If you’re like me, you love all things simple. Well darlin’, that’s what you’ll get when you decide to throw together this amazing sausage and croissant breakfast bake. I mean, really, could it get any simpler than this? Unless it’s cold cereal, the answer is “no.” When you’ve got hungry kids to feed in the morning, you can easily assemble this early morning meal the night before.

When you wake up, just pop this puppy into the oven, and it’s ready within an hour. It really is that easy! This is one of my favorite breakfast casseroles to knock together when I am serving a crowd. Not only is it a snap to make, it contains all of your staple breakfast foods like eggs, sausage, cheese, and croissants. You’re going to love it!

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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When it comes to trying new things, I’m sort of a stickler. I mean, let’s face it, we cook what works for our families, right? But, do you ever get tired of the same old meals each month? I know that I needed a recipe to get me out of this food slump I found myself in. That’s when I discovered Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma. At first, I was intimidated because this type of food is totally restaurant quality, and although I’m a pretty good cook, I ain’t no chef, sister.

Much to my surprise, this recipe was super simple to make, and it tastes absolutely divine. When I plated up the food, the aroma alone was jumping off our plates. Needless to say, this chicken dish is a major hit in my household. I’ll definitely be making it again! Are you ready to whip up a batch of your own? Follow me…

Recipe and photo courtesy of Jo Cooks.

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Wow. That’s all we can say about this awesome casserole. We all enjoyed fishing out the hunk of bacon fat from a can of baked beans when we were kids, right? Well, this recipe smothers the baked beans in crispy strips of bacon for a savory treat so mouthwatering you’re going to need a bib. Seriously, you won’t have any leftovers because they will all be in your belly.

Watch your family gobble up this meal like nobody’s business. I’m talking complete food inhalation. Whenever I place baked bean and bacon casserole on the table my husband and kids get this crazy look in their eyes like they are about to totally devour the food. And guess what? They do! I love making a meal that’s a winner with the fam.

Recipe and photo courtesy of A Lot Of Recipes.

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If you’re like me, you’re probably used to stuffing things in shells and other carb crazy options.  What if you could get the same taste, but the shell was good for you?  Yes please!  These zucchini boats are stuffed with zesty Italian sausage, and all the love!

This recipe takes about 45 minutes, and makes 8 boats.  It’s the perfect solution for a mid-week meal, and one your whole family can enjoy.  Forget about “Taco Tuesday,” because this one can be “Zucchini Any-Day!”  If spices bother you, skip the hot sausage and just double down on the regular, sweet, loose sausage.  

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Food Network

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The dreaded dinner hour is arriving, and you’re at a total loss for ideas. This quick skillet steak with onions and mushrooms is here to save you! It doesn’t get much easier than this, folks.

All you need are some sirloin steaks, onion, mushrooms, and simple seasonings to have a tasty meal in minutes. Serve this up on a roll as a tasty sandwich with some sliced cheese (think cheesesteak!), over a bed of rice, or just as-is. Next time “What’s for dinner?!” is ringing through your home, turn to this simple and delicious meat lover’s meal!

Recipe courtesy of Skinnytaste.

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Quick Tip: For extra flavor and crunch, add a few sliced green peppers to the mix.

One of my grandma’s favorite recipes, glazed with confectionery sugar and sprinkles, has now transformed itself into an even more heavenly dessert. Now instead of small cookies, you’ll have to worry about small slices! This dessert reinvents what a true Italian dish is, celebrating with not only sweet goodness, but ricotta cheese and olive oil as well.  Sprinkle on some Nonpareil cookies, and you got yourself a deal!

I’ve made this cake for so many occasions already; for a dinner party with friends, for my Mom on Mother’s Day, and for a baby shower. (It was a boy, so I covered the cake with light blue icing – everyone loved it!) I’ve been asked for the recipe so many times, I’ve been thinking about making copies and sending them out to all my friends and family members, haha! But I guess this post will do the same thing. Don’t forget to bookmark this, if you’re not going to make this right away!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Tablespoon

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Quick tip: Use a little bit of food coloring of your choice for the icing!

Big family dinner coming up? I bet you know what your entree is going to be, but have you decided on the side dish yet? Most people go for a typical green-bean casserole for a nice and easy side dish, but why not spice it up, and pre-portion out individual, cutely wrapped, servings?  It’s a stylish alternative to the classic recipe.

The beans are blanched, so they still retain the majority of their nutrients and flavor. Tucked beneath the crisp, smoky bacon, is a sweet prune, melded to the bean stocks by a creamy almond butter. It’s all the flavors of a typical green bean side dish, but laced together elegantly. This is such an easy way to turn a basic side dish into a show stopper – you’ll wow your dinner guest for sure, when you bring these out!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Elle Decor

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Quick tip: Choose turkey bacon for a leaner option.