This easy Chicken Stroganoff has everything you love about beef stroganoff – mushrooms and lots of irresistible extra creamy sauce – but made with tender chicken pieces!

“I made this last night and it was so good! I followed the recipe faithfully but measured with love. Hubby loved it. Served it with wide egg noodles and green beans. Thank you!”

—Kimberlee

This Is The BEST Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

The culinary school that I attended focused on learning classical French techniques, and thus wasn’t known to prioritize lighter, healthier cooking.

But at home, I’m all for ways to make my favorite dishes a little lighter, as long as they don’t sacrifice flavor.

Today, I’m reimagining one of my favorite comfort foods – beef stroganoff – by using chicken instead of beef. This swap reduces cholesterol while honoring the comforting, cozy flavors of stroganoff.

Honestly, this version is so good that you may find yourself preferring it over the original!

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This Creamy Veggie Pasta proves that sauce made by blending cottage cheese and marinara has gone viral on social media for good reason. It’s actually really great! High in protein and satisfyingly creamy.

“I made this tonight and it was delicious! I ended up doubling the recipe and using a bag of frozen vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, & carrots) as that was all I had on hand. Turned out great, love a good meatless Monday meal!”

—Meghan

This Veggie Pasta with Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Will Become A Go-To!

Here in the Midwest, we know a little something about cottage cheese. Sure, it’s great as a side dish, but even better as an ingredient. My family has been making lasagna with cottage cheese for generations.

So when I saw a quick clip of the viral Tik Tok trend of blending marinara and cottage cheese into a smooth, creamy sauce, I instantly knew I had to try it (which is saying something, because I ignore almost all Tik Tok trends).

But I would only ever share it with you if it indeed was delicious, and I’m happy to report that it is. I made a few tweaks to make it my own, and it’s so good that this Creamy Veggie Pasta recipe should also be handed down to future generations.

This Mushroom Risotto Recipe has a deep, rich flavor while being entirely meatless. Feel free to incorporate a ridiculous amount of spinach or kale – it cooks down to nothing!

“Great recipe. Tried it last night and it was a great success. My wife was impressed!”

—Dominique

Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

Whenever somebody asks me if I can teach them how to cook a few things, I have a few go-tos.

I will almost always teach them how to make a simple and quick weeknight dinner for themselves, like a veggie stir fry. I think knowing how to roast a whole chicken is an invaluable skill, so we’ll also do that.

And then, I’m going to teach them how to make risotto. Yes, it seems like a gourmet restaurant dish, and that’s why it’s perfect to teach beginning cooks – to show them how very do-able it actually is at home, even for a novice.

Every single time I’ve taught somebody to make this mushroom risotto recipe, they’ve taken a bite and said “wow, I can’t believe I made this.” And you can make this too, believe me!

Treat yourself to elegant but easy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms. Packed with crab meat, the creamy filling is rich, super flavorful and never watery!

“Sooooo delicious! I’ve made various fillings for mushrooms in the past, but crab was a first for me. YUM!!!!! I made no changes to the ingredients.”

—Cindy

This Crab Stuffed Mushroom Recipe is an Upgraded Classic

Stuffed mushrooms aren’t anything new on the appetizer scene, but in my opinion, they’ve needed improvement for a long time.

The biggest problems I’ve come across with other recipes – watery mushrooms and lack of flavor – are both easily addressed.

The watery situation can be fixed by understanding which mushrooms are the best choice for stuffed mushrooms, and knowing how to cook them to release any excess moisture before they get to the serving platter.

And you know that nothing around here lacks flavor. A few pantry ingredients like lemon zest and Old Bay seasoning go a long way to make these the absolute best crab stuffed mushrooms you’ve ever had.

This is the best Egg Roll Bowl Recipe thanks to its innovative use of the best grocery store shortcut – broccoli slaw. This easy dinner is bursting with flavor, and fiber!

“Made one batch with lean ground meat and one with only vegetables (for the vegetarian in the family). It was a flavorful hit!”

—Karin

This Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe is bursting with flavor

One of the most versatile ingredients at your grocery store is a bag of broccoli slaw. Don’t sleep on it or think of it only for cold salads.

This is a weekly grocery staple for my family. I will often simply saute it in a bit of oil and then finish it with soy sauce, for the easiest, fastest side dish to any protein I’m serving.

If you’re new to broccoli slaw, let’s start your relationship off with a big party with this Egg Roll Bowl! It uses both traditional coleslaw mix and broccoli slaw, but you can use all one or the other if you prefer.