Halloween stuffed peppers are one of my favorite healthy Halloween main dishes, and I bet that your Halloween will be more fun serving these stuffed bell peppers, too! You can’t go wrong with Italian flavored beef, mushrooms, onions, and rice are all stuffed inside these perfectly festive peppers. This healthy, easy Halloween food features orange…
Chicken Waldorf Salad is a fresh and filling salad packed with vibrant flavors of apple, lemon and grapes. Perfect for a lite lunch or hot summer day dinner. Crunchy celery and walnuts pair wonderfully with the creamy homemade dressing and cold chicken or turkey meat. What is Chicken Waldorf Salad? This creamy, crunchy chicken salad…
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is classic comfort food done right. With minimal prep this traditional stick-to-your-rib dish, cooked with red wine invites all your senses to partake in the deliciousness. Vibrant colors, tender meat, hearty vegetables, the smell of red wine filling your house – all there for the taking and your enjoyment. The Secret…
Mushroom chicken bourguignon is a quick, easy-to-make, delicious and healthy dinner. Fresh red wine braised mushrooms are served with sauteed chicken breast over whole wheat pasta or egg noodles. We refuse to set new year resolutions in this house. Eating with simple delicious food is the name of the game always over here but after a…
Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Pasta is just the one pot meal to satisfy a family of pumpkin lovers, without the added sugar. Keeping it creamy, healthy, bright, vibrant, and did we mention delicious? You’ll need this recipe all year round. Comfort food for two, with leftovers, or a healthy meal the whole family can enjoy; this…
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This classic Minestrone Soup is made vegetarian and vegan with a few simple twists. This one-pot soup is the perfect way to welcome colder weather this fall without feeling weighed down. Now grab your biggest pot and let’s get cooking! What is Minestrone Soup? Classic Minestrone Soup, developed in the 1870s out of England, is…
Turkey stuffed zucchini boats are an easy baked stuffed zucchini recipe! Even kids love this turkey stuffed zucchini, and it’s a protein packed meal! It’s low carb, gluten free, and is adaptable to be a meatless, vegetarian or paleo stuffed zucchini meal. Today’s zucchini recipe is one that our family makes so often that it didn’t…
This Cheese and Sausage Biscuit Pizza Bake takes just 4 ingredients cheese and is one of the easiest dinner recipes you’ll ever make, it’s so delicious! This cheese and sausage biscuit pizza bake is an easy-to-make casserole. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s becomes be added to the weekly dinner rotation. It’s a lot like our…
Mongolian beef is an Asian dinner recipe featuring tender stir fried beef with a sweet, tangy Asian sauce. The dish is topped with scallions and sesame seeds, then served over fluffy white rice. This amazing copycat PF Chang’s Mongolian beef recipe tastes like the restaurant version, but it’s made at half the cost! PF Changs…
This rich and creamy chicken paprikash recipe is a healthier take of the beloved Hungarian dish. This take on the dish still has all the flavors you love in the classic. I’m not exactly sure why, but I’ve had a massive craving for paprika lately. I want to put it in everything. Luckily with chicken…
Instant Pot Spanish Rice with beef sirloin or flank steak, is an easy 30-minute Mexican dinner. I’ll show you how to use frozen meat to make this delicious and easy Instant Pot sirloin steak recipe! Instant Pot recipes are very popular and I suspect it’s going to get even more popular in the coming weeks….
