Savannah Blake

Savannah Blake

Baked Italian Meatballs in Marinara

Baked Italian meatballs in marinara sauce

Baked Italian meatballs are tender beef meatballs seasoned with Parmesan, parsley, and garlic, baked on a sheet pan, and then simmered in marinara sauce. Baking keeps things simple, since there is no standing over a skillet and turning each meatball,…

Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy

Swedish meatballs in creamy gravy

Swedish meatballs with creamy gravy are tender beef meatballs flavored with onion, allspice, and nutmeg, simmered in a smooth brown gravy made from butter, flour, beef broth, and cream. They are classic family meal, and they taste great spooned over…

Smoked Sausage and Vegetable Rice

Smoked sausage and vegetable rice in a bowl

Smoked sausage and vegetable rice is a simple pot dinner with browned smoked sausage, onion, bell pepper, and long grain rice cooked in chicken broth, then topped with peas and carrots that steam on top of the rice in the…

Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Bowl of rotisserie chicken gnocchi soup

Rotisserie chicken gnocchi soup is a creamy weeknight soup made with store bought gnocchi, shredded rotisserie chicken, carrots, celery, and a little spinach. There is no roux to make, and the gnocchi releases starch as it cooks, which gives the…

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet

Lemon garlic shrimp and asparagus cooked in a skillet

This lemon garlic shrimp and asparagus skillet is a fast weeknight dinner with seared shrimp, crisp tender asparagus, and a bright sauce of garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. It goes from cutting board to table in about 20 minutes…

Sheet Pan Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

Sheet pan garlic shrimp and asparagus ready to serve

Sheet pan garlic shrimp and asparagus is a one pan dinner with juicy roasted shrimp, tender crisp asparagus, and plenty of garlic, all finished with a squeeze of lemon. It takes about 10 minutes to prep and 15 minutes in…

Easy Classic Chili

Bowl of classic chili topped with cheese and cilantro, serving as the top family meal.

This easy classic chili is a thick, satisfying pot of ground beef, kidney and pinto beans, and tomatoes in a smoky, savory chili spice blend. It simmers on the stove in about an hour with a short list of pantry…

Garlic Butter Lemon Orzo

Flavorful Garlic Butter Lemon Orzo with Parmesan served in a bowl

This garlic butter lemon orzo is a fast, bright side dish made in one pot. Orzo cooks in salted water, then gets tossed in garlicky butter with lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan until glossy and lightly saucy. It is…