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    Simple weeknight meals to make your life easy

    • Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie in a cast iron skillet.
      Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie
    • butternut squash, spinach, and sausage pasta - in a stainless steel pan.
      Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
    • Beef Bourguignon (French Red-Wine Beef Stew)
    • butternut squash orzo with sausage in a stainless steel pan
      Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo with Sausage

    View More Weeknight Meals →

    It's Always Soup Season!

    • Hungarian Mushroom Soup in a bowl.
      Hungarian Mushroom Soup
    • sausage tortellini soup with spinach and sweet potatoes - in a white bowl.
      Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
    • Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
    • Minestrone Soup
    • Thai Shrimp Soup
    • Sausage potato soup with carrots and spinach - in a bowl.
      Italian Sausage Potato Soup
    • white chicken chili in a bowl, garnished with sliced avocado, shredded pepper jack cheese, sliced jalapeno, and fresh cilantro.
      White Chicken Chili
    • Creamy Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Orzo and Spinach in a white bowl.
      Creamy Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Orzo and Spinach (30-Minute, One-Pot)

    View more Soups →

    Latest Recipes

    • A rectangular pear tart with golden puff pastry, topped with thinly sliced pears, chopped nuts, and fresh thyme.
      Savory Pear and Goat Cheese Tart (Puff Pastry)
    • A creamy soup with shredded chicken, carrots, spinach, and herbs in a white pot on a dark table, surrounded by garlic, herbs, and a green towel.
      Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
    • A pumpkin cream pie with whipped topping, caramel drizzle, and chopped pecans sits in a white pie dish. A large slice is missing, showing the creamy filling and graham cracker crust. Small pumpkins are in the background.
      Pumpkin Turtle Pie
    • A white bowl filled with creamy macaroni pasta mixed with ground meat and garnished with chopped herbs.
      Homemade Hamburger Helper (30 Minutes, One-Pan)

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    It's Apple Season!

    • pork chops with apples in a cast iron pan
      Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples
    • Apple Spinach Salad with Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing
    • Baked Brie with Apples
    • A bowl of colorful salad with broccoli, diced red onions, red bell peppers, apple chunks, dried cranberries, and cashew nuts, all mixed with a creamy dressing. Cashews are scattered nearby on a wooden table.
      Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries
    • Apple Spinach Salad with Cranberries, Pecans, and Goat Cheese in a white bowl.
      Apple Spinach Salad
    • 4 acorn squash halves stuffed with apples on a baking sheet
      Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
    • Chicken with Apples, Maple-Lime Sauce, and lime slices - in a cast iron skillet.
      Chicken with Apples and Maple-Lime Sauce
    • Fall Harvest Salad with Apples, Pecans, Spinach, and Maple-Lime Dressing

    View more Apple Recipes →

    Fall Salads

    • Apple Spinach Salad with Cranberries, Pecans, and Goat Cheese in a white bowl.
      Apple Spinach Salad
    • Fall Salad with roasted butternut squash, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, baby spinach, creamy goat cheese, and bow-tie pasta - in a white bowl.
      Fall Salad with Maple-Lime Dressing
    • Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Dressing - on a white plate.
      Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Dressing
    • Berry Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Raspberries, Pecans, Feta Cheese, and Balsamic Dressing - in a white bowl.
      Berry Spinach Salad with Blueberries and Raspberries
    • strawberry spinach salad with blueberries, pecans, feta cheese, and balsamic glaze in a bowl
      15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
    • Christmas Salad
    • Beet Salad with spinach, mandarin oranges, red onion, pine nuts, feta cheese, and homemade Honey-Mustard Lemon Vinaigrette - in a white bowl.
      Beet Salad with Spinach and Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing
    • Butternut Squash Pasta Salad with Brussels Sprouts, Pecans, and Cranberries in a white bowl.
      Butternut Squash Pasta Salad with Brussels Sprouts, Pecans, and Cranberries

