Hearty, Creamy, and Crisp on Top—A Clean Twist on a Midwest Favorite

Minnesota’s most iconic comfort food? Hotdish. And when it comes to the ultimate version, nothing beats a Tater Tot Hotdish—a creamy, savory casserole layered with seasoned meat, tender veggies, and golden tater tots baked to cris...

Okay, hear me out—Big Mac Tacos.

It sounds indulgent (and it totally tastes like it), but this homemade version is made with real, clean ingredients you can feel good about. I first made these on a Friday night when I was craving something fun and fast—but didn’t want to hit the drive-thru. They we...

I used to think stuffed peppers were too much work for a weeknight. But once I figured out how easy they are to throw together—no pre-boiling, no fuss—they quickly earned a spot in my regular rotation.

These stuffed bell peppers with ground beef and brown rice are the perfect mix of cozy and clean....

The Dinner That Makes Everyone Happy (And No One Complains)

Taco night has always been a favorite in our house — but somewhere along the way, we started skipping the shells and piling everything into bowls. And honestly? These Ground Beef Taco Bowls have totally changed the game.

They’re fast, fil...

Zucchini boats are one of those genius recipes that feel light and comforting all at once — and when you make them in the crockpot? Even better.

These Crockpot Italian Zucchini Boats are stuffed with a rich, savory meat sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. They’re low-carb, gluten-free, and t...

Taco night gets a fresh twist with these Crockpot Taco-Stuffed Peppers — all the flavor, none of the mess. They’re stuffed with a simple taco-seasoned beef and rice mixture, topped with melty cheese, and slow-cooked until perfectly tender.

It’s one of those meals that looks fancy but is secretly su...

Stuffed peppers always felt like a "Sunday dinner" kind of recipe — but I wanted a version I could pull off on a Wednesday. This one nails it. I prep the filling in one pan, stuff the peppers, and let the oven do the rest. They’re warm, filling, and a great way to sneak in veggies. Even my picky eat...

There were weeks where I lived on taco salads — no shame! It was my go-to when I needed something fast, fresh, and a little fun. I’d prep a big batch of taco meat on Sunday, and then just build these bowls during the week. They're colorful, crunchy, and so easy to customize — no more sad salads for ...

I used to dread weeknight dinners. I wanted something healthy, but I also wanted something my husband and kids wouldn’t roll their eyes at. That’s when I found my groove with recipes like these zucchini taco boats. They’re quick, packed with flavor, and feel like comfort food — but without the heav...

Let’s talk taco night — without the tortillas. When I need something quick, satisfying, and still full of all the zesty, saucy goodness my family loves, I turn to this Homemade Taco Salad with Crunch.

It’s everything you love about tacos, layered into a salad with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuc...

I don’t know about you, but sometimes dinner needs to feel fun. Not fancy, not fussy—just good, satisfying, and a little unexpected. That’s exactly what this Homemade Cheeseburger Pizza is.

It started as a Friday night experiment with leftover ground beef… and now it’s one of our most requested fam...

Back in the day, I used to live for those fast food Mexican pizzas. Crispy tortillas, saucy beef, melty cheese—it hit all the cravings. But as I got older (and a little more ingredient-aware), I wanted a version that didn’t leave me feeling bloated and blah.

Enter this Homemade Mexican Pizza—crispy...