It’s finally full-on spring here in Denver (although I’m waiting for the last random snow storm we will certainly get). Spring cooking for me is always a good mix of fast recipes and lighter fare. This list is some of my absolute favorite recipes to make as you kick off your spring season. Some are […] The post Fast and Light Fare for Spring appeared first on Crunch Time Kitchen ..read more

This might be the sort of recipe that you see flying through Facebook and Pinterest and think to yourself: Looks cool, but too much work. Hang with me though! These Chili Tornado Potatoes really are about as easy as a delicious baked potato, except they have crispy bits and “tornado-ing” the potato allows all the delicious […] The post Chili Tornado Potatoes appeared first on Crunch Time Kitchen ..read more

I have made dozens of variations of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders over the years. Generally, if it’s fried chicken, I’m probably in on it, but these are kind of a different take on fried chicken. For these chicken fries, the ratio of batter to chicken is intentionally heavy on the batter side so they […] The post Chicken Fries with Chili Crisp Ranch appeared first on Crunch Time Kitchen ..read more

Hearty, delicious sandwich alert! This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole brings home all the classic flavors of the Philly sandwich in one big casserole, which you can dish out in individual sandwiches or serve in a variety of ways! There are many version of a Philly Cheesesteak Casserole on the Internet. I found that most of them […] The post Philly Cheesesteak Casserole appeared first on Crunch Time Kitchen ..read more

If you need a special occasion dinner, you should bookmark this Chicken Saltimbocca recipe! It’s done in literally 40-45 minutes but looks like much more work than it is. And it’s delicious! If you’ve never tried chicken saltimbocca, you need to fix that problem PRONTO! If your family is a fan of classic Italian dishes […] The post Chicken Saltimbocca appeared first on Crunch Time Kitchen ..read more

You should always have some quick pasta recipes in your back pocket for when you need fast dinners. But, if you’re like me, you get a bit bored with the standard spaghetti marinara situation. This WHOLE Lemon Linguine is a nice change-up and SO fast to make. While this recipe is so fast to make, […] The post Whole Lemon Linguine appeared first on Crunch Time Kitchen ..read more

I’m developing quite the archive of delicious breakfast sandwiches here on Crunch Time Kitchen, which is good because breakfast sandwiches should be in your arsenal for quick meals. This Eggs Florentine Sandwich is a completely different twist on the classic. I generally like to add a protein to my sandwiches, like sausage or bacon, or […] The post Eggs Florentine Breakfast Sandwich appeared first on Crunch Time Kitchen ..read more

This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. On behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own.  Did you know that Cheesesteak Day is a thing?! Frankly, me neither. But when it was brought to my attention I had to come up with something fun for […] The post Cheesesteak Pizza appeared first on Crunch Time Kitchen ..read more

Most summers we make an annual trip to North Carolina with Betsy’s family and I always look forward to cooking buckets of fresh shrimp and fish. A good homemade tartar sauce is always in the mix. This Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce version is courtesy of a friend who is usually on the trip as well. […] The post Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce appeared first on Crunch Time Kitchen ..read more

Turning sandwiches into dips is a pretty guaranteed winning recipe. After all, if a set of ingredients is good between bread, it’ll probably be good baked and dipped. This Baked Reuben Dip follows that strategy and is, in fact, delicious! This is a rich dip and should be shared with friends, but the flavors just […] The post Baked Reuben Dip appeared first on Crunch Time Kitchen ..read more