    View More Salads →

    Fall Side Dishes

    • Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, and Cranberries on a white plate.
      Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, and Cranberries
    • Christmas Brussels Sprouts and Bacon on a white plate
      Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans, and Cranberries
    • Roasted asparagus spears in a baking dish, topped with crispy bacon pieces and melted cheese or shredded parmesan, with a sprinkle of minced garlic visible.
      Cheesy Baked Asparagus with Gruyere cheese, Garlic, and Bacon
    • mashed potatoes with roasted garlic in a white bowl
      Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
    • Green Beans with Pine Nuts
      Green Beans with Pine Nuts
    • Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
    • sweet potatoes and broccoli with pecan and cranberries in a white bowl.
      Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

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    I am Julia - a full-time food blogger living in beautiful Colorado. I founded this website in 2012. I focus mostly on savory recipes (protein-based main dishes, pasta, salads) and seasonal ingredients (with lots of vegetables and fruits). Many of my recipes are 30-minute ONE-PAN meals. Find out more about me and my cooking philosophy. 

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    Explore the recipes on this site through the Recipe Index organized by Course (such as dinners, salads, side dishes, breakfast, desserts, etc.), type of meat used in the recipe (such as chicken, beef, pork, salmon, etc.), and other categories. The Recipe Index also features popular categories, such as Chicken, Pasta, Fish and Seafood, Salads, Holiday Recipes, and Desserts.

    It's Pear Season!

    • Pear Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans, and Honey-Lemon Dressing - in a white bowl.
      Pear Spinach Salad
    • Pear Almond Cake.
      Pear Almond Cake
    • Fall Harvest Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apple, Pear, Pecans, Pumpkin Seeds, Bacon, Feta Cheese, Pomegranate Arils in a white bowl.
      Fall Harvest Salad
    • a slice of Chocolate Pear Cake on parchment paper.
      Chocolate Pear Cake

    View more Pear Recipes →

    Stuffed Butternut Squash

    • Roasted Butternut Squash Halves (two) stuffed with Feta Cheese and Spinach, topped with pine nuts - on a white platter.
      Roasted Butternut Squash with Feta and Spinach
    • Southwestern Ground Beef Stuffed Butternut Squash
    • Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Pecans, and Cranberries
    • Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese

    View more Butternut Squash Recipes →

    Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

    • Italian Sausage Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms
    • Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with spicy Italian Sausage, Spinach, Apples, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheese - on a white platter.
      Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
    • spaghetti squash stuffed with chicken.
      Southwestern Spaghetti Squash with Chicken
    • Baked Spaghetti Squash Halves (two) with Zucchini, Corn, Bacon, and Cheese mixture - on a white platter.
      Baked Spaghetti Squash with Zucchini, Corn, and Bacon

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    Stuffed Acorn Squash

    • Stuffed Acorn Squash
    • Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
    • 4 acorn squash halves stuffed with apples on a baking sheet
      Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
    • Ground Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash (Southwestern-style)

    View more Acorn Squash Recipes →

    Pumpkin Recipes

    • Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage on a blue plate.
      Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage (30-Minute, One-Pan)
    • A slice of apple pumpkin pecan bundt cake - on a white plate.
      Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake
    • pumpkin ravioli.
      Pumpkin ravioli with brown butter sauce and pecans
    • Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas

    View more Pumpkin Recipes →

    Brussels Sprouts Recipes

    • lemon garlic butter chicken and Brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet
      Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
    • Autumn Dinner with Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
    • Roasted Cornish Hens
    • seared chicken, tortellini with roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet
      Autumn Chicken Dinner with Roasted Vegetables

    View more Recipes with Brussels Sprouts →

    Green Beans Recipes

    • Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan
      Garlic Green Beans with Olive Oil and Parmesan
    • Bright green beans tossed with crispy bacon pieces and minced garlic, all glistening with oil, fill a white bowl.
      Garlic and Bacon Green Beans
    • Roasted Veggies (Green Beans and Butternut Squash) with Bacon and Pumpkin Seeds - in a white bowl.
      Thanksgiving Roasted Veggies (Green Beans and Butternut Squash) with Bacon and Pumpkin Seeds
    • Creamy Chicken Pasta with Green Beans and Bacon on a white plate.
      Creamy Chicken Pasta with Green Beans and Bacon

