Bowl of chicken and bell pepper stir fry with onions served with cashews, green onions, and white rice.
QUICK AND EASY
Close up of a large white ceramic bowl holding a Greek salad with homemade dressing.
FRESH SALADS
Wooden spoon lifting a helping of sausage pepper pasta out of a large skillet to serve.
PASTA NIGHT
Plate with a chicken breast served in a balsamic cream sauce with crisp bacon bits and wilted baby spinach.
CHICKEN DINNERS
Whisk cottage cheese straight into these Sausage Cheddar Egg Bites for an extra satisfying breakfast you can prep ahead for the week. With a creamy texture, major flavor, and short ingredient list, this is a recipe you'll be happy to make again and again.

Breakfast

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Close up of a bowl of creamy chicken soup with a rich yet light broth, carrots, onion, spinach, ditalini, and Cannellini beans.

SOUP

Crockpot
Low carb breakfast burrito on a plate

Sheet Pan

INSTANT POT
Bowl of marinated sirloin tips served with roasted broccoli and red bell peppers.

BEEF
Plate of paprika-seasoned, oven-roasted shrimp and zucchini served on a plate over orzo.

SEAFOOD

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Welcome! I’m Monica!

Just an everyday Mom who checked out of my 9-to-5 to make a living being obsessed with home-cooked dinners. Our lives are as busy as any family, but dinner is the one thing I usually have under control, and this is where I share all our favorites with you!

I firmly believe family food can be inspiring, fresh, and delicious. Join me if you crave nourishing everyday meals and treats for life’s little celebrations.

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