Sometimes Dinner
Recipes and Ideas

Introduction If you’ve ever tried meal prepping or just eating better, you’ve probably been disappointed by a homemade meal. If chicken...

Introduction If I had to pick a favorite food, potatoes would probably be my choice. They’re cheap, have a decent shelf life, and have...

Introduction Nowadays, having a fast, easy and tasty meal in your culinary repertoire seems more important than ever. Unfortunately,...

Like many chili recipes, this pork chili is easy, fast to make, and fairly inexpensive. It can also be decently healthy if you load up on...

While eating healthy meals is important, I’d argue having healthy snacks is even more important. Since they’re not usually planned ahead, it’s easy to find yourself halfway through a family-sized bag of potato chips, wondering how this could’ve happened. In this post, I’m sharing three easy, healthy snacks for 2026. They’re all fast to put together, require no cooking, and are still perfectly tasty. 1. Lunch Meat Roll-ups Ham, cheese and pickles These lunch meat roll-ups ar

Introduction Whether we like it or not, watching your calories is an important part of weight loss and health management. Consuming too...

Introduction Blueberry Cashew Toast Breakfast is arguably the most difficult meal to plan for. Since it’s eaten early in the day, you...

Cinnamon raisin oatmeal Introduction Like many people, you may have a new year’s resolution to start being healthier. Whether that’s...

These easy homemade donuts don’t require any yeast, rising, resting or kneading. They’re also very fast to make; you’ll mostly be waiting...

Introduction These black bean tacos are fast, easy, and healthy. The filling and sauce come together in just a few minutes, and both are packed with flavor. The savory, somewhat spicy filling is a great contrast to the vibrant, creamy sauce – and that’s before you pile on the toppings. Burrito size? Close enough. What Are the Best Toppings for These Tacos? Since the filling and the sauce are both very flavorful, you don’t need much in the way of toppings. However, some gr

Introduction This cottage pie is a comforting dish made with meat mince, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. The meat and vegetables are cooked in a pan, then a gravy is made in the same pan. Afterwards, everything is topped with mashed potatoes and baked in an oven until golden brown. The result is an unbeatable combination of rustic heartiness and comfort you won’t find anywhere else. Cottage Pie vs. Shepherd’s Pie There’s an interesting history for the naming conventions

Introduction These sausage cornbread muffins are a more savory twist on traditional cornbread muffins. The addition of sausage makes them...

Introduction This creole stew is made with sausage, potatoes and corn on the cob. It’s wonderfully hearty and spicy, but can easily be...

Introduction These yogurt pancakes are an interesting twist on the traditional milk/buttermilk pancake. The yogurt gives them an intense,...

Introduction This turkey chili is a tasty, more healthful version of a standard beef chili. Since it uses a leaner meat, the recipe has...

Introduction This three-bean salad is an easy, healthy addition to any of your summer meals. It’s both visually striking and has a wonderful, bright flavor. It can also be enjoyed cold and room temperature, and maybe even warm, making it great for meal prep. What Kind of Beans Go Into a Three-bean Salad? Just about any kind of bean or legume can be added. From black beans, green beans and even lentils – any of them would make this salad great. The beans can be fresh/dried

What Are Cauliflower Buffalo Wings? They’re essentially buffalo wings, but cauliflower florets are used in place of chicken. This cuts...

Introduction If you’ve ever tried making an omelet before, you’ve probably failed at making one as well. Even for experienced cooks,...

What Is Chicken Piccata? Chicken piccata is a dish made from thinly-pounded cuts of chicken. The chicken is floured and then fried in...

What Is Blackberry Lemonade? Like standard lemonade, it’s made with water, sugar and lemon juice. However, this version contains a sauce...