Wouldn’t you agree that every summer gathering needs a good pasta salad on the menu? Chipotle Pasta Salad with Shredded Chicken and Smoked Gouda is an easy crowd pleaser that is sure to be the star of your next cookout! #pasta #pastasalad #summer #cookout #potluck
Main Dishes
Dinner never goes away...am I right?? Every single day we've got to figure out how to get dinner on the table for our family - whew.
That's why I am always trying to find quick and easy recipes to keep my family well fed. Because my guys are big carnivores, I try to have lots of MEAT recipes here on my blog.
I like to use my Instant Pot on a daily basis, so you'll find a lot of Instant Pot meat recipes here on my blog.
Instant Pot Sticky Chicken Thighs are super flavorful and fast, just like Lazy Butt Beef Subs.
Country-style Asian BBQ Pork Ribs is a favorite sheet pan recipe and Sausage Potato and Cabbage Sheet Pan Dinner has been a big hit, too.
If you're a fan of skillet meals, be sure to check out 2 Minute Garlic Butter Sizzle Steak and Fiesta Ground Beef and Noodle Skillet.
I hope you'll find many recipes for easy main dish meals that your family will enjoy right here on my blog. Let's Get You Cookin'!
Southwest Sloppy Joes
Southwest Sloppy Joes with Crunchy Coleslaw are a winning combination of smoky and savory topped with crunchy and sweet. And, this sloppy joe recipe is super easy! I often double this recipe, preparing it in my cast iron skillet. Plus we love this sloppy joe mixture as a dip with tortilla chips. Addictive! Southwest Sloppy…
Smoky Chicken and Black Bean Chili
Smoky Chicken and Black Bean Chili Recipe Smoky Chicken and Black Bean Chili. Such a favorite, where ever I take it! When the temperature drops outside, this Tex-Mex inspired chili is great for tail-gate parties, quick weeknight meals, and any weekend gathering. Please Note: We do use referral and affiliate links here for products and…
Juicy Turkey Brine {How to Brine a Turkey}
Looking to make a super flavorful, juicy turkey for your holiday table this year? You’ve come to just the right place. This Juicy Turkey Brine recipe requires cider, broth, fresh herbs, citrus, ice and a big cooler – that’s it! Juicy Turkey Brine Recipe Howdy! Chef Alli Here. Let’s Get You Cookin’…. Shall We?? 🙂…
Rio Grande Ranch-Style Chili
Say what? A ground beef chili with hominy? Yep, we believe this is the best one-pot chili in the land and it’s a definite crowd-pleaser. As if you can’t tell, we are huge fans of Rio Grand Ranch-Style Chili! Serve it up with your favorite toppings and a side of corn bread. Rio Grande Ranch-Style…
Pasta Fagioli
Pasta Fagioli is a classic Italian soup made with pasta, beans, ground beef, Italian sausage and a flavorful tomato broth. Pasta Fagioli translates to “pasta and beans”, making perfect sense because this hearty soup is chock full of penne pasta and dark kidney beans. You will adore this easy one-pot dinner Pasta Fagioli Recipe Howdy!…