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Simple, tasty recipes with a healthy twist

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Main Dishes

Welcome to my favorite main dish recipes! My style is simple and delicious, and I cook for a family of four (2 adults, 2 small kids). So it has to feed everybody!

You'll find all sorts of main dishes here. I do a ton of chicken recipes, Mexican, Instant Pot, one pot meals and so much more.

Be sure and let me know if you make any of my recipes! I hope you enjoy them as much as we have. 💖

mushroom chicken tenderloins in white baking dish with parsley

Mushroom Chicken (with homemade cream of mushroom)

pasta recipes spooning chicken pasta bake out of casserole dish

Chicken Pasta Bake (simple, delicious dinner)

chicken nachos with lime slices

Chicken Nachos (perfect for game day!)

Hand with fork in taco bowl

Taco Bowls (easy, budget friendly dinner)

Two bowls lemon chicken orzo soup from overhead with bread

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup (Instant Pot or stovetop)

hand with a fork digging in to a chef salad

Chef Salad (with homemade ranch dressing)

two bowls of soup on marble counter in white bowls

Tortellini Soup (vegetarian, with spinach and tomato)

chicken pesto pasta in a white bowl on a marble surface with green towel

Chicken Pesto Pasta (fresh, flavorful dinner)

hand sprinkling cheese on a bowl of chicken corn chowder

Chicken Corn Chowder (creamy, filling, delicious!)

Closeup white bowl with Instant Pot vegetable beef soup and a spoon

Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

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I am a home cook, recipe developer, coffee drinker and mom of two. My recipes are simple and tasty. I enjoy lots of fresh, healthy food, plus full treats without guilt. Thanks so much for stopping by! Read more here.

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Recipes

Butterflied Chicken Legs

May 18, 2026

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Best BLT Pasta Salad

May 11, 2026

Mexican Recipe Roundup (Happy Cinco De Mayo!)

May 4, 2026

Shredded Chicken Tacos

April 27, 2026

Life

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January 30, 2020

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December 17, 2019

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March 29, 2018

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March 14, 2018

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March 9, 2018

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