Easier Meals

This week we're welcoming fall with a simple skillet dessert, caramelized pears . They're great on ice cream, pancakes or waffles, or by themselves. As always, the full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: 1 lb pears, 1 lemon wedge (1/8 lemon) Cold: 2 tbsp butter Inside aisles: 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp vani...

This easy slow cooker or stove top kielbasa potato soup is perfect for the first official week of fall. Cozy and easy, which are just the vibes we're going for. As always the full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: 1.5 lb baby gold potatoes, 8 oz carrots, 1 medium onion Inside aisles: 1 can corn (15 oz), 4 cups beef broth, 1 t...

This lighter egg salad uses greek yogurt instead of mayo, but is still plenty creamy and flavorful. You can also swap in cream cheese for a richer version (which is my little one's favorite way to make it). As always the printable recipe card is linked above, but here's what you'll need on your grocery list: Cold: 6 hard cooked eggs*, 1/4 cup greek yogurt (I use 2% or whole) Produce: Lemon (for ju...

If you want to jazz up your usual pasta night or game day, this easy hawaiian roll garlic bread is just a few minutes to prepare and a few more to bake. As always the printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Bakery: 12 oz (12 pc) hawaiian rolls Dairy: 4 oz shredded mozzarella, 6 tbsp salted butter Seasonings: 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp garli...

Need a quick meal with rotisserie chicken? These chicken bacon ranch tacos are just the thing. We're just dicing some leftovers and heating them before adding ranch, toasting some tortillas, and adding your favorite toppings for an easy but hearty lunch or dinner. As always the full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Leftover meat: 1.5...

This week, we're making a no-peek chicken and rice casserole that preps in minutes and then bakes while you get that after-school routine down. As always, the full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1 lb chicken breasts Produce: 8 oz mushrooms (yes, you can swap for a different veggie if you'd like) Dairy: 4 tbsp butter Inside ai...

This week Anne talks through making a slider version of a classic weeknight meal: sloppy joe sliders . With an easy homemade sauce and plenty of cheese to help hold everything together, they're a little less messy than the traditional version. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1 lb 85% ground beef Cold: 6 oz provolone c...

If you've got some rotisserie chicken and cooked bacon, these chicken bacon ranch quesadillas need to be on your meal list! Anne talks through making them in just a few minutes for a hearty appetizer or easy weeknight dinner. As always, the full printable recipe is linked above, and what you'll need for your grocery list is: Meat: 1 cup (about 5 oz) rotisserie chicken, 8 slices cooked bacon Dairy:...

If you're so over turning on your oven this summer, these caprese sliders might be just the lunch you're looking for. They're super quick since we're assembling as opposed to cooking. As always the printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Per 4 sliders (or 2 roll style sandwiches): Bakery: 4 small sandwich rolls (sliders or dinner rolls) Col...

This week we're making a quick but slightly fancy breakfast: Avocado Toast with Tomatoes, Balsamic, and Feta ! Similar to the smoked salmon version we chatted about a few weeks ago, this is pretty enough to be on a brunch menu, but fast enough to make on a weekday morning. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for 2 slices: Bakery...

It might not be officially summer, but it is officially hot outside, so Anne talks through an assembly style meal, Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich Wraps. These are versatile so feel free to mix up the veggies, as long as you don't overfill the wrap, since we don't want it hard to contain everything. As always, the printable recipe card is linked above, but if you're making a grocery list here's what...

This week we're roasting up a simple, sheet pan side that works with almost any meal— Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli ! It's an easy, no-fuss recipe with crispy edges, tender veggies, and minimal cleanup. Great for weeknights or prepping extra sides for leftovers. As always, here's your grocery list for quick planning: Produce: 1.5 lb baby red potatoes, 1 lb broccoli florets Seasonings: 1.5 tbsp oil...

This week we're making a crispy, cheesy flatbread that comes together fast—Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread! It's a great way to use up cooked chicken and bacon, and it's perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or even game day snack. As always, here's your grocery list for easy prep: Protein: 3/4 cup cooked chicken (leftover or rotisserie) 4 slices cooked bacon Dairy: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Pan...

This week we're making a One Pot Caprese Pasta —a light, fresh dish that's perfect for warm weather or when you're craving something simple but satisfying. Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a touch of balsamic come together in one pot for easy prep  and easy cleanup. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for each serving: Pro...

This week we're making a quick and fancy-feeling breakfast: Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast ! It's one of those recipes that looks impressive but comes together in minutes—perfect for a nutritious grown up breakfast on busy mornings or serving at brunch with friends. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for each serving: Cold/Deli: S...

This week, we're diving into a summer-ready favorite: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad ! It's cool, creamy, and packed with flavor—perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or an easy dinner that won't heat up the kitchen. As always, the ingredients are below for your grocery list: Protein: 8 oz cooked chicken breast (leftover or rotisserie), 8 slices cooked bacon Dairy: 4 oz cheddar, cubed Produce: 2 Green...

This week we're making an easy cheesy broccoli which comes together in the air fryer quickly, and takes just a few extra minutes in the oven. With a 2 ingredient cheese sauce, you probably have what you need, but as always, the ingredients are below for your grocery list. You'll need: Produce: 1 lb broccoli Dairy: 4 oz cheddar, 1/3 cup heavy cream Seasonings: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2...

Today we're cooking a flavorful pasta that pairs well with your favorite fish, or solo as a vegetarian dish, Lemon Caper Pasta . As always the full printable recipe link is above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Inside Aisles: 8 oz spaghetti, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup capers, salt and pepper (1/4 tsp each plus salt for the pasta water) Produce: 1 lemon (for juice an...

This week we are getting out our sous vide cooker for an extra tender boneless pork loin roast . The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 3-4 lb boneless pork loin Produce: 4 Garlic cloves Inside aisles: 1 tbsp salt, 1.5 tbsp brown sugar, 1.5 tbsp dijon mustard, 1.5 tbsp worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp oil Kitchen Consumables: Al...

This week Anne talks through making tri tip sliders with leftover steak and caramelized onions, along the best way to caramelize them relatively quickly. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for 6 sliders: Inside aisles: 6 hawaiian rolls, 1/8 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt Produce: 1 small onion (6 oz) Dairy: 2.5 tbsp butter, 2...

This week Anne talks through making a tasty chicken bacon ranch sandwich , including how to cook the chicken and bacon if you need to, though this is an ideal meal to use up leftovers! The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need per 2 sandwiches: Bakery: 2 sandwich rolls Meat: 6 oz cooked chicken breast (about 8 oz raw), 2 oz cooked bac...

This week's episode combines a light protein with a rich and flavorful basting sauce -plus plenty of seasoning- for a delicious meal you can pair with rice or toss on your favorite salad. These garlic parmeasan chicken kebobs are easy to make in the air fryer or oven. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1.25 lb boneless s...

With Super Bowl Sunday at the end of this week, today we're featuring a slider recipe that can be served as a hearty appetizer, or as a meal, with rotisserie chicken for ease. It's also a well loved flavor combination: Bacon Chicken Ranch Sliders. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list, here's what you'll need: Per 6 sliders (scale up for a crowd): Bakery...

This week we have a delayed kick off to 2025 with a bit of balance- bacon and ranch, but also chicken breast and veggies in a chicken bacon ranch salad . Adding a bit of ranch to the chicken part way through cooking does give a nice finish to the dish, but if you have leftover chicken and want to swap that in, it's still going to be great. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're m...

Holiday baking can be loads of fun, but no-bake treats like Christmas rice krispie treats are often faster if you need something last minute to fill out a dessert spread or bring to a party. A little food coloring and themed toppings give the classic treat a festive touch! The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Inside Aisles: 6 cu...