Featured Recipes


RIPE PLANTAIN CASSEROLE (PASTELON DE PLATANO MADURO DOMINICAN-STYLE)
I’m excited to share this recipe for Ripe Plantain Casserole (pastelon de platano maduro) with you today. This one-pan dinner features layers of mashed sweet plantains, cheese, and flavorful ground beef filling baked to perfection. This Pastelon is a traditional Dominican


Mexican Meatball Soup (CALDO DE ALBÓNDIGAS)
This Mexican meatball soup recipe will warm you up on even the coldest winter days. Every spoonful is bursting with flavor and cozy feelings. This one-pot recipe is precisely what you’re looking for, and it’s absolutely


Sheet Pan Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
Looking for a quick and delicious Valentine’s Day dinner? This is the right one. This Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken comes together in about 20 minutes and cooks entirely on a sheet pan, making cleanup a breeze! It’s ideal for stress-free group cooking
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Hi there, I’m Evelyn…
Nice to meet you! I’m the cook, writer, and photographer behind this blog. I have always taken joy in the task of cooking. As a mother of five beautiful children, a great portion of my time comprises being in the kitchen.
In the summer of 2016, the idea for A Simple Tweak was born.
Here at A Simple Tweak, I’ll share easy recipes that will provide relief to everyone from: “The always on the move Multi-Tasker Mom” to “The Overloaded Single Dad” and even “The Restless College Student.”

Hi there, I’m Evelyn…
Nice to meet you! I’m the cook, writer, and photographer behind this blog. I have always taken joy in the task of cooking. As a mother of five beautiful children, a great portion of my time comprises being in the kitchen.
In the summer of 2016, the idea for A Simple Tweak was born.
I learned to discover that cooking is more than a task for me. It is a whole-hearted passion of mine. I know from experience how challenging and hectic life can be.
Here at A Simple Tweak, I’ll share easy recipes that will provide relief to everyone from: “The always on the move Multi-Tasker Mom” to “The Overloaded Single Dad” and even “The Restless College Student.”
Hungry for More!


Sheet Pan Pancakes Recipe
What do you make for an unexpected crowd for breakfast? Pancakes on a sheet pan! No more making the pancakes in batches, which causes the first pancakes to get cold while everyone else is waiting for theirs. Wake up the whole family to these easy sheet pan pancakes!


Crispy Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken
Are you looking for a juicy, flavorful chicken recipe? Don’t look any further! This dish is ideal for feeding a crowd and is sure to become a family favorite. This Mexican-inspired Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken marinates in no time, thanks to a rich-in-flavor marinade sauce.


Broccoli and Potato Soup Recipe
I can’t think of a more comforting and nourishing food for frigid winters than a hot bowl of soup. I have shared a couple of soups and stews on the blog. Those I shared are the most requested in my household and are worth sharing with you. A simple tomato


Easy Flavorful Turkey Chili Recipe
I don’t know how the weather is where you live, but it’s bitterly cold here in Connecticut. That weather calls for a bowl of hot soup or chili to keep you warm. I think that turkey chili is the ultimate comfort food. This turkey chili is a delicious,


Roasted Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
This Roasted Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic is outstanding! It’s flavorful, moist, and sure to please the whole family. This chicken is one of my favorite dishes. This roasted chicken is excellent if you’re having a small gathering. ROASTED CHICKEN WITH 40 CLOVES OF GARLIC Roasting a whole chicken


Easy Marinara Sauce Recipe
Do you want to make your pasta stand out? This is the recipe to use! This gluten-free marinara sauce recipe is made from scratch. It’s simple, flavorful, and practical. This marinara sauce recipe can be used in a wide variety of delicious ways. Aside from serving it over pasta, it


Easy Blueberry Waffles
Blueberry waffles have quickly become one of my favorite breakfast options. These waffles burst with blueberries, are light and fluffy and come together quickly! EASY BLUEBERRY WAFFLES I’ve made these waffles so many times that they now have a spot reserved in my freezer. Blueberry waffles are just so delicious!


Easy Cheese Ball Recipe
You can’t go wrong with this easy cheese ball recipe. A cheese ball is the ultimate appetizer for a “holiday” or “party,” in my opinion. This easy cheese appetizer is covered with sun-dried tomatoes and loaded with three types of cheese, olives, roasted peppers, green onions, and chopped salami. Get


Crispy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
When it comes to budget-friendly side dishes, these Parmesan Roasted Potatoes are about as simple as it gets. This side dish requires only a few simple ingredients, minimal prep, and only 30 minutes to roast in the oven. PERFECT OVEN ROASTED POTATOES ARE SHORT AND SIMPLE TO MAKE. For me,


Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins
If you’re looking for the best pumpkin muffins ever, get ready to try these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. These muffins with thick swirls of sweet cream cheese that melt right into the top as they bake are exactly what you need. Enjoy a bite of one of these wonderful muffins


How to Make Crispy Fried Chicken
Nothing beats a crispy piece of finger-licking-good fried chicken. The chicken is moist on the inside, and each bite has an unbelievable CRUNCH! Crispy Fried Chicken This is a very straightforward recipe. The chicken is coated in a flavorful, simple batter and tossed into a seasoned flour mixture. Then, they


Ropa Vieja (Cuban shredded stewed beef)
Ropa Vieja is hearty, flavorful, and one of my favorite comfort foods. Today, we’ll make ropa vieja (Cuban shredded stewed beef). A dish with a rich flavor! I’m confident you’ll appreciate it! This is a dish you will want to make again and again. This Ropa Vieja is a very


Salted Caramel Sauce
Salted caramel is one of the simplest recipes to make, and it only takes four ingredients: sugar, butter, heavy cream, and salt. It doesn’t get any better than that. It’s perfect for waffles, cheesecake, ice cream, apple pie, and other baked goods. Or pour it into decorated jars and gift


Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
This simple pumpkin cheesecake recipe features a light and creamy filling with all of your favorite fall spices and tons of pumpkin flavor in a crunchy graham cracker crust, all topped with dollops of whipped cream. It’s the ideal dessert for the holidays or any autumn day! This post may


Apple Pie Recipe with an irresistible Homemade Filling
If you love apples, making this apple pie recipe is a must. The pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust filled with a delicious apple filling that takes just minutes to prepare and tastes much better than canned! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Apple