    View more Recipes with Green Beans →

    Butternut Squash Recipes

    • Vegetarian Enchiladas with Butternut Squash and Black Beans in a cast iron pan.
      Vegetarian Enchiladas with Butternut Squash, Black Beans, and Bell Pepper
    • Chicken Orzo with Butternut Squash and Spinach in a cast iron skillet.
      Creamy Chicken Orzo with Butternut Squash and Spinach
    • Butternut Squash Pasta Shells Stuffed with Sausage, Spinach, Tomatoes in a cast iron skillet.
      Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Shells Stuffed with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes
    • Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage in a stainless steel pan
      Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage

    View more Recipes with Butternut Squash →

    Sweet Potato Recipes

    • Chicken and Wild Rice with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms
    • Roasted Cornish Hens
    • maple chicken with sweet potatoes and thyme in a cast-iron skillet
      Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
    • Sweet Potato Hash - One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal

    View more Recipes with Sweet Potatoes →

    Fall Desserts

    • cranberry apple pecan bundt cake.
      Cranberry Apple Pecan Bundt Cake
    • Pear Almond Cake.
      Pear Almond Cake
    • browned butter pecan sandies.
      Browned Butter Pecan Sandies
    • A slice of apple pumpkin pecan bundt cake - on a white plate.
      Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake
    • hazelnut shortbread cookies.
      Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies Recipe
    • white chocolate chip raspberry cake.
      White Chocolate Chip Raspberry Cake
    • pecan shortbread cookies.
      Pecan Shortbread Cookies
    • blueberry lemon bread with lemon glaze.
      Blueberry Lemon Bread with Lemon Glaze
    • Crepes stuffed with cooked apple chunks with cinnamon - on a plate.
      Apple cinnamon crepes, or apple pie - in a crepe!
    • apple skillet cake in a cast iron skillet.
      Apple Skillet Cake
    • Caramelized Apples
    • Apple squares
      Easy Apple Squares (Cake Bars)

    View more Fall Desserts →

    Chicken Recipes

    • A skillet filled with creamy lemon chicken orzo pasta, sautéed spinach, and seasoned chicken pieces, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Surrounding the skillet are herbs, lemon halves, garlic, shallots, and a small bowl of spices.
      Lemon Chicken Orzo
    • Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice with spinach, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, and feta cheese - in a cast iron skillet.
      Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice (30 Minutes, One-Pot)
    • Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie in a cast iron skillet.
      Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie
    • Oven-Baked Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Parmesan Spinach Orzo topped with herbs - on a plate.
      Oven-Baked Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Parmesan Spinach Orzo

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    Favorite Pasta Dishes

    • Creamy Chicken Orzo with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Basil Pesto - in a cast iron skillet.
      One-Pan Creamy Chicken Orzo with Mushrooms and Spinach
    • Stuffed Shells
    • Salmon Orzo
    • Pasta with Feta Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach - in a white bowl.
      Pasta with Feta Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
    • Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orzo, Spinach, and Mushrooms - in a cast iron skillet.
      Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orzo, Spinach, and Mushrooms
    • Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, and Artichokes - in a stainless steel pan.
      Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Gnocchi (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)
    • Greek Orzo with Tomatoes and Feta - in a cast iron skillet.
      Greek Orzo
    • tomato spinach shrimp pasta - in a stainless steel pan.
      Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce

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    Beef Recipes

    • Beef Bourguignon (French Red-Wine Beef Stew)
    • A cast iron skillet filled with four Salisbury steaks topped with mushroom gravy and chopped parsley, surrounded by fresh mushrooms, a plate of green beans, salt, pepper, and a striped napkin on a wooden table.
      Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
    • A cast iron skillet filled with three seared beef filet mignon steaks in creamy mushroom sauce, garnished with roasted garlic, fresh rosemary, and parsley, surrounded by mushrooms, garlic, salt, pepper, and a side of asparagus.
      Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce
    • Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    View more Beef Recipes →

