tomato sauce

Two of the best red sauce chicken enchiladas on white plate.

The Best Red Sauce Chicken Enchiladas

October 28, 2019
Scoop of Spaghetti squash spaghetti bake topped with cheese on a white plate.

Weeknight Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti Bake

February 25, 2019
Instant pot Mexican pork on white tray with rice and beans and sour cream, salsa, and fresh limes.

Instant Pot Mexican Pork {Slow Cooker Directions Included}

July 18, 2018
Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

Amazing Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken and Potato Curry

February 5, 2018
Quick and Easy Cheesy Black Bean Quinoa Bake

Quick and Easy Cheesy Black Bean Quinoa Bake

October 2, 2017
Mexican Haystacks: a smorgasbord of delicious taco flavors simmered together in a tasty sauce served over rice or quinoa. Easy, fast, yummy!

Mexican Haystacks {Easy 30-Minute or Less Meal}

July 24, 2017
The Best Ground Beef Tacos From-Scratch

The Best Ground Beef or Turkey Tacos {20-Minute Meal}

April 26, 2017
15-Minute Quick Weeknight Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Quick Weeknight Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

March 29, 2017
Southwestern Barley Chicken Chili

Southwestern Chicken Barley Chili

January 11, 2017
The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup {Instant Pot, Stovetop, Slow Cooker}

January 2, 2017
The Best Homemade Salsa

The Best Homemade Salsa {Fresh or For Canning}

September 7, 2016
The Best Barbecue Sauce

The Best Homemade Barbecue Sauce {BBQ Sauce}

July 22, 2016
Pressure Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry

{Pressure Cooker or Stovetop} Chicken Coconut Curry

April 27, 2016
Turkey and Brown Rice Taco Burritos

Turkey and Brown Rice Taco Burritos

April 6, 2016
Cheesy Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Ricotta Stuffed Shells

February 19, 2016
Best Classic Chili

My Mom’s Classic Chili {Stovetop or Slow Cooker}

December 28, 2015
30-Minute Quinoa Enchilada Skillet Meal

Quick and Easy Quinoa Enchilada Skillet Meal

October 9, 2015

Foil Packet Sweet Potato Tacos

May 11, 2015
Skillet Taco Pasta Shells

Skillet Taco Pasta Shells {30-Minute Meal}

April 8, 2015
Slow Cooker Chili

Classic Slow Cooker Chili

September 30, 2014
Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats

Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats

July 28, 2014

Italian Lasagna Rolls

April 19, 2013
Cowboy Spaghetti

Cowboy Spaghetti

March 4, 2013
Mini Taco Cups

Mini Taco Cups

February 18, 2013

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