Alrighty y'all! Tonight's recipe comes from faithful reader Marilyn! And I've got another similar one that I'll share tomorrow night. This week might turn into "Skillet Dinner Week"...or it might not?!??!? (Hint: I've got some great grilling recipes coming your way!) So if it rains...and you can't get out to the grill, stay in and make these skillet dinners … [Read more...]
Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry
It's great to be home. And it's great to be back in the kitchen. The first half of the day, I wandered around the kitchen...feeling lost. Lost in my own kitchen! But once dinner time rolled around, I was fully re-acquainted and ready to cook! Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry Your family will love this simple skillet meal! 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, … [Read more...]
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chicken and Pasta
Over the Christmas holidays, we visited the Second Street Market here in Dayton. I saw these little gems in a bin...and they were calling my name. I like brussel sprouts. I've liked them all my life. But I've never cooked with them. I'd only eaten them from a bag out of the freezer. Cooked, of course. But never had I made them from "fresh" sprouts. Since I wasn't … [Read more...]
Ranchero Black and Pinto Beans
At this point, we're just throwing things together...a little of this from the freezer with a little of that from the pantry! But I must say...this is a WINNER!!! (You know it's a winner when you arrive at the dinner table half full because you've been sneaking bites from the skillet!) Video Disclaimers Please excuse the t-shirt and sweatpants (just keepin' it … [Read more...]
Chicken Pasta Primavera
This Chicken Pasta Primavera is loaded with diced chicken, zucchini, squash, carrots, broccoli, garden fresh tomatoes...tossed in a Parmesan cheese sauce! Chicken Pasta Primavera Delightful pasta packed with tons of fresh veggies! 1 box piccolini farfalle pasta2 chicken breasts (diced)1 tsp 1 tsp olive oil 1 medium zucchini squash (cut … [Read more...]
Spinach and Bacon Frittata
We love breakfast for dinner. Really anytime, but especially for fast and easy dinners on busy weeknights! NOTE: Skillet is HOT when it comes out of the oven. Do NOT attempt to grab the handle without a hot pad. Not that I have personal experience! ;) PHOTOS: How to Cook Spinach Bacon Frittata Spinach and Bacon Frittata We love breakfast for … [Read more...]
Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole
Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole is the budget friendly recipe you need in your life! Well, the $5 Dinner Challenge is back in action!!! Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole A tasty and easy budget friendly meal! 1 cup rice1/2 onion3/4 lb ground beef 15 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 tsp Italian seasonings1 tsp garlic powderSalt and pepper, to taste4-6 oz … [Read more...]
Quick Beef Burrito Skillet
A quick and easy weeknight skillet dinner, made with yummy and affordable ingredients. Get this added to your next meal plan. Quick Beef Burrito Skillet A quick and easy weeknight skillet dinner, made with yummy and affordable ingredients! 1 lb. ground beef1 packet taco seasoning15 oz. can red kidney beans1 cup salsa1 cup water4 corn tortillas (cut in 1 … [Read more...]
Peach Pork Skillet
My mom-in-law told us how she was cooking peaches in with her pork chops! Let me tell ya...YUM! Within an hour of her telling me her latest and GREATEST, I had 3 pork chops and 1 sliced peach in the frying pan! Peach Pork Skillet My mom-in-law told us how she was cooking peaches in with her pork chops! Let me tell ya...YUM! 4 boneless pork chops1 fresh … [Read more...]