Spaghetti and meat sauce is my favorite meal…ever. I love almost any iteration of it, but this one especially is my very favorite. Which is good, because its also really, really easy. Fresh onions and garlic get sautéd with lean ground beef, hit with a generous splash of your favorite red wine, some beef bouillon, …
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Honey Garlic Ginger Stir-Fry is now officially in my permanent dinner rotation. Stir fry is one of my favorite ways to keep my eating on track. It is so easy to get your meat and veggies when you load up with stir-fry. Sometimes I even skip the rice too. Also? Chopsticks. They rock. They are …
Mushroom Pork Chops with Vegetable Wild Rice Pilaf {easy meals with vegetables} takes just 20 minutes of active prep, is made of whole ingredients, and is full of veggies. Its an all-in-one casserole that’s perfect for those cold winter nights! This easily converts to a slow-cooker version. Mushroom Pork Chops with Vegetable Wild Rice Pilaf …
Crispy Battered Halibut is quick-fried and contains NO beer in the batter. None. Crispy Battered Halibut Recipe What is better than a big basket of fish and chips? Pretty much nothing, in my book. Battered Halibut is my favorite fish – ever, and when I saw some on sale last week you had better believe …
Rib Roasts are a special treat that I love to treat my family to a few times a year. Cooking these large, expensive roasts can be intimidating, but don’t let it be! Oven Baked Prime Rib Roasts are super easy. Oven Baked Prime Rib Roast Rib roasts are really easy to make – but they …
Easy and delicious meal that turns very inexpensive ingredients into something…more. Hamburger steaks with Onion Gravy will turn into one of your family’s favorite meals. This post was originally published here on OWYD in January 2011. Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy Once upon a time, I was a newlywed and a new mom. We lived …
Thai Spiced Tonkatsu is an easy and delicious dinner that you can whip up in about 20 minutes, and tastes better than the best take-out. Its November! And November is all about being thankful. I like to consider the blessings of the year that’s passed, and mentally gear up for the holiday season. Has anyone made …
Quick and easy comfort food filled with vegetables! Have it for soup one night, and turn it into an awesome casserole the next by mixing with noodles, more cheese, and some rotisserie chicken. Cheesy Vegetable Soup Here’s another addition to my INSANELY QUICK AND EASY dinners. And as an added bonus? This one is FULL …
There is just something about fresh chanterelles that I can’t get enough of. These little beauties are in season right now, so go to your local market and get them while they are around! They are great in so many dishes. I got some a while back that didn’t go into anything immediately, so I …
EASY homemade chicken tenders with a surprising ingredient in the breading! Nothing compares or can replicate this crunch. Skip the drive-thru line and make your own. They take about 30 minutes from start to finish and are super versatile! My husband makes my favorite chicken tenders, ever. These are his very own creation, and I …
BBQ Grilled Chicken Sliders are made with chicken legs for a tender and juicy sandwich. These get a quick marinade and then onto the grill! BBQ Chicken Sliders It’s WELL into football season now, how’s your tailgating game going? We grill ALLLLL year long, and my husband is a little hard-core. Over football, and the …
Teriyaki Pineapple Pork Tenderloin Sliders are a fantastic way to do lunch or dinner. Grill up some pineapple along with the pork tenderloin and you are in for such a fantastic treat. Creating a delicious Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin dish is simple and delicious, ideal for those who love a blend of sweet and savory flavors. …
One pot meals are my favorite for a quick weeknight dinner. Less clean up, less hassle, no boxes. Bonus. Swedish Meatball Orzo is a perfect example. It isn’t actual meatballs, but it DOES have all the flavor of your favorite Swedish Meatballs and none of the hassle of rolling actual meatballs. Swedish Meatball Orzo I …
Is that zucchini still coming out of your ears? Or ending up on your porch from your favorite neighbors? You’ll want to try this Beef & Wild Rice Stuffed Zucchini! Cheesy seasoned beef is mixed with wild rice and orzo in a creamy sauce and then baked in seasoned zucchini boats and baked. Beef & …
This creamy zucchini bisque is a perfect way to use up all those zucchini coming out of your ears right now. I didn’t grow any this year, but my amazing neighbor did and she’s been extra generous with her garden bounty! This is one of the things I make with her delicious zucchinis, and I …