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If your weeknights look anything like mine, you need dinners that come together fast, use ingredients you already have, ...
09/03/2026

If your weeknights look anything like mine, you need dinners that come together fast, use ingredients you already have, and actually get eaten. That's exactly why chicken and tomatoes are my secret weapon. Chicken is affordable and family-friendly, and tomatoes — fresh, canned, sauce, or paste — pull a meal together with built-in flavor and a healthy boost of lycopene and vitamin C.

I pulled together my favorite chicken and tomato dinner from the blog and grouped them by how you cook them, so you can match the recipe to the kind of night you're having. Sheet pan night? Got it. Slow cooker morning? Covered. Need something in 30 minutes flat? That's here too.

Key Takeaways

Chicken and tomatoes make quick, flavorful, affordable, and healthy meals.

The article features a collection of chicken and tomato recipes, categorized by cooking methods and time needed.

Tomatoes tenderize chicken and add versatility across cuisines like Italian and Mexican.

Key tips include using canned tomatoes, browning chicken first, and adding greens at the end for added nutrition.

Most chicken and tomato recipes are freezer-friendly and offer options for gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations.

Why Chicken and Tomatoes Just Work

Tomatoes do something magical to chicken. The acidity tenderizes the meat, the natural sugars caramelize beautifully, and the sauce practically makes itself while everything cooks together. Plus, this combo is incredibly flexible — you can lean into Italian, Mexican, comfort-food cozy, or fresh-and-light, all from the same starting point.

Sheet Pan Chicken and Tomato Dinners (Minimal Cleanup)

These are my go-to when I want one pan in the oven and zero fuss.

Italian-Style Chicken and Tomato Recipes

When I'm craving something that tastes like Sunday dinner — even on a Tuesday.

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09/02/2026

Roasted Butternut Squash and Black Beans Soup Recipe By Sabrina's Organizing

Back-to-school season is on its way, so I wanted to share with you a treat to give your kiddos when they return from sch...
09/02/2026

Back-to-school season is on its way, so I wanted to share with you a treat to give your kiddos when they return from school. I call it the "pepperoni and Havarti crescent recipe." It may not be the healthiest treat, but it sure is delicious. And it only has three ingredients (woo hoo), which makes it a quick after-school snack. It reminds me of a mini Stromboli. And my family loves strombolis, especially with pepperoni and cheese. Yum!

If you have older teens who are comfortable with the oven, they can also make them on their own. I find that any kids who love pepperoni and cheese will love this Pepperoni and Harvanti Crescent recipe.

Havarti Crescent Recipe Ingredients:

1 Pillsbury™ Reduced Fat Crescent Dinner Rolls container that makes 832 pieces of Pepperoni pieces - four pieces in each crescent2 Havarti cheese folded to make eight small squares of cheese

Note: you can add various types of food to the inside as well. Be creative and pick what your kids like to eat. Here are some suggestions: cooked chicken cubed, shredded mozzarella or any shredded cheese, cubed cooked ham. I found that any cooked leftover meat works great. You can even add a little sauce on the side if your kids like to dunk their food. The possibilities are endless.

Havarti Crescent Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Start by opening the canister. Then, separate the eight pieces of the crescent containers.

Roll them out a little enough for each one to fit the pepperoni and cheese inside.

Place two pieces of pepperoni, then one small square of cheese, and two pieces of pepperoni on each crescent. The roll from the wide end to the narrow point of the triangle. Make sure to enclose the pepperoni and cheese.

Bake according to the container (11-13 minutes) until golden brown on a parchment-covered cookie sheet.

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One of the more endearing memories I have of when my kids were younger was decorating our Easter dessert. We have done s...
08/31/2026

One of the more endearing memories I have of when my kids were younger was decorating our Easter dessert. We have done some different desserts. This year I wanted to do a cake that was gluten-free and dairy-free. Years ago I heard of people using unsweetened applesauce instead of butter so I figured I would try it. The pineapple and the maraschino cherries would just add to the cake's moistness. Here's how I made this cute GF DF Teddy Bear Easter Egg Hunt Cake Recipe. Be sure to read the notes in the ingredients area also.

