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Macaroni Egg Salad

March 30, 2020 By Julia Leave a Comment

Add this Macaroni Egg Salad to your Easter table or your spring brunch. Hard boiled eggs, pasta, fresh vegetables and herbs are mixed with a creamy dressing to create a flavorful salad and side dish. This is a family favorite!

MACARONI EGG SALAD

Easter is fast approaching and eggs are often a centerpiece to many holiday tables. Today’s Macaroni Egg Salad is the perfect salad to add to your table but also a great side dish for spring brunches, summer potlucks or even your weekly lunches.

This salad is packed with protein and fresh, healthy vegetables. Your guests will love this colorful and delicious egg salad. I am excited to be sharing this Macaroni Salad with Eggs in partnership with the Ohio Poultry Association.

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23 Comforting Recipes Using Canned Tomatoes

March 27, 2020 2 Comments

These 23 Comforting Recipes Using Canned Tomatoes are perfect when you need an easy family meal using canned tomatoes. Many of these recipes are customizable to ingredients you have in the pantry. There is a little something for everyone from soups to pastas to casseroles! 23 COMFORTING RECIPES USING CANNED TOMATOES Canned tomatoes are a…

How to Make Sloppy Joes

March 25, 2020 Leave a Comment

If you are looking for something quick and easy to make for your family you need to learn How to Make Sloppy Joes. With a handful of simple ingredients you can make homemade sloppy joes that your family will love. Add the meat to a bun with melted cheese and pair with your favorite side dish! …

Easy Chickpea Soup

March 23, 2020 Leave a Comment

This Easy Chickpea Soup is packed with protein and a healthy mixture of vegetables. Fresh vegetables, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, couscous and spices create an easy soup the whole family will love. This also freezes really well for later! EASY CHICKPEA SOUP Lately I have been making soups on repeat using ingredients in my pantry along…

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20 Dinner Recipes to Make with Canned Beans

March 21, 2020 3 Comments

Many of us keep beans in our pantry and they are a great ingredient to add to dinners for your family. You can add beans to recipes to increase protein and create a healthy meals. Check out these 20 Dinner Recipes to Make with Canned Beans for your family! 20 Dinner RECIPES TO MAKE WITH…

Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

March 18, 2020 Leave a Comment

Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole using simple ingredients you can find in your pantry. This meal mixes canned tuna, pasta, peas, cheese and a creamy sauce topped with panko breadcrumbs. Your family will love this easy and quick dinner! EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE I know a lot of us have been at home more than usual…

Italian Sausage Pasta Bake

March 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

This Italian Sausage Pasta Bake is an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love. Sweet Italian Style Chicken Sausage is mixed with pasta, tomato sauce and cheese and baked to perfection! ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA BAKE I am bringing you guys another easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love. This Italian Sausage Pasta…

Roasted Carrots and Beets with Tahini

March 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

Roasted Carrots and Beets with Tahini is an easy side dish that mixes together roasted carrots and beets with a drizzle of a tahini sauce and toasted pistachios. Roasting vegetables brings out the sweetness and flavor in them. Add this as a side to a meal or a holiday table! ROASTED CARROTS AND BEETS WITH…

Caprese Pasta

March 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

This Caprese Pasta is a recipe you can eat warm or cold. Pasta is mixed with garlic, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and coated in a delicious extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Your guests will love this as a main dish or a cold salad paired with grilled meats or seafood! CAPRESE…

Vegetarian Chili Recipe

March 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

This stove-top Vegetarian Chili Recipe is the perfect cold weather recipe to let simmer on your stove. Fire roasted tomatoes, chipotle chiles in adobo and rich spices create a flavor packed chili. This is perfect for game-day, dinner or a freezer friendly meal! VEGETARIAN CHILI RECIPE I know you guys have a deep love for chili…

Cobb Salad Recipe

March 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

This Cobb Salad Recipe is great for a large crowd, a family dinner or a dinner party. This cobb salad mixes greens, tomatoes, creamy avocado, sliced hard boiled eggs, blue cheese, shredded chicken, crispy bacon, chickpeas and chives in a red wine vinaigrette dressing. Add in any additional vegetables you like from carrots, to cucumber, to…

Kale Caesar Salad

March 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

This Kale Caesar Salad is a twist on the classic caesar salad using kale that is massaged to create a tender salad paired with Parmesan cheese, crispy chickpeas and a caesar dressing. You will love this for a side salad or add shredded chicken or salmon for a main dish! KALE CAESAR SALAD You…

Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

February 24, 2020 1 Comment

Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is a quick way to make pulled chicken that you can use in a variety of meals from tacos, to enchiladas, to salads. Make a big batch of this and you will have 2 to 3 meals to feed your family with. It is a great way to meal-prep on…

How to Bake Pork Chops in the Oven

February 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

Have you wondered How to Bake Pork Chops in the Oven? It is so easy! These easy baked pork chops have a breadcrumb and parmesan cheese crust that helps create a tender, juicy piece of pork. These will quickly become one of your favorite pork chop recipes! HOW TO BAKE PORK CHOPS IN THE OVEN Cooking pork…

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

February 18, 2020 2 Comments

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables are bursting with the sweet flavors that happen when you roast vegetables. The rainbow of vegetables are seasoned with oregano, thyme and a squeeze of lemon juice. These are the perfect vegan side dish to pair with grilled meats, add to a rice bowl or a healthy side dish. MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED VEGETABLES When…

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

February 12, 2020 16 Comments

A light, lemony chicken soup with small orzo pasta, vegetables and tender chicken. You will love this immunity boosting soup! It makes a great freezer friendly meal, just leave out the pasta and add it when you are ready to eat the soup. LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP Lemon + Soup. There is no better combination!…

Baked Ziti with Ricotta

February 10, 2020 9 Comments

Baked Ziti with Ricotta is a great meal for a busy week or as a gift to a new mom. Pasta is mixed with a flavorful tomato sauce, ground beef , cottage cheese, ricotta and mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection to create a comforting meal! BAKED ZITI WITH RICOTTA I have been dealing with a…

Asian Marinated Flank Steak

February 6, 2020 1 Comment

Asian Marinated Flank Steak is a tender, flavorful flank steak that can be grilled or made in a skillet. Asian flavors along with a touch of spice create the perfect bite that pairs nicely with rice, roasted or filled vegetables and your favorite red wine. This meal is nice for a special day like Valentine’s…

Tortellini Sausage Soup

February 3, 2020 2 Comments

Tortellini Sausage Soup is hearty, flavorful and perfect for the colder months. Ground sausage, cheese tortellini, vegetables and spices are simmered to create a warming meal the whole family will love! TORTELLINI SAUSAGE SOUP I shared a recipe for this Tuscan Bean Soup last week because this time of year soups are on rotation on…

Tuscan Bean Soup

January 30, 2020 3 Comments

Tuscan Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting soup that will fill you up during the cold months. Fresh vegetables, protein packed beans and flavorful bacon great a soup you are sure to love. Add your favorite fresh herbs for extra flavor and serve it with a side of your favorite crusty bread to soak up…

How to Cook Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker

January 25, 2020 Leave a Comment

Have you wondered How to Cook Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker? It is so easy to do and creates a tender, flavorful piece of pork. This recipe uses a homemade rub with warm, rich spices. This is a recipe that your family will love! HOW TO COOK PORK LOIN IN THE SLOW COOKER You guys loved my post…

22 Recipes to Make with Ground Beef

January 22, 2020 Leave a Comment

These 22 Recipes to Make with Ground Beef are easy, protein packed and make nice weekday meals. You will find everything from ground beef casserole recipes to Mexican ground beef recipes to ground beef and rice recipes! 22 RECIPES TO MAKE WITH GROUND BEEF Ground beef can be a very economical way to prepare…

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

January 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a healthy twist on your favorite wings recipe. The air fryer helps to create crispy, slightly spicy cauliflower wings that are perfect for game day, an appetizer or snack! AIR FRYER BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER I recently bought an air fryer {affiliate link} and I can not stop using it. There is…

Three Bean Salad

January 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

This Three Bean Salad is protein packed and full of healthy vegetables. Kidney beans, white beans and chickpeas are combined with fresh vegetables, artichokes, fresh herbs and topped with a light dressing. This salad is a great for meal-preparation for your weekly meals or a potluck in the summer. THREE BEAN SALAD Bean salads are a great salad…

19 Must Make Mediterranean Fish Recipes

January 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

These 19 Must Make Mediterranean Fish Recipes are not only healthy but packed with delicious Mediterranean ingredients. There is a little something for everyone from cod, to sea bass, to tuna, to salmon. You can eat the Mediterranean diet way with these easy recipes! 19 MUST MAKE MEDITERRANEAN FISH RECIPES Did you guys know…