Tag Archives: Easy Meals

Pot Roast With Potatoes and Carrots–A One Pot Meal!

Tonight I’m making pot roast, but I’m making it in the crockpot and trying out a new recipe. The smells are floating through the house and making me wish it was dinner time NOW. There’ve been a lot of great crock pot recipes posted lately, so I wanted to include this one for you to see as well. My favorite roast recipe includes cream of mushroom soup, but if you’re trying to avoid some fat, then you might want to try this recipe as an alternative. For this recipe you’ll need: Boneless beef chuck or rump roast (about 2 pounds) … Continue reading →

Taco Salad – Easy and FRESH

Who wants to be in the kitchen when it’s HOT? Not me. Salads are a great way to avoid the heat and still eat a flavorful and delicious meal, choc full of nutrients and veggies. Taco salads are by far my favorites. When I make them at home I skip the tortilla shells and lower the carbs. Here’s my recipe. Change it up to make it fit your family’s taste and enjoy! If you’re watching your carbohydrates, this is a great recipe. It’ll fill you up without filling you out! Make the meat ahead of time if you’d like. You … Continue reading →

My Mom’s Tuna Sandwiches

Mom’s make the best sandwiches, don’t they? I know mine does. Toast too. She butters every last inch of it just perfectly. This recipe actually comes from my grandma. My grandma made it for my mom and my mom made it for me and now I make it for my kids. It’s simple. It’s yummy, and it’s great for summer: To Make This Recipe You’ll Need: (all ingredient amounts are approximate) 2 cans tuna (your favorite brand in oil or water-the oil has more flavor, the water is healthier) 1 Cup lettuce 1 large tomato, diced 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 … Continue reading →

Turkish Beef Stew – Delicious

My husband has been talking about this dish, Soganli Yahni, which, when translated means “Onion Kebab.” I looked in every Turkish cookbook I have (which is a lot) and it was nowhere. I finally found one recipe on the internet and adapted the dish to suit my family’s taste. The result? A simple beef stew-type dish. It’s tender and delicious. Serve it with white rice (I prefer Basmati) either on the side or in the same bowl and it’s a complete meal for one or the entire family. It reheats well, too. For this recipe you’ll need: Approximately 2 pounds … Continue reading →

Dutch Apple Pancakes-Light and Delicious

Have you ever wondered how to make these delightfully thin, delicate treats? They’re delicious with sauce and powdered sugar, and are great for a holiday or a weekend. For this recipe you’ll need: For the crepes: 1-Cup flour 1 ½ -Cups milk 4 large eggs ¼-Cup apple juice 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar ½ of a grated apple (a mild apple like golden delicious) For the Filling: 5 apples (golden delicious or gala work great) 1/3-Cup raisins 1 ½ Tablespoons honey Sprinkle of cinnamon ¼-Cup apple juice To make the crepes: In an electric mixer mix together the flour, milk, eggs, … Continue reading →

Rolled Eggplant:

I’ve seen a couple of variations of this dish. It’s a wonderful way to eat eggplant. And it’s easier to make than eggplant parmigiana. The next time you’ve got a hankering for something ooey, gooey, and cheesy, give this a try. You can have your creamy cheese and eat your veggies too! For this recipe you’ll need: 2 large eggplants 2 ½ cups ricotta cheese 2 ½ cups grated parmigian cheese 1 package herbed cheese (any kind you like ex. Alouette brand garlic and herb cheese) Arugula and basil leaves To make this dish Cut the eggplants into ¼ inch … Continue reading →

Chili in a Flash—All Day Flavor in 15 minutes!

If you’re like me, you try to feed your family quality meals without spending an eternity in the kitchen. After all, it’s hot outside, you’re busy, they’re busy, and who has time to chop and prep and chop and prep some more? Not me! Here’s a simple chili recipe that I’m making tonight. It took me no time to put together. It’s simmering away on my stovetop as we speak. The aroma is amazing. I can’t wait to dive in and neither will you when you see how easy it is! For this recipe you’ll need: 2 pounds ground beef … Continue reading →

Summertime Lemon Pasta

I made this dish yesterday for Fourth of July to go with kepbabs (skewers of meat and vegetables.) It was light and delicious, so I wanted to share it with you! It’s delicious served all by itself or with just about any meal. For this recipe you’ll need: 1-pound angel hair pasta (can substitute spaghetti if you’d like) 1 lemon (you’ll need the zest and the juice) ¼ – ½ cup olive oil (regular or extra-virgen) ¼ – ½ cup grated Parmigianno Reggiano cheese Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup toasted pignoli nuts ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped To … Continue reading →

Chicken Salad

I haven’t had chicken salad all that much. I’m not sure why, especially when there are recipes as delicious as this one out there! Hope you enjoy it—I think I might enjoy it myself tonight! For this recipe you’ll need chicken, sliced almonds, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. To Make This Recipe: If boiling chicken: Add boneless skinless chicken breasts to a large pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Allow to cool slightly then cut into chunks. If cooking on the stovetop: Cook boneless, skinless chicken … Continue reading →

Roasted Shrimp with Summer Vegetables and Rice

I’m all about easy weeknight meals. And if the meal LOOKS like I spent a ton of time on it, all the better! This meal is a mélange of fresh ingredients perfect for a hot summer night. It looks like there are a lot of items to buy, but you likely have many of them in your fridge right now. If not, try using whatever you have at home before you head to the grocery store. Just about any vegetable can be roasted. The secret is a high temperature and NO turning…it’ll make the veggies soggy. Roasting is a great … Continue reading →