always try to get creative with different ways to eat salmon and I think this 

Lemon Garlic Green Beans

Lemon Garlic Green Beans

Green beans are an easy side to make for a simple dinner. Choose any type of protein and a grain to go with the beans and you have yourself a well balanced meal. Steaming is one of the most common ways that I cook green 

Beef and Cheese Taquitos

Beef and Cheese Taquitos

Growing up, we used to eat frozen taquitos, which don’t get me wrong – they are GOOD. But, I decided it’s time to make them homemade, and I am so glad that I did! This is a family friendly meal that adults and kids will 

Spinach Asparagus Orzo Salad

Spinach Asparagus Orzo Salad

Orzo orzo orzo! It’s the pasta that I never feel guilty eating because it’s just so light. This is the perfect dish to make for lunches for the week or to bring as a side to your next cookout. The lemon and olive oil make 

Guacamole

Guacamole

Ever since I was a kid, one of my all time favorite appetizers and dips has and will always be GUAC. I’ve never been able to practice self control when I am around it. And trust me, I’ve tried! It’s a dip that doesn’t always 

Summer Balsamic Steak Salad

Summer Balsamic Steak Salad

This salad is the perfect summer meal. I always love making large salads and serve them for dinner during the warmer months. It’s packed with healthy veggies which is a bonus! It’s really easy to customize and make your own based on veggies and ingredients 

Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

This past Memorial Day weekend, I realized that I have never made a baked mac n cheese… ever! It’s always one of my favorite sides to order at BBQ restaurants and we grill out and make BBQ quite a bit in this house. Baby back