Quick and delicious weeknight meals
Update 1/26/2021:This recipe – which couldn’t be easier – has stood the test of time. My now 10 year old (!) has made it on her own. It’s funny reading the original post. Charlotte still shies away from beef and pork but she loves turkey …
Here is a super simple and delicious turkey meatloaf. I made a few changes so I could use what was in our fridge. Â I used swiss chard and curly parsley (from my mother-in-law’s garden) instead of spinach and flat-leaf parsley. Â I also used seasoned breadcrumbs …
Here is a delicious and easy vegetarian meal! Simply cook black beans with onion and some spices. Mash the black beans and spread on tortillas. Top with crumbled goat cheese. So simple but surprisingly delicious. Top with a simple guacamole made with avocado, lime juice, …
This recipe was a find on Pinterest, a new source of cooking inspiration for me. Tim and I both loved this pasta dish! Â Great flavors from the sun-dried tomatoes, sausage, and broccoli rabe. Â I used bulk Italian sausage from the half pig share we got. …
Here’s a tasty fall soup and a nice alternative to a traditional chicken soup. To save time I used pre-cut butternut squash. Â I used chicken stock rather than water to add additional flavor. Â I used a potato masher to break up / puree the roasted …
Here is a great slow cooker recipe if you like a little spice! The chicken had the great buffalo flavor and was super tender. Instead of sandwiches, I served the shredded buffalo chicken over a simple green salad with tomatoes and avocado. Â I don’t care …
Unfortunately because I was entertaining I didn’t have a chance to take a photo of this very tasty beef stew. But it was delicious and, while it says serves 6, 4 of us devoured it. The beef was so tender and everything had a delicious …
Here is a super simple kid-friendly pasta dish (Charlotte approved!). Â Boil broccoli along with the pasta and then toss with oil and cheese. Â Super fast, very flavorful, and most important a meal that Charlotte, Tim, and I all enjoyed together! Leaving-Home Penne Rigate with Broccoli …
Here’s a delicious dish for the cooler weather! Â The stew wasn’t what I expected — it was much earthier and less tomato-y. Â But we loved it! Â Giada rarely steers me wrong. The mushrooms (I used baby bellas) added a really nice flavor. Â And, the meatballs …