Super easy lunch idea or light dinner option! Tuna Sandwiches with Hard Boiled Eggs and Carrots An easy dinner, packed with protein and veggies! 2 cans tuna, (drained)3 Tbsp mayonnaise1/2 tsp garlic salt and dill (each)8 slices sandwich bread4 hard boiled eggs1 lb. bag baby carrots Mix the tuna with the mayonnaise and preferred spices. Add salt and … [Read more...]
Grilled Sausages and Potatoes
Grilled Sausages and Potatoes A simple grilled combo of brats and potatoes! 4 Chicken and Apple Sausages8 small gold potatoes, grilled8 dinner rollsOptional: Butter, jelly or honey1 lb. frozen vegetables, green beans or corn 4 Aidells Chicken and Apple Sausages6 to 8 small gold potatoes, grilled4 or 8 dinner rollsOptional: Butter, jelly or honey1 lb. frozen … [Read more...]
Thai Beef Cabbage Roll Bake
The timing was perfect, the sales were perfect...and the ingredients in my pantry seemed to leap out at me as I was working up meal ideas and plans for this month. I remember Alea's Cabbage Rolls from last year, and I'd be wanting to try something similar. Cabbage rolls (and lettuce wraps) work wonderfully for those with gluten and/or corn allergies/intolerances. For those who … [Read more...]
Stovetop Mac n Cheese
Jenna emailed this recipe to me from White on Rice Couple. And I was so skeptical that I had to try it...even though I rarely make Mac n Cheese because of the boy's dairy allergies. I made it anyways, and it worked out perfectly... Right before Christmas, Ryan woke up one morning with a fully body rash. After grilling him about what he ate at school the day before, thinking … [Read more...]
Parmesan Garlic Knots
Today I'm going to tell you about an amazing side that I've discovered. If you like garlic bread with your pasta, you are going love Parmesan Garlic Knots. If you get the generic biscuits in a can from Wal-mart, even if they aren't on sale they are $1.25 for 40 so you'll have plenty! And it will keep practically any pasta dish under $10 for your family! And the good thing is … [Read more...]
No Boil Mac n Cheese Bake – Freezer Friendly
I'm tempted to dub this first week of the year, "Mac n Cheese Week." But I won't. Today, I'm sending over to check out this recipe for No Boil Mac n Cheese Bake from Mom on a Mission. And on Friday, I'll be sharing another awesome way to cook mac n cheese. And likely what I'll be making myself for lunch at least once a week through the winter. #comfortfood Photo … [Read more...]
Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas
I made these enchilada gems for my husband and his dude friends...just before Christmas. We hosted a guys night and I made 2 pans of these for the guys to snack on. (And I may have had a few...in the name of quality control!) The recipe is written for 2 pans...but you could easily half the recipe to make it for just 1 pan. And before you go all "these can't be real … [Read more...]
$5 Dinners – Top 10 Recipes from 2011
Yesterday I shared the top 5 recipes from the One Dish Dinners website...and today I'm sharing the top 10 recipes from $5 Dinners in 2011. There is some serious yummi-ness on this list...you have got to put some of these on your next meal plan! The only particular-ness to the order of these is...well, they really are in no particular order! Bon appetit! Pumpkin Pie French … [Read more...]
One Dish Dinners – Top 5 Recipes from 2011
Here are the top 5 recipes from One Dish Dinners, since we started it in March of 2011. My One Dish Dinners cookbook with these recipes and many, many, many more will be out in stores and on shelves in August 2012! Pizza Penne Bake Curried Quinoa with Chicken and Peas Southwest Mac n Cheese Loaded Potato Frittata Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and … [Read more...]
Peppermint Divinity
As soon as you pack up the Christmas decorations the candy canes become out of season treats. However, peppermint never goes out of season, so I crush my candy canes and use them to add peppermint flavor to candies and treats. Peppermint Divinity makes a delicious hostess gift if you attend any New Year's Eve parties. It is also a lovely Valentine's Day … [Read more...]