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While it's always fun to stick with traditional stuffed peppers, sometimes your schedule dictates that you think outside the pepper. My husband just happens to work until 6pmm most nights and that gives me about an hour to cook so we can play with the kids for a bit and do the rest of our nighttime routine. With that said, I was just too tired after a day of playing with the kids and cleaning to bother stuffing peppers. Which leads to the … [Read more...]
Think Sloppy Joe without all of the slop! The Western Loose Meat sandwich is very similar but so much better and just as easy to make. I don't know why I originally threw these ingredients together but I'm guessing it was a night that we had Sloppy Joe's planned but I had forgotten to pick up the "slop" from the grocery store. These are perfect paired up with mac n cheese or steak fries! Ingredients You'll Need: 1 lb ground beef 1 medium … [Read more...]
With my birthday just around the corner, I've been spending a lot of time reflecting on past years. The one thing that stands out the most is my favorite birthday meal ever - Chicken Parmesan from Olive Garden. For times when we don't have an extra $50 to blow on a restaurant meal, I like to find ways to duplicate my favorites at home. Which of course led to my own little twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan. Ingredients You'll Need: 3 … [Read more...]
New from La Choy - Asian inspired complete meal kits Inspired by Asian cuisine, these authentic, delicious, and easy one-skillet meals allow you to add some Asian flair to your table tonight. Currently available in 3 flavors: Asian Fried Rice, Teriyaki Chicken and Sweet & Sour Chicken - each meal comes complete with rice and sauce n vegetables, just add chicken. I don't know about you but finding good Asian cuisine around here is hard … [Read more...]
If you're looking for a way to put a new spin on traditional spaghetti, Philadelphia cream cheese is the answer. By adding a few cubes of cream cheese to your sauce, it gives it a really creamy texture and flavor that can really switch things up in the kitchen for just a dollar more than you would typically spend on this meal. Ingredients You'll Need: 1 lb lean ground beef 24 ounces of Prego Traditional Italian Sauce 1/2 package (4 … [Read more...]
Growing up, one of my favorite winter meals was always my mom's ham n beans with cornbread and boiled cabbage. The only thing that's changed is now I don't smash my beans into a puree on the plate. And even more odd, I hate beans with a passion, with the one exception of Great Northern Beans. Ham n Beans Recipe What You'll Need: 1 package of dry Great Northern Beans 2 cups of cooked ham chunks (great way to use up leftovers) 1 tbs … [Read more...]
Nothing says family dinner like spaghetti and meatballs! But what's a mom to do when the family says, "awww man, not spaghetti again!" Yes, that implies I cook spaghetti an awful lot. But can you blame me? It's good, it's cheap, it's quick and well...it's spaghetti. This time I decided to change it up them just a little bit and incorporated a little gooey surprise in the meatballs - mozzarella cheese! Ingredients You'll Need: 1 1lb of ground … [Read more...]
Contributing cook, Gena, likes to spice up dinner with a blend of chicken, pasta, tomatoes and a generous dose of Cajun seasoning for a quick meal. Ingredients You'll Need: 1 lb Chicken Breasts 2 cans of Mexican Style Stewed Tomatoes 1 can of Diced tomatoes (more if you want thicker sauce) 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning 2 teaspoons of Oregano Fettuccine noodles Let's Get Cooking: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook … [Read more...]
In an experiment to try the lighter side of chicken nuggets we used Progresso’s panko, a flaky bread crumb which adds a light crispiness to your food. The end result, crispy chicken nuggets without all of the added weight of traditional bread crumbs. Ingredients You'll Need: 8 boneless skinless chicken breast tenders 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup flour 1 cup of Progresso Panko Bread Crumbs salt and pepper Let's Get Cooking: Step 1 … [Read more...]
Week nights can be a little chaotic in our house. With my husband getting home after 5pm, running to the store to pick up ingredients, hungry kids clamoring at the table..I'm pretty rushed to put something on the table. Sometimes I just plain forget to plan in advance. On those nights, I love using McCormick's Bag n Season packets. I use them more often than I care to admit but they are cheap, come with the flavors we all enjoy and make for an … [Read more...]
