This Creamy One Pot Orzo dish is flavorful, easy, and makes a delicious weeknight dinner. It’s hearty enough to stand alone as a meal with the spicy Italian sausage and then you still get some veggies with spinach and roasted red peppers. The creamy tomato sauce brings this whole dish together and makes it a…
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Spicy Vodka Sauce
When you just want a big bowl of creamy, spicy pasta this easy homemade vodka sauce is the perfect indulgence. I’ve dried store bought vodka sauce before and it’s just never as smooth and creamy as what you get at an Italian restaurant. Plus, we love a little extra spice in this house (my husband…
Green Chile Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
I absolutely love Green Chile and so I’m always looking for new ways to turn this delicious, spicy sauce into a meal. I’ve been trying different variations of this recipe and finally found a winner. In my opinion the key is adding the whole roasted green chile on top of the chicken. It brings so…
One Pot Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Fall is one of my favorite seasons and for me means green chile season. I love getting a bushel of freshly roasted Hatch Green Chiles and enjoying the amazing smell the car ride home. Freshly roast chiles really are the key to delicious homemade green chile. I like to make a big batch so that…
Ultimate BLT Pasta Salad
I love a good old classic BLT, but I also love pasta, so this recipe takes all the best parts of a BLT and adds them in with some curly Cavatappi and ranch dressing to make a delicious meal. Plus, I jazzed it up a little with some added avocado and white cheddar cheese to…
Grilled Peach Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing
Colorado Peaches are one of my absolute favorite things to eat and I am always looking for new ways to enjoy them. This Grilled Peach Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing is my new favorite recipe. By grilling the peaches, they get extra juicy and sweet, and are the star of this salad. Then add in…
Summer Veggie Orzo
This weekend I went to the farmer’s market and they had such beautiful produce. I seriously wanted to buy all the veggies, but resisted and went with just a few of my favorites. I know a lot of people in Colorado didn’t have the gardens they hoped for this year, but if you have some…
Individual Margherita Pizza
Needing a quick and delicious dinner that’s ready in under 10 minutes? This personal sized Margherita pizza is bursting with fresh tomatoes, basil and creamy mozzarella cheese. It has an added surprise of little dollops of pesto that add a pop of flavor beyond just the traditional pizza sauce. Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated…
Avocado Chicken Salad
Summer time is all about spending time outside and not necessarily over the stove in the kitchen. So I’m always looking for quick and easy meals that use fresh ingredients. This avocado chicken salad is extra creamy and super easy to make. I like to cook chicken in the InstaPot so that I can easily…
Island Teriyaki Bowl
Need an island escape? This Island Teriyaki Bowl is the perfect way to transport yourself to the Hawaiian islands with delicious tropical flavors. The marinade is made with pineapple juice and ginger for a fresh, sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the coconut rice. Then my favorite part is the grilled pineapple which is so…