Take the stress out of dinner with this recipe.

I remember the first time I tried Alfredo sauce. It came in a jar and was really salty and runny.

Not a good first impression for sure. In fact, I don’t think I ever put Alfredo ANYthing on the menu for years.

Until I learned how to make the sauce myself from scratch using real ingredients.

Once I saw how super easy it was I can’t believe anyone would ever buy a jar of sauce again!

And as  much as I love the thought of stuffed shells, there are several types of pasta that work as well.

So use what you have, or better yet, if you have picky eaters, let them pick out the pasta noodles they like and watch them try to eat what is in front of them.

This is a pretty low key meal so for those just getting your kids on table food or if you are going to someone’s home and want to take a dish this one is sure to please.

This is what Elyse of Six Sisters Stuff has to say about her recipe.

My husband and kids LOVE anything with alfredo sauce. I whipped up these Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells in a matter of minutes and they ate it just as quickly! I love recipes that my picky eaters love!

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Quick Tip:  If you don’t want to cook up a chicken go ahead and just buy a rotisserie chicken.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Elyse and Six Sisters Stuff

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This Italian twist on a classic flavor will knock your socks off!

Boxed Mac and Cheese is quick and cheap. It is something that starving college students have in their pantry next to the top Ramen noodles.

The bright yellow powder you mix into the hot noodles is not what I would call appetizing. You don’t have to settle. Get creative, but use REAL ingredients!

I love homemade baked macaroni and cheese. It goes with so many things and is such a classic! Plus there are so many variations of it!

When we were kids my mom used to make homemade mac and cheese. It was heavenly.  But, sometimes even great things need a bit of refreshing and I think this recipe might just be the make-over I was looking for. Not so much of a change that it feels like a totally different recipe, but enough of a difference that you stop and think, “Whoa, what did I just put in my mouth?

Not so much of a change that it feels like a totally different recipe, but enough of a difference that you stop and think, “Whoa, what did I just put in my mouth?

In fact, the last time I made this I took it a step further and added a fistful of fresh spinach that I cut into thin ribbons, and diced up Italian Squash. What a great way to get in extra nutrition and it really made the dish beautiful.

My daughter makes a recipe like this and the last time she added broccoli and diced ham. Really this can be a one-dish wonder!

As in I Wonder why I didn’t make this sooner!

This is what Amy of The Idea Rome has to say about this family friendly Mac and Cheese.

So cheesy and full of flavor, this is a mac and cheese recipe the whole family will love…especially the adults! It also is a meal that doesn’t take a lot of time to prepare, so you can whip it up on those crazy weeknight evenings.

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Quick Tip: Let your kids help pick out their favorite shape of pasta, it might be a spiral or a bow-tie, but if they get to pick it out, chances are they will eat it.

Photo and recipe courtesy of  Amy for The Idea Room.

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I just ran the numbers! And this packed with flavor meal is only 10 points for Weight Watchers!

I can’t do it anymore! I have a whole stack of clothes that I love but are just too tight. I have to make a decision, just pack them up and donate them to the local thrift store, or seriously lose the weight.

Right now they are just collecting dust and I keep thinking “One Day..”. I know that if I don’t take action in getting this 20 – 25 pounds of extra weight off, it isn’t going to just melt off by itself.

I have always struggled with my weight and it does make me feel self-conscious. Now that we are starting to welcome little grandbabies to our family I don’t want to be the one to always hides behind the camera. I want to be in the photo!

So I made the decision to join Weight Watchers. Paid for 3 months to get the ball rolling and went to my first weigh-in.

I was afraid I would have to give up some of my favorites, and it is true, I will have to re-think what I eat. Instead of a huge serving, I might only be able to have a small slice. But, nothing is off the menu with Weight Watchers Smart Points. Whew! It is not a diet, but rather a shift in eating habits.

I took one of my favorite recipes and ran it through the recipe builder to see how many points is was. I even added extra chicken. I was afraid to hit calculate but when I did I was doing the happy dance. 12 points!

This is what Karina says about her flavor packed one bowl salad.

HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN, AVOCADO + BACON SALAD, WITH A CRAZY GOOD 5 INGREDIENT DRESSING THAT DOUBLES AS A MARINADE!

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Quick Tip: If you are planning to make this salad to take for lunches. Go ahead and cook up all the chicken. Get out 4 wide mouth pint sized mason jars or airtight containers and layer your salad, starting with dressing on the bottom, then chicken, lettuce, tomato, corn, and so on. Put the bacon in a little sandwich bag so it stays crisp and also do the same with the avocado. When you are ready to eat, just dump the salad onto a plate or bowl. the chicken and dressing will then be on the top. BRILLIANT!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Karina of Cafe Delights.

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