Dinners

A simple but delicious Italian meal of pasta with tender broccolini and cannellini beans.   My daughter called me the other night from her home across the country. You'd never know we live so far from one another by listening to our phone conversations. They are pretty ordinary. This one was the "what did you …

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This a delicious recipe for lemony shrimp scampi served over spaghetti for an easy weeknight meal.   I make no secret about my love for Italian food and, especially, pasta. It is in my blood. So, it is important to come up with different ways to enjoy it. Sometimes, I try to think outside the …

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This is a simple and savory 30-minute baked sheet pan nacho recipe that makes a perfect game-day snack or a quick and easy dinner idea. Nachos have to be one of my favorite foods. I love to order them as an appetizer when I am out, although I have been known to order them as …

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Turn a classic comfort food into a masterpiece with this quick and easy Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese dinner, perfect for any night of the week.   Fall will be arriving in a few short weeks and it will be time to bring out the warm and cozy sweaters and comfort food casseroles.   …

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This recipe is for a delicious one-pan dinner of chicken smothered in a creamy Pecorino Romano cheese sauce, ready to serve in just 30 minutes.   Here at Cool Bean Cooking, I really try to focus on recipes that come together quickly, aren't difficult to make, and—most importantly—taste amazing. This recipe for One-Pan Pecorino Chicken …

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There's no need to make sloppy joe sandwiches from a can when this super easy recipe is healthier, tastier, and just as quick.    I live in a house full of Joes. My husband and son are both Joes and I am MaryJo—so it only seemed fitting to share my recipe for the ultimate American …

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