I’m always on the lookout for simple weeknight meals that I can make after a long day of working. And for me that means a long day of already being in the kitchen cooking all day long. So by the end of a work day, the last thing I really want to do is get back into the kitchen and cook some elaborate meal that’ll take way too long. I realize I’m not the only person who feels like this, and instead of pulling up to the drive-thru window, why not try your hand at a few simple weeknight meals that you can get on the table in no time at all? This 30 Minute Red Beans and Rice Soup is just what you need to warm you up during these cold winter nights. All you need is a sheet pan to make these Turkey Caprese Meatballs which you can whip up in a flash! I’ve teamed up with my friends over at GO BOLD WITH BUTTER to bring you this delicious Jalapeño Popper Pasta Bake. It’s a comfort food mash-up that takes that classic appetizer and turns it into a satisfying weeknight casserole.
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I have said it time and time again, and I’ll continue to say it until I’m blue in the face, but a gift from the heart that you make at home, will always mean much more than something you can buy in any store. On Valentine’s Day especially, you should get in the kitchen and make your special someone, or your friends or just yourself, a delicious meal at home. Going out to a restaurant on February 14th is completely overrated and adds too much pressure on everyone involved. And I’m saying this as a married man. Believe me, cooking at home, even making it a fun thing you both do together, even if you’re not that well-versed in the kitchen, is so entertaining. This Dinner for Two: Chicken Roulade is not only delicious but actually really fun to cook up. If you’re looking for more dinner for two ideas, this 
My family doesn’t know a single thing about football, nor do we really care about the Super Bowl, yet somehow year after year, we manage to come together on Super Bowl Sunday and pretend to watch the game. We’re all really just there for the food. I’ll make a few snacks to get us through the earlier part of the day, and you’d think that would be enough for all of us, but no of course not. I still end up making dinner because all of those finger foods just make us hungrier. I’ve teamed up with my friends over at 
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The first time I ate Kalua Pork in Hawaii last year was a life-changing moment for me. Sure, the great weather and the beaches and cocktails by the pool were amazing but my most lasting impression was the slow roasted pork that gets smoked underground covered in banana leaves. It’s served with traditional Hawaiian macaroni salad and white rice. It’s basically everything that would consist of my last meal. I can’t live without rice and I’m always 100% up for carbs on carbs so pasta salad served with rice is a dream come true to me. I’m no expert in Hawaiian cooking whatsoever, but I got an Instant Pot for Christmas and so I decided to give it a try for the first time ever. After I got through the fear of exploding appliances, I managed to cook this pork and now I’m never going back. 
If there’s a club sandwich on the menu, I will never not order it…or at the very least, never not consider ordering it. I’ll usually try to convince myself that getting the club is the best option. There’s just something so amazing about a sandwich with three slices of bread, just loaded with bacon, roasted turkey, ham, mayo and of course finished with lettuce and tomato because we do make healthy choices in life. Turkey clubs remind me of being a child and going to the local diner and feeling like an adult when the massive sandwich with a big mountain of fries was placed in front of me. Don’t even get me started with the sword toothpicks because let’s be honest, that was one of the main reasons why I loved ordering them. What kid (or certain adults) wouldn’t love a tiny plastic sword holding your food in place?! It’s a dream come true. These Turkey Club Sandwiches are also a dream come true, and now there’s no need to venture out to your local diner to get subpar food. I know it might seem like a turkey club is so simple to make and how could you really mess it up? I’m here to tell you that you can most definitely take some wrong turns, but luckily you’ll be good to go from now on. 
One of my favorite things to do is to take a classic dish and turn it upside-down, so to speak. Convert it into something that we haven’t really thought about before, but once we do we’re like “why didn’t I think of that?” Or “why didn’t I think of that sooner!” Mashing together two recipes and creating one mega super awesome dish is one of the things I live for. They’re my favorite types of recipes on this blog, and they’re the ones I look forward to the most. These Shepherd’s Pie Twice Baked Potatoes are no exception. They’re basically portable shepherd’s pie and I’m very into it and something tells me that you will be too. If you’re in need of more twice baked potato inspiration, why not give these a try with a 
