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Alfredo Side Dishes

an image collage of size dishes for alfredo

Alfredo is my family’s go-to sauce when we crave an irresistible family-friendly dinner. And while a bit indulgent, I can use sides to add nutrition to our meal. Below, you’ll find side dishes you can make while the pasta cooks and you’ll be good to go!

Pumpkin Pancakes with Pancake Mix

stack of pumpkin pancakes

The recipe for pumpkin pancakes with a mix and all my tips for an incredible breakfast stack -whether you use a “just add water” complete mix or Bisquick it’s all here!

Cottage Cheese Alfredo

close up view of fettuccini in a homemade Alfredo sauce made with cottage cheese so it's high protein

If you have a tub of cottage cheese in the fridge, you’re already halfway to the creamiest, protein-packed Alfredo sauce that’s ready in just minutes.

Fluffy Sweet Cream Pancakes

large stack of fluffy pancakes on a blue plate topped with whipped cream

Enjoy the ultimate weekend breakfast with this sweet cream pancake recipe, plus all the tips for making them turn out great!

Waffle Mix Pancakes

five fluffy pancakes in a stack topped with fruit and honey

For the perfect stack of waffle mix pancakes, make sure to read the batter tips in this post.

Korean Chicken Bowls

Image: Sliced chicken breast on bed of rice with Korean Slaw on the side.

Deliciously marinated chicken and a crunchy slaw on top of a bed of rice… these Korean chicken bowls have it all! Learn how to make this balanced meal for dinner and pack leftovers for lunch!

Easy Honey Pancakes Recipe

stack of pancakes with honey and blueberries

Adding a little honey to the pancake batter makes these pancakes an irresistible breakfast. Read the post for all the tips so yours are perfect every time!

Fluffy Blackstone Pancakes

pancakes cooking on a blackstone grill

This easy recipe for Blackstone pancakes yields enough to feed a crowd. With the tips in this post, you’ll cook them perfectly on your favorite flat grill.

Smoothie with Oats

a glass of oatmeal peach smoothie

Make this oatmeal smoothie for breakfast adding peach or any other frozen fruit. It’s quick, delicious, and packed with nutrition!

Scrambled Pancakes

pieces of cooked scrambled pancakes dusted with a little powdered sugar in a pan with berry syrup and apple sauce.

Dusted with powdered sugar or dipped in syrup, these scrambled pancakes are the fun breakfast everyone’s talking about, and they’re super easy to make.

Fluffy Coconut Milk Pancakes

large stack of pancakes topped with berries and sliced bananas

I love the rich and delicious flavor canned coconut milk gives these pancakes and below, I share my recipe and all my tips so your breakfast stack turns out delish!

Frozen Chicken Breasts in Air Fryer

an air fryer open with a frozen chicken breast inside

This air fryer recipe for cooking frozen chicken breasts has helped me many nights get dinner on the table straight from the freezer! I’m sharing all my tips for ensuring the chicken is cooked through, including times, when and how to season them, and more.

Sheet Pan Pancakes

strawberry sheet pan pancakes

On weekends, when my kids have friends sleep over, I make this easy no-flip pancake recipe in the oven, and they’re ready in just 12 minutes. It’s that simple! Below I share other mix-ins to add other than strawberries.

Rotisserie Chicken Pasta

a plate with rotisserie chicken pasta with fresh herbs

This is the perfect recipe to use up those rotisserie chicken leftovers that are not enough on their own and make a pasta meal the whole family will devour.

Simple Arugula Side Salad

chicken breast with simple arugula side salad

The best part of this recipe is that in just 5 minutes, you can enjoy a simple arugula salad that feels light and pairs great with any protein for dinner.

Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins

These blueberry coffee cake muffins are ultra-delish. Go ahead, live it up, and make a batch ASAP.

What to Serve with Fajitas

an image collage of six side dishes for fajitas

Are you looking for simple and delicious side dishes to serve with your fajitas? From salsas, side salads, and the world’s best cilantro lime rice, this post has you covered! With many fajita and taco recipes on this website, you better believe each of them has a great sidekick to turn it into a delicious […]

Cilantro Lime Recipes

an image collage of six cilantro lime recipes

If you’re as obsessed with cilantro-lime as I am, get ready to let your tastebuds have their own fiesta with these epic cilantro-lime recipes. From our staple cilantro lime rice side dish that my family requests 2x week to a mouthwatering sauce you’ll want to drizzle over everything, these easy recipes will keep those flavors […]

Sheet Pan Dinner Ideas

an image collage of sheet pan dinner ideas

On busy nights, I need meal solutions that simplify my life -not add to the cleanup- which is why having a stash of sheet pan dinner ideas my family will eat has been gamechanger for me. Below, I share some of our favorite recipes that come together in a single pan, the oven does all […]

Baked Avocado Chicken with Cilantro Lime

baked chicken breasts topped with avocado salsa on a baking sheet

My hack for avoiding a messy kitchen when I want avocado chicken is letting the oven do the work with this baked recipe.