    Pork Recipes

    • Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder with Sliced Apples - in a white Dutch oven.
      Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder
    • Sliced stuffed pork tenderloin with a filling of spinach, pecans, dried cranberries, bacon, and herbs, served on a white platter garnished with fresh rosemary and drizzled with sauce.
      Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
    • A pot of green chili stew (pork chile verde) with chunks of pork, topped with chopped green onions and cilantro, surrounded by limes, radishes, green onions, jalapeños, and fresh herbs.
      Pork Chile Verde (Mexican Green Chile Pork Stew)
    • Pork Chops with Apples, Bacon, and Hazelnuts in a black cast iron pan.
      Pork Chops with Apples and Bacon

    View more Pork Recipes →

    Sausage Recipes

    • Italian sausage pasta with spinach, mushrooms, and tomato sauce in a cast iron pan
      Italian Sausage Pasta - 30-Minute Meal
    • Sausage and Veggies Skillet with Bell Peppers, Zucchini, and Corn
      Sausage and Veggies Skillet - 30 Minute, One-Pan Meal
    • Creamy Italian Gnocchi with Sausage, Chopped Portobello Mushrooms, and Spinach - in a white bowl.
      Creamy Italian Gnocchi with Sausage, Mushrooms, and Spinach
    • 30-Minute Italian Sausage Spaghetti

    View more Sausage Recipes →

    Shrimp Recipes

    • Shrimp Orzo (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal)
    • The Best Shrimp Fajita Bowls (30 Minutes, One-Pan)
    • Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
    • Shrimp Tacos with shredded cabbage, jalapenos, feta cheese, diced avocado, and cilantro-lime crema - on a white platter.
      Shrimp Tacos

    View more Shrimp Recipes →

    Salmon Recipes

    • A large baked salmon fillet topped with lemon slices, parsley, and spices, served on a platter with roasted asparagus and lemon wedges, garnished with red pepper flakes.
      Sheet Pan Maple Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
    • Salmon Piccata (3 salmon fillets topped with capers and surrounded by lemon slices) in a cast iron skillet.
      25-Minute Salmon Piccata
    • Thai Coconut Curry Salmon with Red Bell Pepper, Spinach, and Bananas - in a cast iron skillet.
      Thai-inspired Coconut Curry Salmon (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)
    • creamy tuscan salmon with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and capers - in a stainless steel skillet.
      Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic

    View more Salmon Recipes →

    Scallop Recipes

    • Scallop Spaghetti in Creamy White Wine Sauce
      Scallop Spaghetti in White Wine Sauce
    • Scallop Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach in a Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce - in a cast iron skillet.
      Scallop Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach in a Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
    • A plate of creamy pasta topped with seared scallops, garnished with chopped herbs and red pepper flakes.
      Creamy Mozzarella Scallop Pasta
    • Seared scallops with capers and creamy lemon sauce on a white plate
      Seared Scallops with Creamy Lemon-Caper Sauce (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)

    View more Scallop Recipes →

    Weekly Meal Plans + Life Updates

    • Julia is hiking in Colorado mountains in September 2024.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for October 7-14, 2024)
    • Julia is on a hike with the Fall Foliage behind her.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for Sep. 30 - Oct. 06, 2024) + Fall Foliage in Colorado, September 2024
    • Julia and her husband hiking to Columbine Lake in Colorado.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for Sep. 23-29, 2024) + Hike to Columbine Lake near Silverton, Colorado
    • High-Altitude apline blue lakes in Colorado (with Julia and her husband in the photo).
      Weekly Meal Plan (for Sep. 16-22, 2024) + Hiking Blue Lakes Trail in Colorado
    • Julia with the mountains in the background.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for September 9-15, 2024) + New Recipes
    • Julia is hiking in Colorado in 2024.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for September 2-8, 2024) + Life Update
    • Julia is hiking in the Colorado Mountains.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for August 25-31, 2024) + Life Update
    • Julia hiking in the mountains.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for August 18-24, 2024) + Life Update!

    View All Life Updates and Weekly Meal Plans →

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