Chicken Piccata Meatball Orzo Skillet Bake

I think my favorite thing to create is a juicy meatball. There is just something comforting about a good meatball! This skillet bake was absolute perfection and can be something you make for a weeknight dinner, or invite your friends over for a weekend dinner party with this skillet as the star of your table….

Caramelized Leek & Boursin Chicken Orzo Bake

Sometimes, my recipes birth from accidents. Like for instance, my instacart shopper bringing me 6 leeks instead of the 2 I requested! LOL! I didn’t want to throw away perfectly good leeks, so I decided to create a recipe that is actually the most perfect recipe for late Summer here in Texas. When we really…

Balsamic Fig Chicken

I have a favorite store I like to visit when Carl and I take a nice day trip to Grapevine. It’s the Grapevine olive oil company and they make the most perfect balsamic fig vinegar. I had to pick some up on my last visit there along with some fresh figs at Trader Joe’s. I…

Grilled Peruvian Chicken

I have your answer for the next dinner party you’re hosting. This chicken is on another level of amazing. It’s loaded with so many incredible, fresh flavors from the Peruvian marinade and the Peruvian sauce. It’s a fun recipe to entertain with as it’s super affordable and very easy to make. My spin on the…

Poblano Creamed Corn & Tater Chowda

I have the most comforting bowl of goodness that is sooo easy to throw together! I created this quick and easy chowder to pair next to rich crab cake bites which makes for a great summertime lunch or dinner idea! I use pantry staples which makes this dish super easy to make. Pair this chowder…

Creamy Lemon Pepper Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini

One of the things I was most excited about going to Italy this year was the food scene! That’s why I picked Naples, because the food there is INCREDIBLE! I tasted so much cuisine there that inspired so many of the recipes I’m making right now. This particular recipe is a nod to Stanley Tucci’s…

Ahi Tuna Salad with Mandarin Soy Vinaigrette & Quick Pickled Cukes

I was strolling the aisles of Aldi(as I do), and I came across some Ahi Tuna in the freezer section. Now, normally I don’t purchase frozen fish as I like it fresh from the counter, however, I’d heard good reviews from the Aldi Facebook groups I’m in(Yes, I’m an Aldi nerd) , so I decided…

Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

I decided to take the very viral and very yummy chicken recipe and make it into meatballs. You know me and meatballs. I can’t help myself!! I don’t know if I will ever stop trying to come up with a new meatball recipe. They’re so easy and fun! Yes! I said FUN! What’s more fun…

Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich

Wow! All I can say is WOW!! I saw this viral trend floating around talking about a chicken caesar salad sandwich and I knew I needed to give it a try! This sandwich was sooo good! I made my chicken milanese recipe for the crispy chicken and toasted a sub roll with some melted provolone…

Mediterranean Shrimp “Orzotto” Bowls

I had this idea to make this super easy bowl loaded with fresh, Mediterranean flavors! I started with some orzo and cooked it risotto style, low and slow, hence how this bowl got her title, “Orzotto”. I toasted the orzo and added in freshly grated parm cheese along with lemon zest, peas and fresh mint…