One year, we made flower cookies, and another year, we made this carrot cake bunny. (See below.) The best thing about making a recipe is that after you make it, you can then eat it. Last year, this carrot cake bunny cake was a huge success.

GF DF Teddy Bear Easter Egg Hunt Cake Recipe Ingredients:

One box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Vanilla Yellow Cake2/3 cup water2 tsp Gluten-Free VanillaThree eggs1/2 cup of unsweetened apple sauceOne can of chopped pineapples1/2 can of maraschino cherries - chopped if you want1/2 cup of unsweetened apple sauce

GF DF Teddy Bear Easter Egg Hunt Cake Recipe Cake Top Ingredients:

One extra-large container of vanilla whipped icing - Look for Gluten Free Dairy Free type of you are staying away from both.One container of green sprinkles or colored sugar (only use enough to cover the area you want to be grass)One small container of yellow sprinkles or colored sugar (only use to cover the area you want to be yellow)One container of white-colored sugar crystals (only use enough cover the edge of the baking pan)1/4 cup of fine coconut flakesOne green cookie icing - cut open and mixed with coconut to make the bushes9-12 small teddy bear cookies (Look for Gluten free, dairy free)Pearl candy to represent the Easter eggs on the cake14 toothpicks14 mini flag labels (I used decorative Post-it mini ... Visit the post for more details! The link is in the first comment.

If you are not familiar with this Braciole recipe, it is an Italian-American recipe that when I was growing up, we made ...
08/30/2026

If you are not familiar with this Braciole recipe, it is an Italian-American recipe that when I was growing up, we made it on holidays and served as an appetizer or main course. It Italy, it is called "Involtini". You can read more about it on Wikipedia. Basically, it is stuffed beef rolls. There are different spelling of this recipe, like braciola or bracciola, but they are pretty much the same.

Ingredients:

5-8 strips of chip steaks or thin slices of steak1/2 cup - 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup grated Asiago Cheese1/4 tsp SaltBlack pepper to taste1 cup - 2 cups Tomato Sauce1 Tbsp Olive OilSeveral Large Toothpicks

Instructions:

Mix the following items together in a bowl: 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup grated Asiago Cheese, 1/4 tsp Salt and Black pepper to taste.

On a plate spread out one slice of steak and place 1 tablespoon on the steak. Then, roll up and weave the large toothpick to keep the roll closed. Repeat the top step again until you finished all the steak rolls.

Heat up the dutch oven and add the olive oil. When it is heated, place the completed rolls into the pan. If they don't fit, brown some rolls then move them to the side and place the others in to brown. All rolls should brown quickly.

After browned, add the tomato sauce enough to cover the meat and simmer for 15 minutes covered. Every so often, stir it. Turn it off and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then remove and serve.

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Here is the finished product in the pan. It looks so yummy! Don't you agree?

And here is what it looked like on the serving plate.

If you want to print the recipe, here you go.

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Do you know where all your accounts are? Which accounts are open? What do you owe? What do you have? Not everyone does. ...
08/30/2026

Do you know where all your accounts are? Which accounts are open? What do you owe? What do you have? Not everyone does. It's OK; no judgment here. Today, we are going to get your financial clutter organized. We will talk about finance tips I share with clients when we work on their finances. Clearing the financial clutter can be scary but also rewarding. You may find assets you forgot about. Anything is possible. It can also reveal areas where you can save money. If that is worth it to you, follow along and let's get this area of your life organized.

Key Takeaways

Assess your finances by listing accounts, debts, and assets; consider using Quicken or a simple spreadsheet.

Organize bills digitally or on paper, utilizing tools like your bank's Bill Pay service to stay on track.

Set up bill-payment reminders and automate savings transfers to simplify financial management.

