Sometimes Dinner
Recipes and Ideas

Introduction This taco soup takes the beloved weeknight taco and turns it into a quick and hearty one-pot meal. This recipe requires no...

Introduction This sweet and sour tofu highlights one of my favorite uses for tofu: breading, frying, then covering in sauce. It’s not the...

Introduction These banana yogurt muffins are just as easy, if not easier than normal muffins. They use yogurt instead of butter – no...

Introduction Stir-fry is one of the most iconic ways of making a fast weeknight meal. It’s easy, fast, relatively healthy, and often...

Introduction I’ve mentioned this before, but I have an affection for “secret” sauces. I’ve even shared one in the past, though I guess it...

Introduction Cabbage is something I’ve always struggled with finding uses for. It usually only comes in the form of a large, leafy head,...

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...

Introduction If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably struggled with eating reasonably in the past. Whether that’s not eating the right foods, eating too many unhealthy foods, or simply bingeing, I’d say most of us have been there. Thankfully, it’s never too late to start eating better. In this post, I’m showing you my favorite strategies I’ve used to stay on the healthy food bandwagon in the past. I’ll also be giving a few tips that are more personal to serve as an extra

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 for the oil to heat up. While they’re not quite the same as “real” donuts, they’re very tasty and are undoubtedly faster and easier. What You Need to Make Them All you need to make these donuts is oil, canned biscuits, and toppings like powdered sugar. For the biscuits, I recommend ones that are smaller in size. You can probably do this wi

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...