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is quick, easy and delicious comfort food at its best. Prepare yourself for fewer leftovers and more smiles! Instant Pot Mac and Cheese may be our absolutely favorite easy recipe of all time. I grew up on boxed mac and cheese but after being an adult I’ve come to the…
Slow cooker Italian beef is a one pot meal that’s so easy to make, you’ll put the ingredients into your slow cooker and forget about it … until the incredible aroma calls you back to the kitchen! Perfect for a family dinner or get-together, your guests will be coming back for seconds with these Italian…
Seafood Stock is the easy homemade soup and cooking base that you will find a surprising number of uses for. So easy and definitely worth the minimal effort it takes for such a delicious broth. Seafood Stock used to intimidate us. So if you’re having some doubts, let us assure you that you CAN do…
Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs featuring homemade barbecue sauce is the quick, easy and flavor packed dinner that your family will want in weekly rotation. Instant Pot Short Ribs are quick, easy and juicy perfection. What more can you ask for a Yummi dinner? Instant Pot Short Ribs 101 We LOVE the Instant Pot for…
Beer braised Slow Cooker short ribs are delicious in and of themselves, but when you realize that a slow cooker can do the cooking for you, this crock pot ribs recipe will become one of your absolute favorites as you witness them just falling off the bone like butter. This crockpot short ribs recipe is…
Crockpot Italian chicken is a hearty, flavorful meal that’s cooked from start to finish in your slow cooker. No time to cook? No worries! Turn your frown upside down with this delicious recipe for crockpot Italian chicken! It’s packed with healthy chicken breast, tender pasta, and lots of Italian flavors. We were trying to figure…
Lasagna Roll Ups are filled with sweet Italian sausage, spinach, ricotta and marinara for a magically delicious dinner experience. All the comfort and deliciousness of traditional lasagna with the benefit of being easier and faster to make. Lasagna Roll Ups are arguably the best way to enjoy one of our absolute favorite comfort foods. Growing…
Ina Garten grown up mac and cheese is not your ordinary macaroni and cheese! It’s loaded with a rich, creamy cheese sauce that is made from 3 types of cheese! The crispy bacon mixed in adds flavor and texture to this grown up comfort food. Mac and cheese lovers of the world, unite! This easy,…
Slow cooker pulled chicken is the best dinner recipe ever. Chicken breast Slow cooked with a smoky and sweet barbecue sauce until it’s tender and juicy, then piled high onto a bun for an easy, healthy and delicious weeknight dinner! You and I both know that preparing fresh meals from scratch every day can be…
Slow Cooker Jambalaya is a spicy and flavorful family comfort food classic hardly requiring any effort at all. So unbelievably easy to make you WILL find yourself making this again and again. We’ve been making this dish for years now. It’s the recipe the family asks for because really… this slow cooker jambalaya recipe is…
Beef Braciole is one of the perfect dinner ideas for tonight, entertaining guests, or a holiday dinner! This Stuffed flank steak is rolled around tender stuffing, then braised in homemade marinara sauce. It’s one of our favorite easy Italian recipes! What is Beef Braciole? Braciole is a classic Italian dish made with a thin cut…
Chicken Stuffing Casserole is everything we’ve dreamed for when it comes to easy, quick and hassle-free dinners. It is comfort food to the next level and easily top 5 of our favorite dinners. Make in the slow cooker or bake in the oven. This dinner is sure to please the entire family anytime of the…
Veggie stuffed meatloaf is the best meatloaf I’ve ever tasted! It’s a comfort food meal to serve for a hearty weeknight dinner or a special Sunday supper. Today’s veggie stuffed meatloaf recipe. It’s loaded with everything, because you should over stuff meat loaf, or just not stuff it at all. 😉 We also love this dish as…
Try this steak taco recipe using pan seared steak and you may never want your steak tacos cooked any other way! A quick steak marinade keeps the meat tender and juicy. Pile on your favorite taco toppings and enjoy! Why aren’t these grilled steak tacos? There is no denying the deliciousness of grilled steak tacos….
