Category Archives: Quick & Easy
chicken tamale casserole / dinner tonight 3.23.11
It cracks me up to post a really bad picture (again!) but a few months ago I did our “what we ate for dinner” calendar as we went and did a picture each night – super nice to go back … Continue reading
Filed under mexican, Poultry, Quick & Easy, WW friendly, WW points included
Michelle’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole
My friend, Michelle, brought this over when Emerson was born. New favorite, also because we usually have all these ingredients on hand. SO GOOD. I made it last night, halved the ingredients and baked it in an 8″ square pan. … Continue reading
Filed under mexican, one dish, Poultry, Quick & Easy
Ugly Taco Nachos
They’re ugly, and they’re the guts of a taco on a nacho. They were dinner tonight. We had taco meat, olives, tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocados, and nacho sauce (velveeta mixed with salsa and melted) over chips. Voila.
Filed under mexican, one dish, Quick & Easy
Creamy Southwestern Chicken Nachos
The kids devoured these, so…success. 1 small bag frozen corn 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 large frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 16-oz jar medium salsa (Medium salsa is a must, mild isn’t flavorful enough) 1 8 … Continue reading
Fluffy Apple Dip
I got this recipe from Real Mom Kitchen, who got it from Simple and Delicious, and I’ve made it twice since Halloween. It’s yummy and different. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizer, Breakfast, condiments, Desserts, fall, fruits/veggies, pumpkin, Quick & Easy, snacks
Greek Chicken
Easy dinner I’m just putting out here to remind myself about. It’s really easy and most of the ingredients are normal pantry staples. We sauteed chicken breasts (or your can grill them), then I put a bit of Caesar Vinegratte … Continue reading
Filed under one dish, Poultry, Quick & Easy, WW friendly
Orange Beef and Broccoli
This was good, but not fabulous. I’m posting it even though it’s not 5 stars because it’s so fast, and good enough that I’m sure we’ll have it again because it’s so quick and easy. 12 oz (-ish) broccoli florets … Continue reading
Filed under beef, Quick & Easy, WW friendly
Crockpot Ranch Pork Roast
Love this. Costco has pork roasts in a 3 pack for $1.99/lb. Stick one roast in the crockpot with some water (maybe 2 cups?) and 1/2 a packet of dry ranch dressing. That’s IT. We love it best with PW’s … Continue reading
Filed under Crockpot, pork, Quick & Easy, WW friendly
Mexican Noodle Casserole
I tried this recipe mostly because 1) I was curious, but didn’t think it could be good (who puts noodles in Mexican food?), and 2) if it turned out half way decent, it was going to be a great food … Continue reading
Filed under mexican, Pasta, Quick & Easy
Loaded Baked Potatoes
I think we’ll do loaded baked potatoes for dinner tonight. It’s still cold and snowy and something warm and low effort sounds perfect. I thought I’d make a list of toppings that we like and that sound good – did … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizer, fall, fruits/veggies, Quick & Easy, Sides, spring, summer, vegetarian, winter, WW friendly
Carmel Dipping Sauce
Perfect for apples 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1/4 CUP sugar 3/4 CUP brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Mix well and enjoy. Halves easily. Keep leftovers in the fridge.
Filed under fruits/veggies, lunch, Quick & Easy, Sides, snacks
homemade bisquick
I keep running out of the mix, here’s a substitute: 8 c. all-purpose flour 1/3 c. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 8 tsp. sugar (optional) 1 c. Crisco Blend in mixer with whisk until resembles fine crumb. Store in airtight … Continue reading
Filed under Breads, Quick & Easy
Country Chicken with Gravy
from Light and Tasty 3/4 cup crushed cornflakes 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons fat-free evaporated milk 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 2 … Continue reading
Filed under Poultry, Quick & Easy
Chicken (or Turkey) Artichoke Calzones
These were really good and nice and fast. I had marinara sauce ready to dip, and it didn’t even need it. Good way to use up left-over turkey if you still have some in your freezer. 1 – 14 oz … Continue reading
Filed under Pizza, Poultry, Quick & Easy
