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Easy One-Pan Cheesy Tex-Mex Skillet (30-Minute Meal)

February 9, 2026 by Brittany 13 Comments

This Easy Cheesy Tex-Mex Skillet is the ultimate one-pan weeknight dinner. If you grew up loving Hamburger Helper, this homemade version is just as quick but much healthier, you can swap out regular rotini for whole wheat pasta and add your own fresh seasoning. Why You’ll Love This Tex-Mex Skillet This is a really simple meal for a quick weeknight dinner. It's one of ...

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Slowcooker Ham and Cheese Pasta, the best ever comfort food.

November 18, 2019 by Brittany Belling Leave a Comment

This recipe is one that has been a family favorite for, well for as long as I can remember. It’s one of the very few things my mom could cook, this and the best ever Rice Krispie treats. I’m pretty sure anyone that can boil pasta can make this one, and that’s the beauty of it. Well that and the fact that it’s probably the best comfort food in the history of ever. It’s perfect ...

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Garlic Parmesan Crusted Baked Shrimp Scampi

March 26, 2019 by Brittany 18 Comments

  Shrimp Scampi is definitely my weakness. I can't get enough of the buttery garlic goodness that is Shrimp Scampi. I always order it when we're out to dinner, but it gets pretty pricey and they don't serve you nearly enough shrimp. So I thought, I can just make it at home! ...then I thought. How can I make this even more tasty? I'm the kind of girl who will be halfway ...

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