Making pan seared steak is a great way to cook steak indoors! Sear it on a stove, then finish cooking steak in the oven. This method creates tender, juicy, perfectly cooked steak, inside and out! A quick note about pan seared steak: The images in this post show a pan seared sirloin steak but this…
This spaghetti squash chicken casserole is one of my favorite chicken dinners! Featuring juicy chicken breast, spaghetti squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers, and lots of cheese. It’s healthy comfort food that’s low carb, gluten-free, and kid-friendly! It’s an easy meal prep idea and perfect for freezer meals, too. What are casseroles? Basically, a casserole is…
This easy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe makes a warm, spicy cheese dip using rotisserie chicken. Such a versatile easy dip recipe, it can be made in a crockpot, Instant Pot, stovetop, or baked in an oven. One of the best game day appetizers for a football party! Why is called buffalo chicken? How did such a…
Oven roasted chicken with garlic and fresh herbs is one of our favorite chicken dinners! This heart-healthy recipe creates a juicy, delicious chicken dinner in under an hour! It’s classic comfort food for a Sunday supper, yet simple enough to make for a weeknight dinner. This chicken recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 compliant, too!…
Spicy Chicken Soup with Black Beans is flavorful, healthy, and is made in under 30 minutes! Loaded with healthy protein and fiber, the comforting soup will fill you up without weighing you down. It’s one of my favorite chicken dinners! The recipe uses a green habanero hot sauce that’s flavorful, but not fire blazing spicy. This…
Slow Cooker Meatloaf is one of the most popular dinner recipes on It’s Yummi! Meal prep is quick and easy with this Slow Cooker Meatloaf recipe, and your crock pot does all of the cooking! This meatloaf bursts with Italian flavor and is SO juicy and delicious! It’s definitely one of our favorite slow cooker…
Cold soup can be the refreshing star at your spring brunch or summer picnics! Cold Cucumber Soup is a blender soup recipe made with cucumbers, Greek yogurt and fresh herbs. Perfect for a refreshing appetizer, healthy lunch, or meatless meal, the chilled soup is Weight Watcher’s friendly, vegetarian, low carb, and gluten-free! Ways to Serve Cold Soup Chilled soups are really versatile….
Chicken roll ups are an easy dinner idea made with boneless chicken breasts. This Bacon wrapped chicken roll ups recipe is a family favorite! Chicken stuffed with cream cheese and spinach, then wrapped with bacon and oven baked until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is juicy. Chicken bundles are a quick and easy low…
Vegetarian quesadillas will be a welcome entree for a meatless Mexican dinner or lunch. Each vegetarian quesadilla is stuffed with a spicy corn and black bean mixture and Mexican cheeses. This Tex Mex quesadilla recipe is delicious, easy to make, and ready to eat in 20 minutes. Includes Weight Watcher’s friendly options – substitutions and…
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie has ground turkey and fresh vegetables cooked in gravy, topped with creamy mashed sweet potatoes. This easy shepherd’s pie recipe is a 30 minute casserole recipe that can be enjoyed any time of the year. It’s especially perfect as a St. Patrick’s Day dinner recipe, and a great use for Thanksgiving…
French onion soup is a delicious, slow cooked bowl of caramelized onions in a savory rich stock. When topped with a toasted crouton and lots of melted cheese, it becomes a comfort food recipe like no other. This is the best French onion soup recipe I’ve ever made, and hands down, the best I’ve ever eaten!…
Instant Pot BBQ chicken is an easy pressure cooker chicken recipe, made in 15 minutes in an Instant Pot or other brand of electric pressure cooker! You can enjoy the pulled chicken as is, or add it to your favorite soup or casserole recipe. Or, do what I did; make sliders with the Instant Pot…
This easy sausage sheet pan dinner is a delicious and quick weeknight meal! Garlic smoked sausage, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers are lightly seasoned and roasted in this 20 minute, one pan dinner recipe. The nice folks at OXO sent me a few of their cooking tools and I used two of them to create my…
Creamy Seafood Chowder comes in many varieties, but nearly all of them include shrimp and potatoes. This creamy seafood chowder recipe starts with an easy-to-make homemade seafood stock, to which potatoes, shrimp, crab, and lobster meat are added. Creamy seafood chowder is a perfectly savory dish that comes together so quickly. Not including the 45…
Broccoli bacon beer cheese soup is the perfect Fall comfort food. Creamy beer cheese soup with smoky bacon and broccoli florets for color, flavor, and health benefits. It’s autumn in Wisconsin and I’m over the moon about it! I wait through the humid heat of summer for the beautiful color change on the leaves of the trees….