Review transactions and subscriptions regularly to catch issues and save money.

Start small with savings; aim for at least six months' worth for emergencies and consider retirement contributions early.

Take a hard look at your finances

First, be realistic with yourself and your partner. It may be scary, but you need to do it. Write down everything you own and all the accounts you have, with the amount that is owed.

I recommend Quicken products if you are computer savvy and have the time to set it up. If not, a piece of paper will do just fine. You can use this sheet too if you want.

You can set up something like the spreadsheet below to track how many bills you pay, how much each one is, and when it is due.

And it is important to have your bank and credit card name, whether it is a joint or personal account, the debit and credit card number, the expiration date and digital code, and the contact number from the card, with the amount of your limit or debt placed on ... Visit the post for more details! The link is in the first comment.

Recently, I coordinated a hospitality area for my daughter's indoor percussion home show at her high school and was resp...
08/29/2026

Recently, I coordinated a hospitality area for my daughter's indoor percussion home show at her high school and was responsible for making various meals to feed the judges. The recipe below is one that I modified from Giada De Laurentiis' Italian Wedding Soup. Feel free to visit her recipe. It's really good. But I made my version of meatballs a few weeks earlier. Visit my homemade meatball recipe here for a great recipe for a crowd. I made it with gluten-free ingredients for my gluten-intolerant family. And, when I made this No Pasta Italian Wedding Soup Recipe, I decided to use them for this recipe.

No Pasta Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

This recipe makes a double batch so you can store some away for later. I used my 3Quart Slow Cooker and refilled the soup in the slow cooker twice. If you use a larger slow cooker, you will be able to pour all the soup in it at once.

Ingredients for this Super Easy No Pasta Italian Wedding Soup Recipe for a Crowd:

2-3 TBSP Olive Oil1 tsp Granulated Garlic1/2 tsp or more Red Pepper FlakesHomemade or bought Italian Meatballs (visit my recipe here)12 cups of low-sodium chicken broth or bone broth1 lb of Escarole (cleaned well and chopped into small pieces)2 large eggs2 TBSP Romano CheeseSalt and Pepper to taste

Instructions for this Super Easy No Pasta Italian Wedding Soup Recipe for a Crowd:

Chop up the escarole into small bite-size pieces, and clean thoroughly. There may be some sand that needs to be washed. So, wash it until the water comes out clean. I made this twice. The first time, it took 2 rinses to get the escarole clean, and the second time, it took 4 times to clean the escarole. Set aside.

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Growing up, our homemade tomato sauce was a staple in my house. My mom would make it homemade, and she taught me how to ...
08/28/2026

Growing up, our homemade tomato sauce was a staple in my house. My mom would make it homemade, and she taught me how to make it too. Visit our other homemade tomato sauce recipe to try it today! She would always make it plain, just with whole tomatoes and some herbs and pepper. It is so easy to do. I make my tomato sauce these days but add various ingredients to make it a little different. This past week, I was swamped, so I wanted something quick and easy. So, I looked in my pantry and put together this Tuna and Artichoke Tomato Sauce recipe.

It makes a good amount, and we use it for leftovers the next day. If you like tuna and love artichokes, check out this delicious recipe. Here you go. I hope you try and enjoy it.

What ingredients are in this Tuna and Artichoke Tomato Sauce Recipe?

2 tbsp of olive oil3 minced garlic2 cans of tuna in water broken up into small pieces2 Tbsp of anchovies minced1 can of artichokes in water chopped2 - 16 oz cans of diced tomatoes1 tbsp of dried parsleySalt and pepper to taste1 tsp of dried oregano1 tsp of dried basilA loaf of bread or your favorite pasta

Now that you have all the ingredients together and measured out, you are ready to make this quick and easy recipe.

How to make this Tuna and Artichoke Tomato Sauce Recipe?

First, add the olive oil and garlic to a shallow large skillet. Heat the garlic and olive oil for a few minutes. Then, add the mashed tuna and mashed anchovies to the skillet—Cook for a few minutes. Add chopped artichokes to the skillet and cook for a few minutes.

