Leslie Cooks In a Van

Cooking Adventures on the Road — Delicious Food, Tiny Space, Big Flavors

Category: Lunch or Dinner Main


  • Easy Sausage, White Bean, and Spinach Pasta

    This easy sausage, white bean, and spinach pasta is a comforting one-pan-inspired meal packed with flavor, simple ingredients, and plenty of protein. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight pasta dinner that’s hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Easy Sausage, White Bean, and Spinach Pasta is a great choice. Made with Italian sausage, cannellini…

  • Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass Recipe

    Buttery, Flaky, Restaurant-Quality Sea Bass at Home If you’re looking for an elegant “dress to impress” dinner that tastes like it came straight from a high-end restaurant, this Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass is it. Yes, Chilean sea bass can be a little splurge-worthy, but this recipe proves why it’s worth every penny. The rich,…

  • Delicious Lemony Chicken Piccata Recipe

    Easy Chicken Piccata with Pasta If you love bright, flavorful dinners, this Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe is a recipe worth making again and again. Chicken Piccata has always been one of my favorite meals to order at restaurants, but it’s also surprisingly easy to make at home. The combination of a light lemon butter sauce,…

  • Easy Pantry Pasta

    Easy Weeknight Pasta Using Pantry Staples There’s nothing better than an easy pantry pasta recipe when you need dinner fast and want something delicious without resorting to junk food. This easy weeknight pasta comes together with common pantry staples and is packed with bold flavor from garlic, anchovies, capers, butter, olive oil, and parmesan cheese.…

  • Creamy Sausage Penne Pasta

    Easy One-Pan Comfort Dinner Looking for a creamy sausage pasta recipe that’s easy, comforting, and packed with flavor? This Creamy Sausage Penne Pasta is the perfect quick dinner for busy nights, small kitchens, or when you need to use up ingredients in the fridge. Made with Italian sausage, garlic, parmesan, and a rich cream sauce,…

  • Easy Grilled Mojo Chicken

    Easy Grilled Mojo Chicken Recipe If you ever find yourself craving bold Cuban flavors, this Grilled Mojo Chicken is the perfect answer. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a classic Cuban mojo marinade made with garlic, lime, cumin, and oregano, then grilled until perfectly charred and flavorful. I first made this while cooking in our…

  • Delicious Pork Shoulder and Italian Sausage Ragu

    Delicious Pork Shoulder and Italian Sausage Ragu, a Hearty Slow-Simmered Pasta Sauce If you love rich, comforting pasta dishes, this Pork Shoulder and Italian Sausage Ragu is the ultimate slow-simmered sauce. Tender pork shoulder cooks low and slow with savory Italian sausage, tomatoes, red wine, and herbs, creating a deeply flavorful ragu that clings perfectly…

  • Hot Honey Chili Crunch Chicken Bowl (Flavor Packed Dinner)

    Hot Honey Chili Crunch Chicken and Rice Bowls If you love bold, spicy flavors, these Hot Honey Chili Crunch Chicken and Rice Bowls are about to become a new favorite. This dish combines crispy grilled chicken glazed with hot honey and chili crunch, bright pickled onions, fresh cucumber and radish salad, and flavorful cilantro lime…

  • Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo (Easy One-Pan Comfort Food)

    A comforting, flavor-packed dinner If you’re looking for a comforting, flavor-packed dinner that feels a little fancy but is still easy to make, these Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo are a perfect choice. Tender chicken meatballs are seared until golden and finished in a rich, creamy orzo sauce with garlic, parmesan, lemon, and thyme. I…

  • Spicy Chili Crunch Noodles

    Bold, Chili Crunch Noodles Ready in 20 Minutes If you’re craving bold flavor with minimal effort, these Spicy Chili Crunch Noodles deliver big, garlicky heat with a rich sesame oil base. This easy noodle recipe is perfect for weeknights, van life cooking, or anytime you want a quick, satisfying meal packed with chili crunch flavor.…