Peach French Toast

stack of peach french toast on a plate

You don’t have to run to the store in your PJs to grab a special loaf of bread or turn on the oven; you make this epic peach French toast in a pan with the leftover sandwich bread from the week.

Toppings for Fajitas

large skillet of chicken fajitas

Make your next fajita night legendary by loading up your meal with one of these delicious toppings. The lists below share my family’s favorite fajita veggies, salsas & sauces, and more!

Cilantro Lime Rice

a bowl of cilantro lime rice

Whether you cook the rice now or use leftover rice, you’re going to love how this cilantro lime rice recipe elevates your side dish game.

Grilled Salmon Kabobs

three grilled salmon kabobs on a plate

With my tips below, you’ll make healthy salmon kabobs the easy way: marinate for 15 minutes, skewer, and grill them to perfection!

Healthy Pancake Toppings

an image collage of healthy pancake toppings

Turn an incredible stack of pancakes into a masterpiece with one of these healthy pancake toppings.  While it all starts with a great pancake recipe, my family and I go to town with the toppings so no two weekend breakfasts feel the same. 

How to Shred Rotisserie Chicken

shredded chicken on a bowl and a whole chicken on the side

If you dread separating and pulling the meat from your rotisserie chicken, you’re not alone –I dreaded this too! Below I share how you can shred rotisserie chicken quickly and easily to build delicious meals on busy weeknights!

Side Dishes for Kabobs

an image collage of side dishes for kabobs

Kabobs aren’t complete without a delicious side dish and the healthy recipes below have got you covered!

Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

an image collage of shredded rotisserie chicken recipes

Grab a rotisserie chicken and transform it into one of these epic recipes! You’ll not only save time in the kitchen by taking this shortcut, but you’ll also become a mealtime superhero with one of these rotisserie chicken recipes.

Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

a plate with rotisserie chicken enchiladas, Mexican rice, and tortilla strip salad.

10 minutes is all it takes to assemble this meal and then you just let the oven heat it up to cheesy perfection. Easy, delicious, and fast!

Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

a bowl of parmesan garlic spaghetti squash

This recipe is also a breeze to make so it’s even easier to add more veggies into your day in a way that tastes great.

35 Cinco de Mayo Taco Ideas

a collage of cinco de mayo taco recipe ideas

Turn your Cinco de Mayo celebration into an epic fiesta with one of these taco recipes. Below, you’ll find my favorite recipes that are effortless, taste amazing, and are ready to please a crowd!

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave

closeup of cooked spaghetti squash half

In 20 minutes or less, you can microwave squash for the most epic low-carb dinners. Check out the simple steps, and, of course, the best recipes to use it!

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash

spaghetti squash in a slow cooker

Using the slow cooker to cook your spaghetti squash is one of the most convenient ways to enjoy this delicious veggie, you’re going to love it.

Rotisserie Chicken Dinner Ideas

an image collage of dinner ideas with rotisserie chicken

Turn that rotisserie chicken into a full meal with one of these family-friendly dinner ideas. Below, you’ll find some of my most requested quick dinners that come together in a flash, thanks to the time I save by using a rotisserie chicken.

How to Cook Farro on the Stove

This post makes it simple to cook this ancient grain with the ratios of farro and liquid, tips for success, and recipes to put it to use right away.

Pasta Alfredo with Ham

pasta alfredo with ham

Alfredo pasta is the kind of dinner that makes everyone happy. It’s filling, easy to make, and the ham adds flavor and protein.

Chicken Kabob Marinade

three chicken and vegetable kabobs on a plate

The best part is that this marinade will infuse your chicken kabobs with loads of flavor in as little as 20 minutes!

Juicy Chicken Kabobs in the Oven

closeup of chicken kabobs on a plate

In this post, you’ll find everything you need to know to make the classic recipe indoors and enjoy fuss-free baked kabobs in the oven. 

Garlic Herb Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

These oven-baked cauliflower steaks drizzled with a garlic-herb sauce are so simple they’re perfect for any night of the week!

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

overhead view of a large skillet with homemade alfredo sauce being mixed with cooked fettuccine pasta

When you want a velvety smooth sauce to coat your pasta, this homemade Alfredo recipe delivers.

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