Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet

Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet

Italian sausage has such a nice flavor that pairs well with the broccolini, pasta, ricotta, and other ingredients in this dish.  This is a simple skillet meal everyone will enjoy. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: ½ pound whole wheat, protein packed, or other pasta 

Shrimp and Veggie Noodles

Shrimp and Veggie Noodles

Are you looking for a veggie packed meal that is simple to prepare?  This Thai inspired dish is packed with veggies and flavor.  You can add Thai rice noodles or ramen noodles if you have a large family to feed.  Recipe adapted from Food Network 

Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

I wanted to make something “Irish” for St. Patrick’s day, but I wasn’t in the mood for corned beef and cabbage or a traditional Shepherd pie.  These potatoes are easy to prepare and taste fantastic on any day of the year. Recipe adapted from Food 

Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Drumsticks

Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Drumsticks

This was the first time I cooked drumsticks in a slow cooker and I will definitely be doing this again.  These drumsticks were so tender the meat literally fell right off the bone.  The sauce had a nice flavor and paired wonderfully with an Asian 

Curried Salmon with Mango Chutney

Curried Salmon with Mango Chutney

I love salmon, curry, and mangos.  Combined this made a simple and delicious meal with a flavorful and fruity topping.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 pound salmon filet 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small shallot thinly sliced 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder ¼ 

Pizza Pot Pies

Pizza Pot Pies

Who doesn’t love cheesy gooey pizzas?  These are basically upside down pizzas with a cheesy layer and any toppings you would normally put on your pizza.  My children love these and get excited when they see this on our weekly menu. Recipe adapted from Food 

Beef and Cheddar Noodle Casserole

Beef and Cheddar Noodle Casserole

Casseroles are one of my go-to weeknight meals because I can prep them on weekends and just throw them in the oven when I get home from work.  My kids gobbled this up and asked when I would be making it again. Note: I used 

Beef and Cheddar Zucchini Lasagna

Beef and Cheddar Zucchini Lasagna

I often swap traditional noodles for veggie noodles or slices in recipes to increase my vegetable intake and reduce carbs.  In this recipe I substituted egg noodles for zucchini slices and made a lasagna type dish instead of using noodles. Recipe adapted from Food Network 

Loaded Vegetable Quesadillas

Loaded Vegetable Quesadillas

There’s nothing like a warm gooey quesadilla after a long day.  These are filled with vegetables, simple to prepare, and utterly delicious. You will feel like you are indulging, but they are actually healthy. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini 1 bell 

Turkey and Veggie Meatloaf

Turkey and Veggie Meatloaf

One of my favorite things about meatloaf is how easy it is to prep days in advance and sneak in lots of hidden veggies.  This recipe was adapted from Fixate using vegetables I had in the fridge.  Recipe adapted from Fixate Ingredients: 1 pound lean