Added the diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir it well.

Then, add the parsley, oregano, and basil to the skillet. Sprinkle it over the top to make sure it is evenly distributed. Mix well.

Bring to a boil. And cook for 15 minutes at a low temperature or until the excess water evaporates.

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If you thought Mexican Rice would take too long to make, here’s a recipe that will make it easy for you and your family ...
08/27/2026

If you thought Mexican Rice would take too long to make, here’s a recipe that will make it easy for you and your family to enjoy, even on a school night. This Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe includes black beans and peas for some more protein for those meatless days, helping you save money.

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Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe Ingredients

Below are the easy healthy ingredients to help you make this mexican rice recipe.

2 cups of Basmati Rice - rice and drain

2 Tbsp of olive oil

2 tsp of minced garlic

One small onion diced

Two cups of vegetable, chicken, or turkey broth - I used turkey broth for this one.

1 cup of tomato sauce

One canned black beans - 15 oz.

1 cup of frozen peas and carrots

1 tsp of sea salt

1/2 tsp oregano dried

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1 - 2 tablespoons of Dairy Free Butter Spread

Diced Jalepano (optional) if you want to spice

Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe Instructions

Follow the steps below to make this tonight for dinner!

Dice up the onion. Rinse the black beans. Rinse the rice and set it aside.

Dice up garlic and set aside. Measure out the frozen carrots and peas.

Measure the broth, olive oil, tomato sauce, salt, cumin, chili, oregano and salt.

Turn the Instant Pot to saute. Let it heat up, add the olive oil and diced onion. Cook for 5 minutes, and then add the diced garlic. Turn the Instant Pot off.

Add the broth, oregano, cumin, chili, salt and stir.

Add the black beans and rinsed rice. Do not mix. Add tomato sauce, peas, and carrots to cover the rice.

Turn the pressure cooker to high and cook for 5 minutes, keeping the valve closed. This process will take about 30 minutes.

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Eating the Keto diet made me revamp many of my weeknight recipes. Here's one I modified from a turkey meatloaf recipe I ...
08/26/2026

Eating the Keto diet made me revamp many of my weeknight recipes. Here's one I modified from a turkey meatloaf recipe I often make. Check out my Italian Meatloaf post if you want a non-Keto meatloaf recipe.

Using dark meat in a meatloaf gives you more fat and helps the turkey stay juicy. I added bacon to this Keto Turkey Meatloaf recipe to add even more flavor and fat. I tend to enjoy using the Italian flavorings in my meatloaf, maybe because I am Italian and these flavors remind me of my youth. You can use different herbs if you want.

Keto Turkey Meatloaf Ingredients

Below are the easy ingredients for this keto-friendly recipe.

1 lb ground turkey dark meat, if possible1/2 cup of grated romano cheese1/2 cup of mozzarella shredded1 TBSP granulated garlicOne TBSP dried parsley1 TBSP dried basilOne TBSP oregano dried2 eggs1/2 cup almond flour or more if too wet1 pack of sugar-free bacon2 TBSP sliced black olivesSalt and pepper to taste

Keto Turkey Meatloaf Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients but the bacon and mix well. Form the mixture into a loaf and set aside. Wash your hands.

2. Make the bacon into a Lattice pattern on a lined cookie sheet. Watch this video on YouTube on how to do it.

3. Add the formed loaf to the lattice and wrap the bacon around the sides and top of the turkey loaf. See the image below to see how I did it. I wrapped it around and then added an extra piece to finish off the bottom because my bacon didn't reach all the way around.

4. Turn over the lattice and loaf and place on the lined cookie sheet. I like to use a plastic cutting board, which we use for cutting meat.

5. Bake for 45 minutes to one hour or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.

6. Let rest on the baking sheet for 15 - 20 minutes. It's normal for the mozzarella to be spread on parchment paper.

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