Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Craving the bold, smoky flavors of Mexican street food? This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is your ticket to a fiesta at home! Juicy chili-lime chicken, charred corn, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice come together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or impressing guests—no passport required! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE 25-minute magic: … Read more

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Hey there, friends! It’s Janet from Life With Janet, and today I’m sharing one of my all-time favorite slow cooker recipes—the kind that saves your sanity on hectic weeknights. Picture this: tender beef bites, buttery potatoes, and a garlicky sauce so good you’ll want to drink it with a spoon. The best part? You toss everything … Read more

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Hey there, friend! Janet here—back with another weeknight lifesaver that’ll make you feel like a kitchen rockstar without the cleanup chaos. Raise your hand if you’ve ever stared at a sink full of dishes and thought, “Nope, not tonight.” This Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is my answer to that mess. Crispy, golden chicken with a … Read more

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

These stuffed peppers really saved my weeknight dinner rut. Back when I was swamped with work and three hungry kids, I stumbled on this recipe by accident. Trying to use up some peppers in the fridge, I tossed together what I had – and wow, did it turn into a family favorite. The first time … Read more

Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

Let me tell you about my favorite way to make salmon – cut into perfect little bites and glazed with the most addictive honey garlic sauce. I started making these on busy weeknights when I needed something quick but didn’t want to compromise on flavor. Now it’s become my go-to when I want to impress … Read more

Carrot Cake Cookies

These delightfully soft and chewy carrot cake cookies transform the classic dessert into perfect handheld treats. Made with freshly grated carrots and warm spices, then topped with brown butter cream cheese frosting, they deliver all the comfort of traditional carrot cake in cookie form. Why This Recipe Works The key to these cookies’ incredible texture … Read more

Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets

There’s nothing like tearing into a foil packet and finding juicy steak, buttery potatoes, and caramelized onions dripping with garlic butter. I’ve made this recipe dozens of times—for backyard BBQs, camping trips, and even rushed weeknights. It’s foolproof, customizable, and zero cleanup. (Seriously, who wants to scrub pans after dinner?) The secret? Par-boiling the potatoes. Yeah, it’s an … Read more

Creamy Angel Chicken Pasta

If there’s one dish my kids actually agree on, it’s this Creamy Angel Chicken Pasta. Picture tender chicken swimming in a velvety cream cheese sauce with a hint of Italian herbs, all tossed with delicate angel hair noodles. It’s the ultimate comfort food that tastes like it took hours—but secretly comes together while you’re binge-watching your favorite … Read more

Creamy Cheeseburger Soup

Picture this: It’s 2018, a blizzard’s raging outside, and my pantry’s down to ground beef, a sack of potatoes, and a block of Velveeta. Desperation (and hunger) birthed this Creamy Cheeseburger Soup—now a legend in our house. My kids lick their bowls, and my husband insists it’s better than his Friday-night burger. The secret? Dill pickles. Don’t knock it … Read more

Cheesy Shrimp Toast

Let me tell you about the time I brought these Baked Shrimp Toasts to a potluck and literally had people hovering over the tray. Crispy baguette slices topped with creamy Cajun-spiced shrimp and melted Fontina? It’s like a fancy party appetizer without the fuss. My secret? No frying. These babies are baked to golden perfection, and the shrimp stays … Read more