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Chili Lime Salmon with Mango Peach Salsa and Grits
Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish Rice / Grain

Chili Lime Salmon with Mango Peach Salsa and Grits

This light summer dish has chili lime salmon and mango peach salsa on a bed of creamy grits. The slight heat of the chipotle chili pepper perfectly balances the sweetness of the mango and peach salsa. This meal comes together in just about 30 minutes! Woo hoo!! I’m excited—it will be staycation time with visitors next week! I’m looking forward to a full week of family, …

Papaya Prosciutto Salad
Light and Healthy Main Dish Salads and Sides

Papaya Prosciutto and Blueberry Salad with Maple Syrup Vinaigrette

Want a summer salad loaded with flavor? This Papaya Prosciutto and Blueberry Salad with Maple Syrup Vinaigrette is a great combination of salty, sweet, and freshness. Great as a main dish or a side! Hi friends! I hope your summer is going well. Can you believe that it’s already mid July? I hope you are getting all your summer must-do’s in because Labor Day will …

Ham and Egg Unfried Rice
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Pork Rice / Grain

Ham and Egg Unfried Rice

You don’t have to rely on day-old rice to make a great fried rice. This Unfried Ham and Egg Unfried Rice uses uncooked rice, eliminating the need to plan ahead. Plus, it doesn’t require the constant watch and stirring as the traditional method. Have you ever wanted to make fried rice but didn’t because you didn’t have any day-old rice in the house? I have! In those instances, …

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Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Pork Rice / Grain

Vietnamese Ground Pork Rice Noodle Bowl

Ground pork in an aromatic lemongrass sauce, served over rice noodles, is super easy to make. This Vietnamese Ground Pork Rice Noodle Bowl can easily be on the table in 30 minutes, and it is equally good at hot or room temperature. A winner all around!  Hi, y’all! Thank you for joining me. I am so glad to be back and excited to share my first recipe!! So …

Jalapeño Shredded Beef and Polenta
Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Slow Cooked

Jalapeño Shredded Beef and Polenta

This Jalapeño Shredded Beef and Polenta is hearty and comforting. Beef and jalapeño peppers are cooked in a slow cooker and then served on a bed of creamy instant polenta. It’s so easy to make too! Happy spring, everyone! Did you know that today marks the first day of this glorious season of life and rebirth? Ironically, we are welcoming it with a snowstorm. Typical …

Garlic Rosemary Chicken with Lemony Orzo
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta

Garlic Rosemary Chicken with Lemony Orzo

Garlic Rosemary Chicken with Lemony Orzo is a pasta dish with an Italian flair. This family-friendly, one-skillet meal could be on the dinner table in less than one hour (including marinating time). For a sweet treat, serve this easy and delicious Chocolate Crazy Cake for dessert! We have been on a boneless, skinless chicken thigh kick lately in my household. Some in the refrigerator needed to be …

One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Gnocchi
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish One-Pot Meals

One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Gnocchi

This delicious One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Gnocchi is a perfect quick and easy dinner for a busy weeknight. This 30-minute meal is going to be a staple on my menu. This delicious one-pot chicken and gnocchi dish will be a regular on my menu. Quick and easy meals will be a necessity in my household….and there is a good reason why. I am very happy to …

Italian Turkey Sandwich
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Guest Posting Main Dish Sandwich

Italian Turkey Sandwich and Guest Posting

  This Italian Turkey Sandwich has marinated zucchini, onion, roasted red peppers, Provolone, and fresh basil. It’s going to give you a taste of Italy. Hello dear friends! It’s me. I miss seeing you here! Hope you all are well!! I took a little time from my hiatus to be a contributor at Reasons to Skip the Housework. I shared an Italian Turkey Sandwich with …

Cioppino (Seafood Stew)
Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish Soup

Cioppino (Seafood Stew)

Cioppino is a comforting and flavorful Italian fish stew. This one is loaded with fish, shrimp, scallops, and mussels. Serve with a crusty bread to mop up the thick, savory broth. #SoupSundayCollab  Well, friends, it’s Labor Day weekend, which means we have come to the unofficial end of summer. Waah waah! I’ll have to take my turtlenecks out of storage soon, as cold temp is not …