Dinner

Dinner Recipes

  • Lettuce Wraps

    It was one of those nights when I’d just gotten home from the gym, I hadn’t planned anything for dinner, which means that I stood looking into my pantry for what seemed like an hour…do you ever do this and…

  • Grilled Sweet Potatoes

    Sweet potatoes have been called one of the healthiest foods on the planet.  It’s easy to see why:  they are a great source of vitamin A, B6, C and D, they contain iron and magnesium, and are a wonderful source…

  • Easy Meatloaf Muffins

    Easy Meatloaf Muffins

    These easy meatloaf muffins are not only adorable, but tasty, too!! Lately I’ve been really hungry for comfort foods.  It’s fun to try new recipes but sometimes you just want tried and true favorites.  I was hungry for meatloaf and…

  • Spicy Sausage Risotto

    This is one of those recipes that literally just came together with what I had on hand.  I just love risotto…I mean, how could you NOT love it?  It’s creamy and delicious!  Honestly, I love any kind of rice dish,…

  • Grilled Marinated Shrimp

    I think I’ve touched on a few of my favorite meals, but my absolute favorite food is of the crustacean variety:  Shrimp, Crab and Lobster.  This wonderful recipe incorporates shrimp and everyone that I have made this for absolutely loves…

  • Chicken Sausage & Veggie Pasta

    This was a super quick meal that will save you time (fast!) and worry (low calorie dinner!) during the week.  It came together and was on the table in less than 30 minutes.  And it was SO good…my friend’s girls…

  • Spicy Roasted Golden Beets

    I have very few words to say when it comes to this recipe.  Basically, this is how it went down:  Washed the beets, peeled them, seasoned them, threw them in the oven, went to work out, returned to the kitchen,…

  • Leek and Pancetta Risotto

    Since deciding to start this blog, there have been a few times in which I’ve gotten super excited to try a new recipe, only to have it turn out to be a culinary disaster.  It’s so disappointing.  I shop for…

  • Burrito Bowl

    I love the Burrito Bowls at Chipotle and since I moved from San Diego, sadly, it’s my go-to quick “Mexican” fix.  In the old days, I used to eat those football-sized burritos all stuffed with goodness…you know the ones…they weigh…

  • Corned Beef

    I am a huge fan of corned beef and it’s one of those easy meals you can just throw in your crockpot and not think about. Contrary to what some may believe, this scrumptious Irish tradition